2018-2019 Committee Assignments
Elective Committees 2018-19
Academic Appeals Board
Leslie Betz (Registrar) - convener
Andy Engen (U-Philosophy)
Dave Marvin (T-Business)
Leah Nillas (T-Educational Studies)
Assessment Committee
Thushara Perera (T-Physics) - chair
Given Harper (T-Biology)
Vadim Mazo (T-Music)
Jamie Peters (U-Accounting)
Council on University Programs & Policy (CUPP)
Mary Coleman (T-Humanities) BOT Rep - chair
Ellen Furlong (U-Natural Sciences) - vice-chair
Meghan Burke (T-Social Sciences)
Teresa Fish (U-Nursing & PE, continuing) Fall 2018 only
Narendra Jaggi (T-Interdisciplinary Programs)
Jean Kerr (T-Fine Arts, continuing)
Molly Robey (U-Humanities)
Andrew Shallue (T-Natural Science) BOT Rep
Chris Sweet (T-Library)
Dave Willis (T-Business, Accounting, Finance, Econ)
Quentin Jackson (Student Senate President)
Curriculum Council
Leah Nillas (T-Social Sciences) - chair
Abbie Kerr (T-Natural Sciences) - vice chair
Nawaraj Chaulagain (U-Humanities)
Bill Kauth (T-Nursing & PE) Fall 2018
Noel Kerr (T-Nursing & PE, continuing) Spring 2019
Meg Miner (T-Library, continuing)
David Wallace (U- Business & Economics)
Kevin Sullivan - Associate Dean of Curricular and Faculty Development, ex officio
Faculty Development Committee (FDC)
Manori Perera (T-Chemistry) - chair
Joanne Diaz (T-English)
Will Jaeckle (T-Biology)
Ilaria Osella-Durbal (T-Economics)
Brandi Reissenweber (U-English)
Faculty Representatives to the Board of Trustees (serves on CUPP)
Mary Coleman (T-Philosophy)
Andrew Shallue (T-Mathematics)
General Education Task Force
Ann Eckhardt (T-Nursing)
Pennie Gray (U-Ed Studies)
Meg Miner (T-Library)
Dan Roberts (U-Mathematics)
Jim Simeone (T-Political Science)
Kevin Sullivan, ex officio
Hearing Committee
Robert Kearney (T-Business) - chair
Dave Bollivar (T-Biology)
Brian Brennen (T-Chemistry)
Stephanie Davis-Kahl (T-Library) Fall 2018 only
Scott Ferguson (T-Music)
Seung-Hwan Lee (T-Mathematics) Spring 2019 only
Mignon Montpetit Jolly (T-Psychology)
Adriana Ponce (T-Music)
Loni Walker (T-Biology)
Nominating Committee
Mignon Montpetit Jolly (T-Psychology) - chair
Thomas Blanchard (U-Philosophy)
Loralyn Cozy (U-Biology)
Manori Perera (T-Chemistry)
Adriana Ponce (T-Music)
Promotion and Tenure Committee (PAT)
Chris Callahan (T-French & Francophone Studies) - chair
Emily Kelahan (T-Philosophy) - vice chair
Edgar Lehr (T-Biology)
Brenda Lessen Knoll (T-Nursing)
Nancy Loitz (T-Theatre Arts)
Brad Sheese (T-Psychology)
Strategic Planning Coordination Committee (former SPBC)
From President's Cabinet
Eric R. Jensen, President and Chair of the SPCC
Mark Brodl, Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Matt Bierman, Vice President for Business and Finance
LeAnn Hughes - Vice President for Enrollment and Marketing
Karla Carney-Hall, Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
Steve Seibring, Vice President for Advancement
Michael D. Thompson, Associate VP for Institutional Research, Planning & Evaluation
Julie Anderson, Executive Assistant to the President
From Board of Trustees
Ceasar Douglas '75
Nancy Hutson '71
Daniel Jameson '80
John Jordan '57, Trustee Emeritus
Thomas McKinney '76
Ron Ruecker '66
George Vinyard '71
Jill York
Faculty Representatives
(CUPP = 1-year term; at-large = 3-year term)
Bruno deHarak, Associate Professor of Physics, at-large representative, 3-year term
Brad Sheese, Associate Professor of Psychology, at-large representative, 2-year term
Rebecca Gearhart, Professor of Anthropology, at-large representative, 1-year term
Mary Coleman, Associate Professor of Philosophy, CUPP Representative, 1-year term
Ellen Furlong, Assistant Professor of Psychology, CUPP Representative, 1-year term
Andrew Shallue, Associate Professor of Mathematics, CUPP Representative, 1-year term
Staff Representatives
Deborah Halperin, Director of the Action Research Center (exempt), 3-year term
Michelle Wu, Director of Conference Services (exempt), 2-year term
Dale Conover, Manager of Custodial Services (non-exempt), 1-year term
Student Representative
Bob Ladd '19, President of Student Senate
Undergraduate Research Advisory Council (URAC)
Stephanie Davis-Kahl (T-Library) Fall 2018 only - chair Fall 2018
Emily Kelahan (T-Philosophy)
William Munro (T-Political Science)
Carolyn Nadeau (T-Hispanic Studies)
Tyler Schwend (U-Biology) Spring 2019 only
Gabe Spalding (T-Physics)
University Council for Diversity – 3-year term
Mark Brodl (Provost)
Karla Carney-Hall (Dean of Students)
Meghan Burke (T-Sociology)
Brandon Common (Asst. VP Student Affairs)
Amanda Hopkins (U-Nursing)
LeAnn Hughes (VP Enrollment and Marketing)
Greg King (Asst. VP Enrollment and Marketing)
Elyse Nelson-Winger (Chaplain)
Kwame Patterson (Dir. Office of Diversity and Inclusion)
Michael Thompson (Asst. VP for Institutional Research, Planning and Evaluation)
Brandon Taylor '20 (Student Senate Executive Board)
University Speakers Committee
Amit Ghosh (T-Economics)
William Munro (T-Political Science)
Appointive Committee Assignments 2018-19
Admissions Committee
Brenda Lessen Knoll (Nursing)
Dave Willis (Business)
Mike Weis (History)
Scott Ferguson (Music)
Becky Roesner (Chemistry)
Advising and Summer Reading
Ann Eckhardt (Nursing)
Meghan Burke (Sociology)
Dave Marvin (Business)
Zahia Drici (Mathematics)
All University Judiciary Committee
Wes Chapman (English)
Adriana Ponce (Music)
Andy Engen (Philosophy)
Bill West (Music)
Bill Walsh (Business)
Bookstore Advisory Committee
Tian-Xiao He (Mathematics)
Tao Jin (Religion)
Michael Weis (History)
Council for Excellence in Teaching and Learning ( CETAL)
Diego Mendez-Carbajo (Economics) - chair
Brandi Reissenweber (English)
Scott Sheridan (French & Francophone Studies)
Council on Religious Life
Rebecca Gearhart Mafazy (Anthropology)
Amy Funk (Nursing)
Faculty Committee on Diversity
Leah Nillas (Educational Studies) - chair
Wendy Kooken (Nursing)
Jeremy Sather (French, German, Italian, Japanese Lang.)
Karen Schmidt (Library)
Joe Williams (Psychology)
Zahia Drici (Mathematics)
Faculty Secretary
Becky Roesner (Chemistry)
Faculty Staff Recognition Committee
Manori Perera (Chemistry)
James Plath (English)
Thomas Blanchard (Philosophy)
Monica Wong (Student Affairs)
Arleta deDianous (School of Nursing)
Ken Detloff (Physical Plant)
Doug Myers (Office of Residential Life)
Anna Bromaghim (Conference Services)
Londa Dunlap (Human Resources)
GREENetwork
Carl Teichman (convener)
Abigail Jahiel (Environmental Studies)
Given Harper (Biology)
Jeremy Sather (Japanese)
Christopher Sweet (Library)
David Vayo (Music)
Health Care Advisory Committee (HCAC)
Becky Altic (Nursing)
Jim Blumberg (Physical Plant)
Wes Chapman (English)
Mark Criley (Philosophy)
Randy Crow (Physical Plant)
Jenny Hand (Institutional Research)
Carolyn Nadeau (Hispanic Studies)
Ilaria Ossella-Durbal (Economics)
Bill West (Music)
Shannon Wisecup (Admissions)
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Thomas Blanchard (Philosophy)
Joe Williams (Psychology)
Abigail Kerr (Psychology)
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Mignon Montpetit Jolly (Psychology)
Ram Mohan (Chemistry)
William Munro (Political Science)
Thomas Blanchard (Philosophy)
Brian Brennan (Chemistry)
Bill Hudson (Music)
Internship and Career Center Liaison Committee
James Plath (English)
Mark Liffiton (Computer Science)
Amy Coles (History)
Loni Walker (Biology)
Maureen O’Brien (Accounting)
Library Advisory Committee
Seung-Hwan Lee (Mathematics)
Tao Jin (Religion)
Will Jaeckle (Biology)
Rebecca Gearhart Mafazy (Anthropology)
Robert Erlewine (Religion)
Mike Theune (English)
May Term Advisory Committee
Melinda Baur (Chemistry)
William Munro (Political Science)
Carmela Ferradans (Hispanic Studies)
Carole Myskofski (Religion)
Non-Org Convener
Carmela Ferradans (Hispanic Studies)
Parliamentarian
Mark Criley (Philosophy)
Pre Engineering
Thushara Perera (Physics)
Tian-Xiao He (Mathematics)
Gabe Spalding (Physics)
Pre Law
Jim Simeone (Political Science)
Andy Engen (Philosophy)
Dave Marvin (Business)
Pre Med
Loni Walker (Biology)
Thushara Perera (Physics)
Becky Roesner (Chemistry)
Will Jaeckle (Biology)
Abigail Kerr (Psychology)
President’s Advisory Committee (PAC)
Dale Conover
Deb Halperin
Annorah Moorman
Andrew Reddington
Rogy’s Curriculum Advisory Council
Ann Eckhardt (Nursing)
Abigail Kerr (Psychology)
Rogy’s Family Advisory Council
Ann Eckhardt (Nursing)
Pennie Gray (Educational Studies)
Manori Perera (Chemistry)
Safety Committee
Jim Blumberg (Physical Plant) Chair
Mary Anderson (Physical Plant)
Melinda Baur (Chemistry)
Matt Bierman (Business and Finance Office)
Laurine Brown (Environmental Studies)
Karla Carney-Hall (Student Affairs)
Aaron Cook (Campus Safety)
Londa Dunlap (Human Resources)
Kyle Griffith (ORL)
Cindy Honegger (Natural Sciences)
Ram Mohan (Chemistry
David Vayo (Music)
Meg Miner (Library)
Staff Council
Ann Bromaghim (Conference Services)
Ray Martinez (ITS)
Annorah Moorman (Counseling & Consultation Services)
Andrew Reddington (Financial Aid)
Melanie Smith (Business Office)
Jeremy Spencer (Wellness)
Mitzi Timan (Nursing)
Linda Tuttle (Business Office)
Monica Wong (Student Affairs)
Student Life Committee
Brenda Lessen Knoll (Nursing)
Pennie Gray (Educational Studies)
Manori Perera (Chemistry)
Study Abroad Advisory Committee
Michael Weis (History)
James Plath (English)
Rebecca Gearhart Mafazy (Anthropology)
Chris Callahan (French & Francophone Studies)
Dan Roberts (Mathematics)
University Technology Forum
Mark Liffiton (Computer Science)
Joe Williams (Psychology)
Writing Committee
Christopher Sweet (Library)
Zahia Drici (Mathematics)
Jim Simeone (Political Science)