Councils & Committees
This page details the various committees and councils across the College as well as the University
University Committees
- Academic Senate
- Faculty Review Committee
- University Review Committee
The College of Arts and Sciences has 13 representatives on the Academic Senate. Each group will have four senators and one at-large position. Departments may nominate up to two faculty members for Senate and are allowed to have no more than two Academic Senators at a time. Senators serve three-year terms. Full-time faculty in a tenure track/tenured position with the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor are eligible to serve. Elected members of the Academic Senate shall not be eligible for election to the University Review Committee or the Faculty Review Committee.
Natural Sciences & Math
- Wade Nichols - Biological Sciences - 2024
- Kevin Edwards - Biological Sciences - 2026
- Steve Peters - Chemistry - 2024
- Tom Hammond - Biological Sciences - 2024
- Eric Peterson, Geography, Geology, & the Environment - 2026 (at large)
Social Sciences
- Dimitrios Nikolaou - Economics - 2026
- Kate Sheridan - Social Work - 2025
- German Blanco - Economics - 2025
- Carl Palmore - Politics & Government - 2025
Humanities
- Jim Pancrazio - Languages, Literatures, & Cultures - 2025
- John McHale - Communication - 2025
- Megan Hopper - Communication - 2024
- Benjamin Schmeiser - Language, Literature & Culture - 2024
The College of Arts and Sciences has three representatives serving on the Faculty Review Committee, one from each group. Members serve a three-year term. Faculty members with tenure who have served previously on a D/SFSC or CFSC are eligible to serve, but not Academic Senators or administrators. No faculty member may serve more than two consecutive terms. Faculty members may serve on only one ASPT committee at a time (URC, FRC, CFSC, D/SFSC).
Primary Responsibilities
The FRC is responsible for considering appeals on promotion and tenure decisions only.
One faculty member from the Sciences
- Allison Harris - Physics - 2024
One faculty member from the Social Sciences
- Christine Varga Harris - 2025
One faculty member from the Humanities
- Rebecca Hayes - Communication - 2025
The College of Arts and Sciences has three representatives serving on the University Review Committee, one from each group. Members serve a three-year term. Faculty members with tenure are eligible to serve, but not Academic Senators or administrators. No faculty member may serve more than two consecutive terms. Faculty members may serve on only one ASPT committee at a time (URC, FRC, CFSC, D/SFSC).
Primary Responsibilities
The URC's primary task is to review annual ASPT policies, to make recommendations for changes, and to review CFSC guidelines for conformity with the University guidelines.
One faculty member from the Sciences
- Amanda Cullen - Mathematics - 2026
One faculty member from the Social Sciences
- Susan Sprecher - Sociology & Anthropology - 2025
One faculty member from the Humanities
- Ryan Davis, Languages, Literatures, & Cultures - 2024
College Committees
- College Council
- College Curriculum Committee
- College Elections Committee
- College Faculty Status Committee
- College Research Proposal Review Committee
- College Service Awards Committee
- College Teaching Awards Committee
- College Technology Advisory Committee
- Council of Chairs
Primary Responsibilities
The College Council shall create such standing and special committees as it deems useful to the exercise of its functions.
The College Council shall advise and assist the Dean of the College.
The College Council shall establish procedures within the College for:
- reviewing and revising curriculum:
- developing and reviewing guidelines;
- selecting department chairpersons;
- determining appropriate representative student participation in College and department affairs;
- determining the method of representation, of nomination, and of election of its representatives to the Academic Senate, to University and College search committees, and to the mandated by-laws review committee;
- conducting College elections;
- gathering College Council documents;
- selecting the Research Proposal Review Committee, College Curriculum Committee, Teaching Awards Committee, Service Awards Committee, and College Elections Committee;
- selecting College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecturers
- selecting College award recipients and nominees for University awards.
The College Council shall operate as a forum for discussion on matters of concern to the College and University community.
Time Commitment
The Council shall hold regular meetings at least once each month during the academic year, and as otherwise necessary.
Constituent Representation
Three faculty members from Group A (Sciences)
- Vacant - 2025
- Neil Christensen - Physics - 2024
- Alec Foster - Geography, Geology, & the Environment - 2026
Two students from Group A (Sciences)
- Vacant - 2024
Three faculty members from Group B (Social Sciences)
- Jeff Kahn - Psychology - 2024
- Julie Webber - Politics & Government - 2026
- Jean Sawyer - Communication Sciences & Disorders - 2025
Two students from Group B (Social Sciences)
- Vacant - 2024
Three faculty members from Group C (Humanities)
- Tom Buller - Philosophy - 2026
- Pete Smudde - Communication - 2024
- Lana Kuhle - Philosophy - 2025
Two students from Group C (Humanities)
- Vacant - 2024
NTT Faculty Representative
- Larissa Kennedy - History - 2024
Staff Representatives
- Kate Boutilier - Communication - 2024 - Administrative Professional
- Trish Gudeman - Sociology & Anthropology - 2024 - Civil Service
Meeting Minutes
The College Curriculum Committee shall be composed of the Dean or the Dean's designee, nine members of the College faculty, and six students from among the declared majors of the College departments. Each faculty member will serve a three-year term. Full-time faculty with the rank of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor, over whom the CFSC has jurisdiction are eligible to serve. Each student member will serve a one-year term and may be nominated again when their term is completed. Students eligible for membership must be full-time with either a first or second major in one of the College’s departments and in good disciplinary standing. All terms will begin with the start of the fall semester following their appointment. The College Council makes appointments to this committee.
Primary Responsibilities
Review of:
- new and revised graduate degree programs,
- new and revised undergraduate degree programs, including majors, minors and sequences,
- changes in hours and structure for major and minor degree programs,
- new and revised courses, including revisions to content, hours, and prerequisites,
- additions or deletions of courses and programs.
The committee also considers curriculum policy, program planning and direction, and curriculum problems that cut across department lines.
Time Commitment
The committee meets once a week on Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. All committee members must be free during that time.
University Curriculum Committee Site
CAS Curriculum Committee Policies & Procedures
Dean's Representative
Rocío Rivadeneyra, Associate Dean - CAS
Three faculty members from the Sciences
- Christopher Hamaker - Chemistry - 2024
- Matt Himley - Geography, Geology, & the Environment - 2026
- Fusun Akman - Mathematics - 2025
Two students from the Sciences
- Michael Severino - Mathematics - Fall 2023
Three faculty members from the Social Sciences
- Shelby Putt - Sociology & Anthropology - 2026
- Scott Seeman - Communication Sciences & Disorders- 2025
- Carl Palmer - Politics & Government - 2024
Two students from the Social Sciences
- None
Three faculty members from the Humanities
- Montserrat Mir - Languages, Literatures, & Cultures - 2024
- John Hooker - Communication - 2025
- Todd Stewart - Philosophy - 2026
Two students from the Humanities
- Sara O'Dowd - POL/PHI - 2024
Curriculum Committee Minutes
The College Election Committee shall be composed of at least three faculty, one from each group. One of the three shall be designated chairperson. The College Council makes appointments to this committee.
Primary Responsibilities
- The Committee shall tabulate election results, seeking help from the College Council if desirable. Complete election results shall be available from the Chairperson of the committee and from the Dean of the College, and they are responsible for maintaining records of the results.
- The committee will ordinarily supervise elections conducted by the College, though special rules for particular elections may be established.
Time Commitment
Overseeing elections held in February and April and special elections as necessary.
One faculty member from Group A (Sciences)
- Jeremy Driskell - Chemistry
One faculty member from Group B (Social Sciences)
- Dawn McBride - Psychology
One faculty member from Group C (Humanities)
- Ryan Davis - Languages, Literatures, & Cultures
The College Faculty Status Committee shall be composed of the Dean of the College, who is an ex officio voting member, and six members of the college faculty. Each group has two members elected for two-year staggered terms. All members of the committee must hold tenure. College Council members shall not be eligible to serve. No faculty member may serve more than two consecutive terms. Faculty members may serve on only one ASPT committee at a time (URC, FRC, CFSC, DFSC).
Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for:
- reviewing DFSC/SFSC procedures and policies.
- reviewing tenure and promotion cases.
- developing College guidelines.
- hearing appeals concerning faculty evaluations
Time Commitment
Minimal time commitment in fall semester. Heavy time commitment in spring, specifically in February and March.
Dean or Dean's Representative
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Two faculty members from Sciences & Mathematics
(BSC, CHE, GEO, MAT, PHY)
- David Malone - Geography, Geology, & the Environment - 2024
- Amin Bahmanian - Mathematics - 2025
Two faculty members from Social Sciences
(CSD, ECO, HIS, POL, PSY, SWK, SOA)
- Thomas Burr - Sociology & Anthropology - 2024
- Dawn McBride - Psychology - 2025
Two faculty members from Humanities
(COM, ENG, LLC, PHI)
- Aimee Miller-Ott - Communication - 2024
- Andrew Hartman - History - 2025
The Research Proposal Review Committee shall be composed of the Dean or the Dean's designee and six faculty members. Each faculty member will serve a two-year term. Full-time faculty with the rank of professor, associate professor, or professor, over whom the CFSC has jurisdiction are eligible to serve. All terms will begin with the start of the fall semester following their appointment. RPRC members are ineligible to apply for URG funding during their term. No department may succeed itself after a faculty member has served a two-year term. The College Council makes appointments to this committee.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and rank URG proposals (approximately 75)
- Evaluate nominees for research awards and nominations for:
- Review URG forms and guidelines to make recommendations for refinement or change to the Dean and the College Council
Time Commitment
The time commitments for this committee are very heavy from mid-October until after January 15. There is also a small time commitment for judging the College Excellence awards in April.
Dean's Representative
Laura Vogel, Interim Associate Dean - CAS
Two faculty members from Group A (Sciences)
- Mahua Biswas - Physics - 2025
Two faculty members from Group B (Social Sciences)
- Nobuka Adachi - Sociology & Anthropology - 2024
- Jeff Wagman - Psychology - 2025
Two faculty members from Group C (Humanities)
- Lauren Bratslavsky - Communication -2025
- John McHale - Communication - 2024
The Service Awards Committee shall be composed of the Dean or the Dean's designee, three faculty members, one A/P member, and three student members. Faculty members will serve a three-year term with one member being replaced each year. The A/P member’s term shall coincide with that person’s term of membership on the College Council. Each student member will serve a one-year term and may be nominated again when their term is completed. All terms will begin with the start of the fall semester following their election. The College Council makes appointments to this committee.
Primary Responsibilities
Review and rank Outstanding University Service and Service Initiative nominations and make recommendations to the Dean.
Review and determine winners of the Outstanding College Service award.
Help develop and refine College Guidelines.
Time Commitments
The time commitment for this committee is very intense for 3-4 weeks in late September and early October, and again in early to mid-April.
Dean's Representative
Anthony Crubaugh, Associate Dean - CAS
One faculty member from Group A (Sciences)
- 2025
One student from Group A (Sciences)
A/P Member of the College Council
- Kate Boutilier - Communication - 2024
One faculty member from Group B (Social Sciences)
- Susan Sprecher - Sociology and Anthropology - 2024
One student from Group B (Social Sciences)
One faculty member from Group C (Humanities)
- Eric Godoy - Philosophy - 2025
One student from Group C (Humanities)
The Teaching Awards Committee shall be composed of the Dean or the Dean's designee, three faculty members, one, NTT member, and three student members. Faculty members will serve a three-year term with one member being replaced each year. Each student member will serve a one-year term and may be nominated again when their term is completed. The NTT member’s term shall coincide with that person’s term of membership on the College Council. All terms will begin with the start of the fall semester following their election. The College Council makes appointments to this committee.
Primary Responsibilities
- Review and rank Outstanding University Teacher and Teaching Initiative nominations and make recommendations to the Dean.
- Review and determine winners of the Outstanding College Teacher award.
- Review and rank the John A. Dossey Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Tenured Faculty Member nominations and make recommendations to the Dean.
- Review and rank Excellence Award for Outstanding Teaching by a Pre-tenured Faculty Member
- Help develop and refine College Guidelines.
- Guidelines for all college awards
Time Commitments
The time commitment for this committee is very intense for 3-4 weeks in late September and early October, and again in early to mid-April.
Committee Members
Dean's Representative
Anthony Crubaugh, Associate Dean - CAS
One faculty member from Group A (Sciences)
- Allison Harris - Physics - 2024
One student from Group A (Sciences)
NTT member of the College Council
- Larissa Kennedy - History - 2024
One faculty member from Group B (Social Sciences)
- Abby Stone - Sociology & Anthropology - 2024
- Jim Stanlaw - Sociology & Anthropology - 2025
One student from Group B (Social Sciences)
One faculty member from Group C (Humanities)
One student from Group C (Humanities)
College Technology Advisory Committee was formed fall of 2016 and is charged with:
- Advising to and/or representing the general faculty and staff population regarding IT projects, operations, policy, and procedures
- Presenting industry and/or curriculum technology trends and needs from representative areas to IT
The term of membership shall be for two years, with half the panel, one from each collegiate group, elected each year. At the initial creation of the committee, a one-time distinction between one and two-year terms shall be decided by chance.
Committee members may access the Microsoft Teams site for communication, documents, etc.
Dean's Representatives
Laura Vogel, CAS Interim Associate Dean
Mike Regilio, Director of CAS-IT
Two faculty members from Group A (Sciences)
- Craig Cullen - Mathematics - 2024
- RJ Rowley - Geography, Geology, and the Environment - 2025
Two faculty members from Group B (Social Sciences)
- Jeninne Harvey - Communication Sciences & Disorders - 2024
- Abigail Stone - Sociology & Anthropology - 2025
Two faculty members from Group C (Humanities)
- Patxi Lascurain Ibarlucea - Language, Literature, & Cultures - 2024
- Rebecca Hayes - Communication - 2025
Civil Service
- Nikki Dalbey- Languages, Literatures, & Cultures - 2024
Administrative Professional
- Ryan Gray - Sociology & Anthropology - 2024
Student