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.
Request for Consideration Form
Members
| Faculty Members | |
|---|---|
| Emma Witt | Chair (2024–2026) |
| Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen | Vice Chair (2024–2025) |
| Sharon Musher | ARHU (2023–2025) |
| Christian Ehiobuche | BUSN (2023–2025) |
| Dana Grasso | EDUC (2023–2025) |
| Geoffrey Gust | GENS (2023–2025) |
| George DeFeis | Graduate Studies (2023–2025) and Union representative |
| Kimberly Furphy | Graduate Studies (2023–2025) |
| Trina Gipson-Jones | HLTH (2023–2025) |
| Heather Perez | Library (2023–2025) |
| Pam Kosick | NAMS (2023–2025) |
| Kimberley Schanz | SOBL (2023–2025) |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Amy Beth Glass | Registrar (Provost designee) |
| Robert Gregg | Dean, School of General Studies & Graduate Education |
| Amanda Norvell | Dean of NAMS (Provost appointee) |
| Non-Voting Student Liaisons | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Naz Onel | Chair (2024–2026) |
| Zori Kalibatseva | Vice Chair (2024–2025) |
| Adalaine Holton | ARHU (2023–2025) |
| Noel Criscione-Naylor | BUSN (2023–2025) |
| Stacey Culleny | EDUC (2023–2025) |
| Siobahn Suppa | GENS (2023–2025) |
| Amit Mukherjee | Graduate Studies (2023–2025) |
| Ye Ning | Graduate Studies (2023–2025) |
| Mary Padden-Denmead | HLTH (2023–2025) |
| Eric Jeitner | Library (2023–2025) |
| Suzanne Nezzar | NAMS(2023–2025) and Union representative |
| Ruibin Lu | SOBL(2023–2025) |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Tracey Meilander | Associate Provost for Curriculum and Compliance (Provost designee) |
| Robert Gregg | Dean, School of General Studies & Graduate Education |
| Warren Kleinsmith | Dean of BUSN (Provost appointee) |
| Non-Voting Student Liaisons | |
|---|---|
| To be selected | Graduate student |
| To be selected | Undergraduate student |
Committee Timeline: The Committee meets every third Thursday of each month during fall and spring terms to consider all pre-proposals and/or proposals sent to the Chair (due by the first Thursday of each month). The Chair sends feedback by the following Thursday (one week after each meeting).
The Life Cycle of Academic Programs
The committee collaborated with the Committee of Academic Policies to co-author a
comprehensive university procedure that outlines the life cycle of academic programs,
from genesis to maintenance to changes and, if appropriate, closure. Groups working
on new programs, maintenance or changes to existing programs, and/or contemplating
program closure should first consult this Life Cycle document procedure for general background information before following the steps below.
Proposing a New Undergraduate Minor
- Full Proposal Guidelines - The committee has prepared these guidelines to serve as a guide for program faculty preparing a proposal for a New Undergraduate Minor.
Proposing a New Major (Degree) Program
- Full Proposal Guidelines - The committee has prepared these guidelines to serve as a guide for program faculty preparing a proposal for a New Undergraduate or Graduate Major Program.
Proposing a New Concentration in an Existing Program
Proposal Guidelines - The committee has prepared these guidelines to serve as a guide for program faculty preparing a proposal for a New Concentration (Track, Option, Certificate or Minor) for an existing degree program.
State And University Policy Procedures
The links below provide additional information about each of these authorizing agencies and original sources of the documents above.
The Committee on Administration & Finance has oversight and advisory responsibility for all matters of budget and finances, and all questions of institutional priorities and resources. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, the Chief Financial Officer or a designee (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio).
Members
| Faculty Members | |
|---|---|
| Petar Dobrev | Chair (2024–2026) |
| Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen | Vice Chair (2024–2025) |
| Beau Hancock | ARHU (2024–2025) |
| Barry Palatnik | BUSN (2024–2025) |
| Dan Tulino | EDUC (2023–2025) |
| Harman Aryal | GENS (2023–2025) |
| Mary Kientz | HLTH (2023–2025) |
| Heather Perez | Library (2023–2025) and Union representative |
| Christine Thompson | NAMS (2023–2025) |
| Oliver Cooke | SOBL(2023–2025) |
| 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 (2024–2026) |
| Geoffrey Gust | Vice Chair (2024–2025) |
| Geoffrey Gust (GENS) | First-Year Seminar Convenor (2021–2024) |
| John O’Hara (GENS) | G-Group Convenor (2021–2024) |
| Christina Morus | ARHU (2023–2025) |
| Ellen Kraft | BUSN (2023–2025) |
| Jung Lee | EDUC (2023–2025) |
| Barbara (Bobbie) Amendolia | HLTH (2023–2025) |
| Joyce DeStasio | Library (2023–2025) |
| Sarah Gray | NAMS (2023–2025) and Union representative |
| Christine Ferri | SOBL (2023–2025) |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Robert Gregg | Dean, School of General Studies & Graduate Education |
| Marissa Levy |
Dean of SOBL (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 | |
|---|---|
| Monica Amadio | Chair (2024–2026) |
| Helen Wei | Vice Chair (2024–2025) |
| Chung-Fan Chang | ARHU (2023–2025) |
| Ning Ye | BUSN (2023–2025) |
| Ron Caro | EDUC (2023–2025) |
| Lisa Youngblood | GENS (2023–2025) |
| Anthony Austin | HLTH (2023–2025) |
| Rui (Jeff) Ge | Library (2023–2025) |
| Shah Khan | NAMS (2023–2025) |
| Nusret Sahin | SOBL (2023–2025) and Union representative |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Patricia Thatcher | Dean of the Library |
|
Scott Huston
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Chief Information Officer
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| Kathleen Klein |
Director of Center for Teaching & Learning Design
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| Peter Gallagher |
Associate Director of IT Help Desk Services
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Reports
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 | |
|---|---|
| Christy Goodnight | Chair (2024-2026) |
| Jongbok Yi | Vice Chair (2024–2025) |
| Katherine Panagakos | ARHU (2023–2025) |
| Wei-Xuan Li | BUSN (2024–2025) |
| Amy Ackerman | EDUC (2023–2025) |
| Mariam Hussein | GENS (2023–2025) |
| Monika Pawlowska | HLTH (2023–2025) |
| Cheyenne Riehl | Library (2023–2025) |
| Jeffrey Webber | NAMS (2023–2025) |
| Connie Tang | SOBL (2023–2025) and Union representative |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Patricia Thatcher | Dean of the Library |
| Mark Jackson | Director of Production Services |
| Kathleen Klein | Director of Center for Teaching & Learning Design |
Meeting Minutes
Year End Reports
The Committee on Research and Professional Development has responsibility for the development and administration of policies for awarding internal grant monies and sabbaticals for faculty research and development. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of the Library, two members elected by and from the Faculty of each of the other Schools, the Provost or a designee (ex-officio), and a bargaining unit representative appointed by the President of the Union (ex-officio).
Members
| Faculty Members | |
|---|---|
| Justin Ostrofsky | Chair (2024–2026) |
| Betsy Erbaugh | Vice Chair (2024–2025) |
| Chung-Fan Chang | ARHU (2023–2025) |
| Emily August | ARHU (2024–2026) |
| Noel Criscione-Naylor | BUSN (2023–2025) |
| Vasundhara Chakraborty | BUSN (2024–2026) |
| Ron Tinsley | EDUC (2023–2025) |
| Meredith Massey | EDUC (2024–2026) |
| Emily Van Duyne | GENS (2023–2025) |
| Francis Nzuki | GENS (2024–2026) |
| Heather Green | HLTH (2023–2025) |
| Helen Gu | HLTH (2024–2026) |
| Stephanie Sussmeier | Library (2023–2025) |
| Peter Straub | NAMS (2023–2025) |
| Elizabeth Pollock | NAMS (2024–2026) and Union representative |
| Betsy Erbaugh | SOBL (2023–2025) |
| Terrilyn Battle | SOBL (2024–2026) |
| Ex Officio Member | |
|---|---|
| Joe Cronin |
Executive Director Research & Governmental Grants (Provost designee) |
Year End Reports:
Members
| Faculty Members | |
|---|---|
| Bob Blaskiewicz | Chair (2024–2026) |
| Robert Marsico | Vice Chair (2024–2025) |
| Michael Hayes | ARHU (2023–2025) |
| Charlie Baik | BUSN (2023–2025) |
| Susan Cydis | EDUC (2023–2025) |
| Dan Al-Daqa | GENS (2024–2025) |
| Rania Almajid | HLTH (2023–2025) |
| Rui (Jeff) Ge | Library (2023–2025) and Union representative |
| Bradley Forrest | NAMS (2023–2025) |
| Sunny Matthew | SOBL (2023–2025) |
| 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
