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UNIVERSITY
COMMITTEE AND COUNCIL
MEMBERSHIP LISTS AND
DESCRIPTIONS
Updated January 26, 2022U NI VE RSITY C OMMITTE ES (A LPHABETICA L BY TIT LE ) Academic Advising Council -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Academic Council -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Academic Innovation & Planning Council ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Academic Standards Committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Administrative Review Committee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Admissions Disclosure Review Committee------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 8 Applied and Experiential Learning Council ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Athletic Council --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Banner Steering Committee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Clery Act Compliance Committee---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Collaboration & Communication Team -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 College Review Committees for Promotion and Tenure----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Committee on Academic Freedom, Responsibility, and Tenure ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Council on Alcohol and Other Drugs (CAOD) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Dean’s Council ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Developmental Education Advisory Council -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18 Digital Media Advisory Committee-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19 Distance Learning Advisory Council ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 Educational Excellence Events Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21 Educator Preparation Council -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 Emergency Management Council --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 Employee Benefits Committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25 Environmental Advisory Council ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 Executive Leadership Cabinet -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 Faculty Development Committee---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 Faculty Senate ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 Faculty-Student Research Advisory Council--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30 General Education and Academic Assessment Committee------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31 Graduate Council------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33 Homecoming Steering Committee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34 Information Technology Advisory Council (ITAC) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 37 1|Pa ge Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38 Institutional Review Board For Human Subjects (IRB) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39 Integrated Planning Council (IPC) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 Interdisciplinary Degree Programs Committee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41 Library Committee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42 Provost’s Council------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43 Research and Scholarship Events Committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 44 Revive Wellness Advisory Committee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45 Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Advisory Committee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46 Speaker Symposium Committee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 Staff Council ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48 Staff/Employee Awards Committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 49 State Employee Charitable Campaign Committee (SECC)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50 Strategic Enrollment Management Executive Council (SEMEC) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51 Student Fee Advisory Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52 Title IX/Civil Rights Compliance Committee--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 54 Trademark and Licensing Advisory Committee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 55 University Calendar Committee------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 56 University Curriculum Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 57 University Effectiveness and Evaluation Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 58 University Ethics and Compliance Committee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59 University Equity Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 61 University Scholarship Committee -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 62 University Survey Review Committee ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 63 Writing Intensive Committee --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 64 2|Pa ge Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
A CADE MIC AD VI SI NG C O UNCIL Me mber ship : Loya, Melody – Chair Atchley, Wayne – ex officio Cryer, Betti (23) Dennard, Clint (21) [Waco] Ferguson, Faith (23) Freed, Rusty (23) Hall, Reggie (23) Hernandez, Christian (23) [Ft. Worth] MacGregor, Mary Jo (22) Mason, Man’Dee (22) Rynearson, Kim (22) Shockey, Manon (21) Tarpley, Rudy (21) SGA DESIGNEE [Student] De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Academic Advising Council provides recommendations related to academic advising. The charge is broad and includes the following specific areas: (1) initial academic advising of all new students prior to their first academic term of enrollment; (2) ongoing academic advising and mentoring of students throughgraduation; (3) rules and processes related to initial and ongoing advising; (4) software tools used in academic advising; and (4) training of faculty and staff involved in academic advising. The Council is appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 3|Pa ge Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
A CADE MIC C O UNCIL Me mber ship : Murray, Karen - Chair Heller, Nathan Pellegrino, Bob Agapie, Mircea Howell, Julie Petroff, Neil Ashton, Triss Huggins, Michael Quinnell, Katherine Atchley, Wayne Hutson, LeAnne Randle, Ed Authement, Renae Johnson, Vicky Rugari, Susan Barkley, Jordan Joiner, Sue Rynearson, Kim Bauer, Keldon Lambert, Barry Sanderford, Max Becker, Melissa LaTouche, Jason Schuessler, Joseph Borchardt, Jamie Laurent, Matt Shao, Chris Branscombe, Jensen Leach, Lesley Sharp, Laurie Breeden, Jeff Lewis, Sally Shouse, Aimee Clifford, Craig Loya, Melody Smith, Kathy Cohen, Gaila Martinez, Denise Sword, Ben Davis, Chiquesha Mollick, George Sloan, Chris Del Carmen, Alex Morgan, Ryan Tallach, Tom Diaz, Amber Lynn Morrow, Chris Waddell, Jolena Dobbs, Rhonda Morrow, Eric Watson, Derrill Edwards, Jennifer Munsey, Beck Xu, Jun Eliassen, Michael O'Dell, Amy SGA Designee Gearhart, Chris Owsley, Frank Haynes, Chris Peak, Kayla De s cription : Type of Committee: Position-based Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Academic Council considers matters of major importance to the faculty, students, curriculum, and academic standards of the university. Subject to the approval of the President, the Academic Council has jurisdiction over matters of academic policy and procedure. The Academic Council establishes requirements for admission to or continuance in the university, sets standards and guides of conduct for faculty and students, and defines policies and general regulations in the interest of students' welfare and the excellence of instructional offerings. The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs chairs the Academic Council. Membership consists of academic AVPs, college deans, associate/ assistant deans, academic department heads, the university librarian, and academic executive directors and directors. Ex officio members include the Vice President for Student Affairs, the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Relations, the Registrar, Financial Services Director, the President of the Faculty Senate, and a representative of the Student Government Association. The Academic Council meets monthly during the academic year, and less frequently during the summer terms. The Provost may call a special meeting at any time or if requested to do so by a two-thirds vote of the Faculty Senate. 4|Pa ge Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
A CADE MIC I NNO VATIO N & P LA NNI NG C OUNCI L Me mber ship : Murray, Karen - Chair Atchley, Wayne Barkley, Jordan Bauer, Keldon Clifford, Craig Del Carmen, Alex Edwards, Jennifer Faulkenberry, Eileen Heller, Nathan Huggins, Michael Joiner, Sue Lambert, Barry Lewis, Sally Martinez, Denise Morrow, Eric Peak, Kayla Rynearson, Kim Schuessler, Joseph Shao, Chris Sharp, Laurie Shouse, Aimee Sloan, Chris Sword, Ben Waddell, Jolena De s cription : Type of Committee: Position-based Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Academic Innovation and Planning Council serves as a means of collaboration and communicationamong the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the academic deans, and the academic AVPs in order to effectively conduct the business of the division of academic affairs. 5|Pa ge Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
ACADEMIC S T AND ARD S C OMMITTE E Me mber ship : Garza, Javier – Co-Chair Barkley, Jordan – Co-Chair Bagwell, Matt (23) [Faculty Senate Representative] Bauer, Keldon (23) [COB] Low, Arthur (23) [COST] McAfee, Michele (22) [CHSHS] Ryon, Stephanie (22) [COLFA] Sloan, Chris (21) [COE] Waddell, Jolena (23) [COAES] De s cription Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Because the University is both legally and morally responsible for the quality of its graduates, the Committee on Academic Standards has as its central purpose the establishment and maintenance of standards and requirements in keeping with accepted norms for institutions of higher education. To accomplish these goals the committee evaluates existing standards and proposes adjustments as needed. The committee develops procedures for the initiation and execution of changes or appeals concerning academic standards. The primary concerns of the committee are admission standards, probation policies, certification procedures, counseling policies, and exit standards for both undergraduate and graduate students. The committee actively solicits input from students, faculty, and administrators. It is appointed byand presents its recommendations to the Provost, and is composed of at least one representative from each academic college serving three-year terms. Members are eligible for reappointment. 6|Pa ge Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
A DMI NISTRA TI VE RE VIEW C O MMIT TEE Me mber ship : Murray, Karen – Chair Huggins, Michael Lambert, Barry Morrow, Eric Peak, Kayla Rynearson, Kim Shao, Chris Shouse, Aimee De s cription : Type of Committee: Position-based Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Administrative Review Committee is composed of the academic deans, with the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs serving as nonvoting chair. This committee evaluates and ranks candidates for tenure and/or promotion and recommends to the Provost and Executive Vice Presidentfor Academic Affairs that each candidate's request for tenure and/or promotion be approved or denied. 7|Pa ge Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
A DMI SSIO NS DI SC LOSURE R E VIEW C OMMITT EE
Me mber ship :
Keith, Darren (Chair) Title IX
Heier, Eric (Athletics Compliance – ex officio)
Hess, Cindi (Undergraduate Admissions- ex officio)
Shipman, Brandon (College of Graduate Studies-ex officio)
Aston, Mark [Student Counseling Center]
Barkley, Jordan [Academic Affairs Administrator]
Foster, Ryan [Faculty Senate]
Ortega-Feerick, Diana [Dean of Students]
Steinruck, Mekka [Staff Council]
Welch, Matt [University Police; Chief]
De s cription :
Type of Committee: Appointed & Position-Based
Oversight By: Vice President for Enrollment Management
Reports to: Vice President for Enrollment Management
This committee has responsibility for the review of any undergraduate or graduate student application, in which a criminal
conviction or a substantiated or pending conduct charge from any postsecondary institution involving acts of violence or sexual
misconduct is noted. The committee will review any and all available facts and information related to the disclosures to determine
each designated applicant’s eligibility to continue the process for admission to the university.
Further, under NCAA Policy on Campus Sexual Violence, this committee has the responsibility for the review of athlete disclosures
related to their conduct that resulted in an investigation, discipline through a Title IX proceeding or in a criminal conviction for
sexual, interpersonal or other acts of violence. The committee will review any and all available facts and information and refer
appropriate disclosures to the Dean of Students for student conduct review.
Membership:
Title IX (chair)
Undergraduate Admissions (ex officio)
College of Graduate Studies (ex officio)
Athletics Compliance (ex officio)
University Police
Academic Affairs Administrator (Associate Provost, Academic Administration)
Dean of Students
Student Counseling Center
Representative from:
Faculty Senate President (or designee)
Staff Council President (or designee)
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Back to Table of ContentsA PPLIE D A ND E XPERI ENT IAL L EARNI NG C O UNCI L Me mber ship : Heard, Soncee – Chair Shouse, Aimee – ex officio Becker, Mellissa (21) [Outreach] Brown, Darrell (22) [Leadership] Carrell, Justin [E-Portfolio Representative] Hefner, Alana (21) [Internship/Practicum] Leach, Lesley (22) [Research and Scholarly Activities] Lince, Tiburcio (23) [Diversity] Perevertailenko, Dmitry (22) [Creative Activity] Wallace, Elizabeth (21) [Student Affairs] SGA DESIGNEE [Student] De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Council provides direction, oversight, and management of applied and experiential learning activities. Membership is comprised of coordinators/directors of one of the ALE categories, or an appointment by theprovost. Members serve three year terms and are eligible for reappointment. The council meets monthly andis chaired by the Director of Transformative Learning. 9|Pa ge Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
A TH LETI C C OUNCI L Me mber ship : Beach, Don (20) – Chair Reisman, Lonn – ex officio Heller, Nathan (21) Heier, Eric – ex officio Jacks, Jason (20) Schindler, Mary– ex officio Jones, Nathalie (22) Spellmeier, Cheri– ex officio Johnston, Geoffery (22) Boling, Isaiah [Student Athlete] Ortega-Feerick, Diana (22) Brannon, Kayla [Student Athlete] Purvis, Kathy (20) Carter, Morgan (21) Sanderford, Max (22) Davenport, Wayne (22) Shaw, Cory (21) Faulkenberry, Eileen (22) [Faculty Athletics Representative] Smith, Simon (20) Gibson-Dias, Jennifer (19) [Faculty Senate] Westbrook, Gary (22) Hall, Reggie (20) TBD [SGA Member – Student Representative] De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Reports to: President The Athletic Council serves as an advisory body and reports directly to the President of the University. The responsibilities of the Athletic Council include reviewing programs and program goals, the success of the athletic programs, various athletic department policies, WAC conference policies, and NCAA policies, providing recommendations to the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and the President of the University on appropriate actions; assisting with fundraising campaigns, public relations efforts with the university environment and community, and other activities integral to a successful athletic program. The chair of the Athletic Council will meet with the President of the University once per semester. Membership: The Athletic Council, appointed by the President of the University, is composed of the NCAA faculty representative and members of the faculty, staff, administration, student-athletes, and student government association. Ex officio members of the council include the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Senior Woman Administrator, Athletics Compliance Director, and SAAC representative. Members will serve 3 year terms with staggered rotation of terms. Members are eligible to be reappointed upon expiration of their term. 10 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
B A NNER S TEE RI NG C OMMITTE E
Me mber ship :
Gray, Becky - Chair McCamey, Vickie
Garza, Javier Purvis-Wright, Kathy
Hess, Cindy Shipman, Brandon
Hoon, Jake Sims, Amanda
Horton, Marenda Sutton, David
De s cription :
Type of Committee: Position-Based
Oversight By: Vice President for Finance and Administration
Reports to: Vice President for Finance and Administration
The Banner Steering committee is responsible for the governance of the university’s student information system (SIS). References
to SIS refer to the student information system and associated solutions. The governance structure is intended to foster
collaboration, communication and decision making regarding thegovernance of the SIS with appropriate input from key
stakeholders. The objectives of the committee are:
Ensure the management of and investment in the SIS is a strategic priority.
Review and prioritize desired capabilities for the SIS and its related systems.
Understand and remove barriers to achieving access to information, desired capabilities andeffective use of the SIS by the
institution.
Approve and prioritize requests for significant SIS-related projects.
Monitor the portfolio of activities and investments related to the SIS and maintain alignment withinstitutional priorities.
Review SIS security policy and procedures.
Provide regular feedback regarding direction, funding, and strategy for the SIS and its relatedproducts to the Executive
Sponsors.
Membership:
Chair – Chief Information Officer.
Members - The committee members are permanent and based on the position:
Director Undergraduate Admissions
Associate Registrar and Director of Academic Scheduling
Executive Director of Student Financial Assistance Services
IT Manager III, Enrollment Management
Assistant Director, Student Accounts
Vice President for EnrollmentManagement
Manager of Graduate Services
Director of Application Support for Information Technology Services
Project Manager III, Finance and Administration
Meetings: Once per long semester and as-needed determined by the committee.
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Back to Table of ContentsC LE RY A CT C OMPLIA NCE C OMMI TTEE
Me mber ship :
Keith, Darren [Title IX Coordinator] – Chair Jacobs, Cecilia [Marketing and Communications]
Styron, Kent – ex officio Westbrook, Marissa [Student Conduct]
Styron, Kelli – ex officio TBD [Academic Affairs]
Bednarz, Bridgette [Student Health Services] Steinruck, Mekka [Civil Rights Investigator]
Browder, Amy [Employment Services] Thetford, Caris [Violence Prevention Coordinator]
Ortega-Feerick, Diana [Student Affairs] Welch, Matt [Chief of Police]
TBD [Faculty Senate] Matai, Mauro [Police Compliance Officer]
George, Jackie [University Compliance]
De s cription :
Type of Committee: Appointed & Position-Based
Oversight By: Vice President of Finance and Administration/Assistant Vice President for University Compliance & Strategic Initiatives
Reports to: Vice President of Finance and Administration
Tarleton State University has charged this council with the enhancement of communication and coordination regarding compliance
efforts required under the Jeanne Clery Act and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act. This council is tasked with; the review of
the annual crime report as provided by University Police Department, implementation of new practices and policies based on
national best practices, the preparation and publication of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Membership on this
committee will remain permanent based on job responsibilities within their departments and to the University.
Membership:
Title IX/Clery Coordinator (Chair) University Compliance (representative)
University Compliance Officer (ex-officio) Marketing & Communication (representative)
Violence Prevention Coordinator Student Health Services (representative)
Student Conduct (representative) Employee Services (representative)
University Police Department (Chief of Police and Student Affairs (representative)
Compliance Officer) Academic Affairs (representative)
Faculty Senate (representative)
Meetings: A working group meets monthly to count Clery numbers provided for review by the UPD and Student Conduct. The full
committee meets if situations arise that require the larger groups immediate attention.
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Back to Table of ContentsC O LLA BORA TION & C O MMUNIC ATIO N T EAM Me mber ship : Murray, Karen – Chair Leach, Lesley Atchley, Wayne Loya, Melody Baker, Credence Martinez, Denise Barkley, Jordan Mollick, George Bauer, Keldon Morrow, Eric Becker, Melissa Peak, Kayla Carter, Morgan Quinnell, Katherine Clifford, Craig Rugari, Susan Del Carmen, Alex Rynearson, Kim Faulkenberry, Eileen Schuessler, Joseph Foster, Ryan Shao, Chris Gordey, Laura Sharp, Laurie Heller, Nathan Shouse, Aimee Huggins, Michael Sloan, Chris Joiner, Sue Sutton, David Lambert, Barry Sword, Ben LaTouche, Jason Waddell, Jolena De s cription : Type of Committee: Position-based Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs CCT serves as a means of collaboration and communication among members of the divisions of AcademicAffairs, Enrollment Management, Finance and Administration, and Student Affairs in order to effectively collaborate on matters necessary to conduct the business of the institution. 13 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
C O LLE GE RE VI EW C OMMITTE ES FOR PRO MOTIO N AND T E NURE Me mber ship : Und er Re view b y Acade mi c Affa irs COAES COHSHS COB COLFA COE COST De s cription : Type of Committee: Elected Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Each undergraduate college selects a College Review Committee for Promotion and Tenure, which evaluates candidates for tenure and/or promotion. Composition, service, and election criteria are articulatedin SAP 12.02.99.T0.01, Procedures for Implementing Tenure, Section 1.1, College Review Committee. 14 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC F REEDOM , RE SPO NSI BILI TY , A ND T E NURE Me mber ship : Und er Re view b y Acade mi c Affa irs De s cription : Type of Committee: Elected Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: President The Committee on Academic Freedom, Responsibility, and Tenure reports to the President. It is composedof nine members with three members elected each year in the spring to a three-year term beginning at the outset of the next academic year. This committee fulfills the role of the "hearing committee," as describedin paragraph 8.2 of The Texas A&M University System Policy on Academic Freedom, Responsibility, andTenure. The CAFRT shall be comprised of tenured teaching faculty members. This designation excludes Department Heads, Deans, and the Provost, or individuals acting in those capacities, who have direct responsibilities in the tenure and promotion process. Membership is comprised of one representative per college and three at-large members. Members serve three year terms arranged on a rotating basis so that one-third of the members (two college representatives and one at-large representative) are replaced each year. The new CAFRT members are elected during the spring semester by the faculty. Faculty members who are full- time employees with the rank of instructor and above are eligible to vote for members of the committee. The Provost’s office publishes the ballot, and the election is held electronically through the Office of Institutional Research and Reporting. No faculty member may serve on both the CAFRT and theUniversity Grievance Committee. The college representatives are selected from slates of nominees of tenured teaching faculty within each academic college with the individual receiving the most votes elected the college representative. In the event of a tie, a second vote of the faculty members with the highest votes will be conducted. In the event ofa tie after the second vote, subsequent votes of the faculty members with the highest votes will be conducteduntil one individual receives the most votes. After the college representatives have been selected, at-large members are selected from slate of all remaining tenured teaching faculty with the individuals receiving the most votes elected as the at-largemembers. In the event of a tie, a second vote of the faculty members with the highest votes will be conducted. In the event of a tie after the second vote, subsequent votes of the faculty members with thehighest votes will be conducted until one individual receives the most votes. If a position on the CAFRT becomes vacant, the next individual in the sequence of votes described abovewill be appointed to serve. Near the beginning of each academic year, the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairsor designee will convene the Committee on Academic Freedom, Responsibility, and Tenure to assist the committee in selecting officers for the year (a chair and vice chair). 15 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
C O UNCI L O N A LCO HOL A ND O T HER DRUGS (CAOD)
Me mber ship :
Ortega-Feerick, Diana [Student Affairs Representative] – Co-Chair
Keith, Darren [Compliance Representative] – Co-Chair
Ashton, Mark [Counseling]
Bell, Rebecca [Health Services]
Bermea, Kei [Student Organizations]
Borchardt, Jamie [Faculty]
Brown, Darrell [Greek Life]
Harris, Brock [Rec Sports]
Hogan, Casey [Athletic Department]
Karasek, Brianna [Housing]
Odom, Riley [Employee Services]
Rodriguez, Larissa [Cadets]
Tippie, Margarette [Graduate Student Representative]
Welch, Matt [UPD]
Wolfe, Andy [Faculty]
TBD [Dean of Students Office]
TBD [Undergraduate Student Representative]
De s cription :
Type of Committee: Appointed & Position-Based
Oversight By: Vice President for Student Affairs
Reports to: Vice President for Student Affairs
The charge to the Council is to make recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs each year on ways to further a
healthy social and intellectual climate by reducing the role of alcohol and other drugs in the student culture in accordance with the
Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989. The goal is to create a campus culture where students make wise
choices that support their own success and that of others, and uphold their responsibilities as academic citizens of the Texan
community.
The CAOD will also:
Develop and contribute to the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Campus Regulations biennial review.
Identify existing prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery programs for students; support ongoing assessment of
these efforts; and make recommendations to improve outcomes.
Coordinate resources and communication among those responsible for alcohol and other drug programs.
Enhance community awareness of pertinent topics, trends, and resources; and engage faculty, staff, and students in
ongoing efforts to support student health and well-being.
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Back to Table of ContentsD EA N’ S C O UNCIL Me mber ship : Murray, Karen – Chair Barkley, Jordan Heller, Nathan Huggins, Michael Lambert, Barry Morrow, Eric Peak, Kayla Rynearson, Kim Shao, Chris Shouse, Aimee De s cription : Type of Committee: Position-based Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Dean’s Council serves primarily as a means of communication between the Provost and Executive VicePresident for Academic Affairs and the academic deans to keep them informed on the status of various programs and to discuss academic issues. Membership consists of the academic deans and AVPs. The council gives advice to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs on various academic matters . 17 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
D E VE LO PME NT AL E D UCATI ON A D VISO RY C O UNCIL Me mber ship : Shockey, Manon - Chair Brawner, Bo Loya, Melody Elston, Tanya Fox, Anna [Faculty Senate Representative] Mollick, Kathleen Morgan, Emmalee Morrow, Christopher Parham, MyLissa Atchley, Wayne Summers, Nancy Thornton, Molly Tober, Ed Wood, Kayla De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Developmental Education Advisory Council is charged with implementation of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requirements and exploration of innovative alternatives to replace traditional developmental education. THECB compliance, requisite documentation reporting in collaboration with other Enrollment Management offices is could also be a portion of the responsibilities. Membership is composed of the Director, Student Development and Mentoring (Chair), staff member(s) who work directly with TSI liable students, the AVP for Strategic Student Success Initiatives, leadership from Academic Testing and the Academic Advising Center, Developmental Education Faculty and DepartmentHeads (English, Math), TSI Admissions Coordinator, a representative from faculty senate, and five appointed faculty members. 18 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
D IGIT AL M EDIA AD VI SORY C OMMI TTEE Me mber ship : Und er Re view b y Uni versit y Re lat ions De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Vice President for University Relations Reports to: Director of Web Strategies The University Web Advisory Committee is charged with the responsibility of advising Web Services concerning the content and growth of Tarleton’s existing web presence. The scope of the committee includes assisting Web Services in establishing procedures and processes that will help strengthen Tarleton’s web presence, approve new content for the website, and review, approve, and help prioritizenew project requests for internally and externally facing content. The committee is responsible for reviewing outsourced web services project requests prior to the purchasing/procurement process to determine how the project fits into the long-term objectives of the University and its web presence. Membership of the Web Advisory Committee includes University Web Administrator (chair) and representatives from Academic Affairs, Finance and Administration, Student Life, Institutional Advancement, and Enrollment and Information Management. The Executive Director of Information Technology Services and the Assistant Vice President for Marketing and Communications will serve as exofficio members. If a member is unable to attend a meeting, a representative should attend in their place. Length of individual member service may be up to 3 years. Members are eligible for reappointment uponexpiration of their term. 19 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
D ISTA NCE L EA RNING AD VI SORY C OUNCI L Me mber ship : Gentry, James – Chair Whitson, Tara – ex officio Cockrell, Michelle (23) [COANR] Glaman, Ryan (22) [COE] Jones, Dennis (23) [COB] Leach, Lesley (23) [Curriculum and Faculty Affairs] Maben, Sarah (23) [COLFA; Outreach] Marble, Daniel (23) [COST] Murray, Felicia (23) [CHSHS] Schow, Kim (22) [Library] Schuessler, Joseph (21) [COB; Outreach] Tsang, Yolana (23) [COLFA] Vuddandam, Rajesh (22) [COST] Whitmire, Jenna [Student] Wiley, James (21) [IT] Yeager, Jennifer (23) [Faculty Senate] Yu, Mark (23) [COAES] TBD [EM] De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Distance Learning Advisory Council considers issues relating to online and hybrid instruction for Tarleton State University, and, when appropriate, offers recommendations to the Provost. In discharging itsresponsibilities and consistent with A&M System policy, the committee confines its advisory function to matters of institutional procedure and practice rather than policy. Committee review and recommendationsmay be sought regarding the identification of distance education issues/needs of faculty and students at Tarleton, distance learning technologies to be investigated and piloted for academic use, development of procedures for insuring compliance with University and TAMUS policies, identification of best practices for online learning, faculty oversight in the development of online and blended programs, direction for institutional initiatives and resources needed for providing high-quality distance education, and identifying requirements/best practices for online education required for University accreditation for Tarleton State University. Membership is comprised of one faculty representative from each college and each outreach location, and one student representative. The Council is chaired by the Director of the Center for Instructional Innovation, with the AVP for Curriculum, Assessment, and Faculty Affairs serving as ex- officio. Membership on the Council is a minimum of two academic years. Members are eligible to be reappointed upon expiration of their term. The Council meets twice annually. 20 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
E D UCA TIONAL E XCE LLE NCE E VE NT S C OMMIT TEE Me mber ship : Und er Re view b y Acade mi c Affa irs De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Educational Excellence Events committee works to promote teaching innovation, service learning and community partnerships, experiential learning, and faculty-students research via events such as, but not limited to, Educational Excellence Week, Service Day, and the TAMUS Pathways Symposium. The committee advises, plans, and implements functions related to the individual event objective(s). 21 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
E D UCA TOR P RE PA RATIO N C OUNCI L Me mber ship : Und er Re view b y Acade mi c Affa irs De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Educator Preparation Council recommends policy concerning all aspects of educator preparation and determines admission of students to the Educator Preparation Program and clinical teaching. It is composed of one faculty member from each academic department that supports an educator certification program. The length of member service is determined by each department head with a representative on the council. Membership is composed of one faculty member from each academic department with an educator certification program as well as program directors for each of the professional certification areas.Other members include the Dean of the College of Education, The Director of the alternative certification program (TMATE), the registrar, the Graduate Dean, and representatives from the advising center and library. The Director of Teacher Education serves as chair, with the Director of Field Experiences, the Coordinator of Testing, Certification and Program Accountability, and Educator Preparation Services program specialists serving as ex officio members. The President of the student organization, Tarleton Professional Educators, serves as a student representative. The Educator Preparation Council serves as theappellate body for those students who have been denied admission to the educator preparation program orto clinical teaching . 22 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
E MERGENCY M A NAGEME NT C O UNCIL
Me mber ship :
Bridges, Walter [Emergency Management Coordinator]– Gibbs, Billy [Design, Planning, & Construction]
Chair Jacobs, Cecilia [Institutional Advancement]
Styron, Kent [Compliance]-ex officio Jones, Troy [Athletics]
Barkley, Jordan [Academic Affairs] Keith, Darren [Title IX]
Bednarz, Bridgette [Student Health Center] Kunze, Ben [Campus Operations]
Blackwell, Scott [Residence Life] Thetford, Caris [Student Counseling]
Emmert, Keith [Faculty, Faculty Senate] Welch, Matt [Police]
Evans, Chad [ITS] Wilson, DawnAnn [Employee Services]
Gandhi, Subi [Medical Laboratory Sciences & Public Health]
De s cription :
Type of Committee: Position-Based
Oversight By: Vice President for Finance and Administration
Reports to: Vice President for Finance and Administration
The Emergency Management Council (EMC) assists the Emergency Management Coordinator in an advisory capacity in the
development of training plans, in providing input for new initiatives, reviewingafter-action reports and by assisting during and after
a critical incident. Responsibilities that are more specific are as follows:
Perform annual review of the university emergency management plan and provide feedback to the Emergency
Management Coordinator. Facilitating communication of the emergency response planthrough updates to the appropriate
website and written materials as needed.
Each committee representative or alternate will respond when an incident occurs and serve in theEmergency Operations
Center or meeting.
Assist with After-Action Reviews after an emergency, exercise or drill.
Review annual training and exercise plans and provide input and recommendations.
Membership:
Chair – Emergency Management Coordinator
Members - The following departments will be represented on the Emergency Management Committee: (next page)
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Back to Table of Contents Emergency Management Coordinator
University Police
Risk Management and Safety
University Compliance and Strategic Initiatives
Information Technology
Employee Services
Student Affairs
Marketing and Communication
Design, Planning, and Construction
Facilities Management
Academic Affairs
Additional ad-hoc consultants (i.e. legal, consultants)
The representative from each unit should be a key administrator for the operational area, thereby facilitating timely decisions. Due
to the number of operational areas represented, each area is limited to one representative, with one alternate to attend when the
regular representative is not available. The members will be appointed by the VPFA upon recommendation by the Committee
Chair. Meet quarterly as needed.
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Back to Table of ContentsEMPLOYEE B ENEFI TS C O MMITT EE Me mber ship : Wilson, DawnAnn- Chair Lopez, Eva- ex officio Barkley, Micki (22) Beasley, Amanda (20) Davenport, Wayne (22) Elston, Tanya (22) Fragoso-Diaz, Gloria (20) Hess, Cindy (19) McCamey, Randy (19) Osei, Edward (19) Rogers, Nina (20) Randle, Edward (22) Shaw, Cory (23) [SEBAC] Sundarrajan, Sankar (22) De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Vice President for Finance and Administration Reports to: Vice President for Finance and Administration The Employee Benefits Committee (EBC) represents University employees on matters of employee welfare, including proposed and actual state of Texas, The Texas A&M University System, and TarletonState University rulings concerning employee benefits. General areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, insurance, retirement, leave, and vacation policies. Membership: Chair - Member of Employee Services Department. Members - The committee is composed of eleven members of the faculty, staff, and administration chosenfrom volunteers and appointed by the VP for F&A. The Committee nominates and conducts the election for Tarleton’s SEBAC (System Employee Benefits Advisory Committee) representative who also serves on the EBC. Committee service is for three years, with one-third of the membership rotating off every year. Members are eligible to be reappointed upon expiration of their term. Meetings: Semi-annually, or as needed . 25 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
E NVIRO NMENTA L AD VISO RY C O UNCI L Me mber ship : TBD [Risk Management & Safety] – Chair Cummings, Hennen [Wildlife, Sustainability & Ecosystem Albert, Lynal [Faculty Senate] (22) Sciences] (22) Beverly, Brooke [Student] Egelston, Anne [Environmental Studies] Beasley, Amanda [Student Affairs] Katuwal, Hari [Accounting, Finance & Economics] (22) Bellows, Barbara [TX Institute for Applied Environmental Low, Arthur [Chemistry, GS, & Physics] Research] Meriwether, Alisa (21) Brady, Stephanie [TX Institute for Applied Environmental Newton, Mike [SSC – Facilities Support] Research] (22) Pfau, Russell [Biological Sciences] (22) Chraibi, Victoria [Biological Sciences] (22) De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Vice President for Finance and Administration Reports to: President The Environmental Advisory Council was established in response to System Policy 24.04 Environment. The purpose of the Council is to: promote an understanding of natural resource conservation and environmental health through formal and informal education of students, faculty, staff, and the surroundingcommunity; encourage research to monitor and reduce the size of an individual’s and an organization’s environmental footprint and to maintain and restore natural system processes; serve as an institutional model of environmental excellence through compliance with regulations and continually strive to minimizeadverse impacts on and improve the functioning of local and global ecological systems; and serve as a resource to other University committees. Membership: Chair – A Risk Management and Safety Department Representative serves as chair. Members - Membership will include the following, ex officio: one Staff Representative, one Department ofWildlife, Sustainability, and Ecosystem faculty, one Texas Institute for Applied Environmental Research researcher, and two Department of Chemistry, Geosciences, & Physics faculty. Additional members are appointed by the VPFA and Committee Chair from volunteer requests through the university committee selection process, limited to 15 members including the Chair and three students. In addition, a representative of Facilities (SSC) will provide staff support to the committee. Council service is for three years, with one-third of the membership rotating off every year. Members areeligible to be reappointed upon expiration of their term. Meetings: Quarterly or as needed. 26 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
E XE CUTI VE L EADE RSHI P C A BI NET Me mber ship : Hurley, James – Chair Baker, Credence Beaty, Lori Benn, Sherri Colley, Jennifer Garza, Javier Iyer, Rupa McCuistion, Kim Murray, Karen Reisman, Lonn Styron, Kelli De s cription : Type of Committee: Position-Based Oversight By: President Reports To: President The Executive Leadership Cabinet serves as a means of communication between the President and the executive team to keep members informed on issues of importance and to discuss matters related to the operation of the University. Membership includes the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President forFinance and Administration, Vice President for Enrollment Management, and the Chief of Staff to the president. The Cabinet meets at least once a month to ensure smooth operation and coordination of campus projects and activities among the divisions of the University and the Office of the President. Membership: Chair – President Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs,Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Vice President for Enrollment Management, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Development, Vice President for University Relations, Vice President for External Relations, and Chief of Staff. Meetings: Twice a month or every two weeks 27 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
FACULTY DE VE LO PMENT C OMMI TTEE Me mber ship : Gentry, Jim – Chair Shouse, Aimee – ex-officio Brown, Bryn (23) [COB] Glaman, Ryan (22) [COE] Guay, Kimberly (23) [Faculty Senate] Heller, Jacob (23) [COB] Ireland, Chris (22) [COLFA] Kaffley, Hemanta (22) [COAES] Munsey, Beck (22) [CHSHS] Roper, David (21) [COAES] Ross, Sharon (23) [COE] Smith, Kathy (22) [COST] Shavel, Sherese (22) [CHSHS] Stonerock, Andrew (22)[COLFA] Srinivasan, Rajani (21) [COST] De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Faculty Development Committee is responsible for the administration of funds allocated to individuals, faculty groups, or departments for activities or projects that enhance faculty development. The committee encourages proposals from all full-time faculty and provides 75% of actual expenses, up to a maximum of $1,000, in matching funds for activities that relate to the enhancement of teaching or professional skills. The committee reviews proposals for faculty development activities and provides grantsbased on the merits of the proposed projects. The Committee is composed of two faculty from each college, and a Faculty Senate Representative. The Director or Associate Director of the Center for Instructional Innovation serves as the committee chair. Committee members serve for three-year staggered terms. 28 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
F ACULT Y S E NAT E Me mber ship : Und er Re view b y Acade mi c Affa irs De s cription : Type of Committee: Elected Oversight By: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs Reports to: Executive Vice President and Provost, Academic Affairs The Faculty Senate is composed of full-time teaching personnel of rank of instructor or higher, other than heads of departments, and one professional librarian. Each academic department has one representative onthe Faculty Senate. The representatives are elected by their departmental colleagues excluding the head ofthe department. In the case of a department having only one eligible member, such member is automatically the department representative. Members of the Faculty Senate serve three-year terms and cannot succeed themselves. The Faculty Senate elects its officers (president, president-elect, secretary/treasurer, parliamentarian, and past president) from among its membership. The election of Faculty Senate members and officers is held in May, and they take office the following September. The Faculty Senate is the principal means of liaison between the faculty and the administration and is concerned with all matters pertaining to the faculty in general. It reports to the Provost and Executive VicePresident for Academic Affairs, the Academic Council, and the President. The President of the Senate serves as the Faculty Senate representative to the Academic Council. Any faculty member who desires to bring a matter before the Faculty Senate for consideration and action may do so through the departmental representative. If the departmental representative does not agree to bring the issue to the Faculty Senate, the faculty member will be permitted to do so himself/herself at any regular meeting of the Senate. Such faculty member will be permitted to participate in the discussion of thematter but will not be permitted to vote. Regular meetings of the Faculty Senate are held monthly. The President of the Senate may call a meeting at any time he/she deems it advisable, provided at least one day's notice is given. The Senate President shall call a meeting of the Faculty Senate if he/she receives a petition to do so that is signed by at least ten faculty members. 29 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
F ACULT Y -S T UDE NT RE SE ARCH A D VISO RY C O UNCIL Me mber ship : Und er Re view b y Resea rch, Inno va tion , and E cono mi c De ve lop ment De s cription : Type of Committee: Appointed Oversight By: Vice President for the Division of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development Reports to: Vice President for the Division of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development The Faculty-Student Research Advisory Council has primary responsibility for recommending rules relatedto university research funds allocated to faculty and assisting in the selection of appropriate faculty to receive such funds. The committee is expected to encourage proposals from all faculty members interested in research; advise faculty members on the procedure for submitting proposals; review proposals; recommend which proposals should be funded and the amount of funding; transmit those recommendationsthrough appropriate channels; and require progress reports, final reports, and copies of publications resulting from research projects. The Faculty-Student Research Advisory Council makes recommendationson other research applications when directed by the Vice President for the Division of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development. The committee also acquires information on sources of research funding in disciplines of interest to Tarleton faculty and makes this information available to faculty. The committee is made up of members from each undergraduate college with at least one member also being a member of the Graduate Faculty. The committee reports to the Vice President for the Division of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development. 30 | P a g e Note: End of term is shown in parentheses where applicable Back to Table of Contents
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