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.
Members
| Faculty Members | |
|---|---|
| Emma Witt | Chair (2024β2026) |
| Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen | Vice Chair (2024β2025) |
| Sharon Musher | ARHU (2023β2025) |
| Christian Ehiobuche | BUSN (2023β2025) |
| Dana Grasso | EDUC (2023β2025) |
| Geoffrey Gust | GENS (2023β2025) |
| George DeFeis | Graduate Studies (2023β2025) and Union representative |
| Kimberly Furphy | Graduate Studies (2023β2025) |
| Trina Gipson-Jones | HLTH (2023β2025) |
| Heather Perez | Library (2023β2025) |
| Pam Kosick | NAMS (2023β2025) |
| Kimberley Schanz | SOBL (2023β2025) |
| 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 (2024β2026) |
| Zori Kalibatseva | Vice Chair (2024β2025) |
| Adalaine Holton | ARHU (2023β2025) |
| Noel Criscione-Naylor | BUSN (2023β2025) |
| Stacey Culleny | EDUC (2023β2025) |
| Siobahn Suppa | GENS (2023β2025) |
| Amit Mukherjee | Graduate Studies (2023β2025) |
| Ye Ning | Graduate Studies (2023β2025) |
| Mary Padden-Denmead | HLTH (2023β2025) |
| Eric Jeitner | Library (2023β2025)&²Τ²ϊ²υ±θ; |
| Suzanne Nezzar | NAMS(2023β2025) and Union representative |
| Ruibin Lu | SOBL(2023β2025) |
| 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 (2024β2026) |
| Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen | Vice Chair (2024β2025) |
| Beau Hancock | ARHU (2024β2025) |
| Barry Palatnik | BUSN (2024β2025) |
| Dan Tulino | EDUC (2023β2025) |
| Harman Aryal | GENS (2023β2025) |
| Mary Kientz | HLTH (2023β2025) |
| Heather Perez | Library (2023β2025) and Union representative |
| Christine Thompson | NAMS (2023β2025) |
| Oliver Cooke | SOBL(2023β2025) |
| Ex Officio Member | |
|---|---|
| Jennifer Potter |
Vice President for Administration and Finance & Chief Financial Officer |
AY 2019/20 Report&²Τ²ϊ²υ±θ;β FY 2020 Operational and Capital Report
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 OβHara | Chair (2024β2026) |
| Geoffrey Gust | Vice Chair (2024β2025) |
| Geoffrey Gust (GENS) | First-Year Seminar Convenor (2021β2024) |
| John OβHara (GENS) | G-Group Convenor&²Τ²ϊ²υ±θ;(2021β2024) |
| Christina Morus | ARHU (2023β2025) |
| Ellen Kraft | BUSN (2023β2025) |
| Jung Lee | EDUC (2023β2025) |
| Barbara (Bobbie) Amendolia | HLTH (2023β2025) |
| Joyce DeStasio | Library (2023β2025) |
| Sarah Gray | NAMS (2023β2025) and Union representative |
| Christine Ferri | SOBL (2023β2025) |
| 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 (2024β2026) |
| Helen Wei | Vice Chair (2024β2025) |
| Chung-Fan Chang | ARHU (2023β2025) |
| Ning Ye | BUSN (2023β2025) |
| Ron Caro | EDUC (2023β2025) |
| Lisa Youngblood | GENS (2023β2025) |
| Anthony Austin | HLTH (2023β2025) |
| Rui (Jeff) Ge | Library (2023β2025) |
| Shah Khan | NAMS (2023β2025) |
| Nusret Sahin | SOBL (2023β2025) and Union representative |
| Ex Officio Members | |
|---|---|
| Patricia Thatcher | Dean of the Library |
|
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 | |
|---|---|
| Christy Goodnight | Chair (2024-2026) |
| Jongbok Yi | Vice Chair (2024β2025) |
| Katherine Panagakos | ARHU (2023β2025) |
| Wei-Xuan Li | BUSN (2024β2025) |
| Amy Ackerman | EDUC (2023β2025) |
| Mariam Hussein | GENS (2023β2025) |
| Monika Pawlowska | HLTH (2023β2025) |
| Cheyenne Riehl | Library (2023β2025) |
| Jeffrey Webber | NAMS (2023β2025) |
| Connie Tang | SOBL (2023β2025) 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 (2024β2026) |
| Betsy Erbaugh | Vice Chair (2024β2025) |
| Chung-Fan Chang | ARHU (2023β2025) |
| Emily August | ARHU (2024β2026) |
| Noel Criscione-Naylor | BUSN (2023β2025) |
| Vasundhara Chakraborty | BUSN (2024β2026) |
| Ron Tinsley | EDUC (2023β2025) |
| Meredith Massey | EDUC (2024β2026) |
| Emily Van Duyne | GENS (2023β2025) |
| Francis Nzuki | GENS (2024β2026) |
| Heather Green | HLTH (2023β2025) |
| Helen Gu | HLTH (2024β2026) |
| Stephanie Sussmeier | Library (2023β2025) |
| Peter Straub | NAMS (2023β2025) |
| Elizabeth Pollock | NAMS (2024β2026) and Union representative |
| Betsy Erbaugh | SOBL (2023β2025) |
| Terrilyn Battle | SOBL (2024β2026) |
| Ex Officio Member | |
|---|---|
| Joe Cronin |
Executive Director Research & Governmental Grants (Provost designee) |
Year End Reports:
Members
| Faculty Members | |
|---|---|
| Bob Blaskiewicz | Chair (2024β2026) |
| Robert Marsico | Vice Chair (2024β2025) |
| Michael Hayes | ARHU (2023β2025) |
| Charlie Baik | BUSN (2023β2025) |
| Susan Cydis | EDUC (2023β2025) |
| Dan Al-Daqa | GENS (2024β2025) |
| Rania Almajid | HLTH (2023β2025) |
| Rui (Jeff) Ge | Library (2023β2025) and Union representative |
| Bradley Forrest | NAMS (2023β2025) |
| Sunny Matthew | SOBL (2023β2025) |
| 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:
