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2015/2016
UNIVERSITY STANDING COMMITTEES
(Note: Terms expire at the end of the academic year listed)
The following committees report to the University Provost
ACADEMIC APPEALS COMMITTEE
NAME
Subcommittee, College of Basic and Applied Sciences
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Five (5) Basic & Applied Faculty:
Nate Callender
Aerospace
Chengshan Wang
Chemistry
Pat Boda
Geosciences
Rongjin Huang
Mathematical Sciences
Rhonda Hoffman
Agribusiness/Agriscience
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
One (1) Basic & Applied Student:
Kelley Malone
Student
2015-2016
College Advisors (Permanent)
Doug Adams, Beth Bonner, John Buchalski, Amanda Custers, Jennifer Danylo, Suzanne
Hicks, Kristen Janson, Eric Miller, Taylor Moss, Tracey Myers, Irina Novozhilova, Danielle
Stefanski, Andrew Symonds, Darnell Towns, Susanna Wassom, Jennifer Williams
NAME
Subcommittee, College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Five (5) Behavioral & Health Faculty:
Claire Cook
Human Sciences
Cathy Cooper
Nursing
William Shulman
Criminal Justice
Jerden Johnson
Health & Human Performance
Kathryn Blankenship
Health & Human Performance
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
One (1) Behavioral & Health Sciences Student:
Casey Klein
Student
2015-2016
College Advisors (Permanent)
Jennifer Austin, Chloe Calhoun, Gerald Christian, Crystal Ellis, Riley Finch, Sarah Fossett,
Amy Foster, Helen Gleason, Carla Hatfield, Brelinda Johnson, Stacey Jones, Bonnie McCarty,
Judy Monroe, Natalie Neel, Joanne Picker, Danielle Rochelle, Sheila Withers
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NAME
Subcommittee, College of Business
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Five (5) Business Faculty:
Judy Holmes
Computer Information Systems
Emily Zietz
Economics & Finance
DeAnna Kempf
Marketing
Wayne Rollins
Marketing
John Wermert
Accounting
One (1) Business Student:
Abigail Tabor
Student
College Advisors (Permanent)
Paula Calahan, Gretchen Leming, Meredith Young
NAME
Subcommittee, College of Education
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Five (5) Education Faculty:
Terri Tharp
Elementary & Special Education
Cheryl Hitchcock
Educational Leadership
Charles Milligan
Educational Leadership
Kevin Krahenbul
Educational Leadership
TBD
Elementary & Special Education
One (1) Education Student:
Brandi Holt
Student
College Advisors (Permanent)
June Adams, Alicia Abney, Bryanna Licciardi, Jim Rost
NAME
Subcommittee, College of Liberal Arts
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Five (5) Liberal Arts Faculty:
Clyde Willis
Arunesh Nadgir
Patricia Gaitely
Kathleen O’Connell
Louis Haas
One (1) Liberal Arts Student:
Michaela Edwards
College Advisors (Permanent)
Sonja Burk, Lucy Langworthy
TERM
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
TERM
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
TERM
Political Science & International Rel.
Music
English
Art
History
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
Student
2015-2016
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Subcommittee, College of Media and Entertainment
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Five (5) Media & Entertainment Faculty:
Lawanna Fisher
University Studies
Jackie Heigle
Electronic Media Communication
Larry Burriss
Journalism
Jeffrey Izzo
Recording Industry
Allie Sultan
Journalism
One (1) Media & Entertainment Student:
Sade Eubanks
Student
College Advisors (Permanent)
Olivia Hayes Young
TERM
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
Subcommittee, University College
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Four (4) At-Large Faculty (Each from different College)
Sandy Stevens
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Health & Hum. Perf. 2014-2016
Bill Allen
Basic & Appl. Sci/Aerospace
2014-2016
Joan Raines
Media & Ent../University Studies
2015-2017
Jeremy Sather
Liberal Arts/For. Lang. & Lit.
2015-2017
One (1) At-Large Student:
TBD
Student
2015-2016
Barbara Scales
Director, Non-Traditional Students
Permanent
College Advisors (Permanent)
Megan Russell
Advisor, University College
Permanent
Rodney Robbins
Advising Manager, University College Permanent
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ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Three (3) Faculty From Each Undergraduate College:
Steve Gossett
Basic & Appl. Sci./Aerospace
Kenneth Lancaster
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Social Work
Denise Leggett
Business/Accounting
Amy Elleman
Education/Elem. & Spec. Educ.
Jeong Hwa (Jid) Lee
Liberal Arts/English
Dianna Rust
Media & Ent./University Studies
Andrew Worsey
Basic & Appl. Sci./Mathem. Sciences
Skip Kendrick
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
David Penn
Business/Economics & Finance
Suzette Gilbert
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Julie Barger
Liberal Arts/English
Deborah Wagnon
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
Terrence Lee
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
Rudy Dunlap
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Earl Thomas
Business/Management
Donald Snead
Education/Educational Leadership
Kathryn Sikes
Liberal Arts/History
Suzanne Mangrum
Media & Ent./Library
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
10 Students:
Kellye Guinan
Corynn Moore
Brandon Lewis
Nick Lembo
Abigail Tabor
Jami Averwater
Gabrielle Armour
Saraf Chowdhurt
Connor McDonald
J.T. Cobb
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Int. Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Ex-Officio
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ACADEMIC SCHEDULING COMMITTEE
(Special Purpose Committee)
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty From Each Undergraduate College:
Robyn Ridgley
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Elvira Casal
Liberal Arts/English
Roger Heinrich
Media & Ent./Electronic Media Comm.
Tammy Melton
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
David Kelly
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Stan Gambill
Business/Computer Information Syst.
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Deborah Belcher
David Urban
Tricia Farwell
Lindsey Pierce
Stephen White
Becky Bussell
Susan Fieldhouse
Teresa Thomas
Denise Hollowell
Tammy Maples
David Gotcher
Vicki Justice-Lowe
Chair’s Council Representative
Academic Dean
Faculty Senate President
SGA President
Financial Aid Director
Bursar
Registrar
Enrollment Tech. Services Director
Controller
Scheduling Specialist
University College Assoc. Dean
Housing Assoc. Director
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
2015-2016
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Watson Harris
Acad. Space & Tech. Planning Director Ex-Officio
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INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE
(Special Purpose Committee)
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Matt Klukowski
Brian Miller
Jessica Carter
Pat Wall
Jette Halladay
Jason Jesson
Gore Ervin
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Agribus./Agrisci.
Business/Accounting
Liberal Arts/Theatre & Dance
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2013-2016
2013-2016
2015-2018
2015-2018
John Haffner
Anthony Tuggle
Veterinarian
Community Representative
Jackie Eller
Moses Prabu
Doug Brinsko
Cynthia Allen
Fatima Adeyemo
Int. Vice Provost/Research
Compliance Officer
Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Health & Safety
Environmental Health & Safety
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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ATHLETIC COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty Each Undergraduate College (3 year terms):
Jeremy Sather
Liberal Arts/History
Joe Hawkins
Basic & Appl. Sci./Aerospace
Heather Dillard
Education/Ed Leadership
Carolyn Hopper
Media & Ent./University Studies
Buddy Freeman
Business/Computer Info Systems
Claire Cook
Behav. & Hlth. Sci/Human Sci.
Thomas Jurkanin-chair
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Criminal Justice
2015-2018
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2016
2 At-Large-Faculty:
Paula Thomas
Sherri Stevens
Business/Accounting
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Nursing
2014-2017
2013-2016
2 Students:
Chloe Brandon
Chelsea Nihill
Student
Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
Terry Whiteside
Chris Massaro
Diane Turnham
Joe Hawkins
Derek Frisby
Andrew Oppmann
President’s Representative
Athletic Director
Senior Women’s Administrator
Outgoing Chair, Athletic Committee
President, BRAA
Vice President, Marketing & Commun.
Permanent
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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ATHLETIC COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE
(Special Purpose Committee)
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Three (3) At-Large-Faculty:
Pippa Holloway
Frederick Cottle
Charlie Dahan
Liberal Arts/Comm. Stud. & Org. Com. 2015-2016
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Human Sciences
2014-2016
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
2015-2017
Todd Wyant
Wynnifred Counts
Donna Victory
Robbie Snapp
Terry Whiteside
Daryl Simpson
Andy Bickers
Sandy Brandon
Laurie Witherow
Ed Gilbert
Vicki Justice-Lowe
Susan Fieldhouse
Stephen White
Jeff Whitwell
Director, Student Athlete Enhancement
Center/Athletic Academic Advisor
Athletic Academic Advisor
Athletic Certification Officer
Financial Aid Asst. Director
Faculty Athletic Representative
Asst. Athl. Director of Compliance
Housing Administration Director
International Affairs Representative
Assoc. Vice Prov. Adm. & Enrol. Serv.
ARAMARK
Housing Administration Assoc. Dir.
Registrar
Director, Financial Aid
Director, Phillips Bookstore
TERM
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
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CAREER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Two (2) Tenured Faculty (Professor or Associate Professor)-Each Undergraduate College:
Wandi Ding
Basic & Appl. Sci./Mathematical Sci.
2014-2016
Don Belcher
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Human Perf. 2014-2016
William Ford
Business/Economics & Finance
2014-2016
Willis Means
Education/Elem. & Spec. Educ.
2015-2016
Robert Petersen
Liberal Arts/English
2014-2016
Sanjay Asthana
Media & Ent./Journalism
2014-2016
Norma Dunlap
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
2015-2017
Leighann McInnis
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Nursing
2015-2017
TBD
Business/TBD
2015-2017
Virginia Dansby
Education/Educational Leadership
2015-2017
Janet McCormick
Liberal Arts/Comm. Stud/Org Comm 2015-2017
Rachel Kirk
Media & Ent./Library
2015-2017
Ken Paulson
Dean, Media & Entertainment
2015-2016
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COUNCIL ON TEACHER EDUCATION
(Special Purpose Committee)
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Lana Seivers
Dean, College of Education
Chair
Amy Childre
Jim Huffman
Chair, Elementary & Special Educ.
Chair, Educational Leadership
Two (2) Education Faculty:
Kathleen Burris
Terry Weeks
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Education/Educational Leadership
Three (3) Faculty Outside College of Education:
Vincent Smith
Business/Marketing
Andrew Polk
Liberal Arts/History
Cindi Smith-Walters
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
2015-2016
2015-2017
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) Public School Licensed Practitioners:
Richard Zago
Asst. Director, Rutherford County Sch. 2015-2016
Tammy Garrett
Principal, Hobgood Elementary
2015-2016
Two (2) Students:
Kelsy Tardy
Gillian McCollum
Graduate Student
Undergraduate Student
Bobbi Lussier
Rick Vanosdall
Exec. Director, Clinical/Lab Experiences Ex-Officio
Int. Assoc. Dean, College of Education Ex-Officio
2015-2016
2015-2016
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CURRICULUM COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Two (2) Faculty Each Undergraduate College:
Dovie Kimmins
Basic & Appl. Sci./Mathem. Sci.
Stuart Bernstein
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Sherry Roberts
Business/Marketing
TBD
Education/TBD
Theresa McBreen
Liberal Arts/Foreign Lang. & Lit.
William Crabtree
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
Terrence Lee
Basic & Appl.Sci./Chemistry
Alan Musicant
Behav. & Hlth. Sci/Psychology
Helen Binkley+ 1 yr as chair
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
TBD
Business/TBD
Kathryn Boudreau-Henry
Education/Educational Leadership
TBD
Liberal Arts/TBD
.
Karen Reed
Media & Ent./Library
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) Students/Upper Class Representatives:
Kellye Guinan
Student
Cameron Russell
Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
Sheila Otto
Teresa Thomas
Susan Fieldhouse
Mitzi Brandon
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Director, General Education
Director, Enrollment Technical Serv.
Registrar
Curriculum Specialist
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FACULTY APPEALS COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Two (2) Tenured Full Professors, Each Undergraduate College:
Paul Kline
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
Colby Jubenville
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Martha Balachandran
Business/Marketing
Ellen Slicker
Education/Educational Leadership
Ken Scherzer
Liberal Arts/History
Roger Heinrich
Media & Ent./Electronic Media Comm.
Vatsala Krishnamani
Basic & Appl. Sci./Math. Sci.
Barbara Turnage
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Social Work
John Mullane
Business/Management
Tracey Huddleston
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Mohammed Albakry
Liberal Arts/English
Vivian Alley
Media & Ent./University Stud.
Three (3) Alternates:
Charlie Dahan
Angela Mertig
TBD
TERM
2015-2017
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
2014-2016
Liberal Arts/Sociology & Anthropology 2014-2016
Basic & Appl. Sci./TBD
2015-2017
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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT GRANT COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Brandi Lindsey
Behav. & Hlth. Sci/Nursing
Amy Elleman
Education/Elem. & Spec. Educ.
Cary Greenwood
Media & Ent./Journalism
Rongjin Huang
Basic & Appl. Sci./Mathem. Sci.
TBD
Business/
Aliou Ly
Liberal Arts/History
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) At-Large Faculty:
Linda Clark
Deborah Mistron
Media & Ent./University Studies
Liberal Arts/For. Lge. & Lit.
2014-2016
2015-2017
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Tom Brinthaupt
Int. Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
Director, Faculty Development
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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FACULTY RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITY COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Two (2) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Erin McClelland
Ying Jin
Michael Roach
Chris Quarto
David Lavery
Leslie Haines
Andrew Worsey
Vaughn Barry
Nita Brooks
Shannon Harmon
Joan McRae
Robert Kalwinsky
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Behav. & Hlth. Sci/Psychology
Business/Economics & Finance
Education/Educational Leadership
Liberal Arts/English
Media & Ent./Journalism
Basic & Appl. Sci./Math. Sci.
Behav. & Hlth. Sci/Hlt. & Hum. Perf.
Business/Comp. Info. Syst.
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Liberal Arts/For. Lge. & Lit.
Media & Ent./Elect. Media Comm.
2015-2016
2015-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Four (4) At-Large Faculty:
Darren Levin
Kristen West
Kevin Breault
Mary Hoffschwelle
Liberal Arts/Theatre & Dance
Media & Ent./Library
Liberal Arts/Soc./Anth.
Liberal Arts/History
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
Int. Vice Provost, Research
Director, Sponsored Programs
Specialist, Sponsored Programs
Specialist, Sponsored Programs
Asst. Vice Provost, Inst. Effectiveness
Information Technology Rep.
University Advancement Rep.
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Consultant
Consultant
Consultant
Consultant
Jackie Eller
Jeffry Porter
Samantha Cantrell
Sharon Smith
Chris Brewer
James Foster
Ronda Vaughter
Donald Kendrick
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GENERAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Three (3) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College (3 year terms)
Keying Ding
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
Brandi Lindsey
Behav. & Hlth. Sci/Nursing
Greg Nagel
Business/Economics & Finance
Nancy Caukin
Education/Educational Leadership
Yang Soo Kim
Liberal Arts/Comm. Stud. & Org. Com.
Virginia Vesper
Media & Ent./Library
John Zamora
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Andrew Owusu
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
TBD
Business/
Willis Means
Education/Elem. & Spec. Educ.
Kari Neely
Liberal Arts/Foreign Lang. & Lit.
Georganne Ross
Media & Ent./University College
Charles Chusuei
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
TBD
Behav. & Hlth. Sci/
Aimee Holt + 1 yr as chair
Behav. & Hlth. Sci/Psychology
TBD
Business/
Michelle Stevens
Education/Educational Leadership
Amy Sayward
Liberal Arts/History
Philip Loubere
Media & Ent./Journalism
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2013-2016
2013-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2016
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
Two (2) SGA Members:
Brochelle Davis
Mikal Turner
Student
Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
Sheila Otto
Peter Cunningham
Chris Brewer
Mark Byrnes
Greg Schmidt
Director, General Education
Univ. Provost Office Rep.
Asst. Vice Provost, Inst. Effectiveness
Dean (recommended/Dean’s Council)
Chair (recommended Chair’s Council)
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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GRADE APPEALS COMMITTEE
College of Basic and Applied Sciences
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Four (4) Basic & Applied Faculty:
Tyler Babb
Aerospace
Henrique Momm
Geosciences
Yi Gu
Computer Infor. Systems
TBD
TBD
One (1) Basic & Applied Student:
Jericho Marsh
Student
Two (2) Basic & Applied Faculty Alternates:
Dong Ye
Chemistry
TBD
TBD
One (1) Basic & Applied Student Alternate:
Chelsea Nihill
Student
TERM
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Ex-Officio
Int. Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2016
GRADE APPEALS COMMITTEE
College of Behavioral and Health Sciences
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Four (4) Behavioral & Health Sciences Faculty:
Helen Binkley
Health & Human Performance
Kenneth Lancaster
Social Work
Jerden Johnson
Psychology
Dana Miller
Human Sciences
One (1) Behavioral & Health Sciences Student:
Brandon Lewis
Student
Two (2) Behavioral & Health Sciences Faculty Alternates:
Lee Wade
Criminal Justice Admin.
Linda Wilson
Nursing
One (1) Behavioral & Health Sciences Student Alternate:
Jocelyn Trail-Cruz
Student
TERM
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Ex-Officio
Int. Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2016
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GRADE APPEALS COMMITTEE
College of Business
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Four (4) Business Faculty:
Nita Brooks
Computer Information Systems
Deana Raffo
Management
TBD
TBD
TBD
TBD
One (1) Business Student:
Abigail Tabor
Student
Two (2) Business Faculty Alternates:
Amy Harris
Computer Infor. Systems
TBD
TBD
One (1) Business Student Alternate:
Neena Lake
Student
TERM
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Ex-Officio
Int. Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2016
GRADE APPEALS COMMITTEE
College of Education
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Four (4) Education Faculty:
Robyn Ridgley
Elementary & Special Education
Thomas Black
Elementary & Special Education
Robin Lee
Educational Leadership
Julie Haun-Frank
Educational Leadership
One (1) Education Student:
Alex Hunt
Student
Two (2) Education Faculty Alternates:
TBD
Educational Leadership
Terri Tharp
Elementary & Special Education
One (1) Education Student Alternate:
Brandi Holt
Student
TERM
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Ex-Officio
Int. Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2016
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GRADE APPEALS COMMITTEE
College of Liberal Arts
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Four (4) Liberal Arts Faculty:
Thomas Heine
Foreign Lang. & Lit.
Shannon Hodge
Sociology/Anthropology
Emily Baran
History
Adam Clark
Music
One (1) Liberal Arts Student:
Leonard Brown, Jr.
Student
Two (2) Liberal Arts Faculty Alternates:
William Carter
Sociology/Anthropology
Sisavanh Houghton
Art
One (1) Liberal Arts Student Alternate:
Corynn Moore
Student
TERM
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Ex-Officio
Int. Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2016
GRADE APPEALS COMMITTEE
College of Media and Entertainment
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Four (4) Media & Entertainment Faculty:
Robert Gordon
Electronic Media Communication
Philip Loubere
Journalism
Ashley Shealy
Library
Lawanna Fisher
University Studies
One (1) Media & Entertainment Student:
Sade Eubanks
Student
Two (2) Media & Entertainment Faculty Alternates:
Jennifer Woodard
Journalism
Grover Baker
Library
One (1) Media & Entertianment Student Alternate:
Marthony Sanders
Student
TERM
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Ex-Officio
Int. Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2016
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GRADUATE COUNCIL
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Three (3) Graduate Faculty-Each Undergraduate College:
Brian Robertson
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Monica Wallace
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Cliff Welborn
Business/Management
Virginia Dansby
Education/Educational Leadership
Steve Livingston
Liberal Arts/Political Science & Intl. Rel.
Pamela Morris
Media & Ent./University Studies
Dwight Patterson
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
Kathleen Darby
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Social Work
Bichaka Fayissa
Business/Economics & Finance
Jeremy Winters
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Jennifer Vannatta-Hall
Liberal Arts/Music
Robert Kalwinsky
Media & Ent./Elect. Media Comm.
Vishwas Bedekar
Basic & Appl. Sci./Engineering Tech.
Richard Meeks
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Nursing
Amy Harris
Business/Comp. Infor. Systems
Donald Snead
Education/Educational Leadership
Lynn Nelson
Liberal Arts/History
William Crabtree
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
Two (2) Graduate Students:
Ryan Scott DeBooy
Michelle Fields
2015-2016
2015-2016
Graduate Student
Graduate Student
Graduate & All Academic Deans:
Jackie Eller
Int. Dean, Graduate Studies
Robert Fischer
Dean, Basic & Applied Sciences
Harold Whiteside
Int. Dean, Behavioral & Health Sciences
David Urban
Dean, Business
Lana Seivers
Dean, Education
Mark Byrnes
Dean, Liberal Arts
Ken Paulson
Dean, Media & Entertainment
David Gotcher
Int. Dean, University College
John Vile
Dean, University Honors College
Bonnie Allen
Dean, Walker Library
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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HONORS COUNCIL
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Two (2) Honors Faculty-Each Undergraduate College (3 year terms):
Roger Heinrich
Media & Ent./Electronic Med. Comm.
Judith Iriarte-Gross
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
Janis Brickey
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Human Sciences
Tony Eff
Business/Economics & Finance
Craig Rice
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Meredith Dye
Liberal Arts/Sociology & Anthrop.
Rebecca Seipelt
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Teresa Davis
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
John Mullane
Business/Management
Donald Snead
Education/Educational Leadership
Amy Kaufman
Liberal Arts/English
Sanjay Asthana
Media & Ent./Journalism
2015-2017
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
Two (2) Honors College Students:
Collin McDonald
Honors College Student
Morgan “Leigh” Stanfield
Honors College Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
John Vile
Ex-Officio
Dean, Honors College
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INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
(Special Purpose Committee)
NAME
Cyrille Magne
Aleka Blackwell
William Leggett
Will Langston
Michelle Stevens
Shelley Moore
Richard Meeks
Paul Foster
Joshua Harms
Timothy Graeff
Beverly Boulware
Soraya Noguiera
Amanda Flagg
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Liberal Arts/English
Liberal Arts/Sociology & Anthrop.
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Education/Ed Leadership
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Nursing
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Nursing
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Criminal Justice
Business/Marketing
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Liberal Arts/Foreign Lang. & Lit.
Training Position
Non-Affiliated Member:
Sirena Bragg
TERM
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2016
2014-2017
Two (2) Students (optional):
Chris Willingham
TBD
Graduate Student
Undergraduate Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
Moses Prabu
Jackie Eller
Jeffry Porter
Research Compliance Officer
Int. Vice Provost, Research
Director, Sponsored Programs
Permanent
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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INSTRUCTIONAL EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT GRANT COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Two (2) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Song Cui
Basic & Appl. Sci./Agribus./Agrisci.
Richard Bauer
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Sandy Benson
Business/Accounting
Marvin Peyton
Education/Educational Leadership
Laura White
Liberal Arts/English
Leslie Haines
Media & Ent./Journalism
Jing Kong
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
Kathryn Blankenship
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
TBD
Business/
Beverly Boulware
Education/Elem. & Spec. Educ.
Jason Pettigrew
Liberal Arts/For. Lge. & Lit.
Dan Pfeifer
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) Students:
Jericho Marsh
Jessica Shotwell
2015-2016
2015-2016
Student
Student
One (1) Center for Educational Media Staff:
Laura Clark
Center for Educational Media
Ex-Officio
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Tom Brinthaupt
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Int. Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
Director, Faculty Development
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(Special Purpose)
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Deborah Wagnon
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
2015-2018
Andrienne Friedli
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
2015-2018
Charles Perry
Basic & Appl. Sci./Engineering Tech.
2015-2018
William Robertson
Basic & Appl. Sci./Physics & Astron.
2015-2018
David Walker
Liberal Arts/Art
2014-2017
THERE IS NO SET # OF MEMBERS REQUIRED FOR THIS COMMITTEE
Jackie Eller
Lou Svendsen
Heidi Zimmerman
Int. Vice Provost/Research
TBR Counsel for Intellectual Property
University Counsel and Asst. to Pres.
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION AND EXCHANGE COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Two (2) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Joanna Durham-Barnes
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Priya Ananth
Liberal Arts/Foreign Lang. & Lit.
Linda Seward
Liberal Arts/Comm. Stud. & Org. Com.
Hanna Park
Media & Ent./Journalism
Mohamed Salem
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
William Whitehill
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Wen Jeng (Kenny) Jih
Business/Computer Infor. Systems
Terry Goodin
Education/Educational Leadership
Jeremy Aber
Basic & Appl. Sci./Geosciences
Denise Bates
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlt. & Hum. Perf.
Phil Seagraves
Business/Economics & Finance
Enerel Dambiinyam
Media & Ent./Library
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2014-2017
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2013-2016
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
Two (2) Students:
Ewomazino Aseimo-Paul
TBD
Exchange Student
Study Abroad Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
David Schmidt
Doug Heffington
Tiffany Bickers
Vice Provost, International Affairs
Global Studies & Cultural Geography
Director, Education Abroad
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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LIBRARY COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Horace Johns
Business/Accounting
Cheryl Hitchcock
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Jane Marcellus
Media & Ent./Journalism
Terrance Quinn
Basic & Appl. Sci./Math. Sci.
Dana Miller
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Human Sciences
Meg Brooker
Liberal Arts/Theatre & Dance
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) At-Large Graduate Faculty:
Suzanne Duchacek
Liberal Arts/History
Nancy Goldberg
Liberal Arts/For. Lge. & Lit.
2014-2016
2015-2017
Two (2) Students:
Brandon Loso
April Carroll
Graduate Student
Undergraduate Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
Jackie Eller
Bonnie Allen
Int. Dean, Graduate Studies
Dean, Library
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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NON-INSTRUCTIONAL ASSIGNMENT COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Two (2) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Justin Gardner
Basic & Appl. Sci./Agribus/Agrisci
Brian Ragan
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Sherry Roberts
Business/Marketing
Dorothy Craig
Education/ Educational Leadership
Michael Hinz
Liberal Arts/Philosophy
Dan Pfiefer
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
Henrique Momm
Basic & Appl. Sci./Geosciences
Connie Schmidt
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Bryan Kethley
Business/Management
Tracey Huddleston
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Louis Haas
Liberal Arts/Foreign Lang. & Lit.
Katie Foss
Media & Ent./Journalism
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Ex-Officio
Int. Vice Provost, Academic Affairs
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PLANNING COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College (3 year terms):
Leigh Anne Clark
Business/Management
Elvira Casal
Liberal Arts/English
Anatoliy Volkov
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
Janis Brickey
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hum. Sci.
Lesley Craig-Unkefer
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Michael Fleming
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
Marva Lucas (Dept. Chair)
University College/Univ. Studies
One (1) Faculty, Graduate Studies:
Stephen Wright
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
One (1) Graduate Student
Michelle Fields
Graduate Student
Newtona (Tina) Johnson
Kathy Thurman
Tom Wallace
Jack Ross
Danny Kelley
Pat Branam
Tricia Farwell
Harold Whiteside
Lindsey Pierce
Tony Beard
Brad Bartel
Alan Thomas
Bruce Petryshak
Andrew Oppmann
Debra Sells
Joe Bales
Robert Fischer
David Urban
Lana Seivers
Mark Byrnes
Ken Paulson
Jackie Eller
John Vile
David Gotcher
Bonnie Allen
Chris Brewer
Laurie Witherow
Academic Affairs Representative
Business & Finance Representative
Information Technology Representative
Marketing & Communications Rep.
Student Affairs Representative
University Advancement Rep.
President, Faculty Senate
Academic Dean, Behav. & Hlth. Sci.
President, Student Government Assoc.
President, MTSU Alumni Assoc.
Provost
Int. V.P., Business & Finance
V.P., Information Technology
V.P., Marketing & Communications
V.P., Student Affairs
V.P., University Advancement
Dean, Basic & Applied Sciences
Dean, Business
Dean, Education
Dean, Liberal Arts
Dean, Media & Entertainment
Int. Dean, Graduate Studies
Dean, Honors College
Int. Dean, University College
Dean, Walker Library
Asst. Vice Provost, Inst. Effectiveness
Assoc. Vice Prov. Adm. & Enrol. Serv.
TERM
2014-2017
2014-2017
2013-2016
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2015-2018
2014-2017
2015-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2014-2016
2015-2017
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
Chair
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Two (2) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Kevin Bicker
Sandy Stevens
TBD
Zaf Khan
Aliou Ly
Joan Raines
Preston MacDougall
Thomas Jurkanin
Michelle Beauchamp
Dorothy Craig
Mark Allan Jackson
Andrea Philips
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Business/
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Liberal Arts/History
Media & Ent./University Studies
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Crim. Just. Admin.
Business/Marketing
Education/Educational Leadership
Liberal Arts/English
Media & Ent./Journalism
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) Undergraduate Students:
Alexandria Hunt
Student
J.T. Cobb
Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
David Gotcher
Ex-Officio
Int. Dean, University College
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SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON ADVISING
(Special Purpose Committee)
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Sandra Poirier
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Human Sciences
Craig Rice
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Ron Kates
Liberal Arts/English
TBD
Basic & Appl. Sci./
TBD
Business/
Scott McDaniel
Media & Ent./Univ. Studies
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
One (1) Full-Time Advisor, Each Undergraduate College:
Jennifer Danylo
Basic & Applied Sciences
Brelinda Johnson
Behavioral & Health Sciences
Paula Calahan
Business
June Adams
Education
Lucy Langworthy
Liberal Arts
Olivia Young
Media & Entertainment
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Marva Lucas
Laura Clippard
Rodney Robbins
Wendi Pelfrey
Teresa Thomas
Judith Fogus
Barbara Scales
Deborah Carroll
Bill Fletcher
Gina Poff
Susan Fieldhouse
Lindsey Pierce
Chair, University Studies
University Honors College
University College
Admissions
Enrollment Services
Financial Aid
Non-Traditional Students Rep.
Student Athlete Enhancement Center
Career Development Center
New Student/Family Programs
Registrar
President, SGA
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
2015-2016
Laurie Witherow
Chris Brewer
Assoc. Vice Prov. Adm. & Enrol. Serv.
Asst. Vice Provost, Inst. Effectiveness
Ex-officio
Ex-officio
Richard Sluder, Chair
Vice Provost for Student Success
Chair
Page 30
The following committees report to the Vice President for Business & Finance:
BUILDING NAMING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(Special Purpose Committee)
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Ashley Morris
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
James Rust
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
John Wermert
Business/Accounting
Charlene True
Education/Educational Leadership
Noel Lorson
Liberal Arts/Art
Terry Sundeen
Media & Ent./Univ. Studies
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
One (1) Academic Dean:
Lana Seivers
Dean, College of Education
2014-2016
Kathy Jones
Tony Beard
Tricia Farwell
Lindsey Pierce
Joe Bales
Alan Thomas
President, MTSU Foundation
President, MTSU Alumni Association
President, Faculty Senate
President, Student Government Assoc.
Vice President, Univ. Advancement
Int. Vice President, Business & Finance
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
Permanent
Chair
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Alan Parker (Chairperson)
Director, Engineering/E & HS
2015-2016
One (1) Representative, Each Division:
Carol Boraiko
Academic Affairs
TBD
Business & Finance
Brian Holley
Information Technology
Kara Hooper
Marketing & Communications
Rick Chapman
Student Affairs
Nicole Chitty
University Advancement
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
One (1) Business & Finance Classified Employee:
William Nance
Business & Finance
2015-2016
One (1) Faculty Member:
John DiVincenzo
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
2015-2017
One (1) Athletic Member:
Erika Austin
Athletic Representative
2015-2016
One (1) Student:
Hermon Phuntling
Student
2015-2016
One (1) Coordinator, Each Division:
Watson Harris
Academic Affairs
Ron Malone
Business & Finance
Barbara Draude
Information Technology
Jack Ross
Marketing & Communications
Andy Bickers
Student Affairs
Bea Purdue
University Advancement
Jeff Farrar
Jimmy Hart
Kathy Musselman
Buddy Peaster
Doug Brinsko
Sheila Knight
TBD
University Counsel
Director, News & Media Relations
Director, Human Resources
Director, Public Safety
Industrial Hygienist & Safety Officer
Environmental Engineer
Sexual Assault Intervention Liaison
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
William Whitehill
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Jeong Hwa (Jid) Lee
Liberal Arts/English
Enerel Dambiinyam
Media & Ent./Library
Nate Callender
Basic & Appl. Sci./Aerospace
Stephen Lewis
Business/Marketing
Charlene True
Education/Educ. Leadership
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
One (1) Administrative Representative:
TBD
TBD
2014-2016
Two (2) Students:
Brice Hobby
Madison Biggs
Student
Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
Ron Malone
Tracy Read
Asst. Vice President, Events & Transp.
Manager, Parking Services
Permanent
Permanent
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The following committees report to the Vice President for Student Affairs:
ADMISSIONS AND STANDARDS COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Two (2) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Zhijiang Dong
Basic & Appl. Sci./Computer Science
Vaughn Barry
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Buddy Freeman
Business/Computer Infor. Systems
Barbara Young
Education/Educ. Leadership
Christine Kim
Liberal Arts/Music
Annette Williams
Media & Ent./University Studies
Jan Zijlstra
Basic & Appl. Sci./Mathem. Sci.
Cathy Cooper
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Nursing
TBD
Business/
Jeremy winters
Education/Elem. & Spec. Educ
Jennifer Vannatta-Hall
Liberal Arts/Music
Todd O’Neill
Media & Ent./Elect. Media Comm.
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) Students-Upperclassmen:
Leonard Brown
Student
Michaela Edwards
Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
Laurie Witherow
Jackie Eller
Sheila Otto
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Assoc. Vice Prov. Adm. & Enrol. Serv.
Int. Dean, College of Graduate Studies
Director, General Education
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CAMPUS NON-VIOLENCE COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Laura Clark
Education/Educational Leadership
Patrick Richey
Liberal Arts/Comm. Stud. & Org. Com.
Jo Williams
Media & Ent./Library
Joshua Phillips
Basic & Appl. Sci./Computer Sci.
Ariana Postlethwait
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Social Work
Horace Johns
Business/Accounting
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) Students (1 SGA Rep):
Courtney Brandon
De’Sean Keys
Student
Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
Carol Clark
Buddy Peaster
Mary Kay Anderson
Danny Kelley
Jeremy Ancar
Doug Brinsko
Barbara Scales
Daniel Green
Diane Turnham
Jackie Victory
Heidi Zimmerman
TBD
Human Resources Representative
Director of Public Safety
Counseling Services Representative
Student Affairs Representative
Academic Affairs Representative
Environmental Health & Safety Officer
Director of the June Anderson Center
Intercultural & Diversity Affairs Rep.
Athletics Representative
Office of Student Affairs Rep.
University Counsel
Sexual Assault Intervention Liaison
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Ex-Officio
Non-Affiliated Member:
Glenn Wallace
Community Representative
2015-2017
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DISABILITY ISSUES COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Qiang Wu
Basic & Appl. Sci./Mathematical Sci.
Lesley Craig-Unkefer
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Linda Turney
Media & Ent./Library
Seth Marshall
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Tammy Bahmanziari
Business/Accounting
Michael Rice
Liberal Arts/For. Lge. & Lit.
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Four (4) Students:
TBD
Miranda McBride
Elizabeth Hampton
De’Sean Keys
Graduate Student
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
Lance Alexis
Patti Miller
Heidi Zimmerman
Watson Harris
Andy Bickers
Kathy Musselman
Ron Malone
Marian V. Wilson
Bruce Petryshak
Debra Sells
Director, Disability and Access Center
Asst. V.P. Campus Planning
University Counsel
ADA/504 Coordinator
Housing & Residential Life Director
Assoc. VP, Human Resources
Asst. VP, Events/Transportation
Asst. to Pres. Inst. Equity & Compliance
V.P., Information Technology
V.P., Student Affairs
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
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FACULTY FINANCIAL AID APPEALS COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Three (3) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Xiaoya Zha
Basic & Appl. Sci./Mathematical Sci.
Chengshan Wang
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
John Coons
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Rajesh Srivastava
Business/Marketing
Katherine Mangione
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Donald Snead
Education/ Educational Leadership
Benjamin Miles
Liberal Arts/Music
David Nelson
Media & Ent./Library
Ed Kimbrell
Media & Ent./Journalism
Steve Howard
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Janet Colson
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Human Sciences
William Shulman
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Crim. Just. Admin.
TBD
Business/
TBD
Business/
Becky Alexander
Education/Elem. & Spec. Educ.
Emily Baran
Liberal Arts/History
Mischa Renfroe
Liberal Arts/English
Matthew O’Brien
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
Molly Culbreath
University College Representative
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2014-2016
Two (2) Students:
October Henson
Brandon Lewis
Graduate Student
Undergraduate Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
Susan Fieldhouse
Stephen White
Jane Tipps
Pat Branam
Alan Thomas
Registrar
Director, Financial Aid
Director, Counseling Services
Director, Development
Int. Vice President, Business & Finance
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Consultant
Consultant
Page 37
STUDENT APPEALS COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Jason Jessen
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Amanda Flagg
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Nursing
Larry Burriss
Media & Ent./Journalism
TBD
Business/
Robyn Ridgely
Education/Elem. & Spec. Educ.
Richard Morris
Liberal Arts/Foreign Lang. & Lit.
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Four (4) Students:
Chloe West
Jessica Shotwell
Nick Lembo
Dominic Cooper
Graduate Student
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
Danny Kelley
Laurie Witherow
Rick Henegar
Angie Melton
Asst. VP, Student Affairs
Admissions & Enrollment Rep.
Graduate Admissions Rep.
Undergraduate International Adm.
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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UNIVERSITY AWARDS COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Nancy Caukin
Education/Educational Leadership
Carl Ostrowski
Liberal Arts/English
Jacqueline Dowdy
Media & Ent./Library
Chuck Higgins
Basic & Appl. Sci./Phys./Astron.
Mary Ellen Fromuth
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Wayne Rollins
Business/Marketing
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) Student Affairs Representatives:
TBD
Student Affairs/
Jackie Victory
Student Affairs/Student Leadership
2014-2016
2015-2017
Three (3) Undergraduate Students:
Jessica Shotwell
Student
Brandon Lewis
Student
Jocelyn Trail-Cruz
Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
Danny Kelley
Ex-Officio
Asst. VP, Student Affairs
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UNIVERSITY DISCIPLINE COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Steve Gossett
Basic & Appl. Sci./Aerospace
Zhen Li
Business/Management
Kathleen Burriss
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Joey Gray
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Joseph Morgan
Liberal Arts/Music
Stacy Merida
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
2014-2016
2015-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Four (4) At-Large Faculty:
Jason Vance
James Comas
Dennis Walsh
Pat Boda
Media & Ent./Library
Liberal Arts/English
Basic & Appl. Sci./Math. Sci.
Basic & Appl. Sci./Geosciences
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
Six (6) Students:
Chloe West
Colin Blouin
Wesley Eke
Jami Averwater
Joseph Kennedy
Trey Woodall
Graduate Student
Graduate Student
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate Student
Undergraduate Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
Sarah Sudak
Assoc. Vice Pres./Dean of Students
Ex-Officio
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UNIVERSITY RULES COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Joshua Harms
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Criminal Justice
TBD
Business/
Frank Baird
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
TBD
Basic & Appl. Sci./
Charles Milligan
Education/Educational Leadership
Zhen Wang
Liberal Arts/Pol. Sci./Int’l. Relations
2014-2016
2015-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Four (4) Students:
Amber Dorsey
Madison Biggs
Cameron Russell
Casey Klein
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
Graduate Student
Upper-Division Undergraduate
Upper-Division Undergraduate
Upper-Division Undergraduate
Two (2) Student Affairs Administrators:
Sarah Sudak
Assoc. Vice Pres./Dean of Students
Laura Sosh-Lightsy
Asst. Dean, Judicial Affairs &
Mediation Services
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty Each Undergraduate College (2 year terms):
Margaret Fontanesi-Seime
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Social Work
Bryan Kethley
Business/Management
Kyle Butler
Education/Educational Leadership
Rhonda Hoffman
Basic & Appl. Sci./Agribus/Agrisci
Mary Beth Asbury
Liberal Arts/Comm. Stud./Org. Comm.
Larry Hansard
Media & Ent./Library
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
One (1) Student:
Brandon Lewis
Student
2015-2016
Administration:
Scott Hurt
Philip Smith
Janet Outlaw
Stephen White
Susan Fieldhouse
Ray Howell
Admissions (Military Credit Analyst)
Business Office
Counseling Services
Financial Aid
Registrar
Veteran Affairs/Registrar
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Veteran/Military Support:
Cathy Delametter
Lt. Col. Jackie McDowell
Shanika Walters
Pat Richey
Hilary Miller
Derek Frisby
University College Rep
ROTC PMS
Student President (BRAVO)
Faculty Advisor (BRAVO)
Veterans Memorial Rep
Veterans Memorial Rep
Permanent
Permanent
2015-2016
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Heather Conrad
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
Ex-Officio
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The following committee reports to the Vice President for Marketing and
Communications:
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Two (2) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Erin McClelland
Basic & Appl. Sci./Biology
Richard Bauer
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Earl Thomas
Business/Management
Kathleen Burriss
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Ashley Sousa
Liberal Arts/History
Robert Gordon
Media & Ent./Elect. Media Comm.
Preston MacDougall
Basic & Appl. Sci./Chemistry
Colby Jubenville
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Raholanda White
Business/Marketing
Charlene True
Education/Educ. Leadership
Xiaowei Shi
Liberal Arts/Comm. Stud./Org. Comm.
Beverly Geckle
Media & Ent./Library
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) Students:
Hermon Phuntling
Madison Biggs
Student
Student
2015-2016
2015-2016
Director, Academic Marketing
Director, News & Media Relations
Director, Athletic Media Relations
General Manager, WMOT Radio
Production Manager, TV Services
Sr. Editor for University Publications
Director, Alumni Relations
Vice Pres., Marketing & Comm.
Vice Pres., Univ. Advancement
Asst. to Pres., Community Engagement
& Support
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Permanent
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
David Foster
Jimmy Hart
Mark Owens
Henry Pensis
TBD
Drew Ruble
Ginger Freeman
Andrew Oppmann
Joe Bales
Gloria Bonner
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The following committees report to the Vice President for Information Technology:
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTING COMMITTEE
(Special Purpose Committee)
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Administrator-Each VP Area:
Mitzi Brandon
Academic Affairs
Keith Stokes
Business & Finance
Jack Ross
Marketing & Communications
Danny Kelley
Student Affairs
Betsy Williams
University Advancement
Jeff Farrar
President’s Division
2015-2017
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2016
2015-2017
Two (2) At-Large Administrators
Lisa Bass
Specialist, Data Mgmt. Acad. Affairs
Kathy Musselman
Asst. VP, Human Resources
2015-2017
2014-2016
One (1) Student:
Lindsey Pierce
Student
2015-2016
Bruce Petryshak
Lisa Rogers
Brian Holley
Information Technology
Director, Adm. Infor. System Services
Director, Network Services
Permanent
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio
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COMPUTER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
(Special Purpose Committee)
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
Brad Bartel, Chair
Bruce Petryshak, Vice Chair
Alan Thomas
Tricia Farwell
David Urban
Charles Apigian
Kathy Thurman
Keith Stokes
Willis Means
Lindsey Pierce
University Provost
Vice President, Information Tech/CIO
Int. Vice President, Business & Finance
Faculty Senate President
Academic Dean
Academic Dept. Chair
Administrative Department Head
Admin. Computing Comm. Chair
Instructional Tech. Comm. Chair
SGA President
2015-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
2015-2016
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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
(Special Purpose Committee)
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Tony Johnston
Basic & Appl. Sci./Agribus/Agrisci
Charles Beauchamp
Business/Economics & Finance
Willis Means
Education/Elem. & Special Educ.
Alan Musicant
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Psychology
Ann McCullough
Liberal Arts/For. Lge. & Lit.
Cosette Collier
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
Carol Dawson
University College/University Studies
2014-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
One (1) Undergraduate Student:
Devin Green
Student
2015-2016
Bud Fischer
Greg Schmidt
Neal McClain
Philip Smith
Tom Wallace
Laurie Witherow
Bill Burgess
Lisa Boyce
Tricia Farwell
William Canak
Lindsey Pierce
Academic Dean
2015-2017
Academic Department Chair
2015-2017
Faculty/Admin. Univ. Library
2015-2017
Administrator, Business & Finance
2015-2017
Administrator, Infor. Tech Division
2015-2017
Administrator, Student Affairs
2015-2017
Administrator, Student Affairs
2014-2016
Computer Lab Director/Faculty Advisor 2014-2016
Faculty Senate President
2015-2016
Past President, Faculty Senate
2015-2016
SGA President
2015-2016
Bruce Petryshak
Watson Harris
Vice Pres. Information Technology
Director of Academic Technology
Permanent
Ex-Officio
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INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
NAME
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT
TERM
One (1) Faculty, Each Undergraduate College:
Eric Oslund
Education/Elem. & Special Educ
Rebecca King
Liberal Arts/English
Trevor de Clercq
Media & Ent./Recording Industry
Hyrum Caroll
Basic & Appl. Sci./Computer Science
Bethany Wyre
Behav. & Hlth. Sci./Hlth. & Hum. Perf.
Stoney Brooks
Business/Computer Inf. Systems
2015-2016
2014-2016
2014-2016
2015-2017
2015-2017
2015-2017
Two (2) At-Large Faculty:
David Walker
Amy York
Liberal Arts/Art
Media & Ent./Library
2015-2017
2014-2016
Todd O’Niell
Brenda Kerr
Graduate Studies (EMC)
Information Technology
Ex-Officio
Ex-Officio