Standing Committees
Standing Committee Guidelines (adopted 9/2024)
The Committee on Academic Policies has oversight and advisory responsibility for all current Programs, both undergraduate and graduate, and addresses all aspects of Program curriculums, academic policies and procedures, and academic advising. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, two members nominated from among those Faculty teaching graduate courses and elected at large by the Faculty, the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management (ex-officio), another Dean chosen by the Provost (ex-officio), the Provost or designee (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio). One undergraduate student and one graduate student shall be appointed to serve as non-voting liaisons.
Members
Faculty Members | |
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Emma Witt | Chair (2024β2026) |
To be elected | Vice Chair (2025β2026) |
Jacob Feige | ARHU (2025β2027) |
Emily Kaplitz | BUSN (2025β2027) |
Dana Grasso | EDUC (2025β2027) |
Geoffrey Gust | GENS (2025β2027) |
Shah Khan | Graduate Studies (2025β2027) |
Kate Worley | Graduate Studies (2025β2027) |
Trina Gipson-Jones | HLTH (2025β2027) |
Eric Jeitner | Library (2025β2027) |
Neil Aaronson | NAMS (2025β2027) |
Kimberley Schanz | SOBL (2025β2027) |
Ex Officio Members | |
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Amy Beth Glass | Registrar (Provost designee) |
Robert Gregg | Dean, School of General Studies & Graduate Education |
Amanda Norvell | Dean of NAMS (Provost appointee) |
Non-Voting Student Liaisons | |
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To be selected | Graduate student |
To be selected | Undergraduate student |
AY 2016/17 Report | AY 2017/18 Report | AY 2018/19 Report | ||||
AY 2019/20 Report | AY 2020/21 Report | AY 2021/22 Report | AY 2022/23 Report | |||
AY 2023/24 Report | AY 2024/25 Report |
The Committee on Academic Programs and Planning recommends a long-range plan for undergraduate and graduate education and reviews and approves new degree-granting programs at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, two members nominated from among those Faculty teaching graduate courses and elected at large by the Faculty, the Director of Graduate Enrollment Management (ex-officio), another Dean chosen by the Provost (ex-officio), the Provost or a designee (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex- officio). One undergraduate student and one graduate student shall be appointed to serve as non-voting liaisons.
Faculty Members | |
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Naz Onel | Chair (2024β2026) |
To be elected | Vice Chair (2025β2026) |
Mariana Smith | ARHU (2025β2027) |
Behnam Tavakkol | BUSN (2025β2027) |
Stacey Culleny | EDUC (2025β2027) |
Siobahn Suppa | GENS (2025β2027) |
Amit Mukherjee | Graduate Studies (2025β2027) |
Larider Ruffin | Graduate Studies (2025β2027) |
Cheyenne Riehl | HLTH (2025β2027) |
Eric Jeitner | Library (2025β2027) |
Suzanne Nezzar | NAMS(2025β2027) and Union representative |
Ruibin Lu | SOBL (2025β2027) |
Ex Officio Members | |
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Tracey Meilander | Associate Provost for Curriculum and Compliance (Provost designee) |
Robert Gregg | Dean, School of General Studies & Graduate Education |
Warren Kleinsmith | Dean of BUSN (Provost appointee) |
Non-Voting Student Liaisons | |
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To be selected | Graduate student |
To be selected | Undergraduate student |
Committee Timeline: The Committee meets every third Thursday of each month during fall and spring terms to consider all pre-proposals and/or proposals sent to the Chair (due by the first Thursday of each month). The Chair sends feedback by the following Thursday (one week after each meeting).
The Life Cycle of Academic Programs
The committee collaborated with the Committee of Academic Policies to co-author a
comprehensive university procedure that outlines the life cycle of academic programs,
from genesis to maintenance to changes and, if appropriate, closure. Groups working
on new programs, maintenance or changes to existing programs, and/or contemplating
program closure should first consult this Life Cycle document procedure for general background information before following the steps below.
Proposing a New Undergraduate Minor
- Full Proposal Guidelines - The committee has prepared these guidelines to serve as a guide for program faculty preparing a proposal for a New Undergraduate Minor.
Proposing a New Major (Degree) Program
- Full Proposal Guidelines - The committee has prepared these guidelines to serve as a guide for program faculty preparing a proposal for a New Undergraduate or Graduate Major Program.
Proposing a New Concentration in an Existing Program
Proposal Guidelines - The committee has prepared these guidelines to serve as a guide for program faculty preparing a proposal for a New Concentration (Track, Option, Certificate or Minor) for an existing degree program.
State And University Policy Procedures
The links below provide additional information about each of these authorizing agencies and original sources of the documents above.
The Committee on Administration & Finance has oversight and advisory responsibility for all matters of budget and finances, and all questions of institutional priorities and resources. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, the Chief Financial Officer or a designee (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio).
Members
Faculty Members | |
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Petar Dobrev | Chair (2024β2026) |
To be elected | Vice Chair (2025β2026) |
Chung Fan Chang | ARHU (2025β2027) |
Mina Jafarijoo | BUSN (2025β2027) |
Dan Tulino | EDUC (2025β2027) |
Mariam Hussein | GENS (2025β2027) |
Kim Furphy | HLTH (2025β2027) |
Heather Perez | Library (2025β2027) and Union representative |
Christine Thompson | NAMS (2025β2027) |
Siavash Radpour | SOBL(2025β2027) |
Ex Officio Member | |
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Jennifer Potter |
Vice President for Administration and Finance & Chief Financial Officer |
AY 2016/17 Report | AY 2017/18 Report | AY 2018/19 Report | ||||
AY 2020/21 Report | AY 2021/22 Report | AY 2022/23 Report | AY 2023/24 Report | |||
AY 2024/25 Report |
The Committee on General Studies has oversight and advisory responsibility for all aspects of the General Studies Program. Members: The Coordinator of the Freshman Seminar Program and the G-conveners, elected at large by and from the Faculty; the Dean of General Studies (ex- officio); the Provost or a designee (ex-officio); and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio). Additional voting members shall be elected as follows: As soon as practicable in each odd-numbered calendar year, one member shall be elected by and from the Faculty of any School that is not already represented on the Committee by either a G-convener or the Freshman Seminar Coordinator.
Members
Faculty Members | |
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John OβHara | Chair (2024β2026) |
To be elected | Vice Chair (2025β2026) |
Geoffrey Gust (GENS) | First-Year Seminar Convenor (2024β2027) |
John OβHara (GENS) | G-Group Convenor (2024β2027) |
Jongbok Yi | ARHU (2025β2027) |
Ellen Kraft | BUSN (2025β2027) |
Erin OβHanlon | EDUC (2025β2027) |
Barbara (Bobbie) Amendolia | HLTH (2025β2027) |
Joyce DeStasio | Library (2025β2027) |
Sarah Gray | NAMS (2025β2027) and Union representative |
Bill Dineen | SOBL (2025β2027) |
Ex Officio Members | |
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Robert Gregg | Dean, School of General Studies & Graduate Education |
Marissa Levy |
Dean of SOBL (Provost designee) |
AY 2016/17 Report | AY 2017/18 Report | AY 2018/19 Report | AY 2019/20 Report | |||
AY 2020/21 Report | AY 2021/22 Report | AY 2022/23 Report | AY 2023/24 Report | |||
AY 2024/25 Report |
The Committee on Information Technology and Media Services has advisory responsibility for all matters of academic computing, distributive education, media services and related information technology infrastructure. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, the Director of Library Services (ex-officio), the Director of the Center for Learning Design (ex-officio), the Director of Computer Services (ex-officio), the Chief Information Officer (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex- officio).
Members
Faculty Members | |
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Monica Amadio | Chair (2024β2026) |
To be elected | Vice Chair (2025β2026) |
Derek Wright | ARHU (2025β2027) |
Mehmet Akgul | BUSN (2025β2027) |
Ron Caro | EDUC (2025β2027) |
Lisa Youngblood | GENS (2025β2027) |
Anthony Austin | HLTH (2025β2027) |
Rui (Jeff) Ge | Library (2025β2027) |
Min Kook Kim | NAMS (2025β2027) |
Nusret Sahin | SOBL (2025β2027) and Union representative |
Ex Officio Members | |
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Patricia Thatcher | Dean of the Library |
Scott Huston
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Chief Information Officer
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Kathleen Klein |
Director of Center for Teaching & Learning Design
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Peter Gallagher |
Associate Director of IT Help Desk Services
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Reports
Faculty Survey on Learning Management System (LMS) by Faculty Senate ITMS Committee (2021/2022)
Learning Management System Exploration Project Final Report Summary 2023
Year End Reports
AY 2012/13 Report | AY 2014/15 Report | AY 2016/17 Report | AY 2017/18 Report | |||
AY 2019/20 Report | AY 2020/21 Report | AY 2021/22 Report | AY 2022/23 Report | |||
AY 2023/24 Report | AY 2024/25 Report |
The Committee on the Library has advisory responsibility for all matters of Library policy. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, the Director of Library Services (ex-officio), the Director of Production Services (ex-officio), the Director of the Center for Learning Design (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio).
Members
Faculty Members | |
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Christy Goodnight | Chair (2024-2026) |
To be elected | Vice Chair (2025β2026) |
Bevin Song | ARHU (2025β2027) |
Wei-Xuan Li | BUSN (2025β2027) |
Amy Ackerman | EDUC (2025β2027) |
Jimmy Hamill | GENS (2025β2027) |
Monika Pawlowska | HLTH (2025β2027) |
Eric Jeitner | Library (2025β2027) |
Mark Sullivan | NAMS (2025β2027) |
Connie Tang | SOBL (2025β2027) and Union representative |
Ex Officio Members | |
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Patricia Thatcher | Dean of the Library |
Mark Jackson | Director of Production Services |
Kathleen Klein | Director of Center for Teaching & Learning Design |
Meeting Minutes
Year End Reports
AY 2017/18 Report | AY 2018/19 Report | AY 2019/20 Report | AY 2020/21 Report | |||
AY 2021/22 Report | AY 2022/23 Report | AY 2023/24 Report | AY 2024/25 Report |
The Committee on Research and Professional Development has responsibility for the development and administration of policies for awarding internal grant monies and sabbaticals for faculty research and development. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of the Library, two members elected by and from the Faculty of each of the other Schools, the Provost or a designee (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio).
Members
Faculty Members | |
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Justin Ostrofsky | Chair (2024β2026) |
To be elected | Vice Chair (2025β2026) |
Emily August | ARHU (2024β2026) |
Suya Yin | ARHU (2025β2027) |
Vasundhara Chakraborty | BUSN (2024β2026) |
Quynh Nguye | BUSN (2025β2027) |
Meredith Massey | EDUC (2024β2026) |
Ron Tinsley | EDUC (2025β2027) |
Francis Nzuki | GENS (2024β2026) |
Emily Van Duyne | GENS (2025β2027) |
Helen Gu | HLTH (2024β2026) |
Lia Ludan | HLTH (2025β2027) |
Stephanie Sussmeier | Library (2025β2027) |
Elizabeth Pollock | NAMS (2024β2026) and Union representative |
Lauren Seyler | NAMS (2025β2027) |
Terrilyn Battle | SOBL (2024β2026) |
Rob Barney | SOBL (2025β2027) |
Ex Officio Member | |
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Joe Cronin |
Executive Director Research & Governmental Grants (Provost designee) |
Year End Reports
AY 2018/19 Report | AY 2019/20 Report | AY 2020/21 Report | ||||
AY 2021/22 Report | AY 2022/23 Report | AY 2023/24 Report | AY 2024/25 Report |
Members
Faculty Members | |
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Bob Blaskiewicz | Chair (2024β2026) |
To be elected | Vice Chair (2025β2026) |
Beau Hancock | ARHU (2025β2027) |
Elaine Perignat | BUSN (2025β2027) |
Maria Halkias | EDUC (2025β2027) |
Dan Al-Daqa | GENS (2025β2027) |
Rania Almajid | HLTH (2025β2027) |
Rui (Jeff) Ge | Library (2025β2027) and Union representative |
Rocky Severs | NAMS (2025β2027) |
Sunny Matthew | SOBL (2025β2027) |
Ex Officio Members | |
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William Latham | Vice President for Student Affairs |
Haley Baum | Dean of Students |
Non-Voting Student Liaisons | |
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Christine Conaghy | Graduate student |
Brianna Bracey | Undergraduate student |
Year End Reports
AY 2017/18 Report | AY 2018/19 Report | AY 2019/20 Report | ||||
AY 2020/21 Report | AY 2022/23 Report | AY 2023/24 Report | AY 2024/25 Report |
The Committee of Chairs has advisory responsibility on all matters concerning the representation of and university-wide initiatives involving chair positions, both undergraduate and graduate. The committee is responsible for streamlining communication between administration and chairs, facilitating communication amongst chairs across schools and providing coordinated leadership and responding to university-wide actions and issues that may arise which directly impact chair leadership. Members: One Undergraduate Program Chair elected by and from the Faculty of each School, one tenured member of the Library Faculty elected by the Library Faculty, two Graduate Programs Chairs nominated and elected at large by the Faculty, one Interdisciplinary Minor Coordinator elected at large by the Faculty, and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio).
Members
Christine Tartaro
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Chair (2025β2026) |
To be elected | Vice Chair (2025β2026) |
Jeremy Newman | ARHU Undergraduate Program Chair (2025β2027) |
Kerrin Wolf | BUSN Undergraduate Program Chair (2025β2027) |
Norma Boakes | EDUC Undergraduate Program Chair (2025β2027) |
Emily Ryan | GENS Undergraduate Program Chair (2025β2027) |
To be elected | HLTH Undergraduate Program Chair (2025β2027) |
Heather Perez | Tenured Library Faculty (2025β2027) |
Melissa Zwick | NAMS Undergraduate Program Chair (2025β2027) |
Lauren Balasco | SOBL Undergraduate Program Chair (2025β2027) |
Tait Chirenje | Graduate Program Chair (2025β2027) |
Mary Kientz | Graduate Program Chair (2025β2027) |
Judith Vogel | Interdisciplinary Minor Coordinator (2025β2027) |