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Presidential Committees and Councils

 

8010 K-State Distinguished Lectures Committee

Joye Gordon, Journalism & Mass Communications, CHAIR (AY 08-09)

Briana Nelson Goff, Family Studies & Human Services (AY 08-09)

Marsha Frey, History (AY 09-10)

Wayne Goins, Music (AY 09-10)

Deborah Brosdahl, Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design (AY 10-11)

Marci Maullar, Communications Studies, Theatre and Dance (AY 10-11)

Provides a highly visible platform for prominent visiting researchers and scholars, and distinguished public intellectuals. The committee solicits written proposals from departments or units. Preference will be given to cooperative proposals representing several departments or units and which involve matching funds. Reports to Provost.

8015 K-State Undergraduate Honor Council and Staff

For a current list of Honor Council and Staff members go to http://www.k-state.edu/honor/honorcouncil/mem.htm.

8020 University Committee on Governmental Issues

Sue Peterson, unclassified, President's Office, CHAIR
Amy Button Renz, Alumni Association
John Truman, Computing and Technology Services, Classified Employee (AY 10-11)

Martha Scott, Beach Museum of Art, Classified Employee (AY 10-11)
Fred Fairchild, Grain Science and Industry, Faculty Senate President


Frank Spikes, Educational Leadership, Faculty Senate Past President

Melody LeHew, Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design, Faculty Senate President Elect

Erik Owen Schnack, Student (AY 10-11)

Mukupa Chanda, Student (AY 10-11)

Four students TBA

To meet on a regular basis to share information about K-State. Reports to the President.

 

8025 Strategic Planning Committee

M. Duane Nellis, Provost and Senior Vice President, CHAIR

Fred Fairchild, Faculty Senate President 2008-2009

Pat Bosco, Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement/Dean of Student Life

Fred Cholick, Dean of Agriculture/Director KSRE

Kelli Cox, Director, Planning and Analysis

Ruth Dyer, Associate Provost

Lori Goetsch, Dean, University Libraries

Rebecca Gould, Director of Information Technology Assistance Center

David Hartnett, University Distinguished Professor, Division of Biology

Dennis Kuhlman, Dean, College of Technology and Aviation

Lydia Peele , Student Body President 2008-2009

Larry Rodgers, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Bruce Shubert, Associate Vice President for Administration and Finance

Frank Spikes, Faculty Senate President 2007-2008

Be Stoney, Associate Professor, Secondary Education

To review and update our existing university strategic plan.  To review Progress made relative to each of the university's strategic planning themes, including noting the relative success in addressing the action items with each planning theme. To make necessary adjustments regarding the planning themes in context of university priorities, and update action items as appropriate relative to continuing or revising planning themes. Reports to the President, through the Provost.

8033 Intercollegiate Athletic Council

Mary Molt, Hous & Din Serv, CHAIR
Mickey Ransom, Faculty Representative (AY 10-11)
Andrienne Leslie-Toogood, Faculty Representative (AY 08-09)

Mike Holen, Big 12 Representative
Kathy Holen, Big 12 Representative


Brett Eakin, Student Representative

Jim Koch, Alumni Representative

Mike Daniels, Alumni Representative

Jack Taylor, Alumni and Foundation Executive Board Liaison, ex-officio

Eleanor Stolzer, Alumni and Foundation Executive Board Liaison, ex-officio

Dave Dreiling, Alumni and Foundation Executive Board Liaison, ex-officio
Tim Weiser, Athletic Director, ex-officio

Advisory to Director of Athletics regarding policies concerning Intercollegiate Athletics. Reports to the President.

8034 Information Resource Management Council

Mike Haddock, Chair of Sciences Department, University Libraries, CHAIR
Lori Goetsch, Dean, University Libraries
Will Baldwin, Associate Director of Information Technology, Department of Communications

Lynn Carlin, University Libraries/Office of the Provost
Ralph Richardson, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine


Gary Leitnaker, Director, Division of Human Resources

Monty Nielsen, Registrar
Michael North, University Libraries, Faculty Senate Representative, Chair of  FSCOT 2007-08

Bruce Shubert, Associate Vice President for Administration and Finance

David Rintoul, Division of Biology, Faculty Senate Representative

Larry Moeder, Director, Admissions and Student Financial Assistance
Mark Hollingsworth, Department of Chemistry, Faculty Senate Representative

Bill Borth, College of Business Administration

Chihyung Ok, College of Human Ecology

Betsy Cauble, Department Head, Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

Timothy Bower, College of Technology and Aviation, Faculty Senate Representative

Stephen Floyd, Student Senate Representative (1 year term)
Cheryl Strecker, Senior Associate University Attorney (ex-officio/non-voting)

John Streeter, Director, Information Systems (ex-officio/non-voting)


Harvard Townsend, Chief Information Technology Architect (non-voting/Technology Representative)

Fred Damkroger, Director, Computing and Telecommunications Services (ex-officio/non-voting)
Al Cochran, Assistant Provost (ex-officio/non-voting)
To be announced, Office of the Vice Provost for Research/Graduate School

The IRMC was created to develop, review, revise and endorse information resource policies for the university community. Policy may be initiated by the council or considered from interim policies or drafts from various information technology units on campus. All policy related to information technology should be approved by the IRMC. Reports to the Vice Provost for Information Technology Services.

8038 Campus Recycling Advisory Committee

John Woods, Director of Facilities Services CHAIR

Ed Wilburn, Printing Services, Unclassified (AY 10-11)

J. Clare Nelson, Plant Pathology, Unclassified (AY 10-11)

Donna Ekart, Hale Library/Digital Initiatives, Unclassified (AY 09-10)

Becki Bohenblust, Division of Biology, Classified (AY 08-09)

Connie Reding, Registrar's Office, Classfied (AY 10-11)
Stephanie Werner, Student Representative (AY 08-09)
Micheal Westhoff, Student Representative (AY 08-09)

Ron Madl, Grain Science and Industry, College-Level Administrator (AY 08-09)

Jim Hohenbary, College of Arts and Sciences, College-Level Administrator (AY 10-11)

Voting ex-officio members:

Cathie Lavis, Chair, Campus Landscape Advisory Committee
John Woods, Director of Facilities Services
Steve Galitzer, Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Lauren Palmer, Representative from the City of Manhattan
Monte Wedel, Representative from Riley County

Ben Champion, Director of Sustainability

Develops campus recycling policies for consideration by the central administration, discusses issues related to campus recycling and development of educational/promotional activities regarding recycling on the Manhattan Campus. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8039 Sculpture Advisory Committee

Lorne Render, Director of the Beach Museum of Art, CHAIR

Duane Noblett, Head of the Department of Art

Dennis Law, Dean of the College of Architecture, Planning and Design

Abe Fattaey, Interim Director of Facilities Planning

Charles Reagan, Associate to the President, Office of the President

Gary Hellebust, President and CEO of the KSU Foundation

Provides advice on the suitability of sculpture or other works of art and their proposed location on the Manhattan campus.  Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

 

8040 Advisory Committee on Campus Planning and Development

Kelli Cox, Office of the Provost Representative, CHAIR

Gayle Spencer, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 08-09)

Tom Vontz , Faculty Senate Representative/Chair of FSCOUP (AY 08-09)

Lori Goetsch, Dean's Council Representative (AY 10-11)

Joe Meyers, Classified Senate Representative (AY 09-10)

Lydia Peele, Student Body Representative (AY 08-09)

Megan Bindel, Students for Environmental Action Representative (AY 08-09)
Pat Bosco, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Representative (AY 09-10)

Ed Rice, Vice President for Administration and Finance Representative (permanent member)
Scott Schendler, Vice President for Research Representative (AY 08-09)

Jaclyn Anderson, Disability Support Services Representative (permanent member)

Bob Condia, Project Review Co-Leader, Buildings (AY 08-09)

Barb Anderson, Project Review Co-Leader, Buildings (AY 08-09)

Greg Davis, Project Review Co-Leader, Open Space and Land Use (AY 08-09)

Mark Taussig, Project Review Co-Leader, Open Space and Land Use (permanent member)

Bill Muir, Project Review Co-Leader, Parking and Circulation, Member of Council on Parking Operations (AY 08-09)
Dick Hayter, Project Review Co-Leader, Utilities, Technology and Infrastructure (AY 08-09)
Abe Fattaey, Facilities Planning Representative (permanent member)

Advises the Vice President for Administration and Finance on the development, implementation, and continual updating of a Long Range Plan for the Physical Development of the Kansas State University campus and lands. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance. (If year of term end not marked, then is permanent committee member.)

8041 Council on Parking Operations

Charles Pearce, Journalism and Mass Communication, unclassified (AY 10-11)
Loleta Sump, Facilities, unclassified (AY 08-09)
Bill Muir, VP Institutional Advancement, unclassified (AY 08-09)

David Pacey, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (AY 09-10)

Rhonda Janke, Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources (AY 09-10)

Kathy Voecks, Speech Communication, Theatre and Dance, unclassified (AY10-11)

Donna Rogers, Veterinary Medicine, classified (AY 08-09)

John Wolf, Animal Science & Industry, classified (AY 08-09)

Ann Marie Treinen, Controller's Office, classified (AY 09-10)

Carolyn Elliott, Office of Student Life, classified (AY 10-11)

Connie Reding, Office of the Registrar, classified (AY 10-11)

Lydia Peele, Student (AY 08-09)

Robert Swift, Student (AY 08-09)

Melanie Peele, Student (AY 08-09)

Michael Westhoff, Student (AY08-09)

Kelli Cox, Chair, Campus Development Committee, ex-officio, voting

Derek Jackson, Housing & Dining Services Representative, ex-officio, voting
Darwin Abbott, Director, Parking Services, ex-officio, voting
Tim Schrag, University Police Representative, ex-officio, voting
Chair of Parking Citation Appeals Board, ex-officio, voting
Andrew Huschka, Chair, University Relations Committee, ex-officio, voting

Advises the Vice President for Administration and Finance concerning policies governing (1) traffic patterns and circulation; (2) parking fees and parking accommodations for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and clientele; and (3) revisions to the parking and traffic regulations; and 4) future parking plans (garages, shuttle service, etc.). The Council may organize itself into subcommittees. It will meet in open meetings and submit advice, recommendations, and minutes to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8042 Parking Citation Appeals Board

Jody Schlup, classified, CO-CHAIR (AY 08-09)

Susana Valdovinos, Academic Personnel (AY 08-09)

Nelda Elder, Hale Library (AY 08-09)

Mary Bailey, Hale Library (AY 10-11)

Sam Reyer, classified (AY 09-10)

Alex Edwards, student, CO-CHAIR (AY 08-09)

Drew Yarnell, student (AY 08-09)

Megan Geyser, student (AY 08-09)

Karen Noll, student (AY 08-09)

Richard Sounakhen, student (AY 08-09)

Ashley Glover, student (AY 08-09)

Hears appeals on traffic matters from faculty, staff and students. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8043 Council on Parking Operations K-State Salina Campus


Joel Matthews, Arts, Science & Business, unclassified, CHAIR (AY 08-09)

Leslie Hannah, Arts, Science & Business, unclassified (AY 07-08)

Hugh Irvin, Aviation, unclassified (AY 09-10)

Kimm Sanchez, Salina Fiscal Affairs, classified (AY 07-08)

Dedra Francis, Student Services, classified (AY 09-10)

T.J. Hearn, student (AY 07-08)

Sam Smith, student (AY 07-08)

Scott Summers, student (AY 07-08)

Bill Badnaruk, student (AY 07-08)

Charlie Beckom, Public Safety Manager, ex-officio, voting
Darwin Abbott, Director of Parking Services, ex-officio, voting

Advises the Vice President for Administration and Finance concerning policies governing (1) traffic patterns and circulation; (2) parking fees and parking accommodations for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and clientele; and (3) revisions to the parking and traffic regulations; and 4) future parking plans (garages, shuttle service, etc.) for the Salina campus. The Council may organize itself into subcommittees. It will meet in open meetings and submit advice, recommendations, and minutes to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8045 Central Management Information Systems (CMIS) Advisory Committee

Voting Members:

Larry Moeder, Assistant Vice President/ Undergraduate Admissions and Student Financial Assistance

Cindy Bontrager, Director/ Budget Office
Fran Willbrant, Controller/ Controller's Office
Monty Nielsen, Registrar/ Registrar's Office
Ed Rice, Associate Vice President/ Facilities

Gary Leitnaker, Assistant Vice President/ Human Resources
Al Cochran, Assistant Provost/ Office of the Provost
Rob Caffey, Director/ Office of Mediated Education
Kristi Konda, Student Representative/ SGA

Non-Voting Members:

Jay Alloway, Assistant Director/ Computing & Telecommunication Services
TBA , Director/ Data & Information Administration
Bailey Childs, Information Systems Office
Diana Blake, Asssociate Director/ Information Systems Office, CHAIR
John Streeter, Director/ Information Systems Office

Mark Grinter, Associate Director/ Information Systems Office

Rebecca Gould, Director/ iTAC

The Committee will act in an advisory capacity to the Vice President of Administration and Finance and the Executive Computing Committee.  Considering the mission of the university and all affected users, the Committee will receive, review, and recommend project proposals; discuss, propose, and advocate short- and long-term direction; and monitor progress of active central management information systems projects.  By periodically assessing progress, the Committee will be able to make informed recommendations to further progress, redirect efforts, or discontinue a project.  Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8047 University Environmental Stewardship Committee

Steve Galitzer, Environmental Health & Safety, ex-officio, CHAIR
Mitch Ricketts, College of Agriculture
David Mitchell, College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Beth Montelone, College of Arts & Sciences  
Brian Niehoff, College of Business and Administration
Larry Scharmann, College of Education

Byron Jones, College of Engineering
Rita Newell, College of Human Ecology
Jean Darbyshire, Hale Library
Jung Oh, College of Technology & Aviation
Donald Robertson, College of Veterinary Medicine
Jerry Jaax, University Compliance, ex-officio
Cheryl Strecker, Sr. Associate University Attorney

Committee is responsible for recommending policies on hazardous waste issues to the Campus Environmental Health and Safety Committee, reviewing Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) compliance issues, reviewing notice of violations, recommending and acting as a review board for complaints.  Reports to the Vice President of Administration and Finance.

8049 Coordinating Committee for People with Disabilities

Betsy Cauble, SASW, CHAIR
Larry Davis, Biochemistry

Vicky Allen, Student
Gene Tebbutt, Housing & Dining Services

Skyler Harper, Housing & Dining


Susana Valdovinos, Academic Personnel
Donna Rogers, Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology, classified

Clyde Howard, Affirmative Action

Michael Lynch, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Mark Taussig, Facilities Planning


Lannie Zweimiller, Lafene Student Health
Jaclyn Anderson, Disability Support Services

Lynda Spire, Conferences

Ronnie Grice, K-State Police

Gary Leitnaker, Human Resources


Steve Martini, Recreation Services
Edward Rice, Facilities, ex officio

Studies and recommends utilization of resources and development of procedures to facilitate the needed programs for accommodation of disabled persons. Reports to the Provost.

8050 Campus Environmental Health and Safety Committee

Betsy Barrett, Faculty Senate Representative, HRIMD (AY 09-10)

Betsy Cauble, Faculty Senate Representative, SASA (AY 09-10)

Chris Lavergne, Faculty Senate Representative, Natural Resources/Ag Comm (AY 09-10)

Ernie Minton, Faculty Senate Representative, Animal Sciences and Industry (AY 09-10)

Joe Myers, Classified Senate Representative, Facilities Grounds Maintenance (AY 09-10)

Paul Wilson, Classified Senate Representative, Environmental Health and Safety (AY 09-10)

TBA, Student Senate Representative, SGA (AY 08-09)

Al Cochran, Provost's Representative, Office of the Provost (AY 09-10)

Bob Tackett, Vice President of Institutional Advancement Representative, Lafene Student Health Center (AY 09-10)

Jerry Jax, Vice President for Research Representative (AY 09-10)

Steve Galitzer, Vice President for Administration and Finance Representative/, Environmental Health and Safety, Ex officio

Acts as umbrella committee to other safety committees to coordinate safety-related activities on campus. The Chairs from Safety Committees:  8049-8056, 8060, 8280, and 8290 will also serve as support for this committee. To promote, create, and maintain a safe and healthful environment by conducting inspections for fire safety, industrial safety and chemical safety in campus buildings. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8052 Radiation Safety Committee

J. Ernie Minton, Animal Science & Industry, CHAIR
Weiqun "George" Wang, Human Nutrition
Brett Depaola, Physics
P. Mike Whaley, Mechanical & Nulcear Engineering
Laura Armbrust, Clinical Sciences

Jerry Jaax, Research

Sandra Hoffman, Facilities

Subbarat Muthukrishnan, Biochemistry
Robert Tackett, M.D., Lafene Student Health Center, ex-officio

Ron Bridges, Radiation Safety Officer

Travis Halphen, Assistant Radiation Officer

Formulates University policies and regulations concerning the acquisition, use and disposal of radioactive materials as required by, and in accordance with, Title 10, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 33 and Kansas Radiation Protection Regulations, Part 3, Regulation 28-35-182 (B),(3)(a). Responsible for radiation safety aspects of activities conducted under University's Radioactive Materials License. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8053 Reactor Safeguards Committee

Mohammad Hosni, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering, ex-officio, CHAIR
William Dunn, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
Akira Tokuhiro, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
Douglas McGregor, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
Ken Shultis, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering

Brett Depaola, Physics
Jennifer Anthony, Chemical Engineering

Ron Bridges, Environmental Health and Safety, Radiation Safety Officer, ex-officio
P. Mike Whaley, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering, Reactor Facility Manager, ex-officio

Formulates and reviews reactor safeguards as required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Title 10, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, and by NRC Docket No. 50-188 for Reactor License No. R-88, Amendment 3. Reports to Vice President for Admin. and Finance.

8056 Institutional Biohazards Committee

Harold Trick, Plant Pathology, CHAIR

Michael Kanost, Biochemistry
Helmut Hirt, Biology

Verlon SteinKruger, Emeritus
Roman Ganta, Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology

Jerry Mershon, Community member

Nancy Jaax, NABC
David Grieger, ASI, Reproductive Molecular Biology

Rollie Clem, Biology

Julie Johnson, BRI Safety Officer, ex-officio

Jerry Jaax, URCO, ex-officio
Ron Bridges, Public Safety, ex-officio

Alternate:  TBA

Formulates and implements university policies regarding the use of biohazardous materials at the University, including the practices for constructing and handling of: (1) recombinant DNA molecules; (2) organisms and viruses containing recombinant DNA molecules, according to the federal regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (ref: Federal Register 41, [1976] 27920), and subsequent amendments). The committee also has the responsibility for oversight into the proposed use of infectious agents. Reports to the Vice President of Research.

8060 Health & Communicable Disease Committee

Daniel Y.C. Fung, Food Safety Consortium, CHAIR
George Marchin, Biology
Dori Lambert, University Counseling Services
Clyde Howard, Affirmative Action
TBA, Queer Straight Alliance

TBA, Veterinary Medicine
Ron Bridges, K-State Safety Office
Matt Thomason, Athletic Training Staff

Ashley Phelon, Student (AY 08-09)

Four Students TBA

Bob Burgess, Housing and Dining

Carol Kennedy, Student Health Advisory Committee
Natalie Smith Beharry, Office of  Disability Services

Don Fallon, Office of Student Life/Religious Activities
Linda Morse, Continuing Education
Donna Davis, International Student Center
TBA, Family Studies/Extension

Insures that necessary educational programs on AIDS and other communicable diseases are implemented, that these programs are up-to-date on current scientific information about the diseases, and that the university guidelines are carefully followed. This committee may recommend changes in the guidelines, policies or procedures as medical, scientific, or legal changes take place in the future. Reports to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

8071 Student Discrimination Review Committee (Appointed Annually)

CHAIR TBA

Unclassified Professional Members:

Sara Thurston-Gonzalez, International Student Center

Jaclyn Anderson, Disability Support Services

Faculty Members:

Sunanda Dissanayake, Civil Engineering

Kassim Al-Khatib, Agronomy

Cindy Logan, Veterinary Medicine

Be Stoney, Secondary Education

Student Members:

Six Students TBA (AY 08-09)

Hears student complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Reports to the President.

8075 Commission on the Status of Women

Nancy Baker, Unclassified Professional, CHAIR (AY 10-11)

Meena Kumari, Unclassified/Faculty (AY 10-11)
Amy Hubbell, Unclassified/Faculty (AY 10-11)

Judy Hughey, Unclassified/Faculty (AY 09-10)

Donna Ekart, Unclassified Professional (AY 09-10)

Deanna Fugate, Unclassified Professional (AY 09-10)

Robin Curry, Classified (AY 09-10)

Tracy Ivy, Classified (AY 10-11)

Mary Tolbert, Classified (AY 10-11)

Melissa Linenberger, Student (AY 08-09)

Allison Coon, Student (AY 08-09)

Victoria Mowery, Student (AY 08-09)

Melinda Meerian, Student (AY 08-09)

Mary Todd, Women's Center, Ex Officio
Ruth Dyer, Associate Provost, Ex Officio


Angela Hubler, Women's Studies, Ex Officio
Kimberly Douglas, Women in Engineering/Science, Ex Officio
Myra Gordon, Associate Provost for Diversity and Dual Career Development, Ex Officio

Reviews the roles, needs, and opportunities of women students, faculty, and staff at K-State and makes recommendations for change where appropriate. Reports to the President.

8076 Classified Employee Peer Review


Caron Boyce, Research Vice President's Office, CHAIR (AY 08-09)

Kathy Azain, Housing Maintenance (AY 08-09)

Charles Bibbs, Printing Services (AY 08-09)

Monica Cohen, Academic Programs-College of Agriculture (AY 08-09)

Sam Reyer, Horticulture, Forestry, and Recreation Resources (AY 08-09)

Eddie Gadson, Computing and Telecommunication Services (AY 08-09)

Karla Quick, Human Resources (AY 08-09)

Jane Cox, Architecture, Planning and Design (AY 09-10)

Kevin Harrison, Facilities Storeroom (AY 09-10)

Michael Hayes, Facilities Power Plant (AY 09-10)

Carol Marden, Counseling Services (AY 09-10)

David Stuhlstatz, Facilities Grounds (AY 09-10)

Addie Lynn, Grain Science and Industry (AY 09-10)

Evelyn West, Housing and Dining Services (AY 09-10)

Heidi Bean, Department of Agronomy (AY 10-11)

Mal Hoover, College of Veterinary Medicine (AY 10-11)

Tracy Ivy, College of Architecture, Planning, and Design (AY 10-11)

Larry McCoy, Facilities Building Maintenance (AY 10-11)

Bradli Millington, University Police (AY 10-11)

Chassy Nichols, College of Human Ecology (AY 10-11)

Aaron Vonfeldt, Controller's Office (AY 10-11)

Hears classified employee complaints of discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, age, or disability, and hears appeals of decisions on employee performance evaluation ratings, and proposed dismissal, demotion, and suspension where the cases have been processed in accordance with Kansas Personnel Regulation Rules. Reports to the Vice President of Administration and Finance.

8077 President's Commission on Multicultural Affairs

Myra Gordon, Office of Diversity & Dual Career Development, CHAIR
Kathleen Greene, Educational & Supportive Services

Clyde Howard, Office of Affirmative Action
Lynda Spire, Division of Continuing Education
Barbara Steward, University Libraries

Michael Lynch, Educational & Supportive Services
Dawne Martin, College of Business Administration
Laverne Bitsie-Baldwin, College of Engineering/ MEP

Mirta Chavez, Multicultural Programs and Services/ Office of Diversity

Anita Cortez, Developing Scholars Program

David Griffin, College of Education

Juanita McGowan, College of Arts and Sciences
LaBarbara Wigfall, College of Architecture, Planning and Design
Zelia Wiley, College of Agriculture

Ron Elmore, College of Veterinary Medicine

John English, College of Engineering

Robert Gamez, Student Financial Assistance

Les Hannah, College of Technology and Aviation

Kevin Lease, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering

Tonshia Luster, Graduate Student

Virginia Moxley, College of Human Ecology

Barbara Nagel, Classified Employee, Registrar's Office

Wendy Ornelas, College of Architecture, Planning, and Design

Rebecca Paz, Educational and Personal Development

Madai Rivera, College of Human Ecology

Jane Schillie, K-State Libraries

The responsibility of the committee will be to: a) establish/recommend goals and policy; b) provide leadership/coordination to all campus diversity efforts; c) coordinate the creation of the university's strategic plan for diversity and all updates to it; d) assist in creating and developing a "University Climate of Inclusiveness and Diversity;" e) ensure that Commission recommendations remain a high priority in the language and planning efforts of Kansas State University; f) issue a biannual report to the K-State community which includes information about progress towards University goals, e.g., funds expended, enrollment and retention data, achievement and graduation patterns, significant programs, and activities; and g) co-sponsor the annual Diversity Summit. Reports to the President.

8078 K-State Campaign for Nonviolence

Dorinda Lambert, Counseling Services, CHAIR
Catherine Barry, Lafene Health Center
Betsy Cauble, Sociology
Torry Dickinson, Women's Studies

Susan Allen, Women's Center


Jim Epps, Athletics
John Reese, Entomology
Don Fallon, Campus Ministries/OSL
Mary Kay Siefers, Advisor to QSA

Kerri Keller, Director of Career & Employment Services


Andrea Blair, Disability Support Services
Clyde Howard, Affirmative Action

Sally Bailey, Theater Department
Heather Reed, Office of Student Life

Jenna Moroney, Res Life Coordinator Moore Hall


Scott Jones, Greek Affairs

Ronnie Grice, Campus Police
Daryl Youngman, Library
Jacque Gibbons, Social Work
Mary Todd, Assistant Director of Women's Center

 

Valerie Carroll, Women's Studies

Stephanie Schrader, Student

Linda Harvey, Journalism and Mass Communications

The purpose of the committee is: a) to plan, develop, and begin implementing a campus-wide anti-violence campaign; b) to continue to gather information about campus services, programs and classes dealing with violence issues through steps ranging from prevention/education to adjudication; c) to seek external funding (where possible) for extension of violence prevention and nonviolence education programs on campus; and d) to make recommendations for revisions of existing campus policy and suggest procedures/programs needed to address gaps in dealing with violence and abuse of power issues as they impact the K-State campus and community.  Reports to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

8080 Integrity in Research and Scholarly Activity Committee

Claire Dehon, Modern Languages (AY 08-09)

Marsha Frey, History (AY 08-09)

Beth Montelone, Arts & Sciences (AY 08-09)

Barbara Valent, Plant Pathology (AY 08-09)

Kassim Al-Khatib, Agronomy (AY 09-10)

Daniel Higgins, Chemistry (AY 09-10)

Mo Hosni, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (AY 09-10)

Larry Davis, Biochemistry (AY 09-10)

Jim Hamilton, Philosophy (AY 10-11)

Chris Sorensen, Physics (AY 10-11)

Jim Edgar, Chemical Engineering (AY 10-11)

Dana Britton, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work (AY 10-11)

The members of the IRSAC committee serve as a pool from which panelists are selected to hear specific cases of alleged academic misconduct as described in Appendix O of the University Handbook. This committee fulfills responsibilities specified in federal regulations regarding scientific misconduct. Reports to the Provost through the Vice President of Research.

8120 Intellectual Property Advisory Committee

James Guikema, AVPR, ex-officio, CHAIR

Bill Kuhn, Electrical & Computer Engineering (AY 08-09)

Bruce Law, Physics (AY 08-09)

Carol Wyatt, Diagnostic Medicine & Pathobiology (AY 08-09)

Meena Kumari, Anatomy and Physiology (AY 09-10)

Anna Zolkiewska, Biochemistry (AY 09-10)

Jon Faubion, Grain Science and Industry (AY 09-10)

Karen Garrett, Plant Pathology (AY 09-10)

Stefan Bossmann, Chemistry (AY 10-11)

Sherry Harr, Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design (AY 10-11)

Jeff Tucker, AML (AY 10-11)

The Intellectual Property Advisory Committee (IPAC) will be deemed advisory to the vice provost for research. IPAC will review the technical merit and also the market and commercial potential of inventions, discoveries, and creations developed within the Kansas State University community by employees and students.  Reports to the Vice President of Research.

8250 International Activities Advisory Committee

Steven Graham, Assistant to the Dean, College of Agriculture CHAIR (AY 08-09)

Les Hannah, Assistant Professor, College of Arts, Science, and Business (AY 08-09)

Dick Hayter, Associate Dean, College of Engineering (AY 08-09)

Larry Rodgers, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (AY 08-09)

Praveen Vadlani, Assistant Professor, Grain Science and Industry (AY 08-09)

Amy Hubbell, Assistant Professor, Modern Languages (AY 08-09)

Robert Clark, Associate Professor, Modern Languages (AY 08-09)

Addison Kirkland, Undergraduate Student (AY 08-09)

David Stewart, Assistant Dean, Division of Continuing Education (AY 09-10)

Ronaldo Maghirang, Professor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering (AY 10-11)

Swinder Janda, Professor, Marketing (AY 09-10)

Sara Thurston Gonzalez, Director, International Student Center (AY 10-11)

Della Perez, Associate Director, College of Education (AY 09-10)

Fayez Husseini, Associate Professor, Interior Architecture and Product Design (AY 09-10)

Briana Nelson Goff, Associate Dean, College of Human Ecology (AY 09-10)

Kristine Young, Interim Associate Provost, Office of International Programs (AY 09-10)

John Unruh, Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry (AY 10-11)

Jennifer Hanson, Graduate Student (AY 08-09)

Martha Giraldo, Graduate Student (AY 08-09)

Al Cochran, Assistant Provost, Office of the Provost

Helps to enhance international activities on campus and makes recommendations to the Provost on ways to strengthen our international programs.

8260 Appointment Committee for Mediation

Susana Valdovinos, Academic Personnel, CHAIR
Becky O'Donnell, Mediation Services
Kathy Greene, Education & Personal Development (AY 08-09)
David Pacey, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering (AY 09-10)
Lori Goetsch, University Libraries (AY 07-08)
Melvin Hunt, Animal Sciences (AY 07-08)

Screens and selects mediators.  Reviews the list of mediators every three years to assure mediators continue to meet certifications or equivalents.

8270 Out-of-State Fees Appeals Committee

Monty Nielsen, Registrar, CHAIR, ex-officio

Michelle Haupt, Student Life (AY 08-09)

Marilyn Kaff, Special Education, Counseling and Student Affairs (AY 08-09)

Kassim Al-Khatib, Agronomy (AY 09-10)

Julie Pentz, Speech Communication, Theatre and Dance (AY 09-10)


Cindy Logan, Veterinary Medicine (AY 10-11)

Margaret Kaus, Hale Libary (AY 10-11)

Paul Kauffman, Student (AY 08-09)

Hears appeals from individuals who have been denied in-state status for purposes of assessing tuition. Reports to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

8280 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Sally Olson, ARF College of Veterinary Medicine, CHAIR

Steve Upton, Biology, Vice Chair

Nancy Grieshaber, Travalong Trailers, Community Member
Mary Cain, Psychology

Russell Gottlob, ASI, Unit Manager

Evan Titgemeyer, Animal Science & Industry
Jerry Jaax, Compliance, Veterinarian 

Steve Galizter, Public Safety

Timothy Musch, Anatomy & Physiology
Gayle Willard, Veterinary Medicine Library, ex-officio

L. Tonatiuh Melgarejo, Human Nutrition, ex-officio
Brooke Bloomberg, ART

Ashley Rhodes, Biology

Alternates

Megan Webb, LACS, Biology (for Upton)

Consultants

David Hodgson, Clinical Sciences, non-voting
Eva Horne, Division of Biology, non-voting

Formulates policies governing laboratory animal care, advises on animal housing requirements, inspects animal care practices, and reviews all protocols involving the use of animals at the university. Committee also has responsibility for providing assurances to external agencies in compliance with federal regulations. Reports to the Vice President of Research.

8285 Confidential/Sensitive Research Committee

Beth Montelone, Arts & Sciences Associate Dean, CHAIR
Byron Jones, Engineering Experiment Station

Ernie Minton, ASI
David Garcia, AMI
Shing Chang, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Richard Oberst, DMP

James Guikema, AVPR, ex officio
Jerry Jaax, URCO

Paul Lowe, Research, ex officio

Formulates and implements university policies regarding activities proposed by K-State faculty and staff that involves information deemed to be of a nature that general access or distribution of such information would be restricted, inadvisable, illegal, or contraindicated (Section G51 Classified Research, University Handbook).  This could include formally classified material, confidential information, business sensitive information, intellectual property, etc.  The CSRC will meet at the call of the Chair to review applications to the committee.  Reports to the Vice President of Research.

8290 Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research

Rick Scheidt, FSHS, CHAIR
Jerry Jaax, URCO
Susan Williams, Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
Farrell Webb, Family Studies & Human Services
Craig Harms, Kinesiology

Bob Newhouse, Adult Education
Krishna Tummala, Political Science
Steve Warren, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Laura Brannon, Psychology
Briana Nelson-Goff, Family Studies & Human Studies

Alternate:

TBA

Formulates and implements university policies regarding the use of human subjects in any research project performed by either university employees or students. Responsibilities include reviewing all protocols involving use of human subjects, independent of whether such project is funded, either by an internal or an external sponsor. Committee also serves as the Institutional Review Board established in compliance with federal regulations (ref: Federal Register 45, 46). Reports to the President through the Vice President of Research.

8365 Board of Directors/Student Publications, Inc.

Faculty Board Members:

Farrell Webb
Aruna Michie
Angela Powers
Linda Puntney
Howard Kessinger

Student Board Members:

David Hoffman

Michael Paul Beasley

Danesha McNeely

Matt Coleman

Serves as the Board of Directors of Student Publications, Inc. Reports to the President.

8500 Committee on Religion

Dale Levering, Christian, CHAIR
Don Fallon, Advisor
Father Keith Weber, Catholic

Subbarat Muthukrishnan, Hindu
Hanas Abdul Cader, Muslim
Houchang Khatamian, Baha'i
Andrea Blair, Jewish

Adi Angel, Student, Jewish
Amanda Hoffman, Student, Methodist/Christian
Janie Anthony, Student, Catholic/Christian
Elsye Kampfe, Student, Lutheran/Christian

Daniel Agullar, Student-At-Large

Formulates University religious guidelines and coordinates religious activities and dialogue in a pluralistic community. Reports to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

8504 Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Committee

Linda Thurston, College of Education, CHAIR (AY 08-09)
Lori Goetsch, University Libraries (AY 08-09)

Bill Turnley, Management (AY 08-09)

Linda Crowe, Communication Sciences and Disorders (AY 09-10)

Meena Kumari, Anatomy and Physiology (AY 09-10)

Lorraine Cutler, Interior Architecture and Product Design (AY 10-11)

Don Von Bergen, Arts, Sciences, and Business (AY 10-11)

Review application materials and select recipients of Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Awards.

8505 Dorothy L. Thompson Civil Rights Lecture Series

David Griffin, Sr., Secondary Education

Susana Valdovinos, Academic Personnel
Peter Paukstelis, Associate University Attorney
Jerry Frieman, Psychology
Mike Kaye, Regional Community Rep

Brent Maner, History
Jane Rowlett, Office of the Provost
Larry Weaver, Physics

Michelle White-Godinet, Affirmative Action

TBA, Student Representative

Jean Bramwell, Budget Office, Classified Representative

Supervises the lecture series.  Reports to the President through the Provost and Senior Vice President.  See the committee's web site for more information regarding the lecture series.

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