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University committees are comprised of dedicated faculty, staff and students who collaborate with Ã山ǿ¼é administration to oversee operations, guide institutional policy and uphold the university's mission.

The Academic Planning Council is structured to provide efficient, timely, and rigorous pathways for the proposal, development and implementations of new curricular programs at the Ã山ǿ¼é. The purpose of a continuous long-range plan is to record the academic development of the University in narrative, graphic, and tabular display. It is a schedule projecting the expansion and growth of the University's curricula and detailing the commitment of University resources--academic, financial, and physical--to both current and future growth.(Faculty Handbook: C.20 Academic Planning at Ã山ǿ¼é‌)

2026-2027 Members

  • Shelly Blunt- Chair
  • Jason Hardgrave
  • Kenny Purcell
  • Teri Beam
  • Amy Chan Hilton
  • Brian Crose
  • Michael Dixon
  • Del Doughty
  • Sandy Frank
  • Marna Hostetler
  • Julie McCullough
  • Sudesh Mujumdar
  • Abeer Mustafa
  • Koryn Parsons
  • Joanna Riney
  • Jeff Sickman
  • Dawn Stoneking
  • Kindra Strupp
  • Zack LaGrange
  • Zack Ward
  • Amy Wilson

Ex-officio Members

  • Steve Bridges
  • Amy Fisher
  • Greg Johnson

The purpose of the Administrative Appeals Committee is to review student written appeals of administrative decisions related to residency status, fee refunds or assessments, calendar deadlines, and other relevant student-administrative decisions, including Medical Withdrawals. A student may request and be considered for a medical withdrawal from courses in a semester/term when a serious medical condition (physical or psychological) prevents the student from continuing their classes after the "last day to drop courses without evaluation" as outlined in the bulletin of a term, and grades of incompletes or other arrangements with instructors are not feasible. Appeals must be submitted within one year from the end of the academic term that is in question. (For example, if a student wishes to appeal an issue from Fall 2024, the student has until the end of Fall 2025 to submit an appeal for review).

Administrative Appeals Website

The Administrative Senate is the representative body of administrators, composed of elected senators and officers from the various departments. The Administrative Senate's purpose is to serve as a formal communication link with the president, serve as a consultative body for the president, and serve as a formal means of communication among administrators. The membership and organization of Administrative Senate is outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws which can be found on their website. The University President or a designee(s) serves as an ex officio non-voting member of the senate.

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The mission of the Adult Learning Council is to discuss initiatives and strategies that advance the goals and objectives for maintaining and enhancing the adult learner experience at Ã山ǿ¼é. The Adult Learning Council appointed by the provost and chaired by the assistant dean of Online and Adult Learning is comprised of representatives from the Provost’s Office, each academic college which includes at least two online program directors, Online and Adult Learning, Registrar's Office, School of Graduate Studies, Career Success Center, and Outreach and Engagement. Representatives from other departments will be invited to attend on an ad hoc basis.

2026-27 Members

  • Brian Crose - Chair
  • Kenny Purcell
  • Michael Dixon
  • Wes Durham
  • Sudesh Mujumdar
  • Michelle Wakefield
  • Chase Smith
  • Megan O’Connor
  • Sandy Frank
  • Dawn Stoneking
  • Scott Derr

The Ã山ǿ¼é Animal Care and Use Committee (Ã山ǿ¼é-ACOC) is responsible for the oversight of the use of vertebrate animals in research, testing, and exhibition in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations, policies and procedures. Appointed by the Provost in consultation with the Institutional Officer (IO) and academic deans, the Committee comprised of (7) voting members, including an appointed chair, one representative from each Ã山ǿ¼é college unit (and one alternate), one unaffiliated community member, and one Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

The University Art Collection Committee, appointed by the president, is charged with developing and implementing policy regarding works of art accessioned or received by the committee. The committee oversees the selection, placement, and maintenance of the works of the University’s permanent art collection and works in conjunction with the director of University Art Collections who maintains the collection. The purview of the committee is limited to works of art and does not extend to special archival, archaeological, or scientific collections. The committee consists of the vice president for Development who serves as chair, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts, a staff member of the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, the director of the Kenneth D. McCutchan Art Center and Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries, the chair of the Art Department, a community representative, an art historian and/or studio artist, and the director of University Art Collections.

2026-27 Members

  • Andrea Gentry - Chair
  • Sara Christensen Blair
  • Gregory Blair
  • Del Doughty
  • Neal A. Franklin
  • Sommer Hallquist
  • Al Holen
  • Audra Verona Lambert
  • Susan Sauls

Appointed by the provost, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Advisory Board supports and advises CETL in its mission to promote excellence in faculty activities and educational endeavors; serves as an advocate and liaison regarding CETL programming and services with faculty and staff in colleges/units; and provides feedback to help CETL align with the needs and goals of the faculty, academic staff, students and the University. The chair is selected from its membership. Membership consists of representatives from each academic college; a representative of Library Services; a representative of University Division; a representative of the Council of Department Chairs and Program Directors; a representative of Faculty Senate; and a representative from OSPRA/OPRA. Ex-officio members are chair of Council of Department Chairs and Program Directors, Graduate Studies Director, Online Learning Executive Director, a representative from each College Dean's office, and the CETL Director. Appointments may be renewed for a total of two consecutive terms for non-ex officio members. A member may be appointed again after a pause in service. Ex-officio members serve for the duration that member holds the title/position.

2021-22 Members

Ìý Brett Anderson
Ìý Manfen Chen
Ìý Susan Ely
Ìý Jennifer Evans
Ìý Heath Simpson
Ìý Connie Swenty
Ìý Shane White
Ìý Christine Wittmer
Ìý Stephanie Young
ÌýEx-officio Glenna Bower
Ìý Amy Chan Hilton
Ìý Belle Cowden
Ìý Michael Dixon
Ìý Kim Hille
Ìý Brian McGuire
Ìý Melinda Roberts
Ìý Ann White

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The Data Governance establishes University practice relative to matters of institutional data, including but not limited to data definitions, data collection, data editing and integrity, data reporting and data security. Data Governance is led by a Data Governance Strategic Team, co-chaired by the University’s the chief information officer and executive director of Institutional Analytics.Ìý The committee consists of the vice president for Finance and Administration, vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management, dean of students, director of Internal Audit, chief government and legal affairs officer, provost and representatives from Informational Technology, Institutional Analytics, Procurement and Development/Foundation. Reporting to the Strategic Team is the Data Governance Tactical Team, co-chaired by a representative of Information Technology and Institutional Analytics. Representatives from Admissions; Business Office; Information Technology; Development/Foundation; Human Resources; Institutional Analytics; Student Affairs; Registrar; Library Services and Student Financial Assistance are members of the Tactical Team.

2023-2024 Members

Strategic Team: Ìý Ìý
Co-Chair Austin Siders Ìý
Co-ChairÌý vacant
Ìý David Alexander Greg Johnson
Ìý Laurie Berry John Lafief
Ìý Shelly Blunt Troy Miller
Ìý Steven Bridges Jeff Sponn
Ìý Khalilah Doss ÌýAaron Trump
Stacy Draper Brad Will
Andrea Gentry Lance Woods
ÌýTactical Team: Ìý Ìý
ÌýCo-Chair Greg Johnson Ìý
ÌýCo-Chair Stacy Draper Ìý
Ìý Denise Allison Cory Like
Ìý Laurie Berry Ingrid Lindy
Ìý Andrea Daub Rebecca Neel
Ìý Jason Guerin John Shoptaw
Ìý Justin Hill Tracy Sinn

The Endeavor! Awards Program Committee, is chaired by a committee member selected by the associate provost for Academic Affairs. Voting members of the committee consist of one representative from each academic college, a representative of the Honors Council, the director of Endeavor Awards Program, an at-large member, and a chair (eight members total). The Dean from each college will choose a member to serve on this committee and one alternate. The provost will select the at-large member. The committee will be responsible for reviewing proposals submitted for funding and recommending to the provost which proposals should be funded. Members of the committee from each college and the at-large member will serve two-year terms. The chair selected by the associate provost and director of Endeavor Awards Program serve continuous terms.

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The Endowment for New Harmony Studies was established by the Ã山ǿ¼é Foundation to fund scholarly work that makes a significant and enduring contribution to the knowledge of New Harmony’s history. The committee, appointed by the president, reviews requests for funds and makes recommendations for the provost’s approval. Annual funding from the Endowment for New Harmony Studies is determined by the Ã山ǿ¼é Foundation Spending Policy.

2023-24 Members

Chair Leslie Townsend
  Rebecca Deeg
Ìý Stella Ress
Ìý Silvia Rode
Ìý Michael Strezewski

The Executive Enrollment Management Committee (EEMC), will establish collaboration and communication across Ã山ǿ¼é’s campus on all issues related to student recruitment and retention. The committee’s primary goal is to create a seamless, supportive experience for students from admissions to graduation. The EEMC consists of the vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management, provost, vice president for Finance and Administration, vice president for Development, vice president for Marketing and Communication, vice president for Student Affairs, vice president for government affairs and general counsel, chief data officer, chief information officer, associate provost for Academic Affairs, executive director for Enrollment, dean of School of Graduate Studies and the college deans.

The Faculty Senate is the representative body of the faculty, composed of duly elected members of the faculty.  The organization and responsibility of the Faculty Senate and the standing committees are outlined in the Faculty Constitution.Ìý (See Faculty Section II in the University Handbook.)

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The Graduate Council is the academic, executive, and planning committee of the graduate faculty.  Its membership consists of the director of each graduate program and an elected representative of the graduate faculty in each college.  In addition, the registrar, a representative of Library Services, and the provost are ex officio members.  The director of Graduate Studies serves as the chair.

The Honorary Degree Policy and Process describes the appointment of the Honorary Degree Committee, which includes the provost (permanent membership and chair); two faculty members (at full professor rank) selected by Faculty Senate; one member of the Alumni Council selected by the Council; and the president of the Ã山ǿ¼é Foundation (permanent membership).Ìý The faculty members serve staggered three-year terms. ÌýThe Alumni Council representative serves a two-year term. ÌýThe Committee follows the guidelines outlined in the Honorary Degree Policy and Process.

The Honors Faculty Council, appointed by the provost, acts as the principal advisory body to the director of the Honors Program. The Honors Faculty Council assists the Honors Director in designing and implementing the Honors Program's curriculum, student programs, and recruitment and retention practices. The Honors Faculty Council consists of the director of the Honors Program, who serves as chair; at least two representatives from each academic college, recommended by the deans; and three student representatives from the Honors Student Council, recommended by the director of the Honors Program.

Appointed by the president, the Information Technology Advisory Committee advises the chief information officer on issues related to technology needs and instructional technology. Chaired by the chief information officer, the committee consists of a representative from each academic college and Outreach and Engagement; a representative of each of the Banner Information Systems modules; a representative of Library Services; and a member recommended by the Student Government Association. Ex officio members are the vice presidents. Members of the Information Technology staff may be invited to attend by the chief information officer as appropriate.

2026-27 Members

  • Brian Crose
  • Claire Bosma
  • Dawn Stoneking
  • Del Doughty
  • Jeff Sponn
  • Jullie McCullough
  • Marna Hostetler
  • Matt Brown
  • Michael Dixon
  • SGA Rep TBD
  • Stacy Draper
  • Sudesh Mujmdar
  • Teresa Beam
  • Angel Nelson - Banner Rep
  • Emily Henson - Banner Rep
  • Jina Platts - Banner Rep
  • Joanna Riney - Banner Rep
  • Sarah Will - Banner Rep
  • Abeer Mustafa - Ex Officio
  • Andrea Gentry - Ex Officio
  • Jeff Sickman - Ex Officio
  • Rashad Smith - Ex Officio
  • Shelly Blunt - Ex Officio
  • Zach LaGrange - Ex Officio

A federally mandated committee of faculty, administrators, and community representatives, which is charged to review and approve all research protocols involving humans as participants and created by anyone affiliated with the Ã山ǿ¼é.

IRB Board Members

The Licensing Committee oversees policies related to licensing the University’s name and images. The members of the committee include the vice president for Marketing and Communication (chair), vice president for Finance and Administration, vice president and director of Athletics, associate director of University Brand and Special Projects, director of University Creative and Print, director of Athletic Marketing and Fan Engagement and director of Procurement and Risk Management.

2026-27 Members

Kindra Strupp, Chair
Jon Aldridge
Jon Mark Hall
Stephanie Hawes
Jeff Sickman
Jeff Sponn
Amy Ubelhor

The Living Learning Community Committee consists of representatives from each Living Learning Community, Residence Life, Registrar, and Academic Affairs. Appointed by the provost, the committee coordinates, assesses, and evaluates the Ã山ǿ¼é Living Learning Community Program, assists faculty with intentional program development, and coordinates and teaches Living Learning Community course clusters.

2021-22 Members

Chair ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Sarah Stevens
Ìý Aaron Adkins
Ìý Brett Bueltel
Ìý Glenna Bower
Ìý Robin Carroll
Ìý Joe Goudreau
Ìý Jennifer Horn
Ìý Lori Huck
Ìý Melissa Miller
Ìý Maureen Stephenson
Ìý Beth Thompson
Ìý Nicole Williams
Ex Officio Shelly Blunt
Ìý Amy Price

The mission of the Online Learning Council is to discuss initiatives that advance the goals and objectives for maintaining and advancing the online strategy and online student experience for the University. The Online Learning Council, appointed by the provost and chaired by the assistant dean of Online and Adult Learning, is comprised of representatives from each academic dean's office, online program online program directors, David L. Rice Library, Outreach and Engagement, University Marketing and Communications, Registrar's Office, Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Studies, Disability Resources, and Information Technology. Representatives from other departments will be invited to attend on an ad hoc basis.

2026-27 Members

  • Brian Crose - Chair
  • Michael Dixon
  • Jason Hardgrave
  • Will Poole
  • Juzar Ahmed
  • Curtis Price
  • Leah McAlister
  • Joel Benson
  • Charlotte Connerton
  • Anya King
  • Mariah Smothers
  • Erin Dennis

The President’s Council is a standing council composed of the provost, vice president for Finance and Administration; vice president for Development; vice president for Marketing and Communications; vice president for government affairs and general counsel; vice president for Student Affairs; vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management; vice president and director of athletics; the college deans; dean of School of Graduate Studies, dean of students; the chief data officer; the chief information officer; the associate vice president for Finance and Administration; the assistant provost for Academic Affairs; the executive director of Admissions; the executive director of Outreach and Engagement; the director of International Programs; the executive director of Human Resources; the senior executive associate to the President; the senior executive assistant to the President; the chairs of Administrative Senate, Faculty Senate, Staff Council, and Council of Department Chairs and Program Directors; and the president of the University as chair.Ìý The president may appoint other members to this council and define their tenure.Ìý This council reviews matters related to the direction and coordination of operations.

2024-25 Members

Chair Steven J. Bridges Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý
Members Laurie Berry Ìý Sudesh Mujumdar
Ìý Carey Beury Ìý Nita Musich
Shelly Blunt Nicholas Rhew
Ìý Michael Dixon Ìý Austin Siders
Ìý Del Doughty Ìý Rashad Smith
Ìý Bill Elliott Dawn Stoneking
Ìý Andrea Gentry Ìý Kindra Strupp
Jon Mark Hall Tricia Tieken
Ìý Jason Hardgrave Aaron Trump
Ìý Pamela Hopson Ìý Kenneth Walsh
Mary Hupfer Ìý Sarah Will
Ìý Greg Johnson Ìý Abby Yates
Ìý Julie McCullough Ìý Emilija Zlatkovska
Ìý Troy Miller Ìý
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The Provost’s Council is an advisory body to the provost and advises on academic and student policies and matters. Members include academic deans; vice president for Student Affairs; associate provost for Academic Affairs; director of Online Learning; executive director of Outreach and Engagement; chief data officer; dean of School of Graduate Studies; registrar; dean of students; director of Library Services; executive director of International Programs; director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; assistant director of Veteran, Military, and Family Resource Center; chair of Faculty Senate; the provost's senior administrative associate; and the provost as chair.

2026-27 Members

  • Shelly Blunt - Chair
  • Teresa Beam
  • Laurie Berry
  • Claire Bosma
  • Amy Chan Hilton
  • Brian Crose
  • Michael Dixon
  • Del Doughty
  • Sandy Frank
  • Jason Hardgrave
  • Marna Hostetler
  • Greg Johnson
  • Joel Matherly
  • Julie McCullough
  • Sudesh Mujumdar
  • Abeer Mustafa
  • Oana Popescu Sandu
  • Kenneth Purcell
  • Dawn Stoneking
  • Zachary Ward
  • Emilija Zlatkovska

This committee, appointed by the president, shall identify safety problems on campus and recommend solutions to minimize the University’s exposure to risks, losses, and liabilities. The committee consists of the manager of Environmental Health and Safety (chair), the associate provost of Student Affairs, the director for Risk Management and Safety, the director of Public Safety, a representative of the Physical Plant, a representative of Housing and Residence Life, a representative of Human Resources, a representative of Staff Council, a representative of the Administrative Senate, a faculty member, and a student. Additional University staff may be asked to serve upon the recommendation of the chair.

2025-26 Members

Chair Bryan Morrison Chris Hogue
  Sam Preston Andrew Lenhardt
Ìý Gloria Butz Mark Logel
Ìý Jeanie Collins Miles Mann
Ìý Khalilah Doss Nick Bebout
Ìý Cathy Goldsborough Erica Uebelhor
Ìý David Huebner

Appointed by the president, the Space Committee reviews the space needs of the University community and determines how space will be utilized. The committee is chaired by the director of Facility Operations and Planning and is comprised of the provost and vice presidents. Non-voting members of the committee include the executive director of Outreach and Engagement; the assistant provost for Academic Affairs; the registrar; the chief information officer; the assistant treasurer; the director of Procurement Services; the director of Special Events; and the design associate.

2024-25 Members

Chair Jim Wolfe Ìý
Ìý Shelly Blunt Madison Oglesby
Ìý Andrea Gentry Austin Siders
Ìý Jon Mark Hall Jeffrey Sickman
Ìý Pam Hopson Dawn Stoneking
Ìý Sandy Frank Kindra Strupp
Ìý Jason Hardgrave Jeff SponnÌý
Ìý Donna Koewler Aaron Trump

The Staff Council is the representative body of the support staff, composed of elected members representing various departments of the University. The Staff Council serves in an advisory capacity to the administration. The University president or a designee serves as an ex officio non-voting member of the council.

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The committee, appointed by the president, advises and assists the director of Student Financial Assistance in establishing guidelines and operating policies and procedures. The committee reviews and advises on financial assistance programs and hears academic progress appeals. This committee consists of the director of Student Financial Assistance (chair), two faculty members, two administrators, and two students.

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The Ã山ǿ¼é Student Media Advisory Board, appointed by the president, is an independent panel of students, faculty, staff and others that meets as needed during the school year to oversee and advise certain areas of the student media operation. The Board establishes criteria for the creation, operation, and distribution of all university-sanctioned student media; reviews and evaluates their financial operation; selects and/or removes student editors/managers of student media; provides a forum for discussion and resolution of issues, problems, and complaints related to student media; and establishes and enforces standards of responsible journalistic behavior for staff of student media. The Board also provides support, guidance, and mentoring to all university-based student media in the effective and professional conduct of their operations. The Board consists of the department of Communication and Media or designee (chair); dean of College of Liberal Arts; an administrator from Student Affairs selected by vice president for Student Affairs; an administrator from University Marketing and Communications; a representative from Finance and Administration; three faculty members appointed by Faculty Senate for a three-year term; two media professionals from outside the University community (one should be a graduate of Ã山ǿ¼é who works in local media) for a three-year term; one student representative for a two-year term from each university-sanctioned media organization (these members should not be members of the student organizations’ leadership teams); and faculty advisors and student editors/managers for all university-sanctioned student media will serve as non-voting members.

2024-25 Members

ChairÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Leigh Anne Howard
Ìý Del Doughty
Ìý Laurie Berry
Ìý John Farless
Ìý Greg Blair
Ìý Chad tew
Ìý Fernando Ferreira
Non-voting members Kim Turner
Rov Dickes
Ìý Anthony Rintala
Ìý Phil Todd
Ìý John Morris
Ìý McManus Woodend
Ian Young
Isaac Heldt
Maxwell Wheeler

This committee, appointed by the president, reviews the effectiveness of drug and alcohol programs at the Ã山ǿ¼é as required in "The Drug-Free Schools and Community Act Amendment of 1989" (Public Law 101-226). This committee monitors the effectiveness of the drug and alcohol policies as related to appropriate sanctions and education, referral, and rehabilitation programs and makes appropriate reports and recommendations to the president on at least an annual basis. A comprehensive biennial review of the effectiveness of the program and a report prepared for the U.S. Department of Education are mandated by federal law. The committee consists of the dean of students and assistant director of Human Resources as co-chairs; the director of Counseling and Psychological Services; assistant programming director of Student Wellness; director of Religious Life; director of Center for Campus Life; director of Public Safety; a representative from Athletics; a representative from Housing and Residence Life; a representative from the Student Life Office; a representative from International Programs and Services; and a representative from Office of Institutional Analytics.Ìý Staff Council, Administrative Senate, Faculty Senate, and Student Government Association may be asked as necessary to solicit input provided by constituents of those governing bodies. Information Technology and University Communications could be consulted regarding notifications.

2023-24 Members

Co-ChairÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Laurie Berry
Co-ChairÌý Lynn Melms
Ìý Robin Sanabria
Ìý Catherine Champagne
Anna Schulten
Jennifer Garrison
Samuel Preston
Alex Eaton
Douglas Howell
Deonte Turnley
Hunter Baird
Greg Johnson

Appointed by the president, the Traffic Appeals Committee reviews and resolves traffic appeals filed by faculty and staff. The committee consists of the chair, a faculty representative, a representative of Administrative Senate, and a representative of Staff Council. The chair is appointed by the president.

2024-25 Members

ChairÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ryan Kaczmarski
Ìý Abby Yates
Ìý Theresa Marcotte
Ìý Patricia Tieken

The University Advising Council, appointed by the president, reports to the provost. The final report of the Advising Task Force (November 2001) recommended that a University-wide committee be created to facilitate communication regarding advising issues. The Advising Council charges include: (1) the improvement of advising processes on Ã山ǿ¼é’s campus; (2) the development of ways to assess effective advising; (3) the proposal of an appropriate reward structure for advising; and (4) the facilitation of communication about advising issues at Ã山ǿ¼é. Members of the council include the assistant provost for Academic Affairs, who serves as chair, two representatives from each academic college, a representative of the Bachelor of Professional Studies program, a representative of University Division, a representative of Housing and Residence Life, a representative of Student Life, a representative of Admissions, and a representative of the Registrar’s Office. Additional University staff may be asked to serve upon the recommendations of the chair.

The University Athletics Council (UAC), appointed by the president, is charged with considering issues related to the oversight and development of intercollegiate athletics at the Ã山ǿ¼é. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the president, athletic director, and University administration. The University Athletics Council shall consist of the chair, one faculty representative from each academic college, one faculty member appointed by the Faculty Senate, the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), the Assistant Dean of Students, one coach for female sports, one coach for male sports, the director of Admissions (or appointee), the registrar (or appointee), the director of Student Financial Assistance (or appointee), one appointee from Business Office, one alumnus/alumna, one Ã山ǿ¼é Varsity Club representative, and two student-athletes, one male and one female. All of these appointees will be voting members. The chair of the Council will be appointed by the president. Ex officio, non-voting members: the vice president and director of Athletics (AD), the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), the Senior NCAA Compliance Coordinator, the director of Compliance, the past Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), the director of Academics and Support Services for Students and the vice president of Development (or appointee).

2025-26 Members

ChairÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Kimberly Delaney
Cesar Berrios Chavarria Stan Gouard
Ìý Kimberly Hille Jeffrey Aucoin
Ìý Kyle Mara Amy Fisher
Ìý Tim Schibik Sara Christensen Blair
Sean Weir Angel Nelson
Nick Rhew Logan Ball
Chloe Gannon Rashad Smith
Jairen Stroud Caleb FendrichÌý
Linda Willis
Ex-Officio Alexandra Eaton Jon Mark Hall
Andrea Gentry Veronica Huggins
Andrew Brown Tessa Shade

Chaired by the director of University Core Curriculum, the Council consists of an elected representative and alternate from each academic college, plus one additional elected representative and alternate from the College of Liberal Arts and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education who serve two-year staggered terms. A student member and alternate will be selected each spring to one-year renewable terms by the associate provost for Academic Affairs upon nominations submitted by the Student Government Association. The associate provost for Academic Affairs serves as an ex officio member. The Council reviews proposals and approves practices regarding the University Core Curriculum.

2026-27 Members

  • Elvis Bendana Rivas - 2024-2026
  • Sri Dandotkar - 2025-2027
  • Jody Delp 2025-2027
  • Adrian Gentle - 2025-2027
  • Eric McCloud - 2026-2028
  • Tim Schibik - 2026-2028
  • Oana Armeanu - At-Large - 2026-2028
  • Nicholas Rhew - At-Large - 2025-2027
  • Jason Hardgrave – Asst. Provost - Ex Officio
  • Kenneth Purcell - Director of Core 39 - Ex Officio
  • TBD - Director of Assessment - Ex Officio

The University Risk Management Committee (URMC) is a cross-functional committee established to identify, evaluate, and manage risks in order to maximize opportunities and minimize setbacks to the University’s mission, strategies, and objectives. The URMC coordinates identification of risks through periodic and ongoing risk assessment, assigns risks to risk owners, and communicates expectations for the evaluation of risks to facilitate achievement of the University’s mission. The URMC evaluates and advises on risk mitigation efforts and strategies submitted by risk owners. The members of the committee include vice president for Finance and Administration (chair), provost, vice president for Student Affairs, vice president for Government Affairs and General Counsel, vice president for Marketing and Communications, assistant vice president for Undergraduate Admissions, vice president for Development, executive director of Human Resources, chief information officer, chief data officer, director of Risk Management, and chief audit officer as a non-voting member.

2026-27

Jeff Sickman, Chair
Shelly Blunt
Abeer Mustafa
Zach LaGrange
Kindra Strupp
Rashad Smith
Andrea Gentry
Sarah Will
Austin Siders
Greg Johnson
Jeff Sponn
Brad Will

The University Signage Committee, appointed by the President, considers external and internal campus signage needs and standards. The group serves as a review and approval body as needed. The Committee meets quarterly or ad hoc on timely matters.

The members of the committee include the vice president for University Marketing and Communication (chair), vice president for Development, vice president and director of Athletics, vice president for Finance and Administration, director of University Creative and Print, director of Facility Operations and Planning and senior executive assistant to the President for Board and Executive Relations.

2026-27

Kindra Strupp, Chair
Andrea Gentry
Jon Mark Hall
Nita Musich
Jeff Sickman
Amy Ubelhor
TBD

The Volunteer Advisory Council oversees and assists the Volunteer Ã山ǿ¼é program. The members of this council create new or improved recognition ideas, program promotion, and volunteer recruitment and retention. The council meets four times per year. Council members are nominated by existing members and elected at the annual meeting in June.

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The Wellness Committee, appointed by the president, serves as an advisory committee to the director of Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness (co-chair) and the director of Human Resources (co-chair), recommending University programs, initiatives, and events to support student and employee wellness. Additional committee members include the benefits manager; program coordinator of Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness; a faculty member from the College of Health Professions with a wellness-related specialization; and a minimum of five other members including one additional faculty member, one administrator, one support staff member, and two students. The administrator is recommended by the Administrative Senate. The support staff member is recommended by the Staff Council. Student representatives are recommended by the Student Government Association for a one-year term. Other members are appointed by the president. Non-student members serve staggered three-year terms.

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