NSU Committee Descriptions
Admissions Appeals
Membership: Twelve members with staggered terms of three years. Chaired by the Dean of Enrollment Management.
| Mr. Bill Nowlin, chair | Dr. Anita Ede | Dr. Mike Landry |
| Dr. Joan Bell | Ms. Susan Foster | Dr. Mark Paulissen |
| Ms. Barbara Burnett | Dr. Justin Halpern | Dr. Stephan Sargent |
| Ms. Shari Clevanger | Mr. Karl Kruczek | Mr. Jeff Walker |
Function: This committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding written appeals for re-admission when a decision for re-admission has been denied. All recommendations are forwarded to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Meetings: This committee meets as necessary and when called by the chair. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Affirmative Action
Membership: Twelve members. Chaired by Director of Human Resources as the Affirmative Action officer.
| Dr. Martha Albin, chair | Dr. Joseph Faulds | Ms. Janet Robinson |
| Ms. Laura Boren | Ms. Christy Landsaw | Dr. Louis White |
| Ms. Barbara Burnett | Dr. Darryl Linde | Ms. Becky Williams |
| Dr. Gary Davis | Dr. Chris Malone |
Function: This committee provides review for employee complaints regarding civil rights compliance. Reports to the Director of Human Resources and the Vice President for Administration.
Meetings: As called by the chair to review affirmative action complaints. Minutes should be sent to the Director of Human Resources and the University President.
Allied Arts
Membership: Members will include two all-campus representatives as well as a designee from each of the following areas: art, classical music, contemporary music, dance, and theatre. Additional members may be added to the committee on an ad hoc basis. Chaired by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts or other designee of the NSU President.
| Dr. Paul Westbrook, chair | Dr. Linda Edmondson | Ms. Robyn Magee Pursley |
| Ms. Sarah Brick Archer | Dr. David Linebarger | Ms. Delores Summer |
| Dr. Mark Bighley | Mr. Bo Lovelace | Ms. Megan White |
| Dr. Diane Boze | Dr. Amanda Mansheim | Ms. Becky Williams |
Function: The committee is responsible for the recommendation and development of arts activities, facilities, and educational programming that will complement the current curriculum and regular programming of Northeastern State University. This advisory committee will make recommendations to the Vice President for Academic Affairs who will report actions to the President.
Meetings: Usually twice annually for development and assessment. Additional meetings may be called by the Chair. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
American Indian Heritage
Membership: Up to twenty-four members to include two students appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association. Dean of Liberal Arts serves as an ex officio member.
| Dr. Phyllis Fife, chair | Dr. Gary Davis | Mr. Wyman Kirk |
| Dr. April Adams | Dr. Sarah Deal | Dr. Benjamin Kracht |
| Dr. Brad Montgomery-Anderson | Dr. Carl Farinelli | Dr. David Linebarger |
| Dr. Terri Baker | Dr. George Foster | Dr. Edgarita Long |
| Dr. Mayrene Bentley | Ms. Susan Foster | Ms. Penny Moore |
| Ms. Laura Boren | Dr. Susan Fruscher | Dr. Virginia Whitekiller |
| Dr. Diane Boze | ||
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| AISES: Mr. Sonny Hawk | ||
| IUSS: To Be Announced | ||
| NASA: Ms. Samantha Coon | ||
| NSGA Representatives: Ms. Amber Buker & Mr. Jarred Ridenour | ||
Function: The Indian Heritage Committee plans and coordinates the Annual Symposium of the American Indian. The committee searches for outside funding and raises money to help defray symposium expenses. The committee reports to Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Meetings: Usually meets two or three times per month when selecting events and speakers for the symposium. Minutes should be sent to the Dean of Liberal Arts and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Assessment
Membership: Nine members with representation from each college and the graduate college. Chaired by the Assessment Coordinator. One student appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.
| Dr. Michael Turner, chair | Ms. Kendra Haggard | Dr. Dolores Poole |
| Dr. Mark Giese | Dr. Tom Jackson | Dr. John Schleede |
| Dr. Pamela Fly | Dr. Darryl Linde | Dr. Roger West |
NSGA Representative: Ms. Alana Scott |
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Function: This committee monitors the four level assessment program at Northeastern State University and makes recommendations for changes in the assessment program. This committee is also involved in sharing results of assessment on campus and developing action plans to use assessment results for the improvement of education at NSU. The committee will serve as a resource to academic units regarding assessment activities. This committee reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Meetings: Monthly. At least quarterly. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Athletics
Membership: 12-15 representatives from various colleges and departments on campus. Chaired by the Faculty Athletic Representative. One non-athlete student appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.
| Dr. Louis White, chair | Dr. Denise Deason-Toyne | Dr. David Pan |
| Mr. Rommel Abad | Dr. John Diamantopoulos | Dr. Kenny Paris |
| Dr. Ron Becker | Mr. Tim Foutch | Dr. Brian Rader |
| Ms. Laura Boren | Mr. John Gyllin | Mr. Joe Spence |
| Dr. Ron Cambiano | Dr. Tom Jackson | Dr. Michael Toyne |
| Mr. Ron Cox | Mr. Karl Kruczek | Dr. Chuck Ziehr |
NSGA Representative: Mr. Seth Vansell |
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Function: The Athletic Committee is convened in order to facilitate the dissemination of information pertinent to interscholastic competition, requirements for student eligibility, and the availability of financial assistance for student athletes. The committee is convened at least once each fall and spring semester to seek input from both faculty and staff and to supply them with the latest information regarding student athletes, coaches, interscholastic competition, additions or deletions of sports programs, and promotional efforts of NSU Athletics. This committee reports to the Athletic Director and the President.
Meetings: Once each fall and spring semester. Minutes should be sent to the Athletic Director and the President.
Black Heritage Committee
Membership: 10-13 faculty and/or staff members and two students appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.
| Ms. Sheree Whiteside, chair | Dr. Adam Langsam | Dr. Andrew Vassar |
| Dr. Terri Baker | Dr. David Linebarger | Dr. Paul Westbrook |
| Ms. Emily Brown | Dr. Jocelyn Payne | Ms. Virginia Whitekiller |
| Ms. Brenda Bunch | Dr. Kathryn Sanders | Mr. Michael Wright |
Phemomenal President: Ms. Nana Benyarko |
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| NSGA Representatives: Mr. Shane Franklin & Mr. Tony Maxville | ||
Function: To provide annual university programming which promotes an appreciation for African-American culture and issues. The committee serves as a resource for programs sponsored by student groups. This committee reports to the Dean of Student Affairs.
Meetings: As called by the committee chair. Minutes should be sent to the Dean of Student Affairs.
Campus Environment & Sustainability
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Membership: Ten members of the faculty and staff to include the university safety officer and school nurse plus two students appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association. The university risk manager is an ex officio member.
| Dr. Mia Revels, chair | Ms. Tere Feller | Ms. Sandra Martin |
| Dr. Martha Albin | Mr. Todd Hefner | Ms. Penny Moore |
| Ms. Emily Brown | Dr. David Lewerenz | Mr. Joe Spence |
| Dr. Kim Cottrell | Ms. Melissa Mahan | |
Campus Nurse: Ms. Libby Rogers |
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| Safety Officer: Mr. Dennis Moore | ||
| University Risk Manager: Mr. Tim Foutch (ex officio) | ||
| NSGA Representatives: Ms. Rachael Gentges & Mr. Blake McCammon | ||
Functions: This committee promotes environmental awareness, resource conservation, and public safety. It serves as a recommending body to the administration concerning safety and environmental issues. The primary goal of the committee is to make the University a safer place to work and study. The committee reports to the Vice President for Administration.
Meetings: At least once each semester. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Administration.
Campus Parking
Membership: Twelve members composed of four faculty representatives selected by the Faculty Council; four staff members, and four student members appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association. The Parking & Traffic manager serves as an ex officio member.
| From the Faculty Council: | Staff Representatives: | NSGA Representatives: |
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| Dr. Linda Edmondson, chair | Ms. Dana Boren-Boer | Ms. Amber Buker |
| Dr. Joan Bell | Ms. Aileen King | Ms. Alice Lawson |
| Ms. Harriet Hobbs | Mr. Clint Vernon | Mr. Dustin McGowen |
| Ms. Jackie Schumaker | Mr. Stephen Rogers |
Function: Assists in the immediate and long-range planning activities involving traffic flow on the campus and the development of parking services and policies. This committee reports to the Vice President for Administration.
Meetings: At least twice a year. Minutes should be sent to the Parking Manager and Vice President for Administration.
Commencement
Membership: Representatives from faculty and staff areas involved in commencement activities. One student appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.
| Mr. Bill Nowlin, chair | Ms. Kendra Haggard | Ms. Melissa Scott |
| Ms. Donna Agee | Ms. Deanis Hensley | Dr. Penny Sommers |
| Dr. Roger Collier | Dr. Tom Jackson | Mr. Joe Spence |
| Dr. Bridgett Cowlishaw | Ms. Melissa Mahan | Mr. Rob Taylor |
| Dr. Billy Joe Daivs | Ms. Diana Mashburn | Ms. Anita Thompson |
| Mr. Mike Franke | Dr. Kay Hong-Nam | Mr. Clint Vernon |
| Ms. Nancy Garber | Dr. Rodney Osborne | Dr. Norman Wika |
| Dr. Dan Glasgow | ||
| Dr. Janet Bahr (ex officio) |
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| NSGA Representative: Mr. Ryan Alsup | ||
Function: This committee assists in planning, implementing and evaluating graduation activities each semester. Recommendations for changes are submitted to the Vice President for Academic Affairs who communicates these to the President.
Meetings: At least once per semester and as called by the chair. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Council for Student Improvement
Membership: Dean of Student Affairs, Dean of Enrollment Management, Director of First-Year Experience, Director of Auxiliary Services, Director of Housing, Assistant Director of Athletics, and Director of Business Affairs.
| Ms. Laura Boren, chair | Mr. Bill Nowlin | |
| Ms. Sue Catron | Mr. Jeff Walker | |
| Mr. Todd Hefner | Director of Auxiliary Services - To Be Announced | |
| Mr. Scott Pettus | ||
Function: The purpose of the Council for Student Improvement is to focus on efforts for continuous improvement of student services and programs that affects the co-curricular student experience. The Council for Student Improvement addresses pressing operational issues that affect multiple areas of student life; communicates internal organization activities, new initiatives, operational changes; and explores methods to improve the overall student life experience.
Meetings: At lease once per semester and as called by the chair. Minutes should be sent to each Vice President and President.
Curriculum and Educational Policies
Membership: The committee consists of each academic dean, dean of the graduate college, director of libraries, dean of enrollment management (formerly registrar), Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, four faculty members elected by the Faculty Council, two students selected by the Northeastern Student Government Association, and Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as an ex officio member. Chaired by the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.
| Dr. Janet Bahr, chair | Dr. Kay Grant | Dr. John Schleede |
| Dr. Sheila Collins | Dr. Tom Jackson | Dr. Martin Venneman |
| Dr. George Foster | Mr. Bill Nowlin | Dr. Paul Westbrook |
| Vice President for Academic Affairs: Dr. Dalton Bigbee (ex officio) |
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| Faculty Council Representatives: Dr. Renee Cambiano, Dr. Craig Clifford, Dr. Chris Garland, & Dr. Pam Louderback | ||
| NSGA Representatives: Ms. Alana Scott & Mr. Dejon Jordan | ||
Function: This committee reviews and considers curriculum requests for new courses, new programs, revised courses (title, number, level, prefix, and description), and program revisions. It also serves as an advisory committee for problems related to instructional programs. This committee reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Meetings: Meetings are called during the second and third weeks of October and February. Minutes should be sent to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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