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COMMITTEE: APPELLATE COMMITTEE ON DISMISSAL OF TENURED FACULTY MEMBERS

Membership

The Appellate Committee shall not exceed nine (9) tenured faculty members, eight (8) of whom shall be nominated or elected by secret ballot by the tenured faculty of the faculty-governing body of the University (Faculty Association), and one (1) member appointed by the president of the university.  A quorum shall be five (5) members or a majority of qualified members of the committee.  No member may serve more than two consecutive terms.

Function

The Appellate Committee will hold hearings as requested by a faculty member when said faculty member has received a notice of recommendation of dismissal by the Chief Academic Officer. 

Meetings

Meets as needed when requested by faculty member meeting criteria to request a dismissal appeals hearing.

2025-2026 Committee Members

  • Dr. Chris Burba (2026), Tenured Faculty Member
  • Dr. Takahiro Yamaguchi (2026), Tenured Faculty Member
  • Dr. Latricia Pack (2026), Tenured Faculty Member
  • Dr. Carolyn Cox (2025), Tenured Faculty Member
  • Dr. Chris Burba (2025), Tenured Faculty Member
  • Dr. Meagan Moreland (2026), Tenured Faculty Member
  • Dr. Jennifer Edwards, Presidential Appointee
  • Dr. Arun Madapusi, Tenured Faculty Member
  • Mr. Chris Murphy (2027), Tenured Faculty Member
  • Dr. Jonathan Janzen (2027), Senior Alternate
  • Dr. Wendi Middleton (2026), Junior Alternate