2015-16 SPECIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES
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2015-16 SPECIAL ADVISORY COMMITTEES Special Advisory Committees, appointed by the President and other administrative offices, oversee campus operations through the service of faculty, staff and students. Please call the appropriate chair or contact person indicated on the enclosed list if you are interested in serving on a Special Advisory Committee. ACADEMIC PROGRAM LIAISON COMMITTEE .................................................................................... 5 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE ............................................................................... 6 ASSESSMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE ................................................................................................ 7 ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT DEANS’ COUNCIL ......................................................................................... 8 BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM ................................................................................................... 9 BLATT PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE ............................................. 10 BOARD OF STUDENT PUBLICATION AND COMMUNICATIONS ................................................... 11 CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ......................................................... 12 CAROLINA COMMUNITY COALITION................................................................................................. 13 CHEMICAL SAFETY COMMITTEE ........................................................................................................ 15 CLASSROOM ENHANCEMENT AND SCHEDULING COMMITTEE ................................................. 16 CLERY COMPLIANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE................................................................................ 17 CLINICAL PRACTICE TEACHING AWARD .......................................................................................... 18 COLUMBIA COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE..................................................................................... 19 CONFLICT OF INTEREST, COMMITTEE ON ........................................................................................ 20 DATA ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAAC) .......................................................... 21 DISABILITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ..................................................................................................... 22 DISTRIBUTED LEARNING, PROVOST’S COMMITTEE ON ............................................................... 23 DIVERSITY COMMITTEE, UNIVERSITY .............................................................................................. 24 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE .................................................................................................... 25 ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ...................................................... 26 1 FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLAR PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEES AND ADVISORS . 27 Boren Scholarship Committee ....................................................................................................................... 27 Goldwater Scholarship Committee ............................................................................................................... 27 Knowles Fellowship Advisors ........................................................................................................................ 28 Marshall Scholarship Committee ................................................................................................................. 28 Mitchell Scholarship Advisor .................................................................................................................... 28 Rhodes Scholarship Committee .................................................................................................................... 28 Truman Scholarship Committee ............................................................................................................... 29 Udall Scholarship Committee ........................................................................................................................ 29 GRADUATE COUNCIL ............................................................................................................................. 30 HEALTH AND SAFETY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ............................................................................ 31 HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE .................................................................................... 32 HONORS AND AWARDS COMMISSION ............................................................................................... 33 HORSESHOE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE ................................................................... 34 INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE ................................................................ 35 INSTITUTIONAL BIOSAFETY COMMITTEE ........................................................................................ 36 INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD for HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH........................................... 37 INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE ....................................................................................... 38 JUDICIAL COUNCIL, CAROLINA STUDENT ....................................................................................... 39 MICHAEL J. MUNGO DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR AWARD COMMITTEE ..... 41 MICHAEL J. MUNGO GRADUATE TEACHING AWARD .................................................................... 42 MICHAEL J. MUNGO UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AWARD ...................................................... 43 NAMED AND DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIPS, COMMITTEE ON ........................................... 44 NON-ACADEMIC STUDENT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE ................................................................... 45 ORIENTATION COMMITTEE .................................................................................................................. 46 OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS COMMITTEE ................................... 47 ADA B. THOMAS OUTSTANDING FACULTY/STAFF ADVISOR AWARD COMMITTEE ............. 48 2 OVERSEAS PROGRAM APPROVAL COMMITTEE .............................................................................. 49 PARKING APPELLATE COURT .............................................................................................................. 50 PARKING AND TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE .......................................................................... 51 PRESTON RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ........................................................ 52 PROVOST ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S ISSUES ............................................................ 53 PROVOST’S PALMETTO COLLEGE CAMPUSES ACADEMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ............ 54 RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE ....................................................................................................... 55 REGISTRATION COMMITTEE ................................................................................................................ 56 RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS, COMMITTEE ON ............................................................................................... 57 RESEARCH SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ............................................ 58 RUSSELL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION RESEARCH AWARDS COMMITTEES ............... 59 SAFETY & SECURITY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE .............................................................................. 60 SC RESIDENCY APPEALS COMMITTEE ............................................................................................... 61 SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID COMMITTEE .......................................................................... 62 SOUTH CAROLINA HONORS COLLEGE POLICY COMMITTEE ...................................................... 63 SPACE NEEDS AND PLANNING SUB-COMMITTEE of the University’s Capital Planning Committee ...................................................................................................................................................................... 64 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS, COMMITTEE ON ............................................................................................ 65 STUDENT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ................................................. 66 STUDENT-TRUSTEE LIAISON COMMITTEE ....................................................................................... 67 PRESIDENT’S SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL ........................................................................................ 68 SYSTEMWIDE COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE ................................................................................ 69 THREAT MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ................................... 70 THREAT MANAGEMENT SERVICES ..................................................................................................... 71 3 TITLE IX POLICY COMMITTEE .............................................................................................................. 72 UNIVERSITY 101 ACADEMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE .................................................................. 73 UNIVERSITY PRESS COMMITTEE ......................................................................................................... 74 VEHICLE ACCIDENT REVIEW BOARD ................................................................................................ 75 VETERAN STUDENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE .............................................................. 76 WOMEN'S FACULTY ORGANIZATION STEERING COMMITTEE .................................................... 77 4 ACADEMIC PROGRAM LIAISON COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Committee is the primary communications link between the colleges and the Provost’s Office on academic program policy and procedural matters. Members convey their college’s perspectives and concerns on program issues, and also serve as the main contact for their college, school or campus to address faculty questions regarding academic program development and reporting. Membership Requirement: Committee members are recommended for appointment by their Deans. They are faculty members or seasoned professional staff members generally familiar with how the University system manages program and course development, and able to interpret University policy for the departments and faculty within their college, school or campus. Member Cheryl Addy Wayne Buff Mary Ann Byrnes Rob Dedmon Pearl Fernandes Kristia H. Finnigan, Chair Andy Gillentine Andy Gowan Warren Carson Jaclyn Cherry Miriam Johnson Sarah Keeling Amy Lantz Kathy LaSala Jed Lyons Martha Moriarty Chris Nesmith Jeffrey Priest J.T. Thornhill Sharon Verba Ex-Officio Members Steve Adams Nancy Floyd Dan Friedman Andy Graves Kathleen Kirasic Thomas Halasz Aaron Marterer Murray Mitchell Affiliation Public Health Pharmacy Arts and Sciences Education South Carolina Honors College Provost’s Office Hospitality, Retail & Sport Management Music USC Upstate Law Social Work Mass Communications and Information Studies Moore School of Business Nursing Engineering and Computing USC Beaufort System Affairs USC Aiken Medicine Libraries University Technology Services/Distance Education/ Ex Officio Institutional Assessment and Compliance/Ex Officio University 101/Ex Officio Office of the University Registrar/Ex Officio Faculty Senate/ Ex Officio Career Center, Ex Officio Office of the University Registrar/ Ex Officio Graduate Council, Ex Officio 5 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Affirmative Action Advisory Committee is a standing University Committee that is appointed to advise the President, the Executive Assistant to the President for Equal Opportunity Programs, and other key administrators on matters relating to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action efforts and achievement. Membership Requirement: Must be a full-time faculty or staff member to serve. President of the student body serves as an ex officio member. Member Affiliation James Augustine Chris Byrd John Dozier Valinda Littlefield Tom McNally Jonathan Kaufman Karen Pettus Roger Sawyer Henry White University Ombudsman Human Resources Chief Diversity Officer African American Studies University Libraries Student Body President Disability Services College of Arts and Sciences Associate General Counsel 6 ASSESSMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Assessment Advisory Committee is to provide the foundation for developing an institutional climate that assures and improves the quality of education each academic program promises and offers, to promote assessment as a comprehensive process that is ongoing, systematic, and sustainable, to serve as a channel for communication among faculty and the Office of Institutional Assessment and Compliance, to make recommendations regarding assessment-related policies and procedures, and to assist and advise faculty within one’s college or school in the development and implementation of meaningful assessment initiatives. Member Nicole Spensley Delores Pluto Mary Ann Byrnes Cindy Van Buren Chris Nesmith Tom Weir Sarah Keeling Joshua T. Thornhill IV Greg Hawkins James Ackley Pam Bowers Brandi Bradley Andy Gillentine La Trice Ratcliff-Small Wayne Buff Jaclyn Cherry Ed Munn Sanchez Manton Matthews Kathleen LaSala Kevin Clarke Affiliation Institutional Research and Assessment Arnold School of Public Health College of Arts and Sciences College of Education Extended University School of Journalism & Mass Communications School of Library & Information Science School of Medicine School of Medicine Greenville School of Music Student Affairs and Academic Support College of Social Work College of Hospitality, Retail, & Sport Management Moore School of Business College of Pharmacy School of Law South Carolina Honors College College of Engineering and Computing College of Nursing University 101 7 ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT DEANS’ COUNCIL Purpose Statement: This is a self-organized committee that provides a forum for the deans of undergraduate academic programs to discuss common issues, to make recommendations concerning undergraduate academic affairs to the University administration and appropriate faculty committees, and to respond to proposals related to undergraduate academic affairs submitted by members of the University community. The committee meets monthly. Membership Requirement: Membership includes the associate and assistant deans of the various colleges and schools who have direct responsibility for managing undergraduate academic programs and the associate provost/dean of undergraduate affairs. As the need arises, members of the various consulting offices on campus are invited to attend. Dr. Cliff Leaman, Chair Dr. Chris Nesmith Dr. Wayne Buff Mr. Rob Dedmon Dr. Helen Doerpinghaus Dr. Kathleen LaSala Dr. Nancy Buchan Dr. Loren Knapp Dr. Sara Corwin Dr. Jed Lyons Dr. Ed Munn Sanchez Mrs. Kathy Smiling, M. Ed Mackenzie King Brian Shelton Cindy Justice (Effective 9/2015) School of Music Extended University South Carolina College of Pharmacy College of Education Office of the Provost College of Nursing Darla Moore School of Business Arts and Sciences Arnold School of Public Health Engineering & Computing South Carolina Honors College Hospitality, Retail & Sport Management UG Student Services UG Student Services College of Information and Communications Consulting Offices: This includes, but is not limited to the University Registrar, Senior Associate Registrars, Director of Enrollment Management, Director of Admissions, University 101 Director, and a representative from the Division of Student Affairs. 8 BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM Purpose Statement: As a result of growing national trends on college campuses of mental health issues and the increase in hospitalizations and deaths due to alcohol consumption, the University of South Carolina created the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT). In order to promote the safety and health of its students, the BIT addresses student behaviors that are disruptive and may include mental health and/or safety issues. Students who qualify for a Behavioral Intervention Team referral demonstrate one or more of the following behaviors: Self-injurious behavior/ suicidal ideation or attempt Erratic behavior (including online activity) that disrupts the mission and/or normal proceedings of University students, faculty, staff, or community Mission: The Behavioral Intervention Team consists of a group of qualified and dedicated USC professionals whose mission is to: Balance the individual needs of the student and those of the greater campus community Provide a structured positive method for addressing student behaviors that impact the university community and may involve mental health and/or safety issues Manage each case individually Initiate appropriate intervention without resorting to punitive measures Eliminate "fragmented care" The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee via the Threat Management and Compliance Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with Threat Management cases and incidents. Membership Requirement: The Committee includes representatives from Student Conduct and Academic Integrity, University Housing, Law Enforcement and Safety, Counseling and Psychiatry Services, Student Health Services, and is chaired by the Executive Director of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity. Additional individuals with specific expertise may be asked to serve on the committee or participate in committee deliberations as needed. Member Alisa Cooney Liggett, Chair Maureen Grewe Tim Bedford Keith Ellis Jessica Velders Steven Iacono Karen Tonkin Mike McKenzie Scott Prill Affiliation Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Student Conduct and Behavioral Intervention Behavioral Intervention Team University Housing Law Enforcement & Safety Counseling and Psychiatry Counseling and Psychiatry Student Health Services Law Enforcement & Safety 9 BLATT PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee advises and makes recommendations to the President of the University on issues related to the operation of the PE Center. Membership Requirement: Membership is composed of one representative of the following areas: Physical Education, Exercise Science, Student Life, Campus Recreation, Law Enforcement and Safety, Athletics, 4-6 at large members who are patrons of the PE Center, students and the Director of Campus Recreation is an ex officio member. Member Affiliation Charles Bloom Jerry Brewer Herbert Camp, Ex Officio James Carson Philip Moore Lynda Nilges Brittoni Reynolds Chris Wuchenich Ian Shannon Jonathan Kaufman Jenissa Lohens Andrew Peura Athletics Student Affairs and Academic Support Campus Recreation Exercise Science Enrollment Management Physical Education Campus Recreation Law Enforcement and Safety Student Body Treasurer Student Body President Undergraduate Student Undergraduate Student 10 BOARD OF STUDENT PUBLICATION AND COMMUNICATIONS Purpose Statement: The Board provides oversight and governance of all student organizations affiliated with student media. Grievances, annual budgets and policy changes must be viewed by the Board. Membership Requirement: The Board will consist of three members from the faculty and four members from the student body. Additionally, the following will be ex officio members: The Daily Gamecock, Garnet & Black, WUSC-FM, and SGTV, faculty advisors and the Secretary of the Board. Member Affiliation Ross Barrett Jerry Brewer Charles Bierbauer Bob Brinkmeyer Debra Rae Cohen Scott Farrand Doug Fisher Harvie Nachlinger Julian DiPaolo Luke Emory Jourdan Simpson Sabrina Smithwick Department of Art Secretary, Student Affairs and Academic Support Journalism and Mass Communications Institute for Southern Studies-WUSC-FM-Faculty Advisor Department of English Journalism and Mass Communications-Garnet and Black-Faculty Advisor Journalism and Mass Communications-Daily Gamecock-Faculty Advisor Journalism and Mass Communications-SGTV-Faculty Advisor Student Student Student Student 11 CAMPUS SAFETY AND SECURITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: This committee will provide campus leadership, coordination, and advocacy in the development and evaluation of appropriate programs, initiatives, policies, services and environmental strategies to maintain and improve the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and facilities of the campus of the University of South Carolina. The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee via the Safety & Security Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with campus safety and security. Membership: This committee consists of permanent Ex-Officio members and annually appointed representatives of students, faculty, and staff. Individuals interested in being appointed should send a letter of interest to the President, Provost, or Chief Operating Officer. The senior University officials (or their representative) responsible for the following functions will serve on the committee by virtue of their position: Facilities Management, Student Health, Human Resources (employee relations). Student and Faculty representation are essential therefore the following positions will also serve as representatives for this committee: chair of Faculty Senate (or their representative), president of Student Government, president of Graduate Student Association. Member Keith Ellis Erin Connolly Joan Culley Tawanda Greer Leslie Wiser Robin DiPietro Jonathan Kaufman Andrew Fogner Caroline Agardy James Demarest Debbie Beck Christina Friend William Harley Cantey Heath, Jr. Marguerite O’Brien Scotty Kednocker Eric Grabski Affiliation Student Affairs - Residence Life (Chair) Faculty (Faculty Welfare Committee) (Ex-Officio) Faculty (College of Nursing) Faculty (Psychology) Faculty (Criminology and Criminal Justice) Faculty (College of Hospitality, Retail and Sport Management) Student (Student Body President) (Ex-Officio) Student (Graduate Student Association) (Ex-Officio) Human Resources (Ex-Officio) Facilities (Ex-Officio) Student Affairs - Student Health Services (Ex-Officio) Center for Teaching Excellence Environmental Health and Safety Office of the President Student Affairs - Sexual Assault Violence Intervention and Prevention Student Affairs - Student Health Services (Facilitator) Law Enforcement – Community Services (Facilitator) 12 CAROLINA COMMUNITY COALITION Purpose Statement: To build capacity and to perform ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of substance abuse prevention strategies, and to make recommendations for policy change. The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee via the Safety & Security Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with substance abuse. Vision: A caring community united for a safety Carolina. Mission: to create a campus-community environment that promotes health and safe behaviors among faculty, staff, students and community organizations. Goal: to contribute to the overall reduction of high risk substance use and its consequences at the University of South Carolina – Columbia. Website: https://www.sa.sc.edu/coalition/ Member (Steering Committee) Maureen Grewe, Chair Anna Edwards, Coalition Coord. Kirsten Kennedy Steven Burritt Les Wiser Lakesha Fields Alisa Liggett Scott Prill Eric Grabski Danielle Gentile Jackie Knight Jarod Holt Janie Kerzan Affiliation Student Affairs – Student Conduct Student Affairs – Student Life Student Affairs – Housing MADD SC Faculty (Criminal Justice) Lexington Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council Student Affairs – Office of Student Conduct Law Enforcement Law Enforcement – Community Services Graduate Student – Public Health Student Affairs – SHS/Healthy Carolina Student Affairs – Student Life/Fraternity & Sorority Life Student Affairs – Student Life/Off-Campus Student Services Member Affiliation (Data, Assessment, and Evaluation Subcommittee) Danielle Gentile, Chair School of Public Health Brooke Everhart Student Affairs – SAPE Holly Lovern Student Affairs - SHS Brian Bristol Student Affairs – Student Life Assessment 13 CAROLINA COMMUNITY COALITION - Continued Member Affiliation (Priority #1 - High Risk Drinking Off Campus) Janie Kerzan, Chair Student Affairs – Off Campus Student Services Jessica Velders Law Enforcement - USCPD Erin Kitchell Student Affairs – Office of Student Conduct Joe Czeladko City of Columbia PD Danielle Gentile College of Public Health Dave Foster Student Affairs – Student Life/Off-Campus Student Services Steve Curtright Student Affairs – Student Life/Fraternity & Sorority Life Lakesha Fields Lexington – Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council Kathryn Fenner University Hills Neighborhood Association Member Affiliation (Priority #2 - High Risk Substances and Special Populations) Jarod Holt, Chair Student Affairs – Student Life/Fraternity & Sorority Life Wallace Crosby Student Affairs – Student Life/House Director Tony Claremont Lexington-Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council Alisa Liggett Student Affairs – Office of Student Conduct Brooke Everhart Student Affairs – Student Life/SAPE Member Affiliation (Priority #3 – Sexual assault and other interpersonal violence) Shannon Nix, chair Student Affairs – SHS/SAVIP Marguerite O’Brien Student Affairs – SHS/SAVIP Starr Wharton Student Affairs – SHS/SAVIP Amanda Senn Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Lisa Branham Law Enforcement - USCPD Caroline Burns Faculty Jarod Holt Student Affairs – Student Life/Fraternity & Sorority Life Corey Ingram Student Affairs – SHS/SAVIP Nomita Korpita Sustainable Carolina Holly Lovern Student Affairs – SHS/SAVIP Karen Pettus Student Affairs – Disability Services Patrick Schachle Army ROTC Ladarrian Sherman Army ROTC Whitney Suddeth Student Affairs – SHS/SAVIP Tucker Taylor University Libraries Alisa Liggett Student Affairs – Office of Student Conduct Carl Wells Office of Equal Opportunity Programs Mary Winnington Law Enforcement – USCPD 14 CHEMICAL SAFETY COMMITTEE Mission Statement: The Committee will provide leadership, coordination, and advocacy to develop and evaluate programs, initiatives, policies, services and strategies to improve the chemical safety and security at the University of South Carolina. Reporting: The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee via the Research Safety and Compliance Oversight Committee. This report shall include: a risk register and associated heat map noting areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with chemical hazard related research and associated activities. Membership Requirement: The committee shall consist of the laboratory safety officer and faculty members appointed by the President or Provost who are qualified by training or expertise in the safe use of hazardous and regulated chemicals. Member Scott Goode, Chair Peter Chametzky Steve Morgan Chuanbing Tang Mike Matthews Tom Syfert Jocelyn Locke Michelle Parham, Support Affiliation Chemistry School of Visual Design Chemistry and Biochemistry Chemistry and Biochemistry Chemical Engineering Environmental Health and Safety Environmental Health and Safety Environmental Health and Safety (non-voting) 15 CLASSROOM ENHANCEMENT AND SCHEDULING COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee shall monitor, review, and guide decision-making with respect to classrooms (enhancements, maintenance, safety, security, capacity) and shall monitor any implemented class schedule changes (class times and passing times). Membership Requirement: Members are selected by the Provost’s Office and include representatives from the University Faculty, Registrar’s Office, Facilities Office, and University Technology Services. A Vice Provost serves as the chair and a representative from the provost’s office serves as ex officio. Member Affiliation Term Expires Harry Ploehn, Chair Charley Adams Mary Alexander, Ex Officio Robert Askins Elaine Belesky Linda Ciaccia Kim Creek Scott Goode Bryan Jenkins Loren Knapp Jed Lyons Yancey Modesto John Moring Office of the Provost Arnold School of Public Health Office of the Provost Registrar’s Office Registrar’s Office Facilities Office College of Pharmacy College of Arts and Sciences University Technology Services College of Arts and Sciences College of Engineering and Computing Facilities Office Arts & Sciences 16 2017 2016 2017 2016 2016 2017 CLERY COMPLIANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or the “Clery Act” as the law is more familiarly known, requires all institutions of higher education which receive federal financial assistance to produce an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which may be reviewed by current and future students and employees. Under the Clery Act, the University is required to: Collect, classify, and count crime reports as well as crime statistics for specific types of crimes that occur within three geographical categories known as campus property, non-campus property, and public property; Submit those crime statistics, along with statistics related to fires that occur in on-campus student housing facilities, to the United States Department of Education in October of each year; Publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report compiled of those statistics as well as safetyrelated policies so that it may be reviewed by current and future students and employees; Maintain and make available to the public a daily crime log that catalogs alleged criminal activity occurring on-campus as well as a daily fire log that catalogs fires occurring in on-campus student residential facilities; Issue campus alerts to the University community through a “timely warning” due to a certain crime occurring in one of the three above-named geographic areas that constitutes an ongoing threat to the safety of the University community; Issue an “emergency notification” upon the confirmation of a significant emergent situation that involves an immediate threat to the health or safety, which occurs on-campus; and Develop notification procedures for missing students who reside in campus housing. The University’s Clery Compliance Advisory Committee provides leadership to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Clery Act. The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee via the Threat Management and Compliance Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with Clery related cases and incidents. Membership Requirement: The Committee includes representatives from Student Conduct, Law Enforcement and Safety, Fire Safety, Human Resources and is chaired by the Director of Compliance and Professional Standards. Additional individuals with specific expertise may be asked to serve on the committee or participate in committee deliberations as needed. Member Todd Hagins, Chair David Dannels Augusta Schneider Todd Griffin Carolina Agardy Affiliation Law Enforcement and Safety – Compliance and Professional Standards Law Enforcement and Safety Student Affairs – Student Conduct Fire Safety (EH&S) Human Resources 17 CLINICAL PRACTICE TEACHING AWARD Member Kate Chappell Angela McLeod Scott Sutton* Affiliation Nursing Arnold School of Public Health Pharmacy 18 COLUMBIA COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Columbia Campus Commencement Committee is to manage commencement exercises held on the Columbia Campus of the University of South Carolina. Membership Requirement: Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Chair; Senior Member of the Faculty; Dean of the Graduate School; Dean of Undergraduate Studies; Registrar; President of the Student Body Government; the remaining members of the Committee are assigned because of their positions, the involvement of their department, school, or college in the commencement ceremony, or by virtue of holding positions with responsibility for commencement ceremonies. Member Affiliation Amy Stone, Chair Alysha Battaglia Heather Beatty (May only) Helen Doerpinghaus Barry Duvall Lacy Ford Kathy Gardner- Jones Laveta Gibson Eric Grabski Augie Grant Andy Graves Beth Hendrix (May only) Wes Hickman Chris M. Horn Jonathan Kaufman Donald J. Kenney Sid Kenyon Leah Kososki Aaron Marterer Whitney McCormac Dale Moore Harvie Nachlinger Pam Pope Dennis Pruitt Lisa Robinette Elizabeth Suddeth Michael Taylor Jamie van Zetten (May only) Christopher Wuchenich Patsy Yarborough Board of Trustees Special Events School of Law Office of the Provost UTS Office of the Provost Office of Communications/ President’s Office Music Law Enforcement & Safety Faculty Senate Chair Registrar’s Office School of Law Communications and Marketing Publications and Printing Student Body President School of Medicine Carolina Coliseum Board of Trustees Registrar’s Office Special Events Graduate School Journalism Office of the President Student Affairs Special Events Special Events Koger Center School of Medicine Law Enforcement and Safety Office of the Provost 19 CONFLICT OF INTEREST, COMMITTEE ON Purpose Statement: The Committee makes recommendations to the Provost regarding conflict of interest and commitment of local unit policies; appeals by faculty; reviews Disclosures of Financial Interest related to federally sponsored projects; and other matters regarding University policy on outside professional activities. Membership Requirement: The Provost will appoint the Committee members. The Committee members will be two academic deans and six faculty members appointed on staggered three year terms. In addition, the Committee will include one from each of the 4-year and 2-year USC campuses, selected by the group that each member represents. Permanent members will be a representative from the University Legal Office; a representative from the Office of Research Compliance; a representative from the Division of Human Resources; and the Vice President for Research. The Chair of the committee shall be appointed annually by the Provost. Member Moss Blachman, Chair Cheryl Addy Bill Jackson Greg Niehaus Noni Bohanak (R) Vince Connors (R) Mike Matthews (R) Ron Prinz (R) Randall Rowen (N) Anna Scheyett (N) TBN Affiliation Term Expires Medicine Public Health USC Aiken Business Regional Campuses USC Upstate Engineering Psychology Pharmacy Social Work USC-Beaufort (2018) (2017) (2017) (2017) (2018) (2018) (2018) (2018) (2018) (2018) (2017) Ex-officio members: Prakash Nagarkatti, Vice President, Research and Graduate Studies Chris Byrd, Vice President, Human Resources George W. Lampl, III General Counsel Thomas Coggins, Director, Research Compliance (R)- Reappointment (N) – New Member 20 DATA ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DAAC) Purpose Statement: The Data Administration Advisory Committee (DAAC) is a standing committee appointed by and advisory to the Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. The DAAC provides strategic and tactical direction that facilitates accurate, consistent and accessible information reporting throughout the University system. The DAAC promotes the development of uniform standards for the collection, categorization and reporting of information in order to improve accuracy and quality. In addition, the DAAC provides advisory functions for strategy, direction and scope of enterprise reporting services. Membership Requirement: The DAAC membership includes at least one representative from each Operational Area as defined by University Policy UNIV 1.50 Data Access, revised August 6, 2010. The principle member of each required Operational Area is designated with a *. There are two ex officio members representing related functional administrative areas; the Chief Data Officer is also an ex officio member serving as chair of the DAAC. Appointed Members: Administrative Area: Mike Kelly, Ex Officio, Chair Office of Information Technology Donald Miles, Ex Officio; Nancy Floyd Office of Institutional Research and Assessment Derlene Lowder, Ex Officio Office of the Provost (Academic Research) Member: Operational Area Affiliation (UNIV 1.50): Jennifer Muir*, Vanessa Samuel*, Wendy Scott, Janis Hoffman Financial (including payroll) Stacy Lee* Human Resources Tommy Coggins*, Debbie Kasianos Sponsored Research Loren Thouvenot*, Barbara Friendly Alumni & Development Aaron Marterer*, Joey Derrick, Julia Bellon Student General (admissions, records, financial aid, advising) and other academic services Stacey Bradley* Student Medical, Housing, Counseling, Discipline, and non-academic services Jeff Farnham*, Stan Lawrimore, James Perry, Randy Shelley Information Technology Oleg Uvarov* Campus Operations and Facilities Lloyd Dawe* (USCA), Brian Mallory* (USCB), Sheryl Turner-Watts* (Upstate), Randy Rollings (Palmetto College) Senior or Regional Institutions 21 DISABILITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Committee addresses and advises the University administration concerning accessibility issues on campus. Its goal is to ensure fair and equal access to all university resources for students, faculty, and staff who have disabilities. Membership Requirement: The Committee is appointed by the President with membership comprised of university administrative staff, faculty and three students, one who has a disability, who have an interest in disability and accessibility issues. Students are recommended by the student body president with Student Senate approval. Member Affiliation Karen Pettus, Chair Karin Brockelman Tanika Bryant Jim Demarest Pat Feehan Joe Fortune Bobby Gist Derrick Huggins George W. Lampl, III Wendy Mullin Tom Syfert Tony Plotner Joan Donohue George McIntosh Aubrey Sejuit Student Disability Services USC School of Medicine Human Resources Facilities Services Library and Information Science Housing Services Equal Opportunity Programs Vehicle Management and Parking Services Office of General Counsel University Technology Services Health and Safety/Risk Management Education/Carolina LIFE (2015) School of Business (2016) Student Student 22 DISTRIBUTED LEARNING, PROVOST’S COMMITTEE ON Purpose Statement: The committee is charged with the duty of facilitating the exchange of information concerning distributed learning among academic units throughout the University and all of its locations, promoting the highest quality and rigorous assessment of all distance education efforts in the University, and advising the Provost’s Office on matters related to distance education. Membership Requirement: Membership is selected by the Provost’s Office and will include a broad representation of faculty from the colleges and campuses involved in distributed learning. Member Affiliation Lacy Ford, Chair Christy Friend, Co-Chair Steve Adams, Ex Officio Karen Pettus, Ex Officio Kristia Finnegan, Ex Officio Lydia Frass, Ex Officio Katie Wolfe Daniel Jenkins Dick Kawooya Kathleen LaSala Ken Watkins Elizabeth Breitbach Sher Downing Christopher Holcomb Office of the Provost Center for Teaching Excellence Distributed Learning Support Services Student Disability Services Office of the Provost Center for Teaching Excellence Education Music Library and Information Science Nursing Arnold School of Public Health Moore School of Business Palmetto College Department of English Language and Literature 23 DIVERSITY COMMITTEE, UNIVERSITY Purpose Statement: To review policies and practices and monitor the progress of the recruitment and retention of minority faculty and students at USC Systems campuses. Membership Requirement: The University Diversity Committee consists of faculty, staff and students representing all the USC Systems campuses, and community representatives, appointed by the President. Member Affiliation Boutte, Gloria Carson, Warren Dozier, John, Ex-Offico Feldman, Paula Grosso, Jean-Luc Hudson, Janet Knutson, Nichole Malone, Shalon McClary, John Nelson, Eboni Shaw, Todd Simmons, David, Co-Chair Weldon-Stewart, Tracey Whitted, Qiana Alex Free-Jenkins Gordon Goodwin Grace Zimmerman Christopher Heyward Erin York Instruction and Teacher Education Chief Diversity Officer, USC Upstate Chief Diversity Officer, Ex-Officio English Communications Palmetto College Extended University Director, Retention Services Director, Office of Multicultural Student Affairs Secretary of Multicultural Affairs, Student Government Law Political Science Anthropology English African American Studies Student Student Student Student Student 24 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Employee Benefits Committee is to assess the Employee Benefits Program and pursue enhancements to existing programs and additional voluntary insurance and annuity benefits that would represent an added value to the University’s faculty and staff. Membership Requirement: The committee is composed of faculty and staff who provide expertise in insurance and investment related disciplines, expertise in the administration of employee benefit programs and represent key employee populations. Member Affiliation Ro Kelly, Chair Caroline Agardy, Ex Officio Debbie Beck Chris Byrd, Ex Officio Pam Cope Carla Hayes George Lampl, Ex Officio John McDermott Human Resources Human Resources Student Health Services Human Resources Payroll USC Aiken Office of General Counsel Moore School of Business 25 ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: Structured and collaborative approach to the recognition, assessment, management, and mitigation of risks to the University. Oversight of operational risks and hazards through “bottom up” structured committees reporting to and guided by the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee. Oversight of strategic and financial risks through “top down” direct review and assessment by committee members with responsibilities for these operations. Provide direction and guidance to committees responsible for areas of operations and hazards. Membership: Senior University officials with ultimate responsibility for areas of hazards, operations, strategic planning, and financial activities. Member Ed Walton, Co-Chair Joan Gabel, Co-Chair Terry Parham Dennis Pruitt Leslie Brunelli Chris Byrd Wes Hickman Bill Hogue Derrick Huggins Prakash Nagarkatti Chris Wuchenich Pam Doran Bobby Gist Cantey Heath Affiliation Senior Vice President for Administration and Chief Operating Officer Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost General Counsel and Executive Director of Compliance Programs Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost for Academic Support Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Vice President for Human Resources Director of Communications and Marketing and Chief Communications Officer Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Vice President for Facilities and Transportation Vice President for Research Associate Vice President for Law Enforcement and Safety Executive Director of Audit and Advisory Services Executive Assistant to the President for Equal Opportunity Programs Chief of Staff Brian Hann, Facilitator Enterprise Risk Management 26 FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLAR PROGRAMS SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEES AND ADVISORS Purpose Statement: The Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs was established in 1994 to provide a central point for national fellowship advisement for academically talented undergraduates. Scholarship Committees are in place to facilitate university nominations for national fellowships such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, Goldwater, Udall, and among others. Scholarship advisors are available to support students in national competitions that do not require a university nomination. Membership Requirement: The Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies appoints faculty and staff to serve as advisors and committee members for the more commonly sought after national competitions. Professional staff members in the Office of Fellowships and Scholar Programs serve as ex-officio members of the committees and provide a liaison between student applicants and the scholarship committees. Boren Scholarship Committee Sarah Langston, Chair Kristia Finnigan David Hudgens Ryan Rykaczewski Jennifer Bess, ex-officio Study Abroad Office of the Provost Moore School of Business Marine Science Fellowships and Scholar Programs DAAD Advisor Michael Stoeltzner Philosophy Ford Fellowship Advisors Dan Littlefield Todd Shaw History Political Science Fulbright Grant Advisors Kara Brown, Research & Study Christian Anderson, ETA Laura Kissel, Research & Study Educational Studies Educational Leadership & Policies Film and Media Studies GEM Scholarship Advisor Michael Matthews Chemical Engineering Goldwater Scholarship Committee Douglas Meade, Co-Chair Mathematics Scott Goode, Co-Chair Chemistry and Biochemistry Susan Alexander South Carolina Honors College David Barbeau Earth & Ocean Sciences Zhengqing Fu Biological Sciences Ralf Gothe Physics and Astronomy Melissa Moss Chemical & Biomedical Engineering Novella Beskid, ex-officio Fellowships and Scholar Programs 27 Hollings Scholarship Advisors Claudia Benitez-Nelson Jean Ellis Gwen Geidel Knowles Fellowship Advisors Ed Dickey Eva Czabarka Bert Ely Madison Fellowship Advisor Bobby Donaldson Marshall Scholarship Committee John Nelson, Chair McKinley Blackburn Madilyn Fletcher Susan Palmer Doug Thompson Novella Beskid & Jen Bess, ex-officio Mitchell Scholarship Advisor Ed Madden, Advisor Marine Science and Earth and Ocean Sciences Marine Science and Geography Earth and Ocean Sciences Instruction and Teacher Education Mathematics Biological Sciences History Biological Sciences Economics Earth and Ocean Sciences School of Law Political Science Fellowships and Scholar Programs English National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program Committee Erin Connolly, Co-Chair Biological Sciences Michael Matthews, Co-Chair Chemical Engineering Shan Huang Statistics Robin Morris Psychology Richard Showman Biological Sciences Rhodes Scholarship Committee Carol Harrison, Chair Lisa Eichhorn Judith Kalb Steve Lynn John McDermott Tom Vogt Novella Beskid & Jen Bess, ex-officio History School of Law Languages, Literatures & Cultures, Russian Program SC Honors College/English Economics Chemistry and Biochemistry Fellowships and Scholar Programs Rotary Scholarship Advisors Louis Dessau Patrick Hickey Moore School of Business Capstone Scholars/Nursing 28 Truman Scholarship Committee Shelley Smith, Chair Steven Burritt Hamid Khan Robert Oldendick Kirk Randazzo David Simmons Novella Beskid, ex-officio Udall Scholarship Committee Greg Carbone, Chair James Morris Nicole Berge Camelia Knapp Ed Munn Sanchez Ryan Rykaczewski Tammi Richardson Jan P. Smoak, ex-officio Sociology 1995 Truman Scholar Rule of Law Collaborative/School of Law Political Science/Institute for Public Service & Policy Research Political Science Anthropology and Public Health Fellowships and Scholar Programs Geography Biological Sciences Civil and Environmental Engineering Geology SC Honors College/Philosophy Marine Science and Biological Sciences Marine Science and Biological Sciences Fellowships and Scholar Programs Huntington Scholarship Committee Brian Habing Statistics Gregory Niehaus Moore School of Business 29 GRADUATE COUNCIL Purpose Statement: The council acts in an advisory capacity to the associate provost and dean of the Graduate School and to the administration, takes action on graduate students' petitions and on faculty requests for graduate grade changes, and performs other duties assigned to it by the graduate faculty or the administration of the university. The council is responsible for the approval of major changes in Graduate School policy, new courses, course changes, new programs, and modifications of existing degree programs so long as such modifications are in accord with general regulations of the graduate faculty. Membership Requirement: The council shall be composed of nine members selected by the Graduate School faculty, nine members appointed by the president of the university, and the dean of the Graduate School, who serves as secretary. Member Affiliation Term Expires Elected Jennifer Arns Bobby Brame, Jr. Alexander Beecroft Matt Brown Nancy Brown Kay Edwards Christian Jenson Lara Lomicka-Anderson Julia Lopez-Robertson Caryn Outten David Tedeschi Susan Yeargin Library and Information Science Criminology and Criminal Justice Languages, Literatures & Cultures Sports & Entertainment Management Social Work History Economics Languages, Literatures & Cultures Instruction and Teacher Education Chemistry and Biochemistry Physics and Astronomy Physical Education and Athletic Training 2017 2017 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 Appointed Swann Adams Drucilla Barker Heather Brandt Dirk den Ouden Jerry Hilbish Lorne Hofseth Brittany Walter Scott White Nursing Anthropology Health Promotion, Education and Behavior Communication Sciences and Disorders Biological Sciences Pharmacy Graduate Student Association Rep Earth and Ocean Sciences 2018 2018 2018 2018 2016 2018 2016 2018 Ex Officio Kristia Finnigan Lacy K. Ford, Jr. Jessica Elfenbein Murray Mitchell Dale Moore Director, Academic Programs, Office of the Provost Rep Senior Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Graduate School, Senior Associate Dean and Graduate School Rep Graduate School, Associate Dean and Council Secretary Assistant Dean, Ombudsman, Graduate School 30 HEALTH AND SAFETY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Committee reviews and provides guidance concerning health and safety issues affecting faculty, staff, and students. The committee can amend health and safety policies and make new policy recommendations when necessary. It also acts as an oversight committee to the Radiation Safety and Biosafety Committees. Membership Requirement: Members are persons appointed by the President who are qualified by training or expertise in the safe handling of chemical, biological, or radioactive agents or are representatives from the Health and Safety Office, SAM, Health Services, the Animal Resource Facility, Law Enforcement, Facility Services, and the Business and Finance Office. Member Affiliation Tommy Coggins, Chair Lydia Matesic Edic Goldsmith Hans-Conrad zu Loye Franklyn Bolander TBD Shayne Barlow Deborah Beck Franklin Bolander Ralf Gothe Faye E. Gowans Chandrashekhar Patel Mary Robinson Tom Syfert Vincent Van Brunt James Demarest Scott Prill TBD Brian Hann Office of Research Biological Safety Advisory Committee, Chair Animal Care and Use Advisory Committee, Chair Radiological Safety Advisory Committee, Chair Human Subject Research Advisory Committee, Chair Chemical Safety Advisory Committee, Chair Animal Resource Facility Health Services Biological Sciences Physics and Astronomy Human Resources Cell Biology and Anatomy Art Health and Safety Chemical Engineering Facility Services Law Enforcement and Safety Environmental Health Sciences Risk Management 31 HEALTH SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Membership Requirement: Members of the Student Health Services Committee should be a faculty member, staff or student of the University of South Carolina who has a professional or personal interest in the health and wellness of the University Community. Member Affiliation Gene Luna, Chair Debbie Beck Rhonda DiNovo Majorie Duffie Larry Durstine Anna Edwards Keith Ellis Mike Gwiazdowski Patrick Hickey Jackie Knight Ro Kelly Kirsten Kennedy Judy Chontos-Komorowski Alfred Moore Eva Monsma Jennifer Myers Shannon Nix Marguerite O’Brien Karen Pettus Jody Pritt David Sauers Karin Tonkin Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant George McIntosh Josh Duffey Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Academic Support Student Health Services Student Life /Substance Abuse Prevention Education Student Health Services / Public Relations & Marketing Public Health / Exercise Science Student Life / Student Services University Housing University Dining Services / Sodexho College of Nursing Healthy Carolina Human Resources / Benefits University Housing Student Health Center / General Medicine Clinic College of Pharmacy Department of Physical Education Counseling & Human Development Center, Suicide Prevention Student Health Services, Campus Wellness Student Health Services, Campus Wellness Student Disability Services International Programs / Student Services University Dining Services / Sodexo Counseling and Human Development Center International Student Services Student Life / Campus Recreation School of Medicine Public Health / Health Promotion Student Graduate Student 32 HONORS AND AWARDS COMMISSION Purpose Statement: The Commission selects the University’s most outstanding service, leadership and academic awards. Member Affiliation Jerry Brewer, Ex Officio, Helen Doerpinghaus, Ex Officio Patrick Hickey Dennis A. Pruitt, Ex Officio Secretary, Student Affairs and Academic Support Office of the Provost College of Nursing Student Affairs and Academic Support Omicron Delta Kappa Representative Student Student Student Student Rebecca Kamer Nick Santamaria Elise Jamison Summerbrook Lawson 33 HORSESHOE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee seeks to preserve the historic character of the buildings and landscape features of the Horseshoe and makes recommendations for maintaining and enhancing its historic appearance. Membership Requirement: Members are appointed by the President. The committee currently has six faculty and administrators and three students recommended by the student body president with Senate approval. Member Steven Lynn, Chair Lydia Mattice Brandt Derek Gruner Emily Jones Thomas McNally, Ex Officio Patricia Moore-Pastides Dennis Poole Jane Przybysz Elizabeth West Robert Weyeneth Cannon King David Leggett James Hull III Affiliation South Carolina Honors College Art Facilities Landscape Architect University Libraries Office of the President Social Work McKissick Museum University Archivist History Student Student Student 34 INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: In 1985, Congress passed the Health Research Extension Act (Public Law 99-158). The law directed the Secretary of Health and Human Services, working through the Director of the National Health Institute, to create guidelines for the care of animals used in research and teaching. The creation of an IACUC is one of the requirements set forth by these guidelines. The IACUC is charged with the review of the care and use of all vertebrate animals in research and teaching, submission of reports to the appropriate governing body, review and inspection of animal care facilities and programs, and review of concerns involving the care and use of animals at the University of South Carolina The Committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management and Oversight Committee via the Research Safety and Compliance Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with biological hazard related research and associated activities. Membership Requirement: Members are appointed by the President of the University. The committee shall consist of no less than five members and shall include at least: (a) one Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; (b) one practicing scientist; (c) one member whose primary concerns are in a nonscientific area; (d) one individual who is not affiliated with the University in any way other than membership in the committee and whose interest represent those of the general community. The remainder of the IACUC represents the Departments on the University Campus that utilize vertebrate animals. Graduate student members are nominated by the chair and appointed by the President. Member Affiliation Dr. Kenneth Walsh, Chair Dr. Shayne Barlow Committee Member 01 Committee Member 10 Committee Member 20 Committee Member 26 Committee Member 32 Committee Member 43 Committee Member 52 Committee Member 63 Committee Member 68 Committee Member 82 Committee Member 83 Committee Member 84 IACUC Program Manager Medicine Attending Veterinarian/Animal Resources Community Member Medicine Medicine Office of Research Alternate/Pharmacy Alternate/Medicine Biological Sciences Pharmacy Environmental Health Sciences Community Member Medicine Psychology Consultant/Office of Research 35 INSTITUTIONAL BIOSAFETY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) provides local review and oversight for research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules. The IBC ensures that research conducted at or sponsored by the university is in compliance with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines). The committee members assess the safety of research protocols and identify any potential risk to workers, other persons, or the environment. The University’s IBC has an expanded scope of oversight to review protocols for all research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids, transgenic animals or plants, infectious agents, human-derived materials, and HHS/USDA regulated select agents and biological toxins. The Committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management and Oversight Committee via the Research Safety and Compliance Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with biological hazard related research and associated activities. Membership Requirement: The USC Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is comprised of no fewer than five members. The IBC shall include at least: (a) two non-affiliated members; (b) plant or plant containment expert; (c) animal containment expert; (d) Biological Safety Officer. Additional members are selected to ensure the collective experience and expertise in recombinant DNA technology and work with infectious agents, and the capability to assess the safety of this research and to identify any potential risk to public health or the environment. Member Affiliation Lydia Matesic, Chair Shayne Barlow Alan Decho Richard Goodwin Kris Kaigler Boris Kantor Vida Mingo Beth Krizek Amanda Moore Jeff Twiss Mark Robbins, Ex Officio Heather Mentrup Biological Sciences Veterinarian/Animal Resource Facilities Environmental Health Sciences Cell Biology and Anatomy Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience Director, Viral Vector Core Laboratory Community Member; Columbia College Biological Sciences; Plant Expert Community Member; SC DHEC Biological Sciences Biological Safety Officer, Environmental Health and Safety Graduate Student, Biological Sciences 36 INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD for HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH Purpose Statement: The committee reviews and approves research projects using human subjects. Reviews are carried out in accordance with federal regulation and the policies and procedures of the USC Institutional Review Board. The Committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management and Oversight Committee via the Research Safety and Compliance Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with biological hazard related research and associated activities. Membership Requirement: In accordance with federal regulations, there must be at least five members including one non-scientist and one member not affiliated with the University. Members are appointed by the President. Member Affiliation Term Expires Franklyn F. Bolander, Chair Daniel Brown, Vice Chair Laverne Shuler Frank Anderson Mark Weist Allan Brett (R) John Richards (R) Laura Hein (R) LeeAnn Norris (R) Biological Sciences Pediatrics/SOM Community Member Community Member Psychology Internal Medicine/SOM Psychology Nursing Pharmacy Practice Alternate Members: John Shupper Myriam Torres Christine Distefano Community Member Latino Studies/Epidemiology Educational Studies Staff: Lisa Johnson Arlene McWhorter Office of Research Compliance Office of Research Compliance (R) – Reappointment 37 (2016) (2016) (2016) (2017) (2017) (2018) (2018) (2018) (2018) INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee provides guidance and advice to the Provost’s Office in formulating and implementing a strategy for comprehensive internationalization. The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with internationalization efforts. Membership Requirement: Members are selected by the Provost’s Office to include a broad representation of faculty and staff who have a commitment to advancing campus internationalization. Allen Miller, Chair Celeste Caulder Anne Bezuidenhout Hanif Chaudhry Ed Frongillo Jeff Hall Rich Harrill Keith Kenney Agnes Mueller Anna Scheyett Kendall Roth Joel Samuels Jacob Will Steven Lynn Office of the Provost Pharmacy Arts & Sciences Engineering & Computing Science Public Health Medicine Hospitality, Retail & Sport Management Mass Communications & Information Studies Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Social Work Business Law School of Music Honors College 38 JUDICIAL COUNCIL, CAROLINA STUDENT Purpose Statement: The Carolina Judicial Council consists of a group of students, faculty and staff that serve on hearing panels to adjudicate Student Code of Conduct and academic Honor Code allegations. Student members undergo weekly intense training in such matters as statement analysis, kinetics, hearing decorum, and university policy. Faculty and staff members are offered 3-hour training in the August and are welcome to any student training sessions. Members are expected to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all cases. Membership Requirement: Council members serve as resources for students and are opinion leaders on campus as ambassadors for the university. Council members should always seek to personify the principles and ideals embodied in the Carolinian Creed. Member Affiliation Alisa Cooney Liggett, Ex Officio Stephen Morgan Eric Sevigny Christy Friend Erdward Gieskes Kathryn Edwards Jeffery Persels Peter Binev Douglas Meade Sanjib Mishra Katherine Barbieri Mathieu Deflem Joseph Quattro Thomas Stanford Stephen Fenner Douglas Gary Nave Janet Hudson Mary Hjelm Karen Patten Mark Nagel Sallie Boggs Matt Bernthal Kenneth Campbell Erik Collins Paul Solomon Shannon Bowen Bruce Konkle Tom Weir Glenda Alvarado Courtney Worsham Thomas Hughes Kathleen Whitcomb William Hauk, Jr. Executive Director of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Center for Teaching Excellence College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences College of Engineering and Computing College of Engineering and Computing College of Education Extended University Extended University Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management Hospitality, Retail and Sports Management Information and Communications Information and Communications Information and Communications Information and Communications Information and Communications Information and Communications Information and Communications Moore School of Business Moore School of Business Moore School of Business Moore School of Business 39 Thomas Kramer Sarah Williams Ron Davis Gloria Fowler Patrick Hickey Joan Culley Ellen Synovec Laura Hein Beverly Baliko Abbas Tavakoli Kimberly Glenn Jada Quinn Eileen Leaphart Barbara Cuevas Sara Corwin Kara Montgomery Kerry Lachance Charley Adams Alexandra Scovel Anna Edwards Bob Harman Catherine Sale Greene Charlotte Helms Colin Crick Dave Foster Denise Wellman Emily San Jose Davis Erin Long Janie Kerzan Jimmie Gahagan Julie Hutt Kenneth Frierson Kristen Kennedy Lauren Martini Olson Mackenzie King Maegan Gudridge Michelle Bridge Michelle L. Eichelberger Mike Moody Mike Shealy Mindy Fowler Natalie Smith-Kenner Regina Hailey Smith Rico Reed Scott Kaplan Thomas Sellers Tuckey Taylor Moore School of Business School of Music School of Music College of Nursing Capstone Scholars College of Nursing College of Nursing College of Nursing College of Nursing College of Nursing College of Nursing College of Nursing College of Nursing Arnold School of Public Health Arnold School of Public Health Arnold School of public Health School of Medicine Arnold School of Public Health Assistant Director for Volunteer Programs Director of Student Services Director, Custodial Services Program Coordinator Disability Resource Coordinator Director of Recruitment Coordinator of Off-Campus Student Services Director Associate Director for Student Services Residence Life Coordinator Assistant Director for Professional Development and Training Director Assistant Director Experiential Education Coordinator of Gamecock Guarantee Services Executive Director Intramural Sports Director Associate Director Communications Director Director of Finance Interpersonal Violence Coordinator Instructor Director of CIBER IT Manager Administrative Coordinator Program Manager Asst. Director for Administration and Resource Development Chief Financial Officer ACE Coach Thomas-Cooper Library 40 MICHAEL J. MUNGO DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR AWARD COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee recommends to the President the name of a faculty member to be considered for the Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor of the Year Award, given for outstanding teaching at the undergraduate level. Membership Requirement: The committee is appointed by the President and composed of seven AMOCO or Michael J. Mungo Distinguished Professor award winners and seven students who are recommended by the student body president with Student Senate approval. The Provost serves as an ex officio member. Member Affiliation Richard Showman (1997 winner), Chair Susan Anderson (2009 winner) Claudia Benitez-Nelson (2013 winner) David G. Cowart (1987 winner) James Cutsinger (2011 winner) Larry Durstine (2005 winner) Thomas Hilbish (2007 winner) Robert Jesselson (2010 winner) Milind Kunchur (2012 winner) Steven Mann (1995 winner) Sanjib R. Mishra (2008 winner) Tangali S. Sudarshan (2006 winner) Rekha Patel (2014 winner) Joan Gabel, Ex-Officio Lacy Ford, Ex-Officio Rebecca Kamer Lucas Fry Cannon King Rebecca Kamer Summerbrook Lawson Biological Sciences Theatre and Dance Earth & Ocean Sciences English Language and Literature Religious Studies Exercise Science Biological Sciences Music Physics and Astronomy Finance, Moore School of Business Physics and Astronomy Electrical Engineering Biological Sciences Provost Senior Vice Provost Student Student Student Student Student 41 MICHAEL J. MUNGO GRADUATE TEACHING AWARD Purpose Statement: The committee recommends to the Provost the name of a faculty member to be considered for the Michael J. Mungo Graduate Teaching Award, given for outstanding teaching at the graduate level. Membership Requirements: Members are recipients of the Michael J. Mungo Graduate Teaching Award. Member Affiliation Term Expires Rafe Gothe* Milind Purohit James Stallworth Susan Kuo Michael Angel Physics and Astronomy Physics and Astronomy Pediatrics (USC School of Medicine) Law Chemistry and Biochemistry 2016 2016 2016 2017 2018 42 MICHAEL J. MUNGO UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING AWARD Purpose Statement: The committee recommends to the Provost the names of faculty members to be considered for the Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award, given for outstanding teaching at the undergraduate level. Membership Requirements: Members are recipients of the Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Teaching Award. Member Affiliation Term Expires Sanjay Ahire Lydia Brandt Thomas Lekan Tammi Richardson John Ferry Danny Jenkins Ann Johnson Michael Myrick Jeff Dudycha John Grady* Amy Mills Management Science Visual Art and Design History Biological Sciences Chemistry & Biochemistry Music History Chemistry & Biochemistry Biological Sciences HRSM Geography 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 2017 2017 43 NAMED AND DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIPS, COMMITTEE ON Purpose Statement: The committee shall review nominations made by the deans for new chairs or professorships and nominations for reappointment to existing chairs or professorships. The committee shall also serve as an advisory committee to the President of the University on all chairs and named professorships, including Carolina Distinguished. Membership Requirement: The University Committee on Named and Distinguished Professorships shall be a committee of seven senior faculty appointed on staggered three-year terms by the President. Faculty eligible for appointment to this committee must be holders of chairs or professorships. Member Affiliation Term Expires Craig Kridel, Chair Jay Bender Judy Burgis Don Doyle Robyn Hunt John Regalbuto Mitchell Yell Susan Richardson Education Journalism and Mass Communications School of Medicine History Theatre and Dance Chemical Engineering Psychology Chemistry/Biochemistry 2015 2015 2016 2016 2016 2016 2016 2017 44 NON-ACADEMIC STUDENT GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE Membership is currently being updated. 45 ORIENTATION COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee serves as an advisory body in reviewing major changes considered in the student orientation program. Membership Requirement: Membership currently includes nine staff and faculty familiar with the student orientation program and two students. An individual from Enrollment Management serves as an ex officio member. Members are appointed by the President. This committee is currently being updated. 46 OUTSTANDING ADVOCATE FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee selects the winner of the University's annual Outstanding Advocate for First-Year Students. Membership Requirement: Members include the Assistant Director for Campus Partnerships in University 101 Programs, former award recipients, representatives from the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support, and one student representative appointed by Student Government. Member Affiliation Kenneth Adams, Chair Mary Elizabeth Sewell, Co-chair Althea Counts Jennifer Jablonski Lucille Mould Jeannie Weingarth Denise Wellman Jan Smoak Lucas Fry USC Police Department University 101 TRIO Programs School of Music Languages, Literature, and Cultures Koger Center Visitor’s Center Fellowship and Scholarship Programs Undergraduate Student 47 ADA B. THOMAS OUTSTANDING FACULTY/STAFF ADVISOR AWARD COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee selects both faculty and staff recipients of the Ada B. Thomas Advising Award from submissions made from the student body and other members of the USC-Columbia faculty/staff community. Membership Requirement: The committee is appointed by the President and consists of three faculty, and three staff, and three students, recommended by the student body president with Student Senate approval. Member Affiliation Judith Kalb, faculty Becky Mayo, staff Melissa Moss, faculty Grace Zimmerman Caleb Dixon Languages, Literatures & Cultures College of Engineering and Computing Chemical Engineering Student Student 48 OVERSEAS PROGRAM APPROVAL COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: In accordance with University policy ACAF 2.08 Faculty/Staff-Led Overseas Programs for Students, the committee reviews and approves or denies applications for faculty/staff-led overseas programs. The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with overseas programs. Membership Requirement: The committee includes at least two members of the faculty and one representative each from the Provost Office, Study Abroad, and Risk Management. A Vice Provost serves as committee chair. Member Affiliation Allen Miller, Chair Magdalena Grudzinski-Hall Sarah Langston Brian Hann Lara Lomicka-Anderson Robert Rolfe Office of the Provost Study Abroad Office Study Abroad Office Risk Management Languages, Literatures, and Cultures International Business (DMSB) 49 PARKING APPELLATE COURT Purpose Statement: The Parking Appellate Court reviews appeals and renders a decision on whether the citation issued by Parking Services is to be paid in full, reduced, or voided. All decisions are based on the Rules and Regulations of the University of South Carolina. Membership Requirement: The court is composed of faculty, staff, and students appointed by the Office of the President. Member Affiliation Joshua Garris, Chair Caroline Allen Bill Baker, Ex Officio Shelley Dempsey Vanessa Hill Lisa Jerald Mike Lee Hunter Looper Tucker Taylor David Leggett Micah Lybrand Madeline Mulkey George McIntosh Jeremy Williams Luke Emory Wade Dickey Christopher Heyward Libraries Athletics Vehicle Management and Parking Services Evening Program Director Alumni Association Student Affairs Libraries Alumni Association Libraries Student Student Student Student Student Student Student Student 50 PARKING AND TRANSIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: This committee will provide campus leadership, coordination, and advocacy in the development and evaluation of appropriate programs, initiatives, policies, services and environmental strategies to maintain and improve Transportation Services and Parking Facilities. The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee via the Safety & Security Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, services, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with Transportation Services and Parking Facilities (garages and lots). Membership: This committee consists of permanent Ex-Officio members and annually appointed representatives of students, faculty, and staff. Individuals interested in being appointed should send a letter of interest to the President, Provost, or Chief Operating Officer. The senior University officials responsible for the following functions will serve on the committee by virtue of their position: Facilities Management, Human Resources (employee relations). Member Bill Baker, Co-Chair Roosevelt Barnwell, Co-Chair Lewis Burke Lynn Shirley Derrick Huggins Kirsten Kennedy Karen Pettus Jim Demarest Heather Winkleman Chris Wuchenich Jerry Thomas Coley Boone Brandon White Affiliation Vehicle Management and Parking Services Vehicle Management and Parking Services Faculty (Law) Faculty (Geography) Vice President for Facilities and Transportation Housing Disability Services Facilities Administration and Finance Law Enforcement and Safety Student Student Student 51 PRESTON RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: To provide advice, direction, and assistance to the Principal of the College. Membership Requirement: Committee membership is selected from college faculty associates, friends, residence life administrative staff, and includes ex officio membership of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies and the Principal of Preston College Membership is currently being updated. 52 PROVOST ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WOMEN’S ISSUES Purpose Statement: The Provost’s Advisory Committee on Women’s Issues (PACWI) serves as an advocate for women faculty, staff, and students at the University of South Carolina in order to 1) assess current policies; 2) recommend new policies and procedures; 3) focus on areas that need improvement; and 4) provide opportunities to enhance the quality of the USC campus community. Membership Requirement: Because the committee is charged with representing a diverse group of women, faculty, staff, and students, committee membership should include faculty, staff for three-year terms, and graduate students for one-year terms. In order to support the tenure and promotion of women faculty, assistant professors are normally not appointed. Members are invited by the Provost to serve on the committee. Member Affiliation Term Expires Helen Doerpinghaus, Ex-Officio Office of the Provost Marguerite O’Brien, Staff CoHealth Services 2017 Chair Linda Shimizu, Faculty Co-Chair Chemistry and Biochemistry 2016 Mary Alexander, Staff Office of the Provost 2016 Jan Breuer, Faculty Economics 2016 Ashley Byrd-White, Staff Student Life 2016 Christine Christle, Faculty Education 2016 Erin Connolly, Faculty Biological Sciences 2016 Sara Corwin, Faculty Arnold School of Public Health 2016 Tina Devlin, Staff Health Services 2016 Robin DePietro, Faculty HRSM 2018 Karen Edwards, Faculty HRSM 2017 Rhonda Edwards, Staff Equal Opportunity Programs 2018 Kathy Evans, Faculty Education 2016 Lydia Frass, Staff Center for Teaching Excellence 2017 Christy Friend, Faculty Center for Teaching Excellence 2017 Aisha Haynes, Staff Center for Teaching Excellence 2017 Xavery Hopkins, Staff Arnold School of Public Health 2017 Erica Lake, Staff Career Center 2016 Christine Lotter, Faculty Education 2016 Kathryn Luchok, Faculty Anthropology and Women’s Gender Studies 2016 Shaena Rouse, Staff Healthy Carolina 2016 Terrie Smith, Faculty Office of the Provost 2016 Brooke Stillwell, Staff HRSM 2016 Sandra Strick, Faculty HRSM 2016 Gloria Washington, Staff Center for Teaching Excellence 2018 Margee Zeigler, Staff Music 2016 Lauren Dattilo Graduate Student 2016 Danielle Schoffman Graduate Student 2016 Aubrey Sejuit Graduate Student 2016 Jenissa Lohens Student 2016 Rebecca Kamer Student 2016 53 Sabrina Smithwick Student 2016 PROVOST’S PALMETTO COLLEGE CAMPUSES ACADEMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The purpose of this committee is to provide recommendations regarding the academic mission of the University and academic and academic support issues affecting the regional campuses to the president, provost, or other committees and governing bodies. The Committee is constituted and its business conducted at the will of the provost. Membership Requirement: The Committee is composed of the chair of the Regional Campuses Faculty Senate, two faculty representatives from each of the Regional Campuses, two faculty representatives from Extended University, the vice provosts, and is chaired by the provost. Representatives are elected for twoyear terms. Member Affiliation Joan Gabel, Chair Helen Doerpinghaus Lacy Ford David Hunter Patrick Saucier Noni Bonhonak Fran Gardner Sarah Miller Eran Kilpatrick Kajal Ghoshroy Andrew Kunka Tara Fatemi Avery Fouts Hennie van Bulck Provost Office of the Provost Office of the Provost Extended University Extended University Lancaster Lancaster Salkehatchie Salkehatchie Sumter Sumter Union Union Palmetto College Campuses Faculty Senate Chair 54 RADIATION SAFETY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: To oversee and regulate the usage of ionizing radiation, as well as laser devices and to promote safety requirements for other non-ionizing devices such as UV sources; to recommend policies pertaining to the use of radioactive materials and equipment capable of producing ionizing and non-ionizing radiation to the Research Safety and Compliance Oversight Committee; to review all proposed procedures for research involving the use of radioactive materials. The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management and Oversight Committee via the Research Safety and Compliance Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with radiological hazard related research and associated activities. Membership Requirement: The committee shall consist of the radiation safety officer and faculty members appointed by the President or Provost who are qualified by training or expertise in the safe use of radioactive materials and/or ionizing or non-ionizing radiation. Member Hans-Conrad zur Loye, Chair Lynn B. Dobbs, Ex Officio Andrew Greytak Blanche Holliday, Secretary Travis Knight Angela Murphy Daping Fan Deanna Smith Tom Syfert, Ex Officio Jill Turner Affiliation Chemistry and Biochemistry Radiation Safety Chemistry and Biochemistry Radiation Safety Nuclear Engineering School of Medicine, Pathology, Microbiology & Immun. School of Medicine, Cell Biology and Anatomy Biological Sciences Environmental Health and Safety College of Pharmacy 55 REGISTRATION COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Registration Committee reviews procedures and problems associated with registration processes, and makes appropriate recommendations to the administration. Membership Requirement: The committee is comprised of 20-25 faculty/staff and 2 students. The chair of the Assistant and Associate Deans Council is always a member. Members represent stakeholders in the registration process and are appointed by the Provost upon recommendation by the University Registrar, who serves as chairperson. Member Aaron Marterer, Chair Bob Askins Ed Black Pam Bowers Rob Dedmon Kris Finnigan Jimmy Gahagan Jr. Tom Halasz Sue Porter Irma Van Scoy Kathy Smiling Garrick Queen Steve Barth Jennifer Burr Timothy Lorick Courtney Keith Affiliation University Registrar Office of the University Registrar Office of Admissions Student Affairs and Academic Support College of Education Office of the Provost Student Affairs Career Center UTS USC Connect AADC Chair Graduate School Arnold School of Public Health Office of the University Registrar Student Student 56 RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS, COMMITTEE ON Purpose Statement: The Religious Affairs Committee oversees the religious life programs on campus and makes such recommendations to the President as may be appropriate; 1) make recommendations to the President on formal petitions for recognition of campus religious workers submitted by denominations, religions, and other religious groups; 2) receives annual reports form recognized religious workers on campus and publishes the list of such worker annually; 3) receives complaints concerning recognized religious worker, determine if the University regulations have been violated, and recommend remedial or other disciplinary actions, including revocation of recognition, if required. This committee functions differently than other committees. The committee does not have an official chair, but a conveyor, Jerry Brewer. The administrative support for the committee comes from the Department of Student Life. Member Affiliation Jerry Brewer, Ex Officio John Cook Keith Ellis Jonathan Leader Douglas Meade Andy Weems Lucas Fry Austin Turner Secretary - Student Affairs and Support Presbyterian Student Association Residence Life SCIIA Department of Mathematics Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Carolina Chaplains Chair Student Student 57 RESEARCH SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Research Safety and Compliance Committee, is responsible for receiving and reviewing reports from the following institutional committees: Biosafety Committee (IBC), Animal Care and Use Committee (IACU), Radiation Safety Committee, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and Chemical Safety Committee. Each report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, processes, training, services, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with health and safety related hazards activities. The individual committee reports are evaluated and condensed into an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee. This committee also shall provide recommendations for consideration by the institutional committees. Membership: The chairs (or their appointees) and the administrators of each institutional committee (IBC, IACUC, IRB, RSC and CSC). Member Tommy Coggins, Chair Mark Robbins Lydia Matesic Shane Barlow Ken Walsh Stephanie Cook Lynn Dobbs Hanno zur Loye Lisa Johnson Franklyn Bolander Jocelyn Locke Scott Goode Affiliation Office of Research Biological Safety Committee Chair, IBC Animal Care and Use Chair, IACUC IACUC Radiation Safety Committee Chair, RSC Institutional Review Board Chair, IRB Chemical Safety Committee Chair, CSC Brian Hann, Facilitator Risk Management 58 RUSSELL AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION RESEARCH AWARDS COMMITTEES Purpose Statement: The four separate selection committees (Humanities and Social Sciences; Science, Mathematics and Engineering and Computing; Health Sciences; and Professional Schools) select the awards to be presented to full-time, tenure-track faculty. Membership Requirement: There are five members on each selection committee appointed by the provost. Russell Research Award, and USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Humanities and Social Sciences Member Alexander Beecroft Jorge Camacho* Carol Harrison Lawrence Rhu Brent Simpson Affiliation Term Expires Languages, Literatures, and Cultures 2018 English 2017 History 2018 English 2016 Sociology 2016 Russell Research Award, and USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering and Computing Member Victor Giurgiutiu Ralf Gothe Milind Kunchur Branko Popov George Voulgaris John Weidner Affiliation Mechanical Engineering Physics and Astronomy Physics & Astronomy Chemical Engineering Earth & Ocean Sciences Chemical Engineering Term Expires 2018 2016 2017 2018 2017 2016 USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Health Sciences Member Steve Blair Kim Creek* James Fadel Francis Spinale Affiliation Exercise Science Pharmacy School of Medicine School of Medicine Term Expires 2016 2017 2015 2018 USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Professional Schools Member Gloria Boutte Bill Brown* Robert Li Manoj Malhotra Robert Ployhart Affiliation Education Education HRSM Moore School of Business Moore School of Business 59 Term Expires 2017 2016 2018 2015 2015 SAFETY & SECURITY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Safety and Security Committee, is responsible for receiving and reviewing reports from the following sub-committees: Campus Safety, Community Safety, Carolina Community Coalition, Cyber Security, and Parking and Transit. The reports from subcommittees are evaluated and condensed into an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with their committees areas of responsibility. This committee shall also provide direction and recommendations for sub-committees reviews and recommendations. Membership: The chairs of each sub-committee (Campus Safety, Community Safety, Cyber Security and Standards, and Parking and Transit). Member Scott Prill, Chair Keith Ellis Janie Kerzan Eric Grabski James Perry Roosevelt Barnwell Bill Baker Anna Edwards Affiliation Law Enforcement Campus Safety Committee, Chair Community Safety Committee, Co-Chair Community Safety Committee, Co-Chair Cyber Security Committee, Chair Parking and Transit Committee, Co-Chair Parking and Transit Committee, Co-Chair Carolina Community Coalition, Chair Brian Hann, Facilitator Risk Management 60 SC RESIDENCY APPEALS COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee hears appeals from administrative decisions determining eligibility or lack thereof for payment of tuition at residence rates. Membership Requirement: A member of the Systems Legal Department and a member of the Office of Financial Services serve as ex officio members. It is useful to have members from the administration (particularly from Student Affairs familiar with financial aid) as part of the committee. Appointed by the President, this committee currently has seven faculty and staff members and two student members. Member Howard Stravitz, Chair Jerry Brewer Katherine Chaddock Dale Moore Cindy Peachey Henry White Venessa Samuel, Ex Officio Sandra Rhyne, Ex Officio Scott Verzyl Wade Dickey Ja’varis Crim Affiliation Law School Student Life Faculty, College of Education Graduate School Financial Aid and Scholarships Office of the General Counsel Bursar SC Residency Enrollment Management/Admissions Student Student 61 SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee oversees the policies associated with general University scholarships. It also hears reports from the financial aid staff on all phases of financial aid administration. The committee delegates subcommittees to hear student appeals. These appeals are generally associated with student athlete grant-in-aid eligibility as required by the NCAA, as well as those from students who are failing to meet the University's policy for maintaining satisfactory academic progress for financial aid eligibility. Membership Requirement: Appointed by the President, the committee consists of nine to twelve faculty and staff as well as three students. The Director of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, the Bursar, and the Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment Management serve as ex officio members. Member Ed Dickey, Chair Leslie Hendrix Jim Hunter Susan Parlier Douglas Meade John Bian Steve Barth Jean Ellis Sara Corwin Helen Doerpinghaus, Ex Officio Joey Derrick, Ex Officio Scott Verzyl, Ex Officio Corley Boone Breanne Robinson Vincent Statuto David Leggett Timothy Lorick George McIntosh Grace Zimmerman Affiliation Education Mathematics Theatre, Speech & Dance Social Work Mathematics Pharmacy Public Health Marine Science Public Health Office of the Provost Student Financial Aid and Scholarships Enrollment Management/Admissions Student Student Student Student Student Student Student 62 SOUTH CAROLINA HONORS COLLEGE POLICY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Policy Committee must approve all changes to the rules contained in the SCHC Handbook (Handbook for Students and Advisors). In addition, the Dean may seek the advice of the Policy Committee on other matters pertaining to the general operations of the Honors College. Membership Requirement: The Policy Committee is a group of USC faculty and staff appointed annually by the University Provost, plus two students appointed by the President of the Student Government Association. In addition, the President of the Student Honors Council serves, ex officio. Member Affiliation Sandra Kelly, Chair Michael Dickson Pearl Fernandes, Ex Officio Kirsten Kennedy Loren Knapp Eileen Korpita Steve Lynn, Ex Officio Manoj Malhotra Claudia Benitez-Nelson Douglas Meade Melissa Moss Edward Munn Sanchez, Ex Officio Kimberly Simmons, Ex Officio Mary Wagner Qiana Whitted Kaitlyn Bretz and Emma Satzger Blakeley Hoffman Daniel Clement Blakeley Clement Psychology Philosophy South Carolina Honors College Housing and Judicial Programs Biological Sciences Pre-professional Advising South Carolina Honors College Business Marine Science Mathematics Engineering and Computing South Carolina Honors College South Carolina Honors College Admissions English Co-Presidents, Honors College Council Student Student Student 63 SPACE NEEDS AND PLANNING SUB-COMMITTEE of the University’s Capital Planning Committee Purpose Statement: The sub-committee is the central point of contact for colleges/schools and other units on the Columbia campus to make space requests. The sub-committee reviews requests, identifies possible solutions, and makes recommendations to the University’s Capital Planning Committee, which makes the decision whether to grant the request. Membership Requirement: Members are selected by the Provost’s Office and include representatives from the University Faculty, Council of Academic Deans, Registrar’s Office, Office of Research, and Facilities Office. A Vice Provost serves as the chair and the Campus Space Manager serves as the executive of the sub-committee. Member Affiliation Harry Ploehn, Chair Bob Askins Steve Etheredge Tayloe Harding Scott Goode Derek Gruner Rick Jerald, Executive John Moring Tom Opal Office of the Provost Registrar’s Office Office of Research Music Chemistry and Biochemistry Facilities Office Facilities Office College of Arts & Sciences Facilities Office 64 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS, COMMITTEE ON Purpose Statement: The Committee makes decisions regarding admission for a limited number of candidates for undergraduate admission who do not meet the University's prevailing normal admission standards. Nominations for special admission can be made by University administrators at the levels of President, Vice-President, including the Director of Athletics, and Deans. Membership Requirement: Appointed by the President Member Scott Verzyl, Chair Helen Doerpinghaus Maria Hickman Val Littlefield Affiliation Enrollment Management/Admissions Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies Academic Support, Department of Athletics Faculty Athletics Representative 65 STUDENT INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: In accordance with University policy ACAF 2.09 International Travel Policy for Students, the Committee (a) determines international destinations under a University Travel Warning and maintains a list of those destinations; (b) decides on petitions made by students for authorization to travel to destinations subject to a University Travel Warning; (c) decides whether students already in an overseas location at the time a University Travel Warning is issued will be advised or required to evacuate that location; (d) decides whether approval will be rescinded for an approved faculty/staff-led overseas program to a location that becomes subject to a University Travel Warning after approval; (e) decides on academic unit petitions to enter into an international academic agreement that involves student travel to destinations subject to a University Travel Warning; and (f) develops guidelines and works to ensure compliance with ACAF 2.09. The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with students international travel. Membership Requirement: The Committee includes representatives from Study Abroad, Risk Management, General Counsel, Student Affairs, and the university faculty, and is chaired by a Vice Provost. Additional individuals with specific overseas expertise may be asked to serve on the committee or participate in committee deliberations as needed. Member Affiliation Allen Miller, Chair Robert Cox Magdalena Grudzinki-Hall Sarah Langston Brian Hann Gene Luna James Patterson Kendall Roth Anna Scheyett Henry White James Patterson Office of the Provost Political Science/Walker Institute Study Abroad Office International Programs Risk Management Student Affairs Law Enforcement / FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force International Business (DMSB) Social Work Office of the General Counsel USC PD 66 STUDENT-TRUSTEE LIAISON COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Student-Trustee Liaison committee shall consist of not less than four members nor more than eight members of the Board appointed by the Executive Committee following the August board meeting of each even year. The members so appointed shall elect a Chairman of the Committee at the first scheduled meeting following such appointment. The term of the Committee Chairman shall be for two years from the date of election until the appointment of committees by the Executive Committee in the next even year. The Committee Chairman shall be eligible to succeed himself for not more than one additional, consecutive term. In the event a vacancy occurs in the office of the Committee Chairman, the remaining members of the Committee shall elect a new Committee Chairman to complete the term of the vacating Committee Chairman at the first meeting of the Committee following the occurrence of such vacancy. Such service in completing a term shall not limit the Board member so elected from serving two additional consecutive terms as Chairman as provided above. The Committee shall meet from time to time with the student government presidents of each System campus. Members A.C. “Bubba” Fennell, Chair Chuck Allen Paula Harper Bethea J. Egerton Burroughs Thomas C. Cofield Leah B. Moody C. Dorn Smith Eugene P. Warr, Ex Officio John C. von Lehe, Ex Officio 67 PRESIDENT’S SUSTAINABILITY COUNCIL Purpose Statement: To advise the President and Sustainable Carolina on goals, programming, and evaluation of sustainability at the University; to review and revise the Campus Master Sustainability Plan; to prioritize annual goals of Sustainable Carolina project teams; to contribute to and review the Annual Sustainability Report; and to serve as a source of ideas regarding challenges, issues, and problems related to sustainability on campus. This committee is currently restructuring. 68 SYSTEMWIDE COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Systemwide Commencement Committee is to oversee, coordinate, and establish standards for all commencement exercises of the University of South Carolina on all campuses. Membership Requirement: Secretary of the Board of Trustees, Chair; the commencement coordinator for each systemwide campus; the remaining members of the Committee are assigned by virtue of holding positions with responsibility for commencement ceremonies. Member Affiliation Amy Stone, Chair Pam Bowman Jane Brewer Cindy Evans Paula Epperson Andy Graves Sherri Jenik Wes Hickman Leah Kososki Kim Lawson Lynn McGee Michelle Mellichamp Carolyn Parks Pam Pope Ahmed Samaha Nancy Scheider Board of Trustees Special Events USC Salkehatchie USC Upstate USC Sumter Registrar’s Office USC Aiken Communications and Marketing Board of Trustees USC Union USC Beaufort USC Lancaster Creative Services Office of the President USC Beaufort USC Beaufort 69 THREAT MANAGEMENT AND COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Threat Management and Compliance Oversight Committee, is responsible for receiving and reviewing reports from the following sub-committees: Threat management Services, Behavioral Intervention Team, Admissions Behavioral Review Committee, Title IX Compliance Advisory Committee, and the HEOA (Clery) Compliance Advisory Committee. The reports from subcommittees are evaluated and condensed into an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, processes, training, services, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with compliance and threat management activities. This committee shall also provide direction and recommendations for sub-committees reviews and recommendations. Membership: The chairs of each sub-committee (Threat management Services, Behavioral Intervention Team, Admissions Behavioral Review Committee, Title IX Compliance Advisory Committee, and the HEOA (Clery) Compliance Advisory Committee) serve on the Threat Management and Compliance Oversight Committee. Member Stacey Bradley, Chair Scott Prill Alisa Liggett Ed Black Carl Wells Todd Hagins Affiliation Student Affairs Threat Management Services, Chair Behavioral Intervention Team, Chair Admissions Behavioral Review Committee, Chair Title IX Compliance Advisory Committee, Chair HEOA (Clery) Compliance Advisory Committee, Chair Brian Hann, Facilitator Risk Management 70 THREAT MANAGEMENT SERVICES Purpose Statement: The University of South Carolina has established Threat Management Services (TMS) to engage in behavioral threat assessment and management on behalf of the university. TMS functions as a subset of the university’s existing Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), using the BIT’s existing intake process as well as receiving direct reports of threats and other troubling or disturbing behavior. These efforts include: 1. Identifying persons and situations of concern, to include developing and implementing strategies and materials to help encourage the university community to report threats and other troubling or disturbing behavior exhibited by current or former students, current or former employees, and/or visitors; 2. Gathering information from multiple sources (on campus and off-campus) regarding the person or situation of concern; 3. Evaluating the information gathered to determine whether the person or situation of concern poses a threat of violence, self-harm, or both; and 4. Developing, implementing, and monitoring case management plans to mitigate any threat posed, using available resources and requesting the university’s assistance to secure resources when needed. TMS will also engage in an annual review of situations addressed to ensure consistency with its purpose statement, as well as engage in strategic planning for the coming year. The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee via the Threat Management and Compliance Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top three to five institutional risks associated with Threat Management cases and incidents. Membership Requirement: The membership of TMS includes representatives from the following: Student Affairs, Law Enforcement, Academic Affairs, Counseling and Psychiatry, Office of Student Conduct, Employee Relations (Human Resources) and SLED (as needed). Each office will identify a primary and secondary member to serve on the committee to ensure representation continuity and availability in response to incidents. In addition, TMS may involve representative(s) from specific areas or offices -- both for information-gathering and for case management -- as case facts suggest. Member Scott Prill, Co-chair Deborah Beck, Co-chair Kirsten Kennedy Alisa Liggett Caroline Agardy Jessica Velders Matthew Roberge Michael Prodan Richard Frierson Affiliation Law Enforcement Student Health Services Housing Student Conduct / BIT Human Resources Threat Management Services Threat Management Services SLED Behavioral Sciences Unit (as needed) Neuropsychiatry & Behavioral Science (as needed) 71 TITLE IX POLICY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: Provide oversight of the University response to Office of Civil Rights (OCR) guidelines related to student-on-student allegations of sexual assault (forcible and non-forcible, stalking, domestic violence, dating/relationship violence, and sexual harassment); Measure the effectiveness of response and provide leadership to campus partners with compliance responsibilities; Address gaps and redundancy in University sexual assault process and policy; Review, evaluate, and draft policies related to sexual assault; Process policies through University policy approval system; Review, evaluate, and assist with the drafting of protocol related to sexual assault. Serve as the advisory/oversight board for the Sexual Assault Work Group (Work Group). Evaluate the effectiveness and the responsiveness of the Sexual Assault Work Group case processing. The committee shall provide an annual report to the Enterprise Risk Management Oversight Committee via the Threat Management and Compliance Oversight Committee. This report shall include: notable areas of success and best practices, critical areas of risk or needs for improvement (facilities, training, resources, and personnel), and specifically identify the top five institutional risks associated with Title IX related cases and incidents. Membership Requirement: Title IX Compliance Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator or designee; Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Academic Support or designee; Executive Director of Student Conduct and Academic Integrity or designee; Executive Director for the Student Health Center or designee; Executive Athletics Director or designee; General Counsel or designee; Deputy Chief of Police or designee. Member Carl Wells, Chair Henry White Debbie Beck Alisa Liggett Scott Prill Judy Van Horn Gene Luna Affiliation Equal Opportunity Programs General Counsel’s Office Student Affairs – Student Health Services Student Affairs – Student Conduct Law Enforcement and Safety Athletics Student Affairs 72 UNIVERSITY 101 ACADEMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: This committee shall provide advice to the Director of University 101 Programs on issues concerning curriculum, faculty recruitment and development, and policies. The committee shall also serve as the hearing committee for student grievances and petitions. In addition, the committee shall review and approve new courses as necessary. Membership Requirement: Committee members are appointed annually by the Associate Vice President for University 101 Programs and the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition. The committee consists of representation from tenure-track faculty, University 101/201/290/410 instructors, campus administrators, and at least one graduate student and one undergraduate student. Member Affiliation Dan Friedman, Chair Paul Beasley Pam Bowers Helen Doerpinghaus, Ex Officio Patrick Hickey Loren Knapp Nichole Knutson Eileen Korpita Eric Moschella Bethany Naser Irma Van Scoy Eric Reisenauer David Leggett University 101/NRC TRIO/Opp. Scholars Student Affairs Office of the Provost Capstone Scholars Program Arts and Sciences Retention Strategy Pre-Professional Advising Student Success Center Orientation and Testing USC Connect USC Sumter Undergraduate Student 73 UNIVERSITY PRESS COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The committee considers, approves, and monitors the publication of scholarly work. Membership Requirement: The committee should include people knowledgeable about publishing scholarly books. There are currently 12 members appointed by the Provost. Representatives from the Provost’s Office and University Libraries serve as ex officio members. Member Robert Brinkmeyer Thomas Crocker Bobby J. Donaldson W. Eric Emerson, community representative Pat Gehrke Dianne Johnson-Feelings Steve Lynn Stephanie Mitchem Tara F. Powell Jane Przybysz, Chair Mark M. Smith Allen H. Stokes, Jr. Allen Miller, ex-officio Tom McNally, ex-officio Jonathan Haupt, ex-officio Affiliation Term Expires Institute for Southern Studies Law School Department of History SC Dept. of Archives & History 2016 2017 2016 2018 English Department English Department Honors College Religious Studies English Department McKissick Museum Department of History South Caroliniana Library Vice Provost Dean of Libraries University Press 2017 2016 2017 2018 2018 2017 2016 2018 N/A N/A N/A 74 VEHICLE ACCIDENT REVIEW BOARD Member Affiliation Caroline Agardy Mike Bruce Derrick Huggins, Ex Officio Jerome Provence Terry Perkins Thomas Syfert Lin Wright, Ex Officio Chris Wuchenich Human Resources USC Upstate Vehicle Management and Parking Facilities Management Housing Health and Safety Programs Vehicle Management and Parking University Police Department 75 VETERAN STUDENT SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The purpose of the Veterans Student Services Advisory Committee is to gather information relative to the interests or needs of current or prospective veteran students, and to make recommendations for improving or expanding services for or policy related to veteran students at the University of South Carolina. Membership Requirements: The committee must be composed of staff, faculty, or students at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, including Fr. Jackson, whose professional or personal background or interest may inform the University in this capacity. Member Affiliation Dr. Eric Moschella Thomas Sellers Erin Knaul Dr. Karen Pettus Nancy Brown Janet Jackson Dr. Debbie Beck Michael Koman Ed Lilly Jennifer Myers Dr. Jacob Rivers Anna Scheyett Rebecca Fussnecker Jennifer Myers Dave Foster Connie Vise Delois Weeks Aaron Marterer Andrea Williams Dani Goodreau Aubrey Sejuit James Hull III Brooks Herring Student Success Center Student Success Center Student Success Center Student Disability Services College of Social Work Student Health Services Student Health Services Office of Sustainability Graduate School Counseling and Human Development Center Office of Veterans Services College of Social Work Undergraduate Admissions Counseling Center Off Campus Student Services Fort Jackson Center University Housing University Registrar Career Center Student Veterans Association Student Student Student 76 WOMEN'S FACULTY ORGANIZATION STEERING COMMITTEE Purpose Statement: The Women’s Faculty Organization Steering Committee is to adhere to the mission of the organization, to develop and sustain a community of all women faculty scholars at the University of South Carolina, by planning workshops and events for the members of the organization. Member Affiliation Terrie Smith, Chair Susan Anderson Christine Blake Tena Crews Camelia Knapp Susan Kuo Melissa Moss Julia López-Robertson Kathleen Robbins Sara Schwebel Kimberly Simmons Myriam Torres Tracey Weldon Qiana Whitted Sheryl Wiskur Office of the Provost Theatre and Dance Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior HRSM Earth and Ocean Sciences Law Chemical Engineering Instruction and Teacher Education Art English Language and Literature Anthropology Epidemiology and Biostatistics English Language and Literature English Language and Literature Chemistry and Biochemistry 77
