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Updated membership indicated by year designation.

  Members denoted as University Senate Representatives are appointed by the Senate Chair in consultation with the Executive Committee, and in some instances, are not current Senators.


Athletics Committee 2004-05

James Brown, Chair Theatre and Dance
Brad Watson President, Alumni Association
Freida Eggleton Registrar
Rick Seadler President, HAF
Pam Herriford Athletics
Dan Roenker Psychology
Chris Brown Accounting and Finance
Wood Selig Athletics Director
Deborah Wilkins General Counsel
Steve Wininger Psychology
  Robin Ayers Mathematics
  Scott Lyons Physical Education and Recreation
  Erik Gooding Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies
  Lee Emanuel Community College
  Rose Davis Library Automation and Technical Services
  Scott DeGaris SGA Representative
  David Altmaier SGA Representative
  Anna Bisig SGA Representative
  Josh Collins SGA Representative

Budget Committee 2004-05

Mel Borland GFCOB, University Senate Representative
Gene Tice V.P. Student Affairs & Campus Services
Barbara Burch V.P. Academic Affairs
Dennis George Institutional Research
Elizabeth Paris Staff Representative
Ann Mead Chief Financial Officer
Evelina Petkova Student Representative
Marilyn Gardner CHHS, University Senate Representative

Benefits Committee 2004-05

Claus Ernst OCSE, University Senate Representative
Patricia Minter PCAHSS, University Senate Representative
Betsy Shoenfelt CEBS, University Senate Representative
  Tony Glisson Human Rsources
  Denise Cornelius HR secretary (non-voting)
  Maribeth McBride Human Resources
  Gene Tice Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Services
  Libby Greaney Director of Health Services
  Wayne Higgins Public Health
  Warren Irons University Auditor
  Mark Staynings Community College Representative
  Bill Basham Environmental Health and Safety
  Sharon Hartz Staff Representative

Commencement Committee 2004-05

This committee meets once in the Fall semester and once in the Spring semester.  It is comprised of representatives of areas that contribute to the planning of the two annual commencement ceremonies.  The committee is primarily responsible for recommending major changes in the ceremony.
Freida Eggleton, Chair Registrar
Barbara Burch Provost
Patti Johnson SGA President
Doug Ault Facilities Management
Bob Edwards University Relations
Luther Hughes Academic Affairs
Jim Kelly Bookstore Manager
John Long Philosophy and Religion
Linda Pulsinelli Mathematics
Gene Tice Student Affairs and Campus Services
Jeff Younglove Special Events Director
  Mitzi Groom Music
  Troy Ransdell SGA Representative

Commencement Participation Appeals Committee 2004-05

This committee meets as needed to hear appeals of students who wish to participate in a commencement ceremony prior to completion of their degree requirements.
Freida Eggleton, Chair Registrar
Luther Hughes Academic Affairs
Linda Pulsinelli Mathematics
  Patti Johnson SGA President


Committee on Credits and Graduation 2004-05

This committee is responsible for hearing undergraduate students' appeals of university academic requirements and regulations
Lowell Shank, Chair Chemistry
Richard Aldridge Accounting and Finance
Carol Crowe-Carraco History
Elizabeth Lemerise Psychology
Jean Nehm Community College
Deborah Williams Nursing

Electronic Thesis Committee 2004-05

This committee recommends and assists implementation of a system that will allow the electronic submission and storage of graduate student theses. 
Robin Fulkerson Graduate Studies
Nelda Sims TOPCAT Systems
Sue-Lynn Stone University Libraries, Archivist
Rose Davis University Libraries
Eric Wolfe Network Specialist

Enrollment Growth Committee

Katie Dawson SGA Representative
Frieda Eggleton Registrar
Jim Flynn Institutional Research
Tim Howard SGA Representative
Luther Hughes Academic Affairs
Pat Jordan Staff Regent, Staff Representative
Dean Kahler Admissions
Karen Powell BGCC, University Senate Representative
Patty Randolph CEBS, University Senate Representative
Roxanne Spencer University Libraries, University Senate Representative
Lynne Swetmon Staff Representative
Robert Watkins SGA Representative

Gerontology Curriculum Committee 2004-05

Committee engages in 
  • strategic planning for gerontology program 
  • review of courses for possible inclusion in program
  • publicity of gerontology program among faculty and students
Susan Wesley, Chair Social Work
Mary Cobb Physical Education and Recreation
Jane Simmons Consumer & Family Science
Ken Crawford Biology
Lou Fong Consumer and Family Sciences
Michelle Trawick Economics
Jae Kim Public Health
Amy Krull Sociology
Sharon Mutter Psychology
Ginny Pfohl Psychology
Dan Myers Economics
Mike Seidler Philosophy and Religion
  Michelle Blake Social Work
  Jeff Dongvillo Social Work
  Barbara Brindle Communication Disorders
  Gayle Kenyon Student Representative (Health Care Administration)
Eve Main Nursing

Graduate Council, 2004-05 

Christopher Brown Finance
Gabe Buntzman Management Information Systems
  Nace Manger Accounting
  Leila Matthews MBA (student)
Carol Crowe-Carraco History
Eric Reed History
Douglas Smith Sociology
  Yasamin Shariat Sociology (student)
Elizabeth Jones Psychology
Terry McCain Curriculum & Instruction
Crissy Priddy Student Affairs (student)
Tom Richmond Mathematics
Mark Robinson Mathematics
Cheryl Davis Biology
  Ranjani Balaji Computer Science (student)
Nedra Wheeler-Atwell Special Instructional Programs
  Susan Wesley Social Work
  Beverly Siegrist Nursing
  Charles Wainwright Public Health
  Sheila Catlett Nursing (student)

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee 2004-05

The IACUC must review and approve all protocols involving the use of vertebrate animals in teaching or research at Western Kentucky University.
Cheryl Davis, Chair Biology
Cassandra Cantrell Office of Sponsored Programs
Joseph Bilotta Psychology 
Phillip Lienesch Biology
Debra Shoulders Veterinarian
Sherry Hall Community Representative

Intellectual Property Committee 2004-05

Phillip Myers, Chair Office of Sponsored Programs
Mike Dale Academic Affairs
Elmer Gray Graduate Studies 
Laura Hagan Attorney
Charles McGruder Physics and Astronomy
Shivendra Sahi Biology
  Jim Sanders Academic technology
  Michael Seidler Philosophy and Religion
  Patty Silfies Consumer and Family Services
  Carol Wilson Computer Science
  Barry Woosley Risk Management

International Education Council 2004-05

The IEC, a group of faculty and staff appointed annually by the Provost, is charged with promoting and strengthening the international mission of the University.  It initiates, advocates, and oversees various efforts to help integrate internationalism throughout the institution and to deepen its impact for teaching and learning at Western Kentucky University.
Linda Pickle, Chair Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies
Jipaum Askew-Bigson GFCOB 
Robin Borczon International Programs
Larry Caillouet International Programs
Brian Coutts Libraries
Ron Eckard English
Cecile Garmon Communication
Elmer Gray Graduate Studies
Gary Gunderson
Dean Kahler Admissions
David Keeling Geography & Geology
Jean Nehm Community College
JAK Njoku Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies
John Petersen Academic Affairs
Julia Roberts Center for Gifted Studies
Kit Tolbert Housing and Residence Life
Reed Vesey GFCOB
Richard Wilson Public Health

NCAA Ceritification Committees 2004-05

Steering Committee

Deborah Wilkins General Counsel
Jim Brown Theater and Dance
Mark Ross Accounting and Finance
C.J. Woods Office of Diversity Programs
Jessica Martin Student Member
Bill Waltrip  Community Member
Bob Young Alumni Member
Gary Ransdell President
Wood Selig Athletic Director
Pam Herriford Associate Athletic Director

Governance

Deborah Wilkins, Chair General Counsel
Jim Schlinsog Housing and Residence Life
Fred Gibson Physical Education and Recreation
Ken Kuehn Geography and Geology
Scott Degaris Student Member
Jason Nidell Women's Soccer
David Graves Women's Basketball
Bob Young Alumni Member

Academic Integrity

Jim Brown, Chair Theater and Dance
Judy Byrd Registrar's Office
Finley Woodard Admissions Office
Marion Lucas History
Brian Lowder Student
Leslie Phalen Coach, Softball
David Elson Coach, Football
Bill Waltrip Community, Bowling Green Police Chief

Fiscal Integrity

Mark Ross, Chair Accounting and Finance
Warren Irons Internal Auditor
Quentin Hollis Psychology
Julia Roberts Education
Sara Noe Student 
Bill Powell Coach, Men's and Women's Swimming
Joel Murrie Coach, Baseball

Equity

C.J. Woods, Chair Office of Diversity Programs
Connie Foster Coordinator Library Services
John Hardin History
Dawn Hall Center for Teaching and Learning
Debra Crisp Counseling Services Center
Melissa Robinson Student
Travis Hudson Coach, Women's Volleyball
David Holmes Coach, Men's Soccer
Jessica Martin SGA Representative

Parking Committee  2002-2003  

Randy Deere, Co-Chair Physical Education and Recreation  
Karl Laves, Co-Chair Counseling and Testing Center  
Bob Zoellner Staff Council  
Doug Ault Facilities Management  
Craig Biggs Athletics
Katie Dawson SGA Representative  
John Bruni Psychology, University Senate Representative  
Brad Wheeler Student Affairs and Campus Services [Advisory Member]
Robert Deane WKUPD [Advisory Member]
Neal Downing Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences
Fred Gibson Physical Education and Recreation
Martha Houchin Health Sciences/BGCC  
John Osborne Campus Services and Facilities [Advisory Member]
Gene Tice Student Affairs and Campus Services [Advisory Member]
Kit Tolbert Housing and Residence Life  
Mike Wallace WKUPD [Advisory Member]  
Finley Woodard Admissions  
David Young Theatre and Dance
Jeff Younglove Public Affairs  

Professional Education Council 2004-05  

Sam Evans, Chair Ex-Officio, voting 
Retta Poe, Vice Chair Ex-Officio, voting   
Alice Mikovich Ex-Officio, voting 
Matt Buckman SNEA president, undergraduate student member
  graduate student member
Tom Richmond Graduate Council
Heather Pulliam University Senate Representative  
Heather Dehart Biology
Robyn Swanson Music (alternate - Joe Stites)
Brent Askins Architectural and Manufacturing Sciences (alternate - Terry Leeper)
Janice Ferguson Special Instructional Programs (alternate - Sherry Powers)
Alex Poole English
Doris Sikora Consumer and Family Sciences
Cynthia Mason Counseling and Student Affairs (alternate - Fred Stickle)
Carl Myers Psychology (alternate - Libby Jones)
Thad Crews Physical Education/Recreation
Nathan Love Modern Languages (alternate - Susann Davis)  
Jipaum Askew-Gibson MBA Program
  Rico Tyler Curriculum and Instruction
  Jane Brantley Mathematics (alternate - David Neal)
  Chris Wagner Educational Administration (alternate - Jeanne Fiene)
  Les Pesterfield Chemistry
  Kathryn Abbott History (alternate - Tony Harkins)
  Richard Gelderman Physics and Astronomy (alternate - Rico Tyler)
  Miwon Choe Art
  Freida Eggleton Registrar, advisory, non-voting
  Kaye Gordon advisory, non-voting
Ric Keaster advisory, non-voting  

Quality Enhancement Plan Steering Committee

Beginning in 2004, institutions reviewed by SACS for reaffirmation of their accreditation will be asked to create a plan for the engagement of the institution to improve the quality of its effort toward a particular focus on student learning.  The SACS leadership team have created the QEP Steering Committee to lead and facilitate the development of the QEP for WKU.  
Richard Bowker, Chair Biology
Karl Laves, Vice Chair Counseling and Testing Center
James Kanan Sociology
Paula Quinn Journalism and Broadcasting
Ted Hovet English
Bob Wharton Management and Information Systems
Jerry Gotlieb Economics and Marketing
Pam Petty Special Instructional Programs
Katrina Phelps Psychology
Suzie Cashwell Social Work
Richard Wilson Public Health
Darwin Dahl Chemistry
John Reis Engineering
Heather Strode BGCC
Charles Smith University Libraries
Donna Gregory Counseling and Testing Center
Lynne Holland Housing and Residence Life
Becky Bennett Career Services Center
Tom Miles Housing and Residence Life
Scott Taylor Student Activities
John Bruni Psychology, University Senate Representative
Tracey Young Public Health, University Senate Representative
Troy Ransdell SGA Representative
Jennifer Corum SGA Representative
M. Todd Osborne SGA Representative
Lisa Buttrey Graduate Student Representative
Lindsey Bale Graduate Student Representative
Juanita Bayless Extended Campus-Glasgow
John Hardin ADP
Ray Poff Humanics
Dawn Bolton DELO
Robert Dietle History, Faculty Regent
Doug McElroy Honors Program
Dennis George Public Health, SACS Reaffirmation Review Project
Retta Poe College of Ed and Behavioral Sciences Ass. Dean, SACS Reaffirmation Review Project
James Flynn VPAA
John Peterson VPAA

Residency Review Committee 2004-05

This committee meets as needed to hear appeals from students who wish to appeal their residency classification for tuition purposes.  The student can either appeal a residency decision made by the Office of Admissions or the Graduate Studies Office, or may appeal the decision of the Registrar on a request for re-classification.
Indudeep Chhachhi, Chair Accounting and Finance
Aaron Hughey Counseling and Student Affairs
Dean Kahler Admissions
Deborah Wilkins General Counsel
Freida Eggleton (advisory) Registrar

SACS Accreditation Review Committees


Technology Transfer and Commercialization Committee

Phil Myers, Chair Office of Sponsored Programs
Blaine Ferrell Ogden College
Laura Hagan Patents Attorney
Shivendra Sahi Biology
Michael Seidler Philosophy and Religion
Phil Womble Physics and Astronomy

University Calendar Committee 2004-05

This committee meets once or twice per year to recommend the academic calendar dates to the Provost and to discuss changes to the calendar.
Freida Eggleton, Chair Registrar
Retta Poe Psychology
Juanita Bayless Glasgow Campus
Freda Mays Community College
Richard Aldridge Accounting
Wayne Higgins Public Health
John Long Philosophy and Religion
Mark Robinson Mathematics

Women's Studies Awards Committee 2004-05

Each Spring, the committee decides the recipients of the Women's Studies' Undergraduate and Graduate student awards.
Dawn Hall, Chair English, BGCC
Martina Gibson Business College
  Saundra Starks Social Work
Paula Trafton History