College of Natural Sciences

CNS Representatives on University Faculty Committees 2007-08

Below is a listing of CNS faculty members on University committees. In parentheses after each name is the year of expiration of the term, followed by the number of the term now being served. For example, ('08, 1) means the individual's term expires in 2008 and this is the person's first term.

UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE (3-year term; limit of 2 consecutive terms): Acts on behalf of the University Faculty on all policy and curricular matters. Meets second and fourth Mondays at 3:15 p.m. to deliberate issues and to chart the direction of the faculty.

J. Philip East, Computer Science ('10, 1), 3-2939

Steve O'Kane, Biology ('09, 2), 3-2219

Paul Gray, Computer Science ('08, 1) 3-5917

         UNIVERSITY FACULTY SENATE BUDGET COMMITTEE (2-year term): Develops University Faculty Senate          positions on University budget issues. Chair of the Library Faculty Budget Committee serves a one-year term          as representative from the Library.

         John Deisz, Physics ('09, 1), 3-6893

COMMITTEE ON ADMISSION AND RETENTION (4-year term): Meets twice each semester to act on applications for readmission and advise concerning policies and proposed programs regarding admission and retention of undergraduate students.

Recayi Pecen, Industrial Technology ('09, 2), 3-2598

COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES (3-year term; limit of 2 consecutive terms): Presents nominations and conducts elections for University Faculty at-large positions for various universitywide committees. Coordinates college elections for universitywide committees. Meets once each semester.

Carl Blue, Industrial Technology ('10, 1), 3-2753

COMMITTEE ON CURRICULA (3-year term): Reviews undergraduate college curriculum proposals and recommends to the University Senate changes in existing undergraduate curricula. Meets Wednesdays, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. fall semesters odd years and on call.

Mark Fienup, Computer Science ('08, 4), 3-5918

Mohammed Fahmy, Industrial Technology ('08, 5), 3-2563

EDUCATIONAL POLICIES COMMISSION (3-year term; limit of 2 consecutive terms): Researches and reports to the Senate issues and implications of broad curricular and educational policies. Meets annually and on call.

J. Ben Schafer, Computer Science ('08, 1), 3-2187

LIBERAL ARTS CORE COMMITTEE (3-year term; limit of 2 consecutive terms): Oversees the University liberal arts core, conducts reviews of the program and initiates or receives proposals from colleges for changes in the liberal arts core program. Meets several times each semester depending on business.

Siobahn Morgan, Earth Science ('09, 2), 3-2389

STUDENT ACADEMIC APPEALS BOARD (3-year term; limit of 2 consecutive terms): Responds to student academic appeals according to procedures outlined for the redress of student grievances in the University Policies and Procedures Manual. All members must be tenured.

Shoshanna Coon, Chemistry ('10, 2), 3-2059

ADVISORY AND LIAISON COMMITTEE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE (3-year term, limit of 2 consecutive terms): Advises the UNI administrative officer responsible for ROTC activities and programs on campus. Members are elected at-large from University faculty or appointed by the Senate or the Provost. All members must be in the bargaining unit. Meets once a month.

Suzanne Riehl ('10, 1), 3-2936

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS ADVISORY COUNCIL (3-year term; limit of 2 consecutive terms): Serves in an advisory capacity to the intercollegiate athletic program. Meets first Monday of each month at 3:15 p.m.

Ed Rathmell, Mathematics ('08, 1), 3-2474

AWARDS COMPETITION COORDINATING COMMITTEE (4-year term; limit of 2 consecutive terms): Reviews faculty and student applications for awards that require University nomination.

Laura Strauss, Chemistry ('09, 2), 3-6139

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSIGNMENT COMMITTEE (3-year term; limit of 2 consecutive terms): Recommends recipients of professional development assignments. Meets annually or on call.

J. Philip East, Computer Science ('08, 1), 3-2939

HONORARY DEGREES COMMITTEE (3-year term): Solicits suggestions for recipients of honorary degrees to recommend to the President of the University.

John Fecik, Industrial Technology ('10, 2), 3-2538

GRADUATE COUNCIL (2-year term; limit of 3 consecutive terms): Acts on behalf of the Graduate Faculty on all graduate policy and curricular matters. Advises the Dean of the Graduate College and is responsible to the Graduate Faculty. No more than one member from any one department. Meets second and fourth Thursdays at 3:30 p.m.

James Jurgenson, Biology ('08, 2), 3-2539

Mike Prophet, Mathematics ('08, 1), 3-2104

Gene Wallingford (Graduate Faculty Chair), 3-5919

GRADUATE CURRICULUM COMMITTEE (3-year term): Studies and approves/disapproves all graduate curriculum proposals (courses, degrees, programs). Must be graduate faculty.

Jean Gerrath, Biology ('08, 1) 3-7152

COUNCIL ON TEACHER EDUCATION (3-year term; limit of 2 consecutive terms): Acts on behalf of the Teacher Education Faculty on policy and curricular matters related to teacher education. Must be members of the Teacher Education Faculty.

Lawrence Escalada ('10, 1), 3-2431

ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR THE CENTER FOR THE ENHANCEMENT OF TEACHING (3-year term; limit of 2 consecutive terms): Oversees and provides direction for the activities of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching. Meets each semester as required.

J. Philip East, Computer Science ('09, 1), 3-2939

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