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University Standing Committees _______________________________________ 1
Academic Appeals Board __________________________________________________ 1
Affirmative Action Committee _____________________________________________ 2
Committee for Institutional Studies & Research (CISR) _________________________ 3
Faculty & Staff Insurance & Benefits Committee ______________________________ 4
Promotion & Leave Committee_____________________________________________ 5
University Appeals Board __________________________________________________ 6
University Assessment Committee __________________________________________ 7
University Judicial Board __________________________________________________ 8
University Studies Committee ______________________________________________ 9
University Tenure Committee _____________________________________________ 10
University Advisory Committees ______________________________________ 11
Commencement Committee ______________________________________________ 11
Honors College Committee _______________________________________________ 12
Information Technology Advisory Committee ________________________________ 13
International Studies Advisory Committee (ISAC) ____________________________ 14
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) __________________________ 15
Institutional Review Board (IRB) ___________________________________________ 16
MSU Safety Network _____________________________________________________ 17
Office of Research and Creative Activity Advisory Board ______________________ 18
Parking Services Advisory Committee ______________________________________ 19
Research Policy Committee ______________________________________________ 20
Residency Appeals Committee ____________________________________________ 21
Undergraduate Admission Appeals Committee _______________________________ 22
University Committee on Naming of Facilities, Programs & Activities ___________ 23
University Intercollegiate Athletic Council __________________________________ 24
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University Standing Committees
Academic Appeals Board
Submits decisions, policies, and/or recommendations to the Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
PURPOSE:
1. To adjudicate appeals from students or faculty members relating to decisions made by administrators and /or faculty members on readmission, grades, and/or credits toward graduation. Such appeals should occur only after all collegiate/school appeals procedures have been followed;
2. To adjudicate appeals from students relating to decisions by administrators on suspension or expulsion for academic reasons; and
3. To make recommendations to the Academic Council related to recurring curriculum problems which are not specifically dealt with in current policy and which may prevent some students from going graduated within appropriate time limits as determined by the committee.
MEMBERSHIP:
One faculty member elected from each academic college/school, two student
members, and, ex-officio, the Registrar who shall serve as Secretary and be non-
voting in adjudications.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
AJBCOB — Kevin Qualls (2020)
COEHS — Cindy Clemson (2021)
CHFA — Amy McCann (2022)
JCSET — Bikram Subedi (2020)
HSOA — Kimberly Bellah (2021)
SONHP — Priscilla Maghrabi (2019)
Student Member
Student Member
Office of Student Engagement and Success – Peggy Whaley
Registrar — Tracy Roberts (ex-officio)
Associate Registrar — Kristi Jackson (ex-officio)
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Affirmative Action Committee
Submits recommendations to the President.
PURPOSE:
Represents a cross section of the university community with the following goals:
1. To serve as a sounding board for individuals or groups with concerns that fall within the interests protected by equal opportunity/affirmative action law;
2. To review and survey those aspects of university life which involve affirmative action;
3. To ensure that the university will comply with the Higher Education Guidelines for Executive Order 11246 (or succeeding relevant guidelines) as published by the Department of Education;
4. To evaluate and monitor existing affirmative action goals and timetables;
5. To survey and investigate past discrimination resulting from overt acts or from unconscious systematic exclusion of minorities and women;
6. To recommend to the President new policies and procedures which will aid the university in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities; and
7. To serve as Affirmative Action Compliance Officers on search committees organized to fill vacant and/or new positions on which they may serve.
MEMBERSHIP:
Membership includes three members of the faculty, three members of the staff,
two students, and a representative of Murray State Police Department. Members of
this committee are appointed by the President from lists provided by the Faculty
Senate, Staff Congress, Student Government Association, and the Director of
Public Safety and Emergency Management. Faculty, staff members, and the MSU
Police Department representative serve staggered three-year terms. Student
members serve one-year renewable terms. Meetings of the committee will be
called by the President or the Director of Institutional Diversity, Equity and
Access.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Faculty — Brian Clardy (exp. 2023)
Faculty — Miranda Wilson (exp. 2023)
Faculty —
Staff — Ken Ashlock (exp. 2023)
Staff — Stacie Collins (exp. 2023)
Staff — Jessica Evans (exp. 2023)
MSU Police Department — Jeff Gentry
SGA Appointment
SGA Appointment
University Standing Committees
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Committee for Institutional Studies & Research (CISR)
Submits decisions and/or recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
PURPOSE:
1. To evaluate faculty research proposals and determine allocations of institutionally sponsored research funds; and
2. To make recommendations for the development of the university research and institutionally studies program.
MEMBERSHIP:
Two faculty members representing separate disciplines, appointed by the Dean of
each academic college, one faculty member appointed by the Dean of each school,
one faculty member appointed by the Dean of University Libraries, and ex-officio,
Associate Provost for Graduate Education and Research.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
AJBCOB — Melony Shemberger (2021)
AJBCOB — Jeremy North (2020)
COEHS — Sean Simons (2021)
COEHS — Melissa Chapman (2022)
CHFA — Selina Gao (2020)
CHFA — Lucia Unrau (2020)
JCSET — Ted Porter (2021)
JCSET — David Wilbanks (2021)
HSOA — Jeff Young (2022)
SONHP — Azaher Molla (2021)
LIB — Megan Wilson (2020)
Associate Provost — Robert Pervine
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Faculty & Staff Insurance & Benefits Committee
Submits recommendations to the Vice President for Finance and Administrative
Services.
PURPOSE:
To evaluate and make recommendations concerning group health and life
insurance and other benefits for faculty and staff.
MEMBERSHIP:
One faculty member elected from each academic college/school and the
University Libraries; an equal number of representatives selected by Staff
Congress; and ex-officio the Director of Human Resources and the Director of
Procurement Services.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
AJBCOB — Teri Ray
COEHS — Randall Wilson
CHFA — Andrew Morelock
JCSET — Maeve McCarthy
HSOA — Ryan Morrow
SONHP —
LIB — Candace Vance
CARE — Tim Wallin
Staff Congress — James Barnett
Staff Congress — Jami Carroll
Staff Congress — Duane Dycus
Staff Congress — Jessica Evans
Staff Congress — Orville Herndon
Staff Congress — Laura Lohr
Staff Congress — Debbie Plummer
Staff Congress — John Young, chair
BOR Staff Rep — Phil Schooley (ex-officio)
BOR Faculty Rep — Melony Shemberger (ex-officio)
Human Resources — Joyce Gordon (ex-officio)
Faculty Senate — Joe Debella (ex-officio)
Procurement Services — Lizabeth Ward (ex-officio)
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services — Jackie Dudley
Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning — Renee Fister
University Standing Committees
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Promotion & Leave Committee
Submits recommendations and decisions to the Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs or as indicated.
PURPOSE:
1. Evaluate and make recommendations on faculty applications for promotion, sabbatical leaves, and leaves without pay;
2. Establish procedures for promotion application and recommendations; and
3. Make recommendations to the Faculty Senate concerning policies on promotion, sabbatical leaves, and leaves without pay.
MEMBERSHIP:
One faculty member, holding the rank of full Professor, elected from each
academic college/school and the University Libraries (if a college/school or the
University Libraries does not have three full Professors, then Associate Professors
shall be eligible for election); Academic Deans; and, ex-officio, the Provost and
Vice President for Academic Affairs.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Academic Deans
AJBCOB — David Durr
COEHS — Mardis Dunham
CHFA — Daniel Wann
JCSET — Christopher Mecklin
HSOA — Terry Canerdy
SONHP — Katy Garth
LIB — Kathy Farmer
Provost — Tim Todd
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University Appeals Board
Submits recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs.
PURPOSE:
To adjudicate student disciplinary actions which could result in sanctions,
suspensions or expulsion of a student for reasons of disobedience to university
rules, contumacy, insubordination or immoral conduct.
MEMBERSHIP:
Six faculty members and three students appointed by the Board of Regents.
Staggered terms are for three years, ending on June 30 of the final year. Student
terms are for one year.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
AJBCOB – David Gesler (2020)
COEHS – Sean Simons (2020)
CHFA — Ali Hendley (2016–19)
JCSET — Bikram Subedi (2022)
HSOA — Steve Still (2016–19)
SONHP – Jeremy Erdmann (2020)
University Standing Committees
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University Assessment Committee
Submits recommendations to the President and the Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs.
PURPOSE:
Works collaboratively to evaluate and provide feedback about university
assessment plans and reports, ensuring that the University engages in best
practices for institutional effectiveness.
1. Align institutional assessment procedures and policies with University and unit missions, best practices and SACSCOC standards;
2. Evaluate and provide feedback for assessment plans and reports for all reporting campus units; and
3. Provide workshops and individualized training on assessment.
MEMBERSHIP:
Members are appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs to
represent faculty and staff supportive of assessment and continuous improvement
of all campus units. Faculty Senate will appoint one representative.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Mike Busby
Debbie Cunningham
Jessica Evans
Renee Fister
Angela Geraci
Ashley Ireland (Chair)
Carrie Jerrell
Leigh Johnson
Heather Johnston
Tradae’ Moore
Brian Parr
Lisa Schmidt
Brett Shather
Jennifer Smith
Peter Terry
Angie Trzepacz
Peter Weber
Peggy Whaley
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University Judicial Board
Submits recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs.
PURPOSE:
1. To hear cases in which suspension or expulsion might eventually result; and
2. To act as appellate court in cases passed on to it by the Offices of Academic Affairs and/or Student Affairs.
MEMBERSHIP:
Three members of the Student Judicial Board chosen by a random drawing for
each hearing by the Chair of that board, three faculty members elected by the
faculty as a whole for staggered three year terms, and one administrative staff
member appointed by the President for a one-year term.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Faculty — Lissa Graham (2020)
Faculty — Miranda Terry (2016-19)
Faculty — Ben Littlepage (2018-2021)
Staff — Leanna McClure
Three Students
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University Studies Committee
Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
PURPOSE:
1. Monitor content of university studies courses to assure compliance with the educational goals of the university;
2. Review all course proposals and guidelines designed for university studies and make appropriate recommendation to the Academic Council Undergraduate Studies Committee; recommend, as appropriate, the addition or deletion of courses of university studies;
3. Design or adopt assessment instruments to measure the effectiveness of the university studies program;
4. Sponsor faculty development seminars for individuals assigned to teach in the university studies program;
5. Institute strategies that encourage faculty collegiality and appreciation for all programs among faculty, staff, and students; and
6. Conduct general review of structure of university studies program every six to ten years.
MEMBERSHIP:
One faculty member appointed by the Dean of each academic college/school, one
faculty member appointed by the Dean of University Libraries, and one faculty
member from each academic college/school appointed by the Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs from a list of candidates provided by the academic
college. The Director of the University Studies program will serve as chair.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
COB — Teresa Betts
COB — Mickey Miller
EHS — Jessica Branch
EHS — Kelly Rogers
HFA — Kathy Callahan
HFA — Tanya Ramero-Gonzalez
SET — Ted Porter
SET — Gary ZeRuth
SOA — Brian Parr
SOA — Alex Shultz
NHP — Jeremy Erdmann
LIB — Dana Thompson
Renae Duncan, chair
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University Tenure Committee
Submits recommendations to the President or as indicated.
PURPOSE:
1. To review tenure recommendations to ensure that the tenure policy, procedures, and administrative guidelines have been observed uniformly throughout the university;
2. To consider appeals and make recommendations to the President;
3. To write an annual report to the President concerning areas of the university in which policy, procedures or guidelines have not been followed;
4. To advise the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, at his/her request, of the University Tenure Committee's interpretation of the Appointment and Tenure Policies in any instance where various interpretations may arise; and
5. To notify the Faculty Senate concerning recurring problems within the Tenure Policy, procedure, and guidelines.
MEMBERSHIP:
One tenured faculty member elected from each academic college/school and the
University Libraries. Should circumstances prevent a member of the University
Tenure Committee from serving for a hearing or other official duty, a replacement
shall be elected by the college/school or library tenure committee.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
AJBCOB — Bella Ezumah (2022)
COEHS — Daniel Hepworth (2020)
CHFA — Kevin Binfield (2022)
JCSET — Ted Porter (2022)
HSOA- William DeWees (2020)
SONHP — Michael Perlow (2020)
LIB — Christine Ferguson (2022)
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University Advisory Committees
Commencement Committee
Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
PURPOSE:
1. To be responsible for commencement ceremonies; and
2. To review nominations and recommend individuals for honorary degrees.
MEMBERSHIP:
One faculty member per academic college/school selected by the Dean, and in a non-
voting capacity, the Associate Provost.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
AJBCOB — Heath Keller
COEHS — Robert Lyons
CHFA — Trae Blanco
JCSET — Mike Kemp
HSOA — Terry Canerdy
SONHP — Lori Ballard
Associate Provost Robert Pervine
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Honors College Committee
Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
PURPOSE:
Screens, interviews, and selects the scholarship applicants who qualify to attend
the Academic Excellence recognition events and recommends guidelines for Honors
College member, including course offerings an and faculty.
MEMBERSHIP:
One faculty member from each academic college/school and the University
Libraries selected by the Provost upon recommendation of the Director of the
Honors College; Honors College Student Council President; and Director of the
Honors College, non-voting.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
AJBCOB — David Eaton
COEHS — Jeff Wylie
CHFA — David Pizzo
JCSET — David Canning
HSOA — William DeWees
SONHP — Jessica Naber
LIB — Jeff Henry
Honors College Student Council — Amanda Swift
Honors College Executive Director — Warren Edminster
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Information Technology Advisory Committee
Submits information technology recommendations to the Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs and the Vice Presidents for their review and
recommendations to the President. Policy and procedures that impact academics
should be referred to Academic Council for review and recommendation.
PURPOSE:
1. To recommend information technology policy and procedures;
2. to study and recommend information technologies vital to the discovery, collection, and communication of knowledge; and
3. To recommend technologies essential to the increased productivity required in the administration of higher education.
MEMBERSHIP:
One faculty member from each academic college/school and University Libraries,
appointed by the respective Dean; CARE representative; five members of
Information Systems, appointed by the Chief Information Officer; eight
administrators, appointed by the Vice Presidents (two from each Vice Presidential
area); and on student member.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
AJBCOB — Jack Smith
COEHS — Dusty Reed
CHFA — Sue Sroda
JCSET — David Roach
HSOA — Ryan Morrow
SONHP — Tonia Mailow
LIB — Ashley Ireland
CARE — Lisa Schmidt
Information Systems — Brantly Travis
Information Systems —
Information Systems —
Information Systems — Dave McKenna
Information Systems — Tommy Phillips
Provost Rep — Riza Marjadi
Provost Rep — Michael Ramage
Student Affairs —
Student Affairs —
Finance & Admin Services — Jan Fuqua
Finance & Admin Services — Haley Stedelin
Institutional Advancement —
Institutional Advancement — Carol Brunn
Student — Tiffany Pederson
Chief Information Officer — Brian Purcell
(Interim) Chair
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International Studies Advisory Committee (ISAC)
Submits international education policy recommendations to the Director of the
Institute for International Studies, the Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs, and the President.
PURPOSE:
To function as an advisory body on international education policies and activities
on campus, as well as the policies and procedures of the Institute.
MEMBERSHIP:
IIS Director, International Enrollment and Retention Director, International Recruitment
Director, ESL Program Director, Education Abroad Director, English Support Program
Director, Marvin D. Mills Multicultural Center Director, one representative from the
Offices of the President and each Vice President, international recruitment, each
academic college/school, University Libraries, Faculty Senate, Staff Congress, Student
Government Association, International Student Organization, Student Disability Services,
Enrollment Management. Ex-Officio — BOR Academic Affairs Committee Chair, Faculty
Regent, CARE Director, Study Abroad Consortia, and representatives of units offering
international degrees.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Chair — David Pizzo
IIS Director — Guangming Zou
International Enrollment & Retention — Bill
McKibben
ESL Program Director — Weihong Gao
Education Abroad Director — Melanie McCallon
Multicultural Center — S.G. Carthell
President's Office — Renee Fister
Provost's Office — Robert Pervine
Student Affairs — Don Robertson
Finance & Administrative Services — Jackie
Dudley
International Recruitment — Tyson Manering
AJBCOB — Leigh Johnson
EHS — Robin Esau
HFA — Saihua Xia
JCSET — Manoj Pathak
HSOA — Michelle Santiago
SONHP — Jessica Naber
ULIB — Don Kim
Faculty Senate —
Staff Congress — Laura Lohr
Student Government — Keegan Camron
International Student Organization —
Diandra Burgos
Student Disability Services — Ken Ashlock
Enrollment Management —
Ex-Officio
BOR —
Faculty Regent — Melony Shemberger
CARE — Dan Lavit
Consortia (CCSA) — Marcie Hinton
Consortia (IBS) — Heath Keller
Consortia (KIIS) — ZB Smetana
English & Philosophy — Juyoung Song
Global Languages — Yoko Hatakeyama
Honors College — Jeff Osborne
Liberal Arts Degree — Barbara Cobb
Management, Marketing and Bus Adm —
Tim Johnston
Political Science —
International Business —
University Advisory Committees
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Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
PURPOSE:
1. Assure that MSU researchers and instructors care for and use animals in ways judged to be scientifically, technically, and humanely appropriate — including the ethical mandates known as the 3Rs — reduce the number of animals to be used; replace animal models with other methods whenever possible; and refine techniques to minimize distress to animals used in research or teaching.
2. Provide research oversight and evaluation of the institution's animal care and use program and facilities by ensuring compliance with federal regulations related to the proper care, use, and humane treatment of animals used in research, testing and education.
3. Provides assistance to investigators in fulfilling their obligation to plan and conduct animal research in accordance with the highest scientific and ethical principles.
MEMBERSHIP:
At least five members are appointed for indefinite terms by the Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Brigetta Allen-Hughes
Dena Weinberger
William DeWees
Michael Flinn, chair
Barbie Papajeski
Shea Porr
Terry Canerdy, Attending Veterinarian
Gina Claywell, Non-Scientist
Kathy Hodge, Community Member
Kristi Stockdale
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Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
PURPOSE:
1. To review for ethical acceptability all research activities dealing with the use of human subjects; and
2. To advise individuals in the academic community regarding the ethical acceptability of proposed research utilizing human subjects.
MEMBERSHIP:
Seven members are appointed for staggered, three-year terms by the Provost and
Vice President for Academic Affairs. Membership is determined in accord with
Federal DHHS regulations.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Paula Waddill, chair
Tracey Wortham, vice chair
Mardis Dunham
Suguru Nakamura
Michael Perlow
Jeff Seaton
Leslie Furches, prisoner representative
Janay McKee, community representative
University Advisory Committees
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MSU Safety Network
Submits recommendations to the President.
PURPOSE:
To address campus safety issues, concerns, needs and recommendations.
MEMBERSHIP:
Appointees of the Vice President for Student Affairs
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Vice President for Student Affairs — Don Robertson, Co-Chair
Faculty — Traci Byrd, co-chair
Campus Recreation and Wellness — Travis Rawe
Center for Adult and Regional Education —
Environmental Safety and Health — Susan Miller
Facilities Management — Jason Youngblood
Faculty — Paul Lucko
Housing — David Wilson
Human Resources — Joyce Gordon
Institute for International Studies — Guangming Zou
LGBT Programming — Meghan Lampe
MSU Police Department — James Herring
Multicultural Affairs — S.G. Carthell
Provost Office — Robert Pervine
Psychological Center — Laura Liljequist
Public Relations — Shawn Touney
Student Disability Services — Ken Ashlock
University Counseling Services — Angie Trzepacz
Wellness Program — Lauren Smee
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Office of Research and Creative Activity Advisory Board
Submits recommendations to the Coordinator of the Office of Research and
Creative Activity.
PURPOSE:
To advise and oversee the programs of the Office of Research and Creative Activity
MEMBERSHIP:
Two faculty members from each academic college/school and one from the
University Libraries.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
AJBCOB — Ismail Karabas
AJBCOB — Melony Shemberger
COEHS — Stephanie Sullivan
COEHS — Miguel Gomez
CHFA — Tracey Garcia McCue
CHFA — T. Michael Martin
JCSET — Rupkatha Bardhan
JCSET — Christopher Mecklin
HSOA — David Ferguson
HSOA — Naveen Musunuru
SONHP — Brenda Reeves
LIB — Dana Statton
University Advisory Committees
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Parking Services Advisory Committee
Submits recommendations to the President.
PURPOSE:
To address parking services issues, concerns and needs and to make recommendations to the President. The Committee is asked to: 1. Review campus parking policies and procedures. 2. Study and recommend campus parking needs, including zoning changes. 3. Foster collaboration, transparency and effective communications on parking- Related issues.
MEMBERSHIP:
The Committee is to be comprised of the following members: • Three members appointed by the Student Government Association
• Three members appointed by Faculty Senate • Three members appointed by Staff Congress
The following members shall serve as ex-officio members • Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services or designee • Vice President for Student Affairs or designee • Chief of Police, MSU Police Department or designee • Parking Manager, MSU Police Department or designee
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Student Government Association — Jovondra Coffey
Student Government Association — Gabrielle Wadle
Student Government Association — Rebecca Weyerbacher
Faculty Senate — Todd French
Faculty Senate — Nancy Armstrong
Faculty Senate — Eric Umstead
Staff Congress — Duane Dycus
Staff Congress — LaDonna Hamontree
Staff Congress — Trish Lofton
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services — Jackie Dudley
Vice President for Student Affairs — Don Robertson
Chief of Police — James Herring
Parking Manager — S. Francie Ray
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Research Policy Committee
Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
PURPOSE:
Advisory committee on research, scholarship, and creative activities of faculty.
Recommendations are made on university policies to strengthen the research
environment on campus.
MEMBERSHIP:
One faculty member from each academic college/school and the University
Libraries selected by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, one
Sigma Xi faculty member, the Directors of Sponsored Programs and The Office of
Research and Creative Activity.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
AJBCOB — Stefan Linnhoff
COEHS — Rebecca Pender Baum, chair
CHFA — Marjorie Hilton
JCSET — Joshua Ridley
HSOA — David Ferguson
SONHP — Azaher Molla
LIB — Candace Vance
Sigma Xi — Howard Whiteman
ORCA — AJ Boston
Associate Provost Robert Pervine (ex-officio)
Sponsored Programs — John Roark (ex-officio)
University Advisory Committees
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Residency Appeals Committee
Submits decisions to the Registrar.
PURPOSE:
To hear appeals of residency rulings made by the Registrar.
MEMBERSHIP:
Three faculty members, two staff members, and one student all appointed by the
President. The Bursar serves as Chair.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Bursar — Wendy Cain, Chair
Faculty — Drew Seib
Faculty — David Roach
Faculty — ____________
Staff — Shawn Smee
Staff — ____________
Student — ____________
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Undergraduate Admission Appeals Committee
Submits decisions and/or recommendations to the Director of Undergraduate
Admissions for appropriate action.
PURPOSE:
1. To review admission appeals made by domestic undergraduate new freshman and new transfer students who have been denied admission to MSU by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions; and
2. To meet monthly and render a decision on each student's appeal and, if an admission is granted, stipulate any conditions/restrictions. A minimum of three votes is required to determine decision. Decisions of the Admission Appeals Committee are final.
MEMBERSHIP:
Three faculty members, appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic
Affairs; one student member, appointed by the SGA Executive Board; Director of
the Community College; and ex-officio, the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Faculty — Cindy Clemson
Faculty — Sebastian Jerzowski
Faculty — Marla Poyner
SGA Representative — Christian Barnes
Community College — Shauna Mullins
Office of Recruitment — Maria Rosa
Undergraduate Admissions — Lesa Harris (ex-officio)
University Advisory Committees
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University Committee on Naming of Facilities, Programs &
Activities
Submits recommendations to the President.
PURPOSE:
Receives nominations for naming university buildings, rooms, sites, programs or
other facilities or areas. Nominations approved by the committee shall be
forwarded to the President for consideration and possible recommendation to the
Board of Regents, who will make the final determination of the matter.
MEMBERSHIP:
One representative each recommended by the Faculty Senate, the Staff Congress,
the Student Government Association, and the MSU Alumni Association. These
members shall be nominated by their respective organizations and appointed by
the President for a term of one year; One or more of the following, as deemed
appropriate by the President: The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, (or
designated representative), The Vice President for Student Affairs, (or designated
representative), The Vice President for Institutional Advancement (or designated
representative) will serve as ex- officio as Chairman of the Committee and be
responsible for forwarding the recommendation of the Committee to the
President, the Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and/or the
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
__________________________ — Bob Jackson, Chair
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs — Tim Todd
Vice President for Student Affairs — Don Robertson
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services — Jackie Dudley
Executive Director of Development — Tina Bernot
Associate Athletic Director — Velvet Milkman
MSU Alumni Association — Darren Jones
Staff Congress — Tim Williams
Faculty Senate — Brian Bourke
Student Government Association — Rebecca Weyerbacher
Ex-Officio
MSU Foundation — David Durr
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University Intercollegiate Athletic Council
Submits recommendations to the President.
PURPOSE:
To facilitate continuous communication among the on- and off-campus
constituencies interested in the intercollegiate athletic program.
MEMBERSHIP:
Appointments to the Council shall be made by the President. The Director of
Intercollegiate Athletics, Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services;
Director of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action; and Academics Coordinator for
Intercollegiate Athletics shall each serve as ex-officio, non-voting members.
CURRENT MEMBERS:
Alumni Association —
Bursar's Office — Wendy Cain
Community Rep —
Faculty — Dan Wann
Faculty —
Faculty Athletic Representative — David Gesler
Faculty Senate —
Financial Aid Office —
President's Office — Renee Fister
Registrar's Office — Tracy Roberts
Student Disability Services — Velvet Wilso n
Senior Women's Administrator — Velvet Milkman
Student Government Association —
Staff Congress — Duane Dycus
Staff Member — Laura Lohr
Student Athlete —
Student Athlete —
Ex-Officio
IDEA — Cami Duffy
Athletic Director — Kevin Saal
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services — Jackie Dudley
Academics Coordinator — Meagan Short
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