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Standing Committees

Academic Review Board

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Scott Cavanah2027a.1)
Brent Wiley2028a. 2)
David Olds2026a. 3)
Amy Grugan2028a. 4)
Vacant2025a. 5)
Vacant2026a. 6)
Kevin Swafford (Chair)2027a. 7)
Liz Crawford2026a. 8)
Tara Suzuki2028a. 9)
Ross Fink2026a. 10)
Anne Hollis2027b. 1)
Jobie Skaggs—-b. 2)
Rob Prescott—-b. 2)

The membership and roles of the ARB committee members shall consist of the following:

  1. Two tenured faculty members from each academic college appointed by the Dean and 1 representative from the Division of Student Affairs appointed by the Provost in consultation with the Vice President for Student Affairs to serve a term of 3 years renewable. Terms should be staggered to ensure continuity on the committee.
  2. Ex Officio nonvoting members: Associate Provost, an associate Dean selected in consultation with the Council of Deans
  3. Committee members elect the Chair from the faculty members of the committee to a term of 3 years renewable.

Admissions and Retention

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Ross Fink (FCB)2027a.
James Courtad (LAS)2027a.
Vacant (CCET)2026a.
Carl Anderson (CFA)2026a.
Amy Grugan (EHS)2026a.
Nicole Mischler2026b.
Ken Harding2026c.
David Trillizio—e.
Vacant2026d.

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

The Committee on Admissions and Retention shall consist of:

  1. One full-time faculty member from each of the undergraduate Colleges, nominated by the Dean of the College for recommendation by the Executive Committee;
  2. One representative from the Division of Enrollment Management to be recommended by the Vice President for Enrollment Management;
  3. One representative from the Division of Student Affairs to be recommended by the Vice President for Student Affairs;
  4. One student selected by the Student Senate;
  5. The Director of Orientation, Testing, and Advisement, who shall serve ex officio;
  6. Members shall serve for two-year staggered terms.

The Chairperson of the Committee shall be elected by and from the members of the Committee.

Contractual Arrangements

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Michelle Fry2028Elected by Senate
Amy Grugan2026Elected by Senate
Naomi Stover2027Elected by Senate
Betsy Hull (Admin)2026Approved by Senate
Mark Brown (Fac) Chair2026Senate Exec. Comm.
Crystal Elliot2026Approved by Senate

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The (Contractual Arrangements) Committee shall be composed of five members. The University Senate shall elect four members, one from the administrators and three from the full-time faculty. The Executive Committee of the Senate shall appoint the fifth member, who shall be chosen from among those who have training and expertise in areas relevant to the Committee. This appointment is subject to Senate approval. At least one member must be a member of the University Senate, but the other four need not be Senate members. Committee members shall serve for staggered three-year terms which begin at the start of the Fall semester.”

Continuing Education

Membership 2025-2026Term Expires
Michelle Riggio Rarick, Chair—
Tim Koeltzow2026
Bryce Gore (CFA)2026
Se Jeong Yang (EHS)2027
Ross Fink (FCB)2027
Jacqueline Henderson (CEGT)2026
Wayne Bosma—-

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The (Continuing Education) Committee shall consist of the Executive Director of the Division of Continuing Education and Professional Development, who shall serve as Chairperson, one full-time faculty member elected from each college, and the Director of Graduate Education, ex officio. Elected members shall serve three-year staggered terms. Each college shall determine its own procedure for electing its representative.”

Curriculum and Regulations

Membership 2025-2026Term Expires
Rachel Vollmer (Chair)2028
Daniel Moon—
Andy Kindler—
Kris Maillacheruvu—
Ethan Ham—
Jeffrey Wanko—
Sherri Morris—-
Wayne Bosma—-
Tricia Dahlquist (LAS)2027
Heather Ford (CFA)2027
Taraleigh Davis (LAS)2028
Larry Xue (LAS)2026
Mohammad Imtiaz (CCET)2028
Anna Viviani (EHS)2026
Vacant (FCB)2028
Student to be Appointed2026
Student to be Appointed2026

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The Committee on Curriculum and Regulations shall consist of the following:

  1. Ex officio members:
    1. The Registrar;
    2. The Deans of the Colleges and of the Graduate School.
    3. A tenured faculty nominated by the Senate Executive Committee
      and approved by the Senate who shall serve as the chairperson for
      a renewable three year term. The Chair will receive a one course
      reduction during the academic year. The Provost’s Office will
      provide the needed committee staff support.
    4. The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
  2. Faculty members elected from and by the full-time faculty of their respective units for three-year terms:
    1. One member from the College of Business Administration;
    2. One member from the College of Communications and Fine Arts;
    3. One member from the College of Education and Health Sciences;
    4. One member from the College of Engineering and Technology;
    5. Three members from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
  3. Two undergraduate student members recommended by the Student Senate;
  4. One graduate student recommended by the Graduate Student Advisory Council;
  5. Membership on the General Education Subcommittee of the Committee on Curriculum and Regulations shall be approved by the Senate.”

Elections

Membership 2025-2026Term Expires
Megan Remmel (Chair)2026
Kristina Latva2026
TBD2027

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The Committee on Elections shall consist of four Senators serving staggered terms of two years. New members, including the Chairperson, shall be recommended from the membership of the new Senate by the Executive Committee of the prior Senate, for approval at the May meeting.”

Executive Committee

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Travis Stern, President2026Senate Election
Kristi McQuade, VP2026Senate Election
Karl Jung, Secretary2026Senate Election
Candace Esken, At-Large2026Senate Election
Yasser Khodair, At-Large2026Senate Election
Teresa Drake2026Past President
Daniel Moon—-Provost and VP for Academic Affairs

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The Executive Committee shall consist of the President of the Senate who shall serve as Chairperson, the Vice President of the Senate, the Secretary of the Senate, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the immediate past president, and two members elected from the elected Senate membership.”

Faculty Grievance

Membership 2025-2026Term Expires
Iqbal Shareef2027
Bill Bailey2027
Se Jeong Yang2027
Megan Remmel (Chair)2026
Brad Brown2026
Jeff Bakken (Alternate)2026

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

The Faculty Grievance Committee shall consist of five members and one alternate who are full-time tenured faculty members, nominated and elected by and from the full-time faculty. Members shall be elected for staggered terms of two years. In alternating years, three members shall be elected and, in the subsequent year, two members and one alternate member shall be elected. If a vacancy occurs prior to the completion of a term, the alternate member shall complete that term. The new alternate member shall be appointed by the Executive Committee of the Senate to complete the term of the previous alternate. Members may not be re-elected within one year after the expiration of their terms. Furthermore, they may not serve as the Faculty Ombuds or on the Committee on Tenure, Promotion and Dismissal simultaneously or before one year after their term expires on the Faculty Grievance Committee.

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Jim Foley2026a.1)
Aria Dines2026a.2)
Lora Hoffman2026a.3)
Awaiting Appointment2028a. 4)
Sara Conrad2028a. 5)
Mehdi Nezami 2028b. 1)
Jihyun Kim2027b. 2)
Melvy Portocarrero2027b. 3)
Ex-Officio Members
Lee Newton—-c. 1)
Taylor Soto—-c. 2)
Holly Bland—-c. 3)
Jerisha Farrer—-c. 4)
Jeanie Bukowski – Chair—-c. 5)
Jobie Skaggs—-d. 1)

International Initiatives

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The Committee on International Initiatives shall consist of the following:

  1. Faculty or staff members appointed by the Dean of the respective Colleges for staggered three-year terms:
    1. One member from the College of Business;
    2. One member from the College of Communications and Fine Arts;
    3. One member from the College of Education and Health Sciences;
    4. One member from the College of Engineering and Technology;
    5. One member from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
  2. Faculty or staff members appointed by the department chairs or directors of those academic programs with explicitly internationalized/globalized curriculum for three-year terms:
    1. One member from International Business;
    2. One member from Political Science and International Studies;
    3. One member from World Languages and Cultures.
  3. Ex-officio members:
    1. The Director of Education Abroad;
    2. One member from Student Affairs;
    3. One member from Enrollment Management;
    4. Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion;
    5. Faculty Director for the Office of Global Studies and Initiative (OGSI).
  4. Other committee member:
    1. One faculty or staff member appointed by the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
  5. The Chairperson will be elected from the committee membership.”

Sabbatical Leave

Membership 2025-2026Term Expires
Anthony Adams (SCCFA)2026
Amit Sinha (FCB)2027
John Nielsen (LAS)2027
Olek Malinowski (CEGT)2026
Deborah Erickson (CEHS)2026

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The Committee is composed of the following faculty members elected from and by the full-time faculty for two-year staggered terms of their respective units:

  • One member from the College of Business Administration.
  • One member from the College of Communications and Fine Arts.
  • One member from the College of Education and Health Sciences.
  • One member from the College of Engineering and Technology.
  • One member from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.”

Shared Governance

Membership 2025-2026Term Expires
Ahmad Fakheri2026
Matt O’Brien2028
Danielle Glassmeyer2030

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

The Shared Governance Committee of the Senate shall consist of three tenured faculty members. Members shall be nominated and elected by and from the full-time faculty. Members shall be elected for staggered terms of five years. If a vacancy occurs prior to the completion of a term, the Senate EC shall appoint a replacement member to complete that term. The members may not serve on the Tenure, Promotion and Dismissal Committee, the Faculty Grievance Committee or as Faculty Ombuds simultaneously.

Strategic Planning

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Daniel Moon (Co-Chair)—-a.1)
Travis Stern2026a.2)
David Trillizio—-a.3)
Ellen Keenan—-a.4)
Jessie Ramp—-a.5)
Sherri MorrisTBDa.6)
Candace Esken—-a.7)
Charlie Roy—-a.8)
Karl Jung (CEHS)2026c.3)
Lynnsey Lambrecht (SCCFA)2027c.2)
Paul Stephens2028c.1)
Lee Newton (CLAS)2027c.5)
John Marino (CLAS)2026c.5)
John Yoo (CEGT)2026c.4)
Student to be Appointed (undergraduate student)2026d.
Student to be Appointed (undergraduate student)2026d.
TBD (graduate student)2025d.
Teresa Drake2027e. 1
Tim Koeltzow2027e. 1
Kalyani Nair2027e. 1
Matt O’Brien (Co-chair)TBDe. 2

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The Strategic Planning Committee shall consist of the following:

  1. Ex officio members:
    1. The Provost and Vice President for Academics Affairs who shall serve as Co-chairperson.
    2. The President of the University Senate.
    3. A representative from Student Affairs appointed by the President in consultation with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Student Affairs.
    4. A representative from Business Affairs appointed by the President in consultation with the Vice President for Business Affairs.
    5. A representative from Enrollment Management appointed by the President in consultation with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Associate Provost for Enrollment Management;
    6. A dean of one of the colleges who is elected by and from the academic deans.
    7. The Chairperson of the Senate Committee on University Resources.
    8. The Vice President for Advancement.
  2. Elected members of the full-time tenured faculty:
    1. The Committee on Elections shall conduct elections by and from each College. Members shall be nominated by the full-time faculty of the respective College and elected by and from the full-time faculty of that College for three-year staggered terms. If a vacancy occurs prior to the completion of a term, the Dean of that College, in consultation with the College Executive Committee, shall appoint a replacement from the full-time tenured faculty of that College subject to ratification by the Executive Committee of the Senate. The appointee shall complete the unexpired term.
  3. Elected members of the full-time tenured faculty:

         The Committee on Elections shall conduct elections by and from each College for three-year staggered terms.
    1. One member from the College of Business Administration.
    2. One member from the College of Communications and Fine Arts.
    3. One member from the College of Education and Health Sciences.
    4. One member from the College of Engineering and Technology.
    5. Two members from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
  4. Student members:
    1. The Student Senate Executive Board, with the approval of the Student Senate, shall appoint two students to one-year terms. A graduate student should be appointed, either as one of the two students, or in addition to the two undergraduate students.
  5. Appointed members of the full-time tenured faculty:
    1. The President, in consultation with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, shall appoint three faculty to three-year terms.”
    2. A tenured faculty nominated by the Senate Executive Committee and approved by the Senate who shall serve as the co-chairperson for the duration of the strategic plan. The co-chair will receive a one course reduction per year during the academic year.”

Student Grievance

Membership 2025-2026Term Expires
Johanna Pershing (SCCFA)2027
Suruz Miah (CCET)2027
Joseph Arthur (FCB)2026
Melvy Portocarrero (LAS)2028
Student to be Appointed (Undergraduate)2026
TBD (Graduate)2026
Twila Lukowiak (CEHS)2026

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The Student Grievance Committee shall consist of:

  1. Five faculty members who shall be elected to three-year renewable terms on a staggered basis. The faculty of each College of the University shall elect one of its members to serve on the Committee. An additional graduate faculty member shall be appointed from the Executive Committee of the Graduate Faculty by the Dean of the Graduate School to hear cases involving graduate students.
  2. Two students appointed annually for one-year terms. One of the students shall be a member of the Student Senate Academic Affairs Committee appointed by the Student Senate. The other student shall be a member of the Graduate Advisory Committee appointed by the Dean of the Graduate School.”

Tenure, Promotion and Dismissal

Membership 2025-2026Term Expires
Scott Cavanah2026
Dan Matisa2026
Andy Kelley2027
Arjit Sengupta2027
Libin Mou2026
Karin Smith (alternate)2026
Juan Rios Vega (alternate)2027

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The Committee on Tenure, Promotion and Dismissal shall consist of five members and two alternates who are full-time faculty members holding tenure. Members shall be nominated by the full-time faculty and elected by and from the full-time faculty holding tenure. Members shall be elected for staggered terms of two years. In alternating years, three members and one alternate member shall be elected and, in the subsequent year, two members and one alternate member shall be elected. If a vacancy occurs prior to the completion of a term, the alternate member shall complete that term. A new alternate member shall be appointed by the Executive Committee of the Senate to complete the term of the previous alternate. Members may not be reelected within one year after the expiration of their terms. Furthermore, they may not serve as the Faculty Ombuds or the Faculty Grievance Committee simultaneously or before one year after their term expires on the Tenure, Promotion and Dismissal Committee.”

University Resources

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Michelle Fry2027Senate Exec Comm
Candace Esken (Chair)2027Senate Exec Comm
Amit Sinha2026Senate Exec Comm
Awaiting Appointment2028Senate Exec Comm
Ryan Schmidgal—CFO appointee
Student to be Appointed2026Student Senate

Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership

“The Committee on University Resources shall consist of seven members. Four members shall be appointed by the Executive Committee of the Senate, two of whom shall be chosen from among those whose training and experience are in areas relevant to the Committee. The remaining members shall include the Chief Financial Officer (or an appointee from Financial Services), one staff member at the Director Level (appointed by the Staff Council), and a student appointed by the Student Senate.

  • Faculty appointments are made for three-year renewable terms with staggered terminations;
  • The Chairperson of the Committee shall be elected by the members of the Committee from the faculty members.”

Subcommittee on Core Curriculum

The Core Curriculum Subcommittee is a standing subcommittee of the Committee on Curriculum and Regulations. Unlike other subcommittees, the University Senate must confirm individuals nominated to serve on the Core Curriculum Subcommittee.

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Robert Prescott—-—-
Anant Deschwal, LAS2026Senate Exec Comm
Jae Chae, SCCFA2028Senate Exec Comm
Shawn Zheng2028Senate Exec Comm
Kelly Fogelmark, EHS2026Senate Exec Comm
TBD, LAS2027Senate Exec Comm
TBD , EGT2026Senate Exec Comm
Dakota Horn, CFA2028Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
Christina Norton, Library2027Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
Tricia Dalquist, LAS2026Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
Student to be Appointed2026Student Senate

Committee Structure

The Core Curriculum Subcommittee shall consist of the following:

  1. The Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who shall serve as chair, and who shall administer the General Education Program.
  2. Six faculty members appointed from the full-time faculty of their respective colleges for three-year terms:
    1. One member from the Foster College of Business;
    2. One member from the College of Communications and Fine Arts;
    3. One member from the College of Education and Health Sciences;
    4. One member from the College of Engineering and Technology;
    5. Two members from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

These appointments shall be made by the deans, after consultation with the chairpersons or directors of their colleges. The names shall be forwarded to the Executive Committee of the University Senate, which in turn shall either submit the names to the full membership of the University Senate for confirmation as members of the subcommittee or return any or all of the names to the deans with the request that (an)other faculty member(s) be recommended for confirmation.

  1. Three full-time faculty members of the University appointed to staggered three-year terms by the Provost and Vice President for Academic. Each appointment shall be submitted to the full membership of the University Senate for confirmation.
  2. One student appointed each year by the Student Senate who shall serve a one-year term and whose name shall be submitted to the full membership of the University Senate for confirmation.
  3. Vacancies on the subcommittee may be filled by ad-hoc appointment by the person or body who forwarded the name for Senate confirmation. The appointment shall be for the remainder of the vacated term and shall be subject to the procedures stated above for submission of names to the Executive Committee of the University Senate and confirmation by the full membership of the University Senate

Subcommittee on Core Practices

The Core Practices Committee is a standing subcommittee of the Core Curriculum Subcommittee. Unlike other subcommittees, the University Senate must confirm individuals nominated to serve on the Core Practices Subcommittee.

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Robert Prescott—-Associate Dean (LAS)
Jennifer Gruening-Burge—-Director of Institutional Improvement
Andy Kindler—-Registrar
Todd Spires—-Library Director
Raj Iyer2028FCB
Cyle Metzger2028CFA
Tegan Nusser2026EHS
Saeed Saboury2026CCET
Alex Hertich 2027LAS
Jennifer Stubbs, Library2028Provost appointee
Amy Eggert2026Provost appointee
Ethan Hedman2026Student Affairs appointee
David Schwartz 2025Student Affairs appointee
Cara Wood2027Student Affairs appointee
Student to be Appointed2026Student Senate

Committee Structure

The Core Practices Subcommittee shall consist of the following:

  1. The Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who shall serve as chair
  2. Three ex officio members:
    1. Director of Institutional Improvement
    2. Registrar
    3. Library Director
  3. Five faculty members appointed from the full-time faculty of their respective colleges for three-year terms:
    1. One member from the College of Business;
    2. One member from the College of Communications and Fine Arts;
    3. One member from the College of Education and Health Sciences;
    4. One member from the College of Engineering and Technology;
    5. One member from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
      These appointments shall be made by the deans, after consultation with the chairpersons or directors of their colleges. The names shall be forwarded to the Executive Committee of the University Senate, which in turn shall either submit the names to the full membership of the University Senate for confirmation as members of the subcommittee or return any or all of the names to the deans with the request that (an)other faculty member(s) be recommended for confirmation.
    6. Three full-time faculty members of the University appointed to staggered three-year terms by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Each appointment shall be submitted to the full membership of the University Senate for confirmation.
    7. Four full-time staff members of the University appointed to staggered three-year terms by the Vice President for Student Affairs. Each appointment shall be submitted to the full membership of the University Senate for confirmation.
    8. One student appointed each year by the Student Senate who shall serve a one-year term and whose name shall be submitted to the full membership of the University Senate for confirmation.
    9. Vacancies on the subcommittee may be filled by ad-hoc appointment by the person or body who forwarded the name for Senate confirmation. The appointment shall be for the remainder of the vacated term and shall be subject to the procedures stated above for submission of names to the Executive Committee of the University Senate and confirmation by the full membership of the University Senate.

Sub Committee on Curriculum

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Andy Kindler—-Registrar
Anna Seghetti—-Publications Director
Todd Spires—-Library Director
Paul Stephens2026Elected by FCB
Dakota Horn2026Elected by CFA
Udo Schnupf (Chair)2026Elected by CLAS
Tegan Nussar2027Elected by CEHS
Fahdimah Ashraf2028Elected by CEGT

Committee Structure

The subcommittee on Curriculum shall consist of:

  • the registrar
  • publications director
  • library director
  • faculty members elected from and by the full time faculty of their respective units for three-year terms
    • FCB
    • CFA
    • EHS
    • EGT
    • LAS

The chair shall be appointed by the Provost from the faculty members serving on the Committee.

Subcommittee on Regulations and Degree Requirements

Membership 2025-2026Term ExpiresSelection
Ethan Ham2026Dean Elected by C and R Committee
Andy Kindler—-Registrar
Johanna Pershing, (SCCFA)2027appointed by Dean
Stephen Kerr, (FCB)2026appointed by Dean
Melinda Faulkner, (LAS)2027appointed by Dean
Fred Tayyari, CEGT2026appointed by Dean
Robert Davison Avilés, CEHS2026appointed by Dean

Committee Structure

The subcommittee shall consist of the following:

  • one dean selected by the Curriculum and Regulations for a term of three years
  • the Registrar who serves as a permanent co-Chair
  • one faculty member from each of the colleges to serve terms of three years. Faculty members on the committee shall be appointed by the dean of the college in consultation with the executive committee of the college
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