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University Standing and Advisory Committees Updated October 2019

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Contents

University Standing Committees _______________________________________ 1

Academic Appeals Board __________________________________________________ 1

Affirmative Action Committee _____________________________________________ 2

Committee for Institutional Studies & Research (CISR) _________________________ 3

Faculty & Staff Insurance & Benefits Committee ______________________________ 4

Promotion & Leave Committee_____________________________________________ 5

University Appeals Board __________________________________________________ 6

University Assessment Committee __________________________________________ 7

University Judicial Board __________________________________________________ 8

University Studies Committee ______________________________________________ 9

University Tenure Committee _____________________________________________ 10

University Advisory Committees ______________________________________ 11

Commencement Committee ______________________________________________ 11

Honors College Committee _______________________________________________ 12

Information Technology Advisory Committee ________________________________ 13

International Studies Advisory Committee (ISAC) ____________________________ 14

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) __________________________ 15

Institutional Review Board (IRB) ___________________________________________ 16

MSU Safety Network _____________________________________________________ 17

Office of Research and Creative Activity Advisory Board ______________________ 18

Parking Services Advisory Committee ______________________________________ 19

Research Policy Committee ______________________________________________ 20

Residency Appeals Committee ____________________________________________ 21

Undergraduate Admission Appeals Committee _______________________________ 22

University Committee on Naming of Facilities, Programs & Activities ___________ 23

University Intercollegiate Athletic Council __________________________________ 24

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University Standing Committees

Academic Appeals Board

Submits decisions, policies, and/or recommendations to the Provost and Vice

President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE:

1. To adjudicate appeals from students or faculty members relating to decisions made by administrators and /or faculty members on readmission, grades, and/or credits toward graduation. Such appeals should occur only after all collegiate/school appeals procedures have been followed;

2. To adjudicate appeals from students relating to decisions by administrators on suspension or expulsion for academic reasons; and

3. To make recommendations to the Academic Council related to recurring curriculum problems which are not specifically dealt with in current policy and which may prevent some students from going graduated within appropriate time limits as determined by the committee.

MEMBERSHIP:

One faculty member elected from each academic college/school, two student

members, and, ex-officio, the Registrar who shall serve as Secretary and be non-

voting in adjudications.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

AJBCOB — Kevin Qualls (2020)

COEHS — Cindy Clemson (2021)

CHFA — Amy McCann (2022)

JCSET — Bikram Subedi (2020)

HSOA — Kimberly Bellah (2021)

SONHP — Priscilla Maghrabi (2019)

Student Member

Student Member

Office of Student Engagement and Success – Peggy Whaley

Registrar — Tracy Roberts (ex-officio)

Associate Registrar — Kristi Jackson (ex-officio)

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Affirmative Action Committee

Submits recommendations to the President.

PURPOSE:

Represents a cross section of the university community with the following goals:

1. To serve as a sounding board for individuals or groups with concerns that fall within the interests protected by equal opportunity/affirmative action law;

2. To review and survey those aspects of university life which involve affirmative action;

3. To ensure that the university will comply with the Higher Education Guidelines for Executive Order 11246 (or succeeding relevant guidelines) as published by the Department of Education;

4. To evaluate and monitor existing affirmative action goals and timetables;

5. To survey and investigate past discrimination resulting from overt acts or from unconscious systematic exclusion of minorities and women;

6. To recommend to the President new policies and procedures which will aid the university in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities; and

7. To serve as Affirmative Action Compliance Officers on search committees organized to fill vacant and/or new positions on which they may serve.

MEMBERSHIP:

Membership includes three members of the faculty, three members of the staff,

two students, and a representative of Murray State Police Department. Members of

this committee are appointed by the President from lists provided by the Faculty

Senate, Staff Congress, Student Government Association, and the Director of

Public Safety and Emergency Management. Faculty, staff members, and the MSU

Police Department representative serve staggered three-year terms. Student

members serve one-year renewable terms. Meetings of the committee will be

called by the President or the Director of Institutional Diversity, Equity and

Access.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Faculty — Brian Clardy (exp. 2023)

Faculty — Miranda Wilson (exp. 2023)

Faculty —

Staff — Ken Ashlock (exp. 2023)

Staff — Stacie Collins (exp. 2023)

Staff — Jessica Evans (exp. 2023)

MSU Police Department — Jeff Gentry

SGA Appointment

SGA Appointment

University Standing Committees

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Committee for Institutional Studies & Research (CISR)

Submits decisions and/or recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for

Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE:

1. To evaluate faculty research proposals and determine allocations of institutionally sponsored research funds; and

2. To make recommendations for the development of the university research and institutionally studies program.

MEMBERSHIP:

Two faculty members representing separate disciplines, appointed by the Dean of

each academic college, one faculty member appointed by the Dean of each school,

one faculty member appointed by the Dean of University Libraries, and ex-officio,

Associate Provost for Graduate Education and Research.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

AJBCOB — Melony Shemberger (2021)

AJBCOB — Jeremy North (2020)

COEHS — Sean Simons (2021)

COEHS — Melissa Chapman (2022)

CHFA — Selina Gao (2020)

CHFA — Lucia Unrau (2020)

JCSET — Ted Porter (2021)

JCSET — David Wilbanks (2021)

HSOA — Jeff Young (2022)

SONHP — Azaher Molla (2021)

LIB — Megan Wilson (2020)

Associate Provost — Robert Pervine

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Faculty & Staff Insurance & Benefits Committee

Submits recommendations to the Vice President for Finance and Administrative

Services.

PURPOSE:

To evaluate and make recommendations concerning group health and life

insurance and other benefits for faculty and staff.

MEMBERSHIP:

One faculty member elected from each academic college/school and the

University Libraries; an equal number of representatives selected by Staff

Congress; and ex-officio the Director of Human Resources and the Director of

Procurement Services.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

AJBCOB — Teri Ray

COEHS — Randall Wilson

CHFA — Andrew Morelock

JCSET — Maeve McCarthy

HSOA — Ryan Morrow

SONHP —

LIB — Candace Vance

CARE — Tim Wallin

Staff Congress — James Barnett

Staff Congress — Jami Carroll

Staff Congress — Duane Dycus

Staff Congress — Jessica Evans

Staff Congress — Orville Herndon

Staff Congress — Laura Lohr

Staff Congress — Debbie Plummer

Staff Congress — John Young, chair

BOR Staff Rep — Phil Schooley (ex-officio)

BOR Faculty Rep — Melony Shemberger (ex-officio)

Human Resources — Joyce Gordon (ex-officio)

Faculty Senate — Joe Debella (ex-officio)

Procurement Services — Lizabeth Ward (ex-officio)

Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services — Jackie Dudley

Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Planning — Renee Fister

University Standing Committees

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Promotion & Leave Committee

Submits recommendations and decisions to the Provost and Vice President for

Academic Affairs or as indicated.

PURPOSE:

1. Evaluate and make recommendations on faculty applications for promotion, sabbatical leaves, and leaves without pay;

2. Establish procedures for promotion application and recommendations; and

3. Make recommendations to the Faculty Senate concerning policies on promotion, sabbatical leaves, and leaves without pay.

MEMBERSHIP:

One faculty member, holding the rank of full Professor, elected from each

academic college/school and the University Libraries (if a college/school or the

University Libraries does not have three full Professors, then Associate Professors

shall be eligible for election); Academic Deans; and, ex-officio, the Provost and

Vice President for Academic Affairs.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Academic Deans

AJBCOB — David Durr

COEHS — Mardis Dunham

CHFA — Daniel Wann

JCSET — Christopher Mecklin

HSOA — Terry Canerdy

SONHP — Katy Garth

LIB — Kathy Farmer

Provost — Tim Todd

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University Appeals Board

Submits recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

PURPOSE:

To adjudicate student disciplinary actions which could result in sanctions,

suspensions or expulsion of a student for reasons of disobedience to university

rules, contumacy, insubordination or immoral conduct.

MEMBERSHIP:

Six faculty members and three students appointed by the Board of Regents.

Staggered terms are for three years, ending on June 30 of the final year. Student

terms are for one year.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

AJBCOB – David Gesler (2020)

COEHS – Sean Simons (2020)

CHFA — Ali Hendley (2016–19)

JCSET — Bikram Subedi (2022)

HSOA — Steve Still (2016–19)

SONHP – Jeremy Erdmann (2020)

University Standing Committees

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University Assessment Committee

Submits recommendations to the President and the Provost and Vice President for

Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE:

Works collaboratively to evaluate and provide feedback about university

assessment plans and reports, ensuring that the University engages in best

practices for institutional effectiveness.

1. Align institutional assessment procedures and policies with University and unit missions, best practices and SACSCOC standards;

2. Evaluate and provide feedback for assessment plans and reports for all reporting campus units; and

3. Provide workshops and individualized training on assessment.

MEMBERSHIP:

Members are appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs to

represent faculty and staff supportive of assessment and continuous improvement

of all campus units. Faculty Senate will appoint one representative.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Mike Busby

Debbie Cunningham

Jessica Evans

Renee Fister

Angela Geraci

Ashley Ireland (Chair)

Carrie Jerrell

Leigh Johnson

Heather Johnston

Tradae’ Moore

Brian Parr

Lisa Schmidt

Brett Shather

Jennifer Smith

Peter Terry

Angie Trzepacz

Peter Weber

Peggy Whaley

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University Judicial Board

Submits recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

PURPOSE:

1. To hear cases in which suspension or expulsion might eventually result; and

2. To act as appellate court in cases passed on to it by the Offices of Academic Affairs and/or Student Affairs.

MEMBERSHIP:

Three members of the Student Judicial Board chosen by a random drawing for

each hearing by the Chair of that board, three faculty members elected by the

faculty as a whole for staggered three year terms, and one administrative staff

member appointed by the President for a one-year term.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Faculty — Lissa Graham (2020)

Faculty — Miranda Terry (2016-19)

Faculty — Ben Littlepage (2018-2021)

Staff — Leanna McClure

Three Students

University Standing Committees

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University Studies Committee

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE:

1. Monitor content of university studies courses to assure compliance with the educational goals of the university;

2. Review all course proposals and guidelines designed for university studies and make appropriate recommendation to the Academic Council Undergraduate Studies Committee; recommend, as appropriate, the addition or deletion of courses of university studies;

3. Design or adopt assessment instruments to measure the effectiveness of the university studies program;

4. Sponsor faculty development seminars for individuals assigned to teach in the university studies program;

5. Institute strategies that encourage faculty collegiality and appreciation for all programs among faculty, staff, and students; and

6. Conduct general review of structure of university studies program every six to ten years.

MEMBERSHIP:

One faculty member appointed by the Dean of each academic college/school, one

faculty member appointed by the Dean of University Libraries, and one faculty

member from each academic college/school appointed by the Provost and Vice

President for Academic Affairs from a list of candidates provided by the academic

college. The Director of the University Studies program will serve as chair.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

COB — Teresa Betts

COB — Mickey Miller

EHS — Jessica Branch

EHS — Kelly Rogers

HFA — Kathy Callahan

HFA — Tanya Ramero-Gonzalez

SET — Ted Porter

SET — Gary ZeRuth

SOA — Brian Parr

SOA — Alex Shultz

NHP — Jeremy Erdmann

LIB — Dana Thompson

Renae Duncan, chair

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University Tenure Committee

Submits recommendations to the President or as indicated.

PURPOSE:

1. To review tenure recommendations to ensure that the tenure policy, procedures, and administrative guidelines have been observed uniformly throughout the university;

2. To consider appeals and make recommendations to the President;

3. To write an annual report to the President concerning areas of the university in which policy, procedures or guidelines have not been followed;

4. To advise the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, at his/her request, of the University Tenure Committee's interpretation of the Appointment and Tenure Policies in any instance where various interpretations may arise; and

5. To notify the Faculty Senate concerning recurring problems within the Tenure Policy, procedure, and guidelines.

MEMBERSHIP:

One tenured faculty member elected from each academic college/school and the

University Libraries. Should circumstances prevent a member of the University

Tenure Committee from serving for a hearing or other official duty, a replacement

shall be elected by the college/school or library tenure committee.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

AJBCOB — Bella Ezumah (2022)

COEHS — Daniel Hepworth (2020)

CHFA — Kevin Binfield (2022)

JCSET — Ted Porter (2022)

HSOA- William DeWees (2020)

SONHP — Michael Perlow (2020)

LIB — Christine Ferguson (2022)

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University Advisory Committees

Commencement Committee

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE:

1. To be responsible for commencement ceremonies; and

2. To review nominations and recommend individuals for honorary degrees.

MEMBERSHIP:

One faculty member per academic college/school selected by the Dean, and in a non-

voting capacity, the Associate Provost.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

AJBCOB — Heath Keller

COEHS — Robert Lyons

CHFA — Trae Blanco

JCSET — Mike Kemp

HSOA — Terry Canerdy

SONHP — Lori Ballard

Associate Provost Robert Pervine

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Honors College Committee

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE:

Screens, interviews, and selects the scholarship applicants who qualify to attend

the Academic Excellence recognition events and recommends guidelines for Honors

College member, including course offerings an and faculty.

MEMBERSHIP:

One faculty member from each academic college/school and the University

Libraries selected by the Provost upon recommendation of the Director of the

Honors College; Honors College Student Council President; and Director of the

Honors College, non-voting.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

AJBCOB — David Eaton

COEHS — Jeff Wylie

CHFA — David Pizzo

JCSET — David Canning

HSOA — William DeWees

SONHP — Jessica Naber

LIB — Jeff Henry

Honors College Student Council — Amanda Swift

Honors College Executive Director — Warren Edminster

University Advisory Committees

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Information Technology Advisory Committee

Submits information technology recommendations to the Provost and Vice

President for Academic Affairs and the Vice Presidents for their review and

recommendations to the President. Policy and procedures that impact academics

should be referred to Academic Council for review and recommendation.

PURPOSE:

1. To recommend information technology policy and procedures;

2. to study and recommend information technologies vital to the discovery, collection, and communication of knowledge; and

3. To recommend technologies essential to the increased productivity required in the administration of higher education.

MEMBERSHIP:

One faculty member from each academic college/school and University Libraries,

appointed by the respective Dean; CARE representative; five members of

Information Systems, appointed by the Chief Information Officer; eight

administrators, appointed by the Vice Presidents (two from each Vice Presidential

area); and on student member.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

AJBCOB — Jack Smith

COEHS — Dusty Reed

CHFA — Sue Sroda

JCSET — David Roach

HSOA — Ryan Morrow

SONHP — Tonia Mailow

LIB — Ashley Ireland

CARE — Lisa Schmidt

Information Systems — Brantly Travis

Information Systems —

Information Systems —

Information Systems — Dave McKenna

Information Systems — Tommy Phillips

Provost Rep — Riza Marjadi

Provost Rep — Michael Ramage

Student Affairs —

Student Affairs —

Finance & Admin Services — Jan Fuqua

Finance & Admin Services — Haley Stedelin

Institutional Advancement —

Institutional Advancement — Carol Brunn

Student — Tiffany Pederson

Chief Information Officer — Brian Purcell

(Interim) Chair

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International Studies Advisory Committee (ISAC)

Submits international education policy recommendations to the Director of the

Institute for International Studies, the Provost and Vice President for Academic

Affairs, and the President.

PURPOSE:

To function as an advisory body on international education policies and activities

on campus, as well as the policies and procedures of the Institute.

MEMBERSHIP:

IIS Director, International Enrollment and Retention Director, International Recruitment

Director, ESL Program Director, Education Abroad Director, English Support Program

Director, Marvin D. Mills Multicultural Center Director, one representative from the

Offices of the President and each Vice President, international recruitment, each

academic college/school, University Libraries, Faculty Senate, Staff Congress, Student

Government Association, International Student Organization, Student Disability Services,

Enrollment Management. Ex-Officio — BOR Academic Affairs Committee Chair, Faculty

Regent, CARE Director, Study Abroad Consortia, and representatives of units offering

international degrees.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Chair — David Pizzo

IIS Director — Guangming Zou

International Enrollment & Retention — Bill

McKibben

ESL Program Director — Weihong Gao

Education Abroad Director — Melanie McCallon

Multicultural Center — S.G. Carthell

President's Office — Renee Fister

Provost's Office — Robert Pervine

Student Affairs — Don Robertson

Finance & Administrative Services — Jackie

Dudley

International Recruitment — Tyson Manering

AJBCOB — Leigh Johnson

EHS — Robin Esau

HFA — Saihua Xia

JCSET — Manoj Pathak

HSOA — Michelle Santiago

SONHP — Jessica Naber

ULIB — Don Kim

Faculty Senate —

Staff Congress — Laura Lohr

Student Government — Keegan Camron

International Student Organization —

Diandra Burgos

Student Disability Services — Ken Ashlock

Enrollment Management —

Ex-Officio

BOR —

Faculty Regent — Melony Shemberger

CARE — Dan Lavit

Consortia (CCSA) — Marcie Hinton

Consortia (IBS) — Heath Keller

Consortia (KIIS) — ZB Smetana

English & Philosophy — Juyoung Song

Global Languages — Yoko Hatakeyama

Honors College — Jeff Osborne

Liberal Arts Degree — Barbara Cobb

Management, Marketing and Bus Adm —

Tim Johnston

Political Science —

International Business —

University Advisory Committees

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Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE:

1. Assure that MSU researchers and instructors care for and use animals in ways judged to be scientifically, technically, and humanely appropriate — including the ethical mandates known as the 3Rs — reduce the number of animals to be used; replace animal models with other methods whenever possible; and refine techniques to minimize distress to animals used in research or teaching.

2. Provide research oversight and evaluation of the institution's animal care and use program and facilities by ensuring compliance with federal regulations related to the proper care, use, and humane treatment of animals used in research, testing and education.

3. Provides assistance to investigators in fulfilling their obligation to plan and conduct animal research in accordance with the highest scientific and ethical principles.

MEMBERSHIP:

At least five members are appointed for indefinite terms by the Provost and Vice

President for Academic Affairs.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Brigetta Allen-Hughes

Dena Weinberger

William DeWees

Michael Flinn, chair

Barbie Papajeski

Shea Porr

Terry Canerdy, Attending Veterinarian

Gina Claywell, Non-Scientist

Kathy Hodge, Community Member

Kristi Stockdale

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Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE:

1. To review for ethical acceptability all research activities dealing with the use of human subjects; and

2. To advise individuals in the academic community regarding the ethical acceptability of proposed research utilizing human subjects.

MEMBERSHIP:

Seven members are appointed for staggered, three-year terms by the Provost and

Vice President for Academic Affairs. Membership is determined in accord with

Federal DHHS regulations.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Paula Waddill, chair

Tracey Wortham, vice chair

Mardis Dunham

Suguru Nakamura

Michael Perlow

Jeff Seaton

Leslie Furches, prisoner representative

Janay McKee, community representative

University Advisory Committees

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MSU Safety Network

Submits recommendations to the President.

PURPOSE:

To address campus safety issues, concerns, needs and recommendations.

MEMBERSHIP:

Appointees of the Vice President for Student Affairs

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Vice President for Student Affairs — Don Robertson, Co-Chair

Faculty — Traci Byrd, co-chair

Campus Recreation and Wellness — Travis Rawe

Center for Adult and Regional Education —

Environmental Safety and Health — Susan Miller

Facilities Management — Jason Youngblood

Faculty — Paul Lucko

Housing — David Wilson

Human Resources — Joyce Gordon

Institute for International Studies — Guangming Zou

LGBT Programming — Meghan Lampe

MSU Police Department — James Herring

Multicultural Affairs — S.G. Carthell

Provost Office — Robert Pervine

Psychological Center — Laura Liljequist

Public Relations — Shawn Touney

Student Disability Services — Ken Ashlock

University Counseling Services — Angie Trzepacz

Wellness Program — Lauren Smee

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Office of Research and Creative Activity Advisory Board

Submits recommendations to the Coordinator of the Office of Research and

Creative Activity.

PURPOSE:

To advise and oversee the programs of the Office of Research and Creative Activity

MEMBERSHIP:

Two faculty members from each academic college/school and one from the

University Libraries.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

AJBCOB — Ismail Karabas

AJBCOB — Melony Shemberger

COEHS — Stephanie Sullivan

COEHS — Miguel Gomez

CHFA — Tracey Garcia McCue

CHFA — T. Michael Martin

JCSET — Rupkatha Bardhan

JCSET — Christopher Mecklin

HSOA — David Ferguson

HSOA — Naveen Musunuru

SONHP — Brenda Reeves

LIB — Dana Statton

University Advisory Committees

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Parking Services Advisory Committee

Submits recommendations to the President.

PURPOSE:

To address parking services issues, concerns and needs and to make recommendations to the President. The Committee is asked to: 1. Review campus parking policies and procedures. 2. Study and recommend campus parking needs, including zoning changes. 3. Foster collaboration, transparency and effective communications on parking- Related issues.

MEMBERSHIP:

The Committee is to be comprised of the following members: • Three members appointed by the Student Government Association

• Three members appointed by Faculty Senate • Three members appointed by Staff Congress

The following members shall serve as ex-officio members • Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services or designee • Vice President for Student Affairs or designee • Chief of Police, MSU Police Department or designee • Parking Manager, MSU Police Department or designee

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Student Government Association — Jovondra Coffey

Student Government Association — Gabrielle Wadle

Student Government Association — Rebecca Weyerbacher

Faculty Senate — Todd French

Faculty Senate — Nancy Armstrong

Faculty Senate — Eric Umstead

Staff Congress — Duane Dycus

Staff Congress — LaDonna Hamontree

Staff Congress — Trish Lofton

Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services — Jackie Dudley

Vice President for Student Affairs — Don Robertson

Chief of Police — James Herring

Parking Manager — S. Francie Ray

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Research Policy Committee

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE:

Advisory committee on research, scholarship, and creative activities of faculty.

Recommendations are made on university policies to strengthen the research

environment on campus.

MEMBERSHIP:

One faculty member from each academic college/school and the University

Libraries selected by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, one

Sigma Xi faculty member, the Directors of Sponsored Programs and The Office of

Research and Creative Activity.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

AJBCOB — Stefan Linnhoff

COEHS — Rebecca Pender Baum, chair

CHFA — Marjorie Hilton

JCSET — Joshua Ridley

HSOA — David Ferguson

SONHP — Azaher Molla

LIB — Candace Vance

Sigma Xi — Howard Whiteman

ORCA — AJ Boston

Associate Provost Robert Pervine (ex-officio)

Sponsored Programs — John Roark (ex-officio)

University Advisory Committees

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Residency Appeals Committee

Submits decisions to the Registrar.

PURPOSE:

To hear appeals of residency rulings made by the Registrar.

MEMBERSHIP:

Three faculty members, two staff members, and one student all appointed by the

President. The Bursar serves as Chair.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Bursar — Wendy Cain, Chair

Faculty — Drew Seib

Faculty — David Roach

Faculty — ____________

Staff — Shawn Smee

Staff — ____________

Student — ____________

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Undergraduate Admission Appeals Committee

Submits decisions and/or recommendations to the Director of Undergraduate

Admissions for appropriate action.

PURPOSE:

1. To review admission appeals made by domestic undergraduate new freshman and new transfer students who have been denied admission to MSU by the Director of Undergraduate Admissions; and

2. To meet monthly and render a decision on each student's appeal and, if an admission is granted, stipulate any conditions/restrictions. A minimum of three votes is required to determine decision. Decisions of the Admission Appeals Committee are final.

MEMBERSHIP:

Three faculty members, appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic

Affairs; one student member, appointed by the SGA Executive Board; Director of

the Community College; and ex-officio, the Director of Undergraduate Admissions.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Faculty — Cindy Clemson

Faculty — Sebastian Jerzowski

Faculty — Marla Poyner

SGA Representative — Christian Barnes

Community College — Shauna Mullins

Office of Recruitment — Maria Rosa

Undergraduate Admissions — Lesa Harris (ex-officio)

University Advisory Committees

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University Committee on Naming of Facilities, Programs &

Activities

Submits recommendations to the President.

PURPOSE:

Receives nominations for naming university buildings, rooms, sites, programs or

other facilities or areas. Nominations approved by the committee shall be

forwarded to the President for consideration and possible recommendation to the

Board of Regents, who will make the final determination of the matter.

MEMBERSHIP:

One representative each recommended by the Faculty Senate, the Staff Congress,

the Student Government Association, and the MSU Alumni Association. These

members shall be nominated by their respective organizations and appointed by

the President for a term of one year; One or more of the following, as deemed

appropriate by the President: The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, (or

designated representative), The Vice President for Student Affairs, (or designated

representative), The Vice President for Institutional Advancement (or designated

representative) will serve as ex- officio as Chairman of the Committee and be

responsible for forwarding the recommendation of the Committee to the

President, the Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement, and/or the

Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

__________________________ — Bob Jackson, Chair

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs — Tim Todd

Vice President for Student Affairs — Don Robertson

Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services — Jackie Dudley

Executive Director of Development — Tina Bernot

Associate Athletic Director — Velvet Milkman

MSU Alumni Association — Darren Jones

Staff Congress — Tim Williams

Faculty Senate — Brian Bourke

Student Government Association — Rebecca Weyerbacher

Ex-Officio

MSU Foundation — David Durr

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University Intercollegiate Athletic Council

Submits recommendations to the President.

PURPOSE:

To facilitate continuous communication among the on- and off-campus

constituencies interested in the intercollegiate athletic program.

MEMBERSHIP:

Appointments to the Council shall be made by the President. The Director of

Intercollegiate Athletics, Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services;

Director of Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action; and Academics Coordinator for

Intercollegiate Athletics shall each serve as ex-officio, non-voting members.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

Alumni Association —

Bursar's Office — Wendy Cain

Community Rep —

Faculty — Dan Wann

Faculty —

Faculty Athletic Representative — David Gesler

Faculty Senate —

Financial Aid Office —

President's Office — Renee Fister

Registrar's Office — Tracy Roberts

Student Disability Services — Velvet Wilso n

Senior Women's Administrator — Velvet Milkman

Student Government Association —

Staff Congress — Duane Dycus

Staff Member — Laura Lohr

Student Athlete —

Student Athlete —

Ex-Officio

IDEA — Cami Duffy

Athletic Director — Kevin Saal

Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services — Jackie Dudley

Academics Coordinator — Meagan Short