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

 

AY 2011 - 2012 Report

AY 2016/17 Report

AY 2017/18 Report

AY 2018/19 Report

AY 2019/20 Report

AY 2020/21 Report

AY 2021/22 Report

AY 2022/23 Report

AY 2023/24 Report

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
Amy Beth Glass  Registrar (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

 

AY 2011 - 2012 Report

AY 2013 - 2014 Report

AY 2014 - 2015 Report

AY 2015 - 2016 Report

AY 2016 - 2017 Report

AY 2017 - 2018 Report

AY 2018 - 2019 Report

AY 2019/20 Report

AY 2020/21 Report

AY 2021/22 Report

AY 2022/23 Report

AY 2023/24 Report

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

AY 2016/17 Report

AY 2017/18 Report

AY 2018/19 Report 

AY 2019/20 Report – FY 2020 Operational and Capital Report

AY 2020/21 Report 

AY 2021/22 Report 

AY 2022/23 Report 

AY 2023/24 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 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)

AY 2016/17 Report

AY 2017/18 Report

AY 2018/19 Report

AY 2019/20 Report

AY 2020/21 Report

AY 2021/22 Report

AY 2022/23 Report

AY 2023/24 Report

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
Chief Information Officer
Kathleen Klein
Director of Center for Teaching & Learning Design
Peter Gallagher
Associate Director of IT Help Desk Services

Reports

Report to Senate Oct. 2011

E Learning Report 2014

Year End Reports

AY 2012-13

AY 2014-15

AY 2016–17

AY 2017–18

AY 2019/20 Report

AY 2020/21 Report

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

Nov 15, 2012

Oct 25, 2012

Sep 20, 2012

Year End Reports

AY 2017/18 (Presentation)

AY 2018/19

AY 2019/20 Report

AY 2020/21 Report

AY 2021/22 Report

AY 2022/23 Report

AY 2023/24 Report

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).

Additional information about Research and Professional Development funding (ORSP Website on Internal Awards)

Members

Faculty Members
Justin Ostrofsky Chair (2024–2026)
Betsy Erbaugh  Vice Chair (2024–2025)
Chung-Fan Chang ARHU (20232025)
Emily August     ARHU (20242026)
Noel Criscione-Naylor BUSN (20232025)
Vasundhara Chakraborty BUSN (20242026)
Ron Tinsley   EDUC (20232025)
Meredith Massey EDUC (20242026)
Emily Van Duyne GENS (20232025)
Francis Nzuki GENS (2024–2026)
Heather Green HLTH (2023–2025)
Helen Gu HLTH (2024–2026)
Stephanie Sussmeier Library (2023–2025)
Peter Straub NAMS (20232025)
Elizabeth Pollock NAMS (20242026) and Union representative
Betsy Erbaugh SOBL (20232025)
Terrilyn Battle SOBL (2024–2026)

 

Ex Officio Member
Joe Cronin

Executive Director Research & Governmental Grants (Provost designee)

 

Year End Reports:

AY 2011 - 2012 Report

AY 2018/19 Report

AY 2019/20 Report

AY 2020/21 Report

AY 2021/22 Report

AY 2022/23 Report

AY 2023/24 Report

The Committee on Student Affairs has oversight and advisory responsibility for all matters of student life. Members: One member elected by and from the Faculty of each School, the Vice President for Student Affairs (ex-officio), the Dean of Students (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
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

AY 2017/18 Report

AY 2018/19 Report

AY 2019/20 Report

AY 2020/21 Report

AY 2022/23 Report

AY 2023/24 Report