Standing Committees
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.
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Members
| Faculty Members | |
|---|---|
| Emma Witt | Chair (2022–2024) |
| Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen | Vice Chair (2022–2023) |
| Beverly Vaughn | ARHU (2021–2023) |
| Amit Mukherjee | BUSN (2021–2023) |
| Susan Cydis | EDUC (2021–2023) |
| Geoffrey Gust | GENS (2021–2023) |
| Christian Ehiobuche | Graduate Studies (2021–2023) |
| Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen | Graduate Studies (2021–2023) and Union representative |
| Trina Gipson-Jones | HLTH (2021–2023) |
| Rui (Jeff) Ge | Library (2021–2023) |
| Pam Kosick | NAMS (2021–2023) |
| Kimberley Schanz | SOBL (2021–2023) |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Amy Beth Glass | Associate Provost for Academic Affairs (Provost designee) |
| Robert Gregg | Dean, School of General Studies & Graduate Education |
| Marissa Levy | Dean of SOBL (Provost appointee) |
| Non-Voting Student Liaisons | |
|---|---|
| To be selected | Graduate student |
| To be selected | Undergraduate student |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Pollock | Chair (2022–2024) |
| Michael Law | Vice Chair (2022–2023) |
| Javier Sanchez | ARHU (2021–2023) |
| Vasundhara Chakraborty | BUSN (2021–2023) |
| Stacey Culleny | EDUC (2021–2023) |
| Siobahn Suppa | GENS (2021–2023) |
| Robert Barney | Graduate Studies (2021–2023) |
| Amit Mukherjee | Graduate Studies (2021–2023) |
| Mary Padden-Denmead | HLTH (2021–2023) |
| Eric Jeitner | Library (2021–2023) and Union representative |
| Brad Forrest | NAMS (2021–2023) |
| Ruibin Lu | SOBL (2021–2023) |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Amy Beth Glass | Associate Provost for Academic Affairs (Provost designee) |
| Robert Gregg | Dean, School of General Studies & Graduate Education |
| Brent Arnold | Dean of HLTH (Provost appointee) |
| Non-Voting Student Liaisons | |
|---|---|
| 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. Sample Proposal for a New Minor - Forthcoming
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. Sample Program Proposal - Exercise Science Program Proposal
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. Sample Proposal – Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Criminal Justice Administration and Leadership.
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 | |
|---|---|
|
Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen
|
Chair (2022–2024) |
| Monika Pawlowska | Vice Chair (2022–2024) |
| Jeremy Newman | ARHU (2021–2023) |
| Sandy Chen | BUSN (2021–2023) |
| Dan Tulino | EDUC (2021–2023) |
| Bob Blaskiewicz | GENS (2021–2023) and Union representative |
| Mary Kientz | HLTH (2021–2023) |
| Heather Perez | Library (2021–2023) |
| Christine Thompson | NAMS (2021–2023) |
| Oliver Cooke | SOBL (2021–2023) |
| Ex Officio Member | |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Potter |
Vice President for Administration and Finance & Chief Financial Officer |
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 | |
|---|---|
| John O’Hara | Chair (2020–2021) |
| Thierry Saintine | Vice Chair (2022–2023) |
| Geoffrey Gust (GENS) | First-Year Seminar Convenor (2021–2024) |
| John O’Hara (GENS) | G-Group Convenor (2021–2024) |
| Javier Sanchez | ARHU (2021–2023) |
| Quynh Nguyen | BUSN (2021–2023) |
| Jung Lee | EDUC (2021–2023) |
| Nicole-Milan Tyner | HLTH (2021–2023) |
| David Lechner | Library (2021–2023) |
| Sarah Gray | NAMS (2021–2023) |
| Justin Ostrofsky | SOBL (2021–2023) and Union representative |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Robert Gregg | Dean, School of General Studies & Graduate Education |
| Jessica O’Shaughnessy | Associate Provost (Provost designee) |
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 | |
|---|---|
|
Helen Wei
|
Chair (2022–2024) |
| Quynh Nguyen | Vice Chair (2022–2024) |
| Joe’l Ludovich | ARHU (2021–2023) |
| Sujoy Chakraborty | BUSN (2021–2023) |
| Ron Caro | EDUC (2021–2023) |
| Lisa Youngblood | GENS (2021–2023) |
| Kimberly Furphy | HLTH (2021–2023) and Union representative |
| Rui (Jeff) Ge | Library (2021–2023) |
| Melanie Schroer | NAMS (2021–2023) |
| Nusret Sahin | SOBL (2021–2023) |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Patricia Thatcher | Interim Associate Provost, Library and Learning Commons |
|
Scott Huston
|
Chief Information Officer
|
| Kathleen Klein |
Director of Center for Teaching & Learning Design
|
| Peter Gallagher |
Associate Director of IT Help Desk Services
|
Reports
Year End Reports
AY 2021/22 Report, Faculty Survey on Learning Management System (LMS) by Faculty Senate ITMS Committee (2021/2022)
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 | |
|---|---|
| Vasundhara Chakraborty | Chair (2022-2024) |
| Eric Jeitner | Vice Chair (2022–2023) |
| Beau Hancock | ARHU (2021–2023) |
| Benham Tavakkol | BUSN (2021–2023) |
| Amy Ackerman | EDUC (2021–2023) |
| Mariam Hussein | GENS (2021–2023) |
| Monika Pawlowska | HLTH (2021–2023) |
| Joyce DeStasio | Library (2021–2023) |
| Daniel Ki | NAMS (2021–2023) and Union representative |
| Connie Tang | SOBL (2021–2023) |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Patricia Thatcher | Interim Associate Provost, Library and Learning Commons |
| Mark Jackson | Director of Production Services |
| Kathleen Klein | Director of Center for Teaching & Learning Design |
Meeting Minutes
Year End Reports
Members
| Faculty Members | |
|---|---|
| Justin Ostrofsky | Chair (2022–2024) |
| Guy Barbato | Vice Chair (2022–2024) |
| Rain Ross | ARHU (2021–2023) |
| Jacob Feige | ARHU (2022–2024) |
| Carla Cabarle | BUSN (2021–2023) |
| Muntakim Choudhury | BUSN (2022–2024) |
| Chelsea Tracy-Bronson | EDUC (2021–2023) |
| Ron Tinsley | EDUC (2022–2024) |
| Bob Blaskiewicz | GENS (2021–2023) |
| Betsy McShea | GENS (2022–2024) |
| Kerri Sowers | HLTH (2021–2023) and Union representative |
| Anthony Dissen | HLTH (2022–2024) |
| Heather Perez | Library (2022–2024) |
| David Burleigh | NAMS (2021–2023) |
| Guy Barbato | NAMS (2022–2024) |
| Terrilyn Battle | SOBL (2021–2023) |
| Elyssa Smith | SOBL (2022–2024) |
| Ex Officio Member | |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Kosakowski |
Executive Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (Provost designee) |
Year End Reports:
Members
| Faculty Members | |
|---|---|
| Thierry Saintine | Chair (2022–2024) |
| Lauren Balasco | Vice Chair (2022–2023) |
| Chris DiSanto | ARHU (2021–2023) |
| Charlie Baik | BUSN (2021–2023) |
| Ron Tinsley | EDUC (2021–2023) |
| Bob Blaskiewicz | GENS (2021–2023) |
| Lauren DelRossi | HLTH (2021–2023) and Union representative |
| Joyce DeStasio | Library (2021–2023) |
| Philip Eaton | NAMS (2021–2023) |
| Sunny Matthew | SOBL (2021–2023) |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
|
Christopher Catching
|
Vice President for Student Affairs |
| Haley Baum | Dean of Students |
| Non-Voting Student Liaisons | |
|---|---|
| Christine Conaghy | Graduate student |
| Brianna Bracey | Undergraduate student |
Year End Report File:Year End Report 2011-12
