Academic Review Board
| Membership 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Scott Cavanah | 2027 | a.1) |
| Travis Stern | 2025 | a. 2) |
| David Olds | 2026 | a. 3) |
| Jana Hunzicker | 2025 | a. 4) |
| Vacant | 2025 | a. 5) |
| Vacant | 2026 | a. 6) |
| Kevin Swafford (Chair) | 2027 | a. 7) |
| Liz Crawford | 2026 | a. 8) |
| Philip Horvath | 2025 | a. 9) |
| Ross Fink | 2026 | a. 10) |
| Anne Hollis | 2027 | b. 1) |
| Jobie Skaggs | —- | b. 2) |
| Rob Prescott | —- | b. 2) |
The membership and roles of the ARB committee members shall consist of the following:
- 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.
- Ex Officio nonvoting members: Associate Provost, an associate Dean selected in consultation with the Council of Deans
- Committee members elect the Chair from the faculty members of the committee to a term of 3 years renewable.
Admissions and Retention
| Membership 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Shondra Jonson (FCB) | 2025 | a. |
| James Courtad (LAS) | 2025 | a. |
| Vacant (CCET) | 2024 | a. |
| Carl Anderson (CFA) | 2026 | a. |
| Katie Koors (EHS) | 2026 | a. |
| Nicole Mischler | 2026 | b. |
| Ken Harding | 2026 | c. |
| David Trillizio | — | e. |
| Al Cuizon | 2025 | d. |
Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership
The Committee on Admissions and Retention shall consist of:
- One full-time faculty member from each of the undergraduate Colleges, nominated by the Dean of the College for recommendation by the Executive Committee;
- One representative from the Division of Enrollment Management to be recommended by the Vice President for Enrollment Management;
- One representative from the Division of Student Affairs to be recommended by the Vice President for Student Affairs;
- One student selected by the Student Senate;
- The Director of Orientation, Testing, and Advisement, who shall serve ex officio;
- 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 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Anna Ullmann (Fac) | 2025 | Elected by Senate |
| Election underway (Fac) | 2026 | Elected by Senate |
| Election underway (Fac) | 2027 | Elected by Senate |
| Betsy Hull (Admin) | 2026 | Approved by Senate |
| Mark Brown (Fac) Chair | 2026 | Senate Exec. Comm. |
| Dayna Fico (Admin) | 2026 | Approved 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 2024-2025 | Term Expires |
| Michelle Riggio Rarick, Chair | — |
| Vacant (LAS) | 2026 |
| Bryce Gore (CFA) | 2026 |
| Se Jeong Yang (EHS) | 2025 |
| Ross Fink (FCB) | 2027 |
| Jackie 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 2024-2025 | Term Expires |
| Wendy Schweigert (Chair) | 2025 |
| Daniel Moon | — |
| Andy Kindler | — |
| Kris Maillacheruvu | — |
| Ethan Ham | — |
| Kathy Shapley | — |
| Sherri Morris | —- |
| Wayne Bosma | —- |
| Vacant (LAS) | 2027 |
| Heather Ford (CFA) | 2027 |
| Tim Koeltzow (LAS) | 2025 |
| Larry Xue (LAS) | 2026 |
| Mohammad Imtiaz (CCET) | 2025 |
| Anna Viviani (EHS) | 2025 |
| Jason Jiao (FCB) | 2025 |
| Arushay Awan | 2025 |
| Rodrigo Trujillo | 2025 |
Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership
“The Committee on Curriculum and Regulations shall consist of the following:
- Ex officio members:
- The Registrar;
- The Deans of the Colleges and of the Graduate School.
- 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. - The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- Faculty members elected from and by the full-time faculty of their respective units for three-year terms:
- 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;
- Three members from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Two undergraduate student members recommended by the Student Senate;
- One graduate student recommended by the Graduate Student Advisory Council;
- Membership on the General Education Subcommittee of the Committee on Curriculum and Regulations shall be approved by the Senate.”
Elections
| Membership 2024-2025 | Term Expires |
| Megan Remmel | 2026 |
| Heather Ford (Chair) | 2025 |
| TBD | 2025 |
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 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Travis Stern, President | 2025 | Senate Election |
| Kristi McQuade, VP | 2025 | Senate Election |
| Candace Esken, Secretary | 2025 | Senate Election |
| Karl Jung, At-Large | 2025 | Senate Election |
| Suruz Miah, At-Large | 2025 | Senate Election |
| Teresa Drake | 2025 | Past 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 2024-2025 | Term Expires |
| Jeries Abou-Hanna | 2025 |
| Kevin Swafford | 2025 |
| Udo Schnupf (Chair) | 2025 |
| Megan Remmel (Co-Chair) | 2026 |
| Brad Brown | 2026 |
| Jeff Bakken | 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.
International Initiatives
| Membership 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Jim Foley – Chair | 2026 | a.1) |
| Aria Dines | 2026 | a.2) |
| Amanda Scott | 2026 | a.3) |
| Yoon-Si Lee | 2025 | a. 4) |
| Sara Conrad | 2025 | a. 5) |
| Raj Iyer | 2025 | b. 1) |
| Jihyun Kim | 2027 | b. 2) |
| Melvy Portocarrero | 2027 | b. 3) |
| Ex-Officio Members | ||
| Lee Newton | —- | c. 1) |
| Taylor Soto | —- | c. 2) |
| Holly Bland | —- | c. 3) |
| Warren Anderson | —- | c. 4) |
| Jeanie Bukowski | —- | c. 5) |
| Jobie Skaggs | —- | d. 1) |
Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership
“The Committee on International Initiatives shall consist of the following:
- Faculty or staff members appointed by the Dean of the respective Colleges for staggered three-year terms:
- One member from the College of Business;
- 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.
- Faculty or staff members appointed by the department chairs or directors of those academic programs with explicitly internationalized/globalized curriculum for three-year terms:
- One member from International Business;
- One member from the Institute of International Studies;
- One member from World Languages and Cultures.
- Ex-officio members:
- The Director of Education Abroad;
- One representative appointed by the Vice President for Student Affairs;
- One representative appointed by the Vice President for Enrollment Management;
- The Executive Director of Diversity and Inclusion;
- Faculty Director for the Office of Global Studies and Initiative (OGSI).
- Other committee member:
- One faculty or staff member appointed by the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- The Chairperson will be elected from the committee membership.”
Sabbatical Leave
| Membership 2024-2025 | Term Expires |
| Anthony Adams (SCCFA) | 2026 |
| Mark Brown (FCB) | 2025 |
| Michael Lang (CLAS) | 2025 |
| 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 2022-23 | Term Expires |
| TBD | — |
| TBD | — |
| TBD | — |
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 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Daniel Moon (Co-Chair) | —- | a.1) |
| Travis Stern | 2025 | a.2) |
| David Trillizio | —- | a.3) |
| Ellen Keenan | —- | a.4) |
| Jessie Ramp | —- | a.5) |
| Sherri Morris | TBD | a.6) |
| Candace Esken | —- | a.7) |
| Charlie Roy | —- | a.8) |
| Karl Jung (CEHS) | 2025 | c.3) |
| Lynnsey Lambrecht (SCCFA) | 2027 | c.2) |
| TBD (FCB) | 2025 | c.1) |
| Lee Newton (CLAS) | 2027 | c.5) |
| John Marino (CLAS) | 2026 | c.5) |
| John Yoo (CEGT) | 2026 | c.4) |
| Max Duffy (undergraduate student) | 2025 | d. |
| Logan Vargas (undergraduate student) | 2025 | d. |
| TBD (graduate student) | 2025 | d. |
| Teresa Drake | TBD | e. 1 |
| Tim Koeltzow | TBD | e. 1 |
| Kalyani Nair | TBD | e. 1 |
| Matt O’Brien (Co-chair) | TBD | e. 2 |
Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership
“The Strategic Planning Committee shall consist of the following:
- Ex officio members:
- The Provost and Vice President for Academics Affairs who shall serve as Co-chairperson.
- The President of the University Senate.
- 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.
- A representative from Business Affairs appointed by the President in consultation with the Vice President for Business Affairs.
- 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;
- A dean of one of the colleges who is elected by and from the academic deans.
- The Chairperson of the Senate Committee on University Resources.
- The Vice President for Advancement.
- Elected members of the full-time tenured faculty:
- 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.
- 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.- 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.
- Two members from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
- Student members:
- 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.
- Appointed members of the full-time tenured faculty:
- The President, in consultation with the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, shall appoint three faculty to three-year terms.”
- 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 2024-2025 | Term Expires |
| Johanna Pershing (SCCFA) | 2027 |
| TBD (CEGT) | 2027 |
| Philip Horvath (FCB) | 2026 |
| Kevin Swafford (CLAS) | 2025 |
| Kenzie Puckett (Undergraduate) | 2025 |
| TBD (Graduate) | 2025 |
| Twila Lukowiak (CEHS) | 2025 |
Faculty Handbook’s Statement on Committee Membership
“The Student Grievance Committee shall consist of:
- 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.
- 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 2024-2025 | Term Expires |
| Scott Cavanah | 2026 |
| Dan Matisa | 2026 |
| Melvy Portocarrero | 2025 |
| Matt O’Brien | 2025 |
| Libin Mou | 2026 |
| Karin Smith (alternate) | 2026 |
| Ahmad Fakheri (alternate) | 2025 |
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 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Michell Fry | 2025 | Senate Exec Comm |
| Candace Esken (Chair) | 2027 | Senate Exec Comm |
| Amit Sinha | 2026 | Senate Exec Comm |
| Iqbal Shareef | 2025 | Senate Exec Comm |
| Ryan Schmidgal | — | CFO appointee |
| Landon Williams (student) | 2025 | Student 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 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Robert Prescott | —- | —- |
| Anant Deschwal, LAS | 2026 | Senate Exec Comm |
| Jae Chae, SCCFA | 2025 | Senate Exec Comm |
| TBD, FCB | 2025 | Senate Exec Comm |
| Kelly Fogelmark, EHS | 2026 | Senate Exec Comm |
| TBD, LAS | 2027 | Senate Exec Comm |
| TBD , EGT | 2026 | Senate Exec Comm |
| Dakota Horn, CFA | 2025 | Provost and VP for Academic Affairs |
| Christina Norton, Library | 2027 | Provost and VP for Academic Affairs |
| Tricia Dalquist, LAS | 2026 | Provost and VP for Academic Affairs |
| Kacy Hendricks | 2025 | Student Senate |
Committee Structure
The Core Curriculum Subcommittee shall consist of the following:
- The Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who shall serve as chair, and who shall administer the General Education Program.
- Six faculty members appointed from the full-time faculty of their respective colleges for three-year terms:
- One member from the Foster College of Business;
- 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;
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Robert Prescott | —- | Associate Dean (LAS) |
| Jennifer Gruening-Burge | —- | Director of Institutional Improvement |
| Andy Kindler | —- | Registrar |
| Todd Spires | —- | Library Director |
| Raj Iyer | 2025 | FCB |
| Elena Gabor | 2025 | CFA |
| Tegan Nusser | 2026 | EHS |
| Saeed Saboury | 2026 | CCET |
| Alex Hertich | 2027 | LAS |
| Jennifer Stubbs, Library | 2025 | Provost appointee |
| Amy Eggert | 2026 | Provost appointee |
| Ethan Hedman | 2026 | Student Affairs appointee |
| David Schwartz | 2025 | Student Affairs appointee |
| Cara Wood | 2027 | Student Affairs appointee |
| Dean Signorini | 2025 | Student Senate |
Committee Structure
The Core Practices Subcommittee shall consist of the following:
- The Associate Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, who shall serve as chair
- Three ex officio members:
- Director of Institutional Improvement
- Registrar
- Library Director
- Five faculty members appointed from the full-time faculty of their respective colleges for three-year terms:
- One member from the College of Business;
- 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.
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. - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Andy Kindler | —- | Registrar |
| Anna Seghetti | —- | Publications Director |
| Todd Spires | —- | Library Director |
| Paul Stephens | 2026 | Elected by FCB |
| Dakota Horn | 2026 | Elected by CFA |
| Udo Schnupf | 2026 | Elected by CLAS |
| Rachel Vollmer | 2027 | Elected by CEHS |
| Suruz Miah | 2025 | Elected 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
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 2024-2025 | Term Expires | Selection |
| Ethan Ham | 2026 | Dean Elected by C and R Committee |
| Andy Kindler | —- | Registrar |
| Johanna Pershing, (SCCFA) | 2027 | appointed by Dean |
| Stephen Kerr, (FCB) | 2026 | appointed by Dean |
| Melinda Faulkner, (LAS) | 2027 | appointed by Dean |
| Fred Tayyari, CEGT | 2026 | appointed by Dean |
| Robert Davison Avilés, CEHS | 2026 | appointed by Dean |
Committee Structure
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- one dean selected by the Curriculum and Regulations for a term of five years
- the registrar
- one faculty member from each of the colleges to serve terms of five years. Faculty members on the committee shall be appointed by the dean of the college in consultation with the executive committee of the college
