SCSU Administration and Faculty Association Committees
(Including Task Forces, Work Groups, and Advisory Boards)
Assessment Steering Committee Will be updated as information becomes available
| This committee is charged with improving student learning through facilitating, monitoring, and improving the assessment of programs across the University. The committee works with the Assessment office to assist programs with assessment activities, review and recommend changes in assessment policies and practices and disseminate information about assessment. |
Committee Members
University Assessment Director: Joseph Melcher |
Atwood Center Council
| The Atwood Center Council shall serve primarily as an advisory body to the Atwood director. Its recommendations will be given appropriate weight in decisions affecting Atwood Center policies. In addition to its advisory capacity, the council may initiate and examine goals, policies, and guidelines for the use of Atwood Center facilities, and will review and evaluate the operational budget. |
Committee Member Tracy Ore (SOC & ANTH) appointed fall 2011
Bookstore Fund Committee
| This committee is charged with the important responsibility of establishing guidelines and making recommendations for the allocation of monies in the University Bookstore account. |
Committee Members
| Chair: Associate Vice President for Administrative Affairs Diana Burlison Two Faculty Representatives: Maria Mikolchak and Rachel Wexelbaum |
Bush Coordinating Team Phase II (January 2010--faculty not appointed by FA)
Committee Members
| School of Education (SoE): Kathy Ofstedal (Co-Director) College of Science and Eng (COSE) excl School of Comp, Eng & Env (SCEE): Becky Krystyniak (Co-Director) School of Public Affairs (SPA): Kyle Ward School of the Arts: Christine Carucci School of Education (SoE): Jan Frank TQE-Co-Teaching: Beth Mann SPARC-COE: Kathy Dahlberg District 742 Supt: Steve Jordahl Office of Cultural Diversity-COE: Vacant Interim Dean (COE): Glen Palm |
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Advisory Committee
Membership Commitment |
Committee Members
Ten faculty: One member elected from each Major Unit Representation Slot with 3-year staggered terms.
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Center for Holocaust Education Will be updated as information becomes available Committee Members
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Science & Eng (COSE) excl School of Comp, Eng & Env (SCEE): vacant Herberger Business School (HBS): vacant School of Computing, Engineering & Environment (SCEE): vacant School of Education (SoE): vacant School of Health & Human Services (SHHS): vacant School of Public Affairs (SPA): vacant School of the Arts (SoA): vacant Special Services (SS): vacant |
Committee Members
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Science & Eng (COSE) excl School of Comp, Eng & Env (SCEE): vacant Herberger Business School (HBS): vacant School of Computing, Engineering & Environment (SCEE): vacant School of Education (SoE): vacant School of Health & Human Services (SHHS): vacant School of Public Affairs (SPA): vacant School of the Arts (SoA): vacant Special Services (SS): vacant |
| The Cultural Diversity Committee is an advisory committee to the President that serves to assist in the achievement of cultural diversity objectives at SCSU. Specifically, it will make recommendations in the following areas: minority student recruitment, minority student retention, minority faculty recruitment and retention, cultural diversity courses and programs, campus and community programs to promote cultural diversity. |
Committee Members
| Chair: Robert C. Johnson (ETH) Ten faculty: One member elected from each Major Unit Representation Slot. College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Science & Eng (COSE) excl School of Comp, Eng & Env (SCEE): vacant Herberger Business School (HBS): vacant School of Computing, Engineering & Environment (SCEE): vacant School of Education (SoE): vacant School of Health & Human Services (SHHS): vacant School of Public Affairs (SPA): vacant School of the Arts (SoA): vacant Special Services (SS): vacant |
Division of General Studies (DGS) Advisory Committee
| The committee was formed to ensure faculty, staff, and students have input into decisions regarding the DGS program. The primary responsibility of the committee is to serve as an advisory body to the Director of the Division of General Studies and to the administration concerning DGS policy, the program itself, and the curriculum. The committee collects data on the DGS program (concerning retention, grades, student backgrounds, assessment of student learning, etc.) that can be used as the basis for decision-making about the program. The committee also assesses the program on an ongoing basis to determine changes that are needed (e.g., in admissions, testing, curriculum, and staffing) to maintain the quality and integrity of the program. In addition, the committee makes recommendations about the program (class sizes, class offerings, training, and selection of faculty, etc.), and about strategies for enhancing the retention of DGS students. The committee reports to both the Faculty Association and to Administration via the Office of Academic Affairs. |
Committee Members
Faculty |
Enrollment Management Committee Suspended until further notice (fall 2011)
| The purpose of enrollment management is to bring to the campus students who enroll in numbers adequate to meet institutional needs and aspirations, and in characteristics consistent with its mission, vision, and academic programs; to provide programs and services for these students, which ensure their progress toward the degree to the maximum extent that their interest and abilities will allow; to provide a curriculum and services which contribute to the academic success and timely graduation of students; and to create the environment and programs within which those students will become active alumnae and supporters of SCSU. |
Committee Members
| COB: Richard Sundheim (IS); Susantha Herath (IS) COE: Ramon Serrano (TDEV); Vacant COFAH: Marya Teutsch-Dwyer (ENGL); Luz Triana-Echeverria (FORL) COSE: Sandra Johnson (MATH), Laurie Yourk (MATH) COSS: Linda Butenhoff (POL); Chukwunyere Ugochukwu (CMTY) SPEC: Rose Stark (COUNS); Vacant Honors: Gretchen Tiberghien (HONORS) Advising: Steve Klepetar (Advising) Co-Chair: Jack McKenna (CHEM) |
First Year Experience Advisory Board
| The purpose of the advisory committee would be to advise, to facilitate development of the first year experience programs, and to review and make recommendations on faculty proposals for the first year experience. The first year experience have an advisory committee made up of one faculty member elected from each Major Unit Representation Slot. The faculty member would serve a three year term. Faculty terms will be staggered to allow for overlap in the committee each year. |
Committee Members
| College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Science & Eng (COSE) excl School of Comp, Eng & Env (SCEE): vacant Herberger Business School (HBS): vacant School of Computing, Engineering & Environment (SCEE): vacant School of Education (SoE): vacant School of Health & Human Services (SHHS): vacant School of Public Affairs (SPA): vacant School of the Arts (SoA): vacant Special Services (SS): vacant
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| The purpose of this committee is to promote health and well being for the SCSU community. |
Committee Members
| Confidential: Donna Croatt* IFO/FA: vacant, Balsy Kasi MSUAASF: Troy Shafer, Chris Haukos MAPE: Mary Schrode, Brad Grabham AFSCME: Diane E. Schmitt, Linette Simonson MMA: Casey Wagner Confidential: Donna Croatt |
Honorary Doctorate Committee
| This committee is responsible for reviewing nominations for honorary doctorates. |
Committee Members
Four full professors (serve four-year staggered terms): |
Honors Advisory Working Group (HAWG)
| This committee will be responsible for enhancing understanding of and support for the Honors Program in their own campus units. It is to bring ideas and perspectives to governance of the Honors Program and assist the director in decision-making about the Honors Program development. |
Committee Members
| Ten faculty: One member elected from each Major Unit Representation Slot. College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): Carolyn Hartz (PHIL) College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): Elizabeth Berila (ETHS&WS) College of Science & Eng (COSE) excl School of Comp, Eng & Env (SCEE): Jack McKenna (CHEM) Herberger Business School (HBS): Subba Moorthy (MGMT) School of Computing, Engineering & Environment (SCEE): vacant School of Education (SoE): Michael Pickle (SPED) School of Health & Human Services (SHHS): Steven Hoover (CEEP) School of Public Affairs (SPA): Hung-Chin Yu (GEOG & PLAN) School of the Arts (SoA): vacant Special Services (SS): Jennifer Quinlan (LRS) HONORS: Geoffrey Tabakin (Director) |
Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Humans Subjects (FA appointed)
| This committee is charged with reviewing all faculty/staff and some student research activities involving human subjects to ensure that the activities comply with the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects. |
Committee Members
| Three Administrators (Including Assistant Vice President of Research and Faculty Development and at least one MSUAASF member): Vacant, Patricia Aceves Faculty Representative from Psychology: John Kulas Faculty Representative from Philosophy: Carla Johnson Faculty Representative from Sociology: Vacant Two Faculty Representatives: Eric Rudrud, David Bacharach, Oladele Gazal, Ettien Koffi One Community At-Large Representative: Robert Feigh/Tom Melloy |
Intercollegiate Athletic Committee
| This committee is charged with the important responsibility of recommending policies governing athletics and guiding and supervising athletics according to the policies approved by the President. |
Committee Members
Chair: Institutional Representative to the North Central Conference, Bill Hudson |
International Student Services Committee
| This committee will be an advisory committee to the Vice President for International Studies, which focuses on the improvement of the learning environment for international students at SCSU. The committee will address concerns and issues that arise for international students on campus, and recommend necessary actions and policies to the Administration. |
Committee Members
| Ten faculty: One member elected from each Major Unit Representation Slot. College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Science & Eng (COSE) excl School of Comp, Eng & Env (SCEE): vacant Herberger Business School (HBS): vacant School of Computing, Engineering & Environment (SCEE): vacant School of Education (SoE): vacant School of Health & Human Services (SHHS): vacant School of Public Affairs (SPA): vacant School of the Arts (SoA): vacant Special Services (SS): vacant |
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Committee Members
College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): Debra Gold (SOC & ANTH) |
| The committee is formed to: ensure the parking program is consistently enforced; promote the orderly and safe flow of vehicles and pedestrians while on university property; provide fair and equitable review of contested parking citations and violations; assist to determine parking lot sign wording and strategic location; examine parking lot safety violations and make recommendations for improvement; make recommendations on parking lot layouts and signs; provide information for the Parking Rules and Regulations Booklet; advise on permit fees, ticket fees, and other additional costs; recommend disciplinary actions to the Student Life Judiciary Board for major infractions or habitual minor offenders; assist Parking Coordinator/Security Director in investigating controversial parking problems and make recommendations for improvements. |
Committee Members
5-6 Volunteers: |
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Religious Observances Task Force
3 Faculty from three different colleges. Committee Members
COFAH: Joseph Edelheit |
Safety Committee
| This committee is charged with the important responsibility of promoting a successful safety and health program aimed at accident and illness prevention. |
Committee Members
(Chair elected by committee at its first meeting of school year) |
Scholarship, Research and Creative Achievement Committee (SRCA)
| This committee is charged with the following important responsibilities related to sponsored research, creativity, and service: encouraging an environment conducive to faculty and staff participation in such activities and programs; promoting communication among university colleges and units engaging in such activities and programs; coordinating program development efforts in the various colleges and units to minimize duplication and inefficiencies; making recommendations relative to university procedures and policies involving such activities and programs (policy issues will subsequently be reviewed through appropriate governance channels); and fostering positive, constructive, and consistent communication with outside agencies and constituent groups. |
Committee Members
| Chair: Assistant Vice President for Research and Faculty Development, Dan Gregory College Research Directors: Ten faculty: One member elected from each Major Unit Representation Slot. College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): Bruce Hyde (CMST) College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant College of Science & Eng (COSE) excl School of Comp, Eng & Env (SCEE): vacant Herberger Business School (HBS): vacant School of Computing, Engineering & Environment (SCEE): vacant School of Education (SoE): vacant School of Health & Human Services (SHHS): Joyce Simones (NURS) School of Public Affairs (SPA): Belkis Kambach (GEOG & PLAN) School of the Arts (SoA): vacant Special Services (SS): vacant |
Service-Learning Advisory Committee
| One faculty representatives elected from each Major Unit Representation Slot, whom has implemented a significant service-learning project in at least one of his/her classes (minimum of 15 hours per student per semester, optional service-learning projects are acceptable). This condition guarantees that the committee will contain sufficient service-learning expertise, while remaining accessible to faculty who are interested in, but have limited or no experience with, service-learning. |
Committee Members
College of Liberal Arts (CLA) excluding School of the Arts (SoA): vacant |
Strategic Planning Committee Will be updated as information becomes available
| The committee will work to maintain a quality educational experience for undergraduate and graduate students; establish enrollment goals which match capacity and resources; establish practices that support internal and external community building; provide state-of-the-art, discipline specific technologies that improve teaching, learning, service and access and create an environment that welcomes and empowers people and builds organizational strength through domestic and global diversity. |
Committee Members
Co-Chairs: For a list of the SPC Steering Committee (spring 2010) click here |
University Archives Committee
| This committee is charged with the important responsibility of providing counsel to the President of the university in relation to the establishment of policies and procedures for the administration of the University Archives. |
Committee Members
| Convener: University Archivist (Vacant) Vice President for Administrative Affairs (or designee): Vacant Vice President for Academic Affairs (or designee): Vacant Dean of LRS: vacant Chairperson History Department: Betsy Glade Three Faculty Representatives: Mary Wingerd (HIST), Debra Gold (SOC/ANTH), Tina Gross (LRS) One Student Representative: Vacant |
Veterans Program Advisory Board
Committee Members
| Co-chairs: John Eggers and Addie Turkowski Minnesota Veterans Resource Center: xxx Students: Nick Gauwitz, Daniel Heinzen, Caroline North, Drayton Wipper Veterans Student Organization Advisor (Faculty): Faculty: Betsy Glade, James Heiman Human Resources: Mary Bongers Records and Registration: Kathy Goenner, Sue Bayerl President's Office: Bernie Omann Business Services: Mark Wegge Financial Aid: Mike Uran Advising Center: Mike Sharp Student Disability Services: Owen Zimpel Admissions: Adrece Thighman-Nabe Undergraduate Studies: Task Force member and Red Bull Division: John Donavan MnSCU: Steven Frantz Academic Affairs: |
URL : http://www.scsufa.org