Ryan McKelvey

Academic Coordinator , Integrative Design, Arts, and Technology

I started full time at CMU in April 2022. Formerly, I worked part time for the Office of Admission reviewing applications during three seasons: 2015, 2016, & 2021.

I coordinate IDeATe course planning and scheduling, which means working closely with faculty and staff across many of our colleges and departments. At times, my job can be more hands on given IDeATe's form and function. I also strive to build better engagement with IDeATe projects through public programming like student gatherings, project events, and final showcases.

During my term, I would like to see Staff Council reflect on its engagement with the core mission of the university "to cultivate a transformative university community". Staff are an essential aspect of this community. We belong here, and ever staff person should feel that sense of belonging. I can help make this happen by leveraging my skills and passion for community building and inclusion. I also hope to encourage staff to build stronger connections to the academic activities, creative and technical practices, and the research of students and faculty we support each and every day.

I'm new to Staff Council and I am running for the first time.