Faculty Senate Committees for 2016-2017
STANDING COMMITTEES: Academic Quality ♦ Budget ♦ Elections/University Nominations ♦ Executive ♦ Faculty Rights & Responsibilities ♦ Faculty Welfare ♦ Information Technology ♦ Rules ♦ Board of Governors ♦ COSFL Reps ♦ Ad Hoc Committee on Athletics & Academics ♦ Ad Hoc Committee on Transparency ♦ Ad Hoc Committee on Ombud Framework ♦ Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Forum
OTHERS: General Education ♦ Residency Appeal ♦ Withdrawal
Academic Quality Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Donna Corley | donna.corley@eku.edu | Baccalaureate Nursing |
| Kimberly Creech | kim.creech@eku.edu | English & Theatre |
| Deborah Givens (*) | deborah.givens@eku.edu | Communication (FS vice chair) |
| Matthew Howell, Chair | matthew.howell@eku.edu | Government |
| Gill Hunter | gill.hunter@eku.edu | English & Theatre |
| Polin, Beth | beth.polin@eku.edu | Management, Marketing, & International Business |
- NOTE: Faculty Senate Vice Chair automatically serves on the Academic Quality Committee
Budget Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Marco Ciocca | marco.ciocca@eku.edu | Physics & Astronomy |
| Zekeriya Eser, Co-Chair | zekeriya.eser@eku.edu | Acct., Finance & Info. Systems |
| John Fitch, Co-Chair | john.fitch@eku.edu | Communication |
| Erik Liddell | erik.liddell@eku.edu | Languages, Cultures, & Humanities |
| Shirley O'Brien | shirley.obrien@eku.edu | Occupational Therapy (FS Chair)(ex-officio) |
| Barry Poynter | barry.poynter@eku.edu | Financial Affairs (VP) (ex-officio) |
| Randall Swain | randall.swain@eku.edu | Government |
| Janna Vice | janna.vice@eku.edu | Provost |
| Sara Zeigler | sara.zeigler@eku.edu | Dean Representative |
- NOTE: Chair of the Budget Committee also serves on the President's Administrative Council
- NOTE: The Dean's Representative automatically serves on the Budget Committee
Elections & University Nominations Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Todd Gooch | todd.gooch@eku.edu | Philosophy & Religion |
| Todd Hartch | todd.hartch@eku.edu | History |
| Matthew Irvin | matthew.irvin@eku.edu | Anthropology, Sociology & Social Work |
| Nicola Mason, Chair | nicola.mason@eku.edu | Curriculum & Instruction |
| Randall Swain | randall.swain@eku.edu | Government |
- NOTE: Committee on Committees and Elections Committee merged effective Fall 2012
Executive Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Donna Corley | donna.corley@eku.edu | Baccalaureate Nursing |
| Richard Day | richard.day@eku.edu | Faculty Regent (ex-officio) |
| Deborah Givens | deborah.givens@eku.edu | Communication (FS Vice Chair) |
| Gill Hunter | gill.hunter@eku.edu | English & Theatre |
| Lisa Kay | lisa.kay@eku.edu | Mathematics & Statistics |
| Paula Kopacz | paula.kopacz@eku.edu | English & Theatre |
| Shirley O'Brien, Chair | shirley.obrien@eku.edu | Occupational Therapy (FS Chair) |
| Ida Slusher | ida.slusher@eku.edu | Baccalaureate Nursing |
| Tracy Spigelman | tracy.spigelman@eku.edu | Exercise & Sports Science |
| Janna Vice | janna.vice@eku.edu | Provost |
Faculty Rights & Responsibilities Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| John Fitch, Co-Chair | john.fitch@eku.edu | Communication |
| Nicola Mason, Co-Chair | nicola.mason@eku.edu | Curriculum & Instruction |
| Norman Powell | norman.powell@eku.edu | Educational Leadership |
| Debbie Whalen | debbie.whalen@eku.edu | Library |
| Weiling Zhuang | weiling.zhuang@eku.edu | Management, Marketing, & International Business |
| Nancy McKenney | nancy.mckenney@eku.edu | AAUP Representative (ex-officio) (*) |
* An AAUP member will serve as an ex officio on the R&R Committee [approved by faculty-at-large 08-17-15]
Faculty Welfare Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Erin Eliassen | erin.eliassen@eku.edu | Family & Consumer Science |
| Robert Mullaney, Co-Chair | robert.mullaney@eku.edu | Occupational Therapy |
| Sarah Pitt | sarah.pitt@eku.edu | Human Resources (ex-officio) |
| Steve Szabo | steve.szabo@eku.edu | Mathematics & Statistics |
| Ralph Turner | ralph.turner@eku.edu | Curriculum & Instruction |
| Cui Zhang, Co-Chair | cui.zhang@eku.edu | English & Theatre |
- NOTE: Members of Welfare Committee also serve on the University Benefits Committee
- NOTE: The Director of Human Resources serves as a non-voting member
Information Technology Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Ryan Baggett, Co-Chair | ryan.baggett@eku.edu | Safety & Security |
| Zekeriya Eser | zekeriya.eser@eku.edu | Acct., Finance & Info Systems |
| Shane Hoose | shane.hoose@eku.edu | Music |
| Kelly Smith, Co-Chair | kelly.smith2@eku.edu | Library |
| Bill Young | bill.young@eku.edu | Fire Protection & Paramedicine Sciences |
- NOTE: Information Technology became a new standing committee in Fall 2012
- NOTE: IT Chair also serves on the University Academic Technology Advisory Committee
Rules Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Lisa Kay | lisa.kay@eku.edu | Mathematics & Statistics |
| Karen Martin | karen.martin@eku.edu | Anthropology, Sociology & Social Work |
| Jeffrey Neugebauer | jeffrey.neugebauer@eku.edu | Mathematics & Statistics |
| Camille Skubik-Peplaski, Co-Chair | camille.skubik-peplaski@eku.edu | Occupational Therapy |
| Ralph Turner, Co-Chair | ralph.turner@eku.edu | Curriculum & Instruction |
Board of Governors (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Marco Ciocca, Chair | marco.ciocca@eku.edu | Physics & Astronomy |
| Todd Gooch | todd.gooch@eku.edu | Philosophy & Religion |
| Scott Hunt | scott.hunt@eku.edu | Criminal Justice & Police Studies |
| Paula Kopacz | paula.kopacz@eku.edu | English & Theatre |
| Ida Slusher | ida.slusher@eku.edu | Baccalaureate Nursing |
COSFL Representatives (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Paula Kopacz, COSFL Rep. | paula.kopacz@eku.edu | English & Theatre |
| Nicola Mason, COSFL 1st Alternate | nicola.mason@eku.edu | Curriculum & Instruction |
| Teri Nowak, COSFL 2nd Alternate | teri.nowak@eku.edu | Psychology |
Ad Hoc Committee on Athletics and Academics (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Russell Carpenter, Chair | russell.carpenter@eku.edu | English & Theatre |
| Todd Hartch | todd.hartch@eku.edu | History |
| John Harter | john.harter@eku.edu | Economics |
| Matthew Howell | matthew.howell@eku.edu | Government |
| Wardell Johnson | wardell.Johnson@eku.edu | Exercise & Sport Sciences |
| Sheila Pressley | sheila.pressley@eku.edu | Health Sciences |
| Laurie Carter | laurie.carter@eku.edu | Student Success (ex-officio) |
| Kathryn Johnson | kate.johnson@eku.edu | Bratzke Center (ex-officio) |
| Stephen Lochmueller | stephen.lochmueller@eku.edu | Athletics (ex-officio) |
| Eugene Palka | eugene.palka@eku.edu | Student Success (ex-officio) |
| Matthew Roan | matt.roan@eku.edu | Athletics (ex-officio) |
Ad Hoc Committee on Transparency (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Deborah Givens, Chair | deborah.givens@eku.edu | Communication |
| Paula Kopacz | paula.kopacz@eku.edu | English & Theatre |
| Randall Swain | randall.swain@eku.edu | Government |
| Ginny Whitehouse | ginny.whitehouse@eku.edu | Communication |
Ad Hoc Committee on Ombud Framework (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Leah Banks | leah.banks@eku.edu | Libraries |
| Ann Cotton | ann.cotton@eku.edu | Environmental Health Safety |
| Antionette Davis | antionette.davis@eku.edu | OL-AGS/Supporting Courses |
| Dana Fohl | dana.fohl@eku.edu | University Counsel |
| Joselyn Glover | joselyn.glover@eku.edu | OEI |
| Michelle Gremp | michelle.gremp@eku.edu | Special Education |
| Sandy Hunter | sandy.hunter@eku.edu | Emergency Medical Care |
| Stephanie King | stephanie.king@eku.edu | Information Tech-Administration |
| Mark Maier | mark.maier@eku.edu | University Counsel |
| Brad Marcum | brad.marcum@eku.edu | Libraries |
| Rick Mott | rick.mott@eku.edu | English |
| Sara Zeigler | sara.zeigler@eku.edu | University Programs |
Ad Hoc Committee on Legislative Forum (top)
2016-2017
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Michael Benson | michael.benson@eku.edu | President |
| Gill Hunter, Chair | gill.hunter@eku.edu | Curriculum & Instruction |
| David McFaddin | david.mcfaddin@eku.edu | Government Relations |
| TBD | Chairs Association Representative | |
| Janna Vice | janna.vice@eku.edu | Provost |
University Committees with Senate Representation
These are annual appointments. Executive Committee appoints at first Fall meeting.
General Education Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Deborah Givens | deborah.givens@eku.edu | Communication |
Residency Appeal Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Donna Corley | donna.corley@eku.edu | Baccalaureate Nursing |
Withdrawal Committee (top)
| SENATOR | E-MAIL ADDRESS | DEPARTMENT |
| Ida Slusher | ida.slusher@eku.edu | Baccalaureate & Graduate Nursing |