Committee: Academic Council
Membership
Leaders of academic units including deans, directors, Academic Affairs staff, and representatives from Faculty Council, Staff Council, and Student Affairs. Chaired by the Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Function
This committee addresses issues related to university academic functions including the delivery of quality student learning experiences and student success. Through the Provost / VPAA, the Academic Council makes recommendations to the NSU Cabinet.
Meetings
The Academic Council meets monthly with additional meetings called as needed. Minutes are maintained by the Office of Academic Affairs.
2021-2022 Committee Members
Dr. Debbie Landry, Chair
Provost / Vice President of Academic Affairs
Dr. Vanessa Anton
Dean, College of Education
Ms. Sara Barnett
Director, Center for Tribal Studies
Dr. Janet Buzzard
Dean, College of Business & Technology
Dr. Renee Cambiano
President, Faculty Council
Dr. Mike Chanslor
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Eloy Chavez
Dean, College of Extended Learning (BA)
Dr. Roger Collier
Interim Executive Director, International Programs (BA)
Dr. Pamela Fly
Associate VP for Academic Affairs
Dr. Pamela Hathorn
Dean, College of Science & Health Professions
Dr. Michael Jones
Executive Director, University Libraries
Dr. Cari Keller
Dean, Graduate College
Ms. Janet Kelley
Registrar
Dr. Kelly Jo Larsen
Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
Ms. Lisa McCormick
Executive Assistant
Dr. Doug Penisten
Dean, Oklahoma College of Optometry
Dr. Richard Reif
Chief Information Officer, Director ITS
Dr. Julie Sawyer
Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness
Dr. Tobi Thompson
Chair, Chairs’ Council
Mr. Jerol Skinner
Director, Center for Teaching & Learning
Dr. Kimberly Williams
Dean, NSU Muskogee
Dr. Roy Wood
Dean, NSU Broken Arrow (BA)
Dr. Carla Swearingen
Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs