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NSU Committee Descriptions

Academic Technology Committee

Membership: In addition to the chair, two members from each undergraduate college, one member from the College of Optometry, and one member from the library plus a representative from the Computing and Telecommunications Department.  The Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning serves as ex officio.  Chair is appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Dr. Dunn Faires, chair	Dr. Ed Huckeby	Dr. Judy Moody
Mr. Mike Brown	Mr. Ken Jones	Dr. Mark Nelson
Dr. Constance Cassity	Dr. Rick Matzen	Mr. Jym Brittain (ex officio)
Mr. Jim Davis	Dr. Alan McKee
Dr. John de Banzie	Dr. Allen McKiel

Functions: The Academic Technology Committee represents the computing and related needs of the academic portion of the University.  The committee assesses academic needs pertaining to hardware, software, standards, networks, services, policies, etc.;  reviews policies and services of the Computing and Telecommunications Department as they relate to academics; and annually reviews and updates the three and five-year computing and telecommunications plan related to the academic aspects of NSU.  Recommendations are forwarded to the University Technology Council.  Major policy recommendations will generally be shared with the Faculty Council for information purposes.

Meetings: At least once each semester and as called by the chair.  Minutes/recommendations should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

 

Administrative Technology Committee

Membership: Ten members plus chair, including the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning.  Chaired by the Director of Computing and Telecommunications.

Mr. Michael Gibbons, chair	Dr. Teri Cochran	Ms. Sharon Owen
Mr. Rommel Abad	Ms. Laura Mangan-Grenier	Ms. Sharron Stauss
Dr. Martha Albin	Mr. John Gyllin	Mr. Kevin Taylor
Mr. Jym Brittain	Ms. Christy Landsaw	Mr. John Wichser
Ms. Sue Catron	Mr. Bill Nowlin

Function: The Administrative Technology Committee provides leadership designed to keep the university at the forefront of technological advances.  The committee will strive to understand and anticipate the needs of the university community and make recommendations to the University Technology Council which enhance the academic experience and support the administrative needs of the university.

Meetings: At least once per semester and as called by the chair. Recommendations are forwarded to the University Technology Council.

 

Admissions Appeals

Membership: Twelve members with staggered terms of three years. Chaired by the Dean of Enrollment Management.

Mr. Bill Nowlin, chair	Mr. Tim Foutch	Dr. Amy Aldridge Sanford
Dr. Joan Bell	Dr. Miek Landry	Dr. Stepahn Sargent
Ms. Shari Clevanger	Dr. Mark Paulissen	Mr. Jeff Walker
Dr. Anita Ede	Dr. Spence Pilcher

Function: This committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding written appeals for re-admission when a decision for re-admission has been denied. All recommendations are forwarded to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Meetings: This committee meets as necessary and when called by the chair. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

 

Affirmative Action

Membership: Twelve members. Chaired by Director of Human Resources as the Affirmative Action officer.

Dr. Martha Albin, chair	Dr. Ande Kidanemariam	Dr. James Phillips
Ms. Laura Boren	Ms. Christy Landsaw	Ms. Sharron Stauss
Ms. Barbara Burnett	Dr. Darryl Linde	Dr. Louis White
Dr. Gary Davis

Function: This committee provides review for employee complaints regarding civil rights compliance. Reports to the Director of Human Resources and the Vice President for Administration.

Meetings: As called by the chair to review affirmative action complaints. Minutes should be sent to the Director of Human Resources and the University President.

 

Allied Arts

Membership: Members will include two all-campus representatives as well as a designee from each of the following areas: art, classical music, contemporary music, dance, and theatre. Additional members may be added to the committee on an ad hoc basis. Chaired by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts or other designee of the NSU President.

Dr. Paul Westbrook, chair	Ms. J.J. Carroll	Dr. Amanda Mansheim
Ms. Sarah Brick Archer	Dr. J. Nick Dickert	Mr. Bobby Martin
Dr. Mark Bighley	Dr. Linda Edmondson	Ms. Delores Summer
Dr. Diane Boze	Dr. David Linebarger	Ms. Megan White

Function: The committee is responsible for the recommendation and development of arts activities, facilities, and educational programming that will complement the current curriculum and regular programming of Northeastern State University. This advisory committee will make recommendations to the Vice President for Academic Affairs who will report actions to the President.

Meetings: Usually twice annually for development and assessment. Additional meetings may be called by the Chair. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

 

Assessment

Membership: Nine members with representation from each college and the graduate college. Chaired by the Assessment Coordinator. One student appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.

Dr. Michael Turner, chair	Dr. Tom Jackson	Dr. Barbara Ray
Dr. Mark Giese	Dr. Darryl Linde	Dr. John Schleede
Ms. Kendra Haggard	Dr. Dolores Poole	Dr. Roger West
NSGA Representative: Ms. Gentry Henry

Function: This committee monitors the four level assessment program at Northeastern State University and makes recommendations for changes in the assessment program. This committee is also involved in sharing results of assessment on campus and developing action plans to use assessment results for the improvement of education at NSU. The committee will serve as a resource to academic units regarding assessment activities. This committee reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Meetings: Monthly. At least quarterly. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

 

Athletics

Membership: 12-15 representatives from various colleges and departments on campus. Chaired by the Faculty Athletic Representative. One non-athlete student appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.

Dr. Louis White, chair	Dr. John Diamantopoulos	Ms. Misty Megee
Dr. Ron Becker	Mr. Tim Foutch	Dr. Brian Rader
Ms. Laura Boren	Mr. John Gyllin	Ms. Desiree Rieckenberg
Dr. Ron Cambiano	Mr. Jack Haney	Mr. Joe Spence
Mr. Ron Cox	Dr. Tom Jackson	Dr. Michael Toyne
Dr. Richard Cronk	Mr. Karl Kruczek	Dr. Chuck Ziehr
Dr. Denise Deason-Toyne
NSGA Representative: Ms. Todd Newcomb

Function: The Athletic Committee is convened in order to facilitate the dissemination of information pertinent to interscholastic competition, requirements for student eligibility, and the availability of financial assistance for student athletes. The committee is convened at least once each fall and spring semester to seek input from both faculty and staff and to supply them with the latest information regarding student athletes, coaches, interscholastic competition, additions or deletions of sports programs, and promotional efforts of NSU Athletics. This committee reports to the Athletic Director and the President.

Meetings: Once each fall and spring semester. Minutes should be sent to the Athletic Director and the President.

 

Black Heritage Committee

Membership: 10-13 faculty and/or staff members and two students appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.

Dr. Jocelyn Payne, co-chair	Dr. Adam Langsam	Dr. Andrew Vassar
Dr. Mayrene Bently, co-chair	Dr. David Linebarger	Dr. Paul Westbrook
Dr. Terri Baker	Dr. Kathryn Sanders	Ms. Virginia Whitekiller
Ms. Brenda Bunch	Mr. Matt Starcke
NSGA Representatives: Mr. Tony Maxville & Mr. DeJon Jordan

Function: To provide annual university programming which promotes an appreciation for African-American culture and issues. The committee serves as a resource for programs sponsored by student groups. This committee reports to the Dean of Student Affairs.

Meetings: As called by the committee chair. Minutes should be sent to the Dean of Student Affairs.

 

Campus Environment

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Membership: Ten members of the faculty and staff to include the university safety officer and school nurse plus two students appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association. The university risk manager is an ex officio member.

Dr. Mia Revels, chair	Mr. Steve Ford	Dr. Earlena McKee
Mr. Rommel Abad	Mr. Todd Hefner	Mr. Randy Snider
Ms. Emily Brown	Ms. Sandra Hudgens	Mr. Joe Spence
Ms. Tere Feller	Ms. Melissa Mahan	Dr. Andrew Vassar
Campus Nurse Representative - Ms. Libby Rogers
Safety Officer - Mr. Dennis Moore
University Risk Manager - Mr. Tim Foutch (ex officio)
NSGA Representatives: Mr. Blake McCammon & Ms. Allie Ogle

Functions: This committee promotes environmental awareness, resource conservation, and public safety. It serves as a recommending body to the administration concerning safety and environmental issues. The primary goal of the committee is to make the University a safer place to work and study. The committee reports to the Vice President for Business and Development.

Meetings: At least once each semester. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Administration.

 

Campus Parking

Membership: Twelve members composed of four faculty representatives selected by the Faculty Council, four staff members, and four student members appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association. The Parking & Traffic manager serves as an ex officio member.

From the Faculty Council:	Staff Representatives:	NSGA Representatives:
Mr. Chris Garland, chair	Ms. Dana Boren-Boer	Ms. Erin Cole
Dr. Linda Edmondson	Mr. Joe Spence	Mr. Glen Evans
Ms. Harriet Hobbs	Mr. Rob Taylor	Mr. Joe Perez
Ms. Jackie Schumaker	Mr. Clint Vernon	Mr. Todd Newcomb

Function: Assists in the immediate and long-range planning activities involving traffic flow on the campus and the development of parking services and policies. This committee reports to the Vice President for Business and Development.

Meetings: At least twice a year. Minutes should be sent to the Parking Manager and Vice President for Business and Development.

 

Commencement

Membership: Representatives from faculty and staff areas involved in commencement activities. One student appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.

Mr. Bill Nowlin, chair	Ms. Nancy Garber	Dr. Rodney Osborne
Ms. Laura Boren	Dr. Dan Glasgow	Dr. Penny Sommers
Ms. Sue Catron	Ms. Kendra Haggard	Mr. Joe Spence
Dr. Roger Collier	Ms. Deanis Hensley	Mr. Rob Taylor
Dr. Bridgett Cowlishaw	Dr. Tom Jackson	Ms. Anita Thompson
Dr. Billy Joe Daivs	Ms. Melissa Mahan	Dr. Norman Wika
Mr. Mike Franke	Ms. Diana Mashburn
Dr. Janet Bahr (ex officio)
NSGA Representative: Mr. Joe Perez

Function: This committee assists in planning, implementing and evaluating graduation activities each semester. Recommendations for changes are submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs who communicates these to the President.

Meetings: At least once per semester and as called by the chair. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

 

Curriculum and Educational Policies

Membership: The committee consists of each academic dean, dean of the graduate college, director of libraries, dean of enrollment management (formerly registrar), Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, four faculty members elected by the Faculty Council, two students selected by the Northeastern Student Government Association, and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as an ex officio member. 

Dr. Janet Bahr, chair	Dr. Tom Jackson	Dr. John Schleede
Dr. George Foster	Dr. Allen McKiel	Dr. Martin Venneman
Dr. Kay Grant	Mr. Bill Nowlin	Dr. Paul Westbrook
Vice President for Academic Affairs: Dr. Dalton Bigbee (ex officio)
Faculty Council Representatives: Mr. Grant Alexander, Dr. Shae Foutch, Dr. Jessica Martin, & Dr. Lallie Scott
NSGA Representatives: Ms. Courtney Baker & Ms. Hollie Moses

Function: This committee reviews and considers curriculum requests for new courses, new programs, revised courses (title, number, level, prefix, and description), and program revisions. It also serves as an advisory committee for problems related to instructional programs. This committee reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Meetings: Meetings are called during the second and third weeks of October and February. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.