Standing Committees

Standing Committees and Members

Charge:  The Budget Committee (BC) is an advisory committee under the co-leadership of the Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration and an appointed faculty member/department head.  Committee composition includes those who participate due to the nature of their role and those who appointed by the President.  The committee makeup includes representatives from Faculty Senate, Staff Council, the faculty at-large, the student government association, and the administration.  The committee develops tuition recommendations and participates in the integrated budgeting development process. 

 

The Budget Committee shall consist of the following voting members: 

  • Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration/CFO (Co-Chair) 
  • Controller 
  • Associate Vice President Auxiliary and Business Services 
  • Director, Housing Operations 
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management 
  • Director, Procurement and Fixed Assets 
  • Director, Advancement Services 
  • Senior Associate Director, Athletics 
  • Dean of Students 
  • Director, Enterprise Info Systems 
  • Assistant Registrar, Administration & Operations 
  • Director, Financial Aid 
  • Associate Controller, Student Accounts 
  • Assistant Director of Graduate Studies 
  • Two Department Head Council Representatives (appointed)
  • Two Dean Representatives (appointed)
  • Two Faculty Representatives (appointed)
  • Faculty Senate President 
  • Faculty Senate Vice President 
  • Staff Council Representatives (appointed)
  • SGA President 

Non-Voting Members:

  • Assistant Registrar, Administration & Operations 
  • Associate Controller, Student Accounts

Current membership: 

  • Dr. Arlitha Harmon, Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration/CFO (Co-Chair) 
  • Dr. Mark Hearn, Associate Dean, College of Business & Industry, Department Head Council Representative (Co-Chair)
  • Mr. David Lyon, Controller 
  • Dr. Kevin Hoult, Associate Vice President Auxiliary and Business Services 
  • Ms. Brooke Lyon, Senior Director, Housing and Residence Life
  • Ms. Jessica Wiggins, Vice President for Enrollment Management 
  • Ms. Shasta Platt, Director, Procurement and Fixed Assets 
  • Mr. Justin Quinn, Director, Advancement Services 
  • Dr. Greg Bonds, Senior Associate Director, Athletics
  • Dr. Joshua Robinson, Dean of Students 
  • Ms. Kristin Bright, Director, Enterprise Info Systems 
  • Ms. Charlotte Cole, Director, Financial Aid 
  • Ms. Ashley Hanvey, Director, Graduate Admissions and Enrollment
  • Dr. Paul Beezley, Department Head, History and Foreign Languages, Department Head Council Representative
  • Prof. John-Bauer Graham, Dean, Library Services, Dean Representative
  • Dr. Tim Lindblom, Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences, Dean Representative
  • Dr. Keith Lowe, Finance, Economics, and Accounting, Faculty At-Large Representative (2024-2027)
  • Dr. Sarah Dunbar, Music, Faculty At-Large Representative (2024-2027)
  • Dr. Heidi Dempsey, Faculty Senate President (2024-2026)
  • Dr. David Dempsey, Faculty Senate Vice President (2024-2026)
  • Ms. Kim Turner, Staff Council Representative (2024-2027)
  • Ms. Morgan Jemison, Staff Council Representative (2024-2027)
  • Ms. Ayanah Scott, SGA President (2025-2026)

Non-Voting Members:

  • Ms. Tori Gaddy, Assistant Registrar, Administration & Operations 
  • Ms. Alice Wudarczyk, Associate Controller, Student Accounts 

 

The composition of this committee includes members who are part of the committee due to their positions (i.e., controller).  Other members of this committee are representatives who are appointed and shall serve for three-year terms (except the Faculty Senate Representatives who shall serve a two-year term and SGA President who shall serve a one-year term).  The committee shall elect a faculty member/department head to serve as co-chair alongside the SVPFA/CFO for one year, but the faculty member may be re-elected.  The role of the administrative co-chair on the committee is to organize the agenda and meeting materials, communicate with the faculty co-chair before the meeting to plan, and to mentor the faculty co-chair in running the meeting, meeting the charge of the committee, and handling any committee concerns. 

Charge:  The primary purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects involved in research activities being conducted under the authority of Jacksonville State University (JSU).  In doing so, the IRB shall adhere to the JSU Policy on Research Using Human Subjects (Policy II:08:01).  

 

The Institutional Review Board shall consist of the following voting members:  

  • Eight faculty members, representing diverse disciplines
  • One external committee member 

Current membership:  

  • Dr. Sarah Donely, Professor of Sociology (Chair) (2026-2029) 
  • Dr. Douglas Stevens, Assistant Professor of Nursing (Doctor of Nursing Practice Quality Improvement Subcommittee Chair) (2025-2028) 
  • Dr. Sharifah Albraiki, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2025-2028) 
  • Dr. Wesley Bishop, Associate Professor of History (2026-2029) 
  • Dr. Brandon Gilliland, Assistant Professor of Education (2026-2029) 
  • Dr. Keith Lowe, Distinguished Professor of Business Statistics (2025-2027)
  • Dr. Renee Renda, Assistant Professor of Psychology (2025-2028)
  • Mr. Clint Stanley, Instructor of Mathematics (2025-2027)
  • Dr. Mary Anne Templeton, Associate Provost, Troy University (2025-2028) 

Administrative Liaison:  

  • Dr. Marie Valentin, Assistant Vice Provost, OIRE, administrative liaison

 

Members of this committee are representatives who are appointed and shall serve for three-year terms.  The committee shall elect a faculty member to serve as chair.

Charge:  The Jacksonville State University (JSU) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is charged with developing, implementing, and monitoring procedures which assure that the use of animal subjects in research, teaching, or testing at JSU is ethical and in compliance with the United States Public Health Service policy on humane care and use of laboratory animals (Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare) and the Animal Welfare Act (United States Department of Agriculture). 

 

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee shall consist of the following voting members:  

  • Five faculty members (at least one practicing scientist with experience in animal research and at least one member from a non-scientific background)
    • Members within JSU will be selected from different departments whenever possible to ensure diversity in member expertise and reduce the likelihood of overlapping conflicts of interest.
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with training and experience in laboratory animal science or experience with subjects used at JSU
  • One member from the public who is not affiliated with JSU

Current membership:  

  • Dr. Rusty Nall, Assistant Professor of Psychology (Chair) (2026-2029) 
  • Dr. Grover Brown, Associate Professor of Biology (2025-2028) 
  • Ms. Allison Boswell, Associate Professor of Library Services (2026-2029) 
  • Dr. Gabriel Lonsberry, Associate Professor of English (2026-2029) 
  • Dr. Mark Sciuchetti, Associate Professor of Geography (2025-2028) 
  • Dr. Pam Ryan, Clanton Animal Hospital (2026-2029) 
  • Dr. Joyce Tredaway, Whitetail Institute (2026-2029) 

Administrative Liaison:  

  • Dr. Marie Valentin, Assistant Vice Provost, OIRE

 

Members of this committee are representatives who are appointed and shall serve for three-year terms.  The committee shall elect a faculty member to serve as chair.

The Strategic Enrollment Committee has been restructured to create a more focused framework for our enrollment efforts while continuing to engage key campus stakeholders. The Strategic Enrollment Committee will guide our enrollment, retention, and student success priorities. It includes two standing subcommittees: the Undergraduate Admissions Standards Subcommittee and the Undergraduate Admissions Appeals Subcommittee. Each subcommittee reports recommendations and actions to the Strategic Enrollment Committee. All standing committee recommendations are reported through the administrative liaison to Cabinet.

Charge: The Strategic Enrollment Committee is to: (1) examine student recruitment and enrollment practices at the undergraduate and graduate levels; (2) analyze marketing efforts to ensure resources are used effectively and efficiently; (3) maximize student retention efforts; (4) identify any infrastructure needs or deficiencies that create student barriers and provide recommendations for addressing them; and (5) ensure a collaborative, campus-wide approach to strategic enrollment management. The vice president of enrollment management serves as the chair of this committee.

 

The Strategic Enrollment Committee shall consist of the following members: 

  • Vice President of Enrollment Management (Chair)
  • Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Vice President of Student Affairs
  • Director, Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment
  • Director, Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
  • Associate Vice Provost for Advising
  • Vice Provost for Student Success and Retention or designee
  • Vice Provost of Academic Affairs
  • Director, International House and Programs
  • Associate Vice Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies
  • Associate Vice Provost of Student Affairs, Dean of Students
  • Director, First and Second Year Experience
  • Faculty Representative – 2-year term
  • Faculty Representative – 2-year term
  • Department Head Representative – 2-year term
  • Dean Representative

Membership:

  • Dr. Jessica Wiggins, Vice President of Enrollment Management
  • Dr. Christie Shelton, Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Mr. Terry Casey, Vice President of Student Affairs
  • Ms. Kelly Martin, Director, Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment
  • Ms. Ashlee Hanvey, Director, Graduate Admissions & Recruitment
  • Dr. Janet Bavonese, Associate Vice Provost for Advising
  • Dr. Staci Stone, Vice Provost of Academic Affairs
  • Ms. Ingrid Galinat, Director, International House and Programs
  • Dr. Andrea Porter, Associate Vice Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies
  • Dr. Joshua Robinson, Vice Provost, Student Success and Retention, VP for Student Success
  • Mr. Keaton Glass, Director, First and Second Year Experience
  • Ms. Rachel Wooten, Nursing (Faculty Representative), 2027-2029
  • Mr. Chris Benedetti, Music (Faculty Representative), 2027-2029
  • Dr. Kimber Wickersham, Social Work Department Head, 2027-2029
  • Dr. Tim Lindblom, Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences

Charge:  The Strategic Plan Review Committee will review progress made on the strategic plan.  The committee will meet at least once an academic year to review the details of the plan, improve reporting, and make recommendations for minor modifications to the plan, if necessary, and present them to Cabinet.  

 

The Strategic Plan Review Committee shall consist of the following voting members: 

  • President
  • Assistant Vice Provost, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
  • Coordinator, Institutional Effectiveness
  • Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
  • Assistant Dean of Students
  • Controller
  • Assistant Director, Athletics - Compliance
  • Associate Vice President for Learning Support Resources
  • Philanthropy Office Representative
  • IT Representative
  • Faculty Representative
  • Department Head Council Representative
  • Extended Deans’ Council Representative
  • SGA Representative

 

Current membership:

  • Dr. Don Killingsworth, President
  • Dr. Marie Valentin, Assistant Vice Provost Institutional Research and Effectiveness, chair
  • Ms. Mandy Abernathy, Assistant Director, Institutional Effectiveness
  • Ms. Kelly Martin, Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
  • Ms. FranShay Kendal Garrett, Assistant Dean of Students
  • Mr. David Lyon, Controller
  • Mr. Thomas Neely, Assistant Director, Athletics-Compliance
  • Dr. Sean Creech, Assistant Vice Provost for Learning Support Resources
  • Mr. Joseph Munster, Senior Philanthropy Officer
  • Ms. Kristin Bright, Director, Enterprise Info Systems
  • Dr. Dan Mertens, Professor, Management and Marketing (2024-2027)
  • Dr. Celestino Valentin, Department Head, Management and Marketing
  • Prof. John-Bauer Graham, Dean, Library Services
  • Ms. Anayah Scott, SGA President

Charge: The Undergraduate Admissions Standards Subcommittee will review data related to admissions criteria and its’ relation to enrollment, retention, graduation rates, enrollment-related revenue, and enrollment-related expenditures. Based on this data, the subcommittee will make recommendations for any new or revised criteria for undergraduate admissions to the Strategic Enrollment Committee, via the Chair of the Strategic Enrollment Committee. 

The Undergraduate Admissions Standards Committee shall consist of the following voting members: 

  • One faculty member from each of the following: College of Business and Industry, College of Health Professions and Wellness, College of Education and Professional Studies, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences
  • Department Head, English 
  • Department Head, Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences (MCIS) 
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management (Ex-officio)
  • Vice Provost for Student Success and Retention or designee 
  • Associate Vice Provost for Advising
  • Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
  • Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment 
  • Director, Financial Aid 
  • Executive Director of Housing
  • Director International House and Programs
  • Academic Advising Representative
  • SGA President

Non-voting members: 

  • Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration (or designee) 
  • Assistant Vice Provost, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (or designee) 

 

Current Membership: 

  • Dr. Taleah Collum, College of Business and Industry representative (2024-2027) 
  • Dr. Danyel Munster, College of Health Professions and Wellness representative (2025-2028) 
  • Ms. Jill Marsh, College of Education and Professional Studies representative (2025-2028) 
  • Ms. Courtney Peppers, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences representative (2026-2029) 
  • Dr. Ryan Burns, College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences) representative (2024-2026) 
  • Dr. Peter Bryant, Math/Sciences (from College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences) representative (2024-2027) 
  • Dr. Raina Kostova, Department Head, English 
  • Dr. Jan Case, Department Head, Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences (MCIS) 
  • Dr. Janet Bavonese, Associate Vice Provost for Advising, (Chair)
  • Dr. Jessica Wiggins, Vice President for Enrollment Management (Ex-officio)
  • Debra James, Director, Academic Support and Success (Designee of Vice Provost of Student Success and Retention)  
  • Ms. Kelly Martin, Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment 
  • Ms. Charlotte Cole, Director, Financial Aid 
  • Ms. Brooke Lyon, Executive Director of Housing
  • Ms. Noelle Stovall, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions & Recruitment
  • Ms. Ingrid Galinat, Director International House and Programs
  • Ms. Bethany Stoots (2026-2027)

 

Non-voting members:

  • Dr. Arlitha Harmon, Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration (or designee) 
  • Dr. Marie Valentin, Assistant Vice Provost, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

 

The composition of this committee includes members who are part of the committee due to their positions (i.e., vice provost of student success and retention). Other members of this committee are representatives who are appointed and shall serve for three-year terms.

The Undergraduate Admissions Appeals Subcommittee will review student appeals regarding their admissions decision related to academic performance, not disciplinary history. Based on the information provided by the Chair, the subcommittee will decide whether to uphold the standing decision or to approve a student’s appeal. The Chair of the Subcommittee will provide reports of the Subcommittee’s decisions to the Strategic Enrollment Committee on a regular basis.

The Undergraduate Admissions Appeals Committee shall consist of the following voting members: 

  • 7 Faculty Members 
    • 1 from English Department 
    • 1 from Math Department 
    • 1 from each academic college (5 total) 
  • 4 Student Success Staff members: 
    • Transfer & Adult Services 
    • First & Second Year Experience 
    • Success Coaching/Academic Support/Disability/Veterans
    • Advising 


Non-voting:

  • Registrar’s Office 
    • Answers questions related to transferability/application of credits/calculation of GPA 
  • Director of Admissions (Chair) 
    • Provides insight into options and alternatives for the student, answers committee questions 
    • Communicates negative appeal decisions to the student in collaboration with Admissions Counselor 
  • Admissions Processing Specialist (administrative liaison) 
    • Prepares documents for committee vote 
    • Tallies committee votes and applies decision for student 

Faculty Representatives:  

  • English: Khadeidra Billingsley 
  • Math: Xiaohuan Xue 
  • CAHS: Gordon Harvey, History 
  • CEPS: Ashley Turner, Teacher Education 
  • CSBS: Aubrey Leah Simmons, CJ & FI 
  • CHPW: Hunter Watts, Nursing 
  • CBI: Carol Lucy, Management & Marketing 

Student Success Representatives:

  • Sharee Hutchinson, Transfer & Adult Student Learning 
  • Gina Glass, First and Second Year Experience 
  • Jordan Lostutter, Success Coaching 
  • Sunshine Williamson, Advising CHPW 

 

Non-Voting Members:

  • Garrett Harrelson, Records and Registration Analyst
  • Kelly Martin, Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
  • Amanda Anderson, Admissions Processing Specialist

Charge:  The University Executive Council represents all divisions of the university and serves as the main administrative unit that recommends university policy to the President.  The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as chair of the University Executive Council and establishes additional standing and ad hoc committees as deemed necessary.  Policy work is conducted via an electronic system with meetings occurring as needed.  College deans shall serve two-year terms. 

 

The University Executive Council shall consist of the following voting members: 

  • Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO
  • Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Vice President for Information Technology
  • Vice President for Philanthropy
  • Vice President for Athletics
  • Chief External Affairs Officer
  • One College and Academic Dean (appointed by the Provost/EVPAA)
  • Vice Provost for Student Success
  • Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
  • Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management
  • Dean of Students
  • Director of Human Resources
  • Controller 
  • Associate Vice President for Auxiliary and Business Services
  • SGA President
  • Faculty Senate President
  • Staff Council President
  • Department Head Council Co-Chair

Non-voting members:  

  • Chief Internal Auditor
  • Chief University Counsel
  • Executive Assistant to the Provost, Academic Affairs

Current membership:

  • Dr. Christie Shelton, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (Chair)
  • Dr. Arlitha Harmon, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO
  • Mr. Terry Casey, Vice President for Student Affairs
  • Mr. Vinson Houston, Vice President for Information Technology
  • Dr. Alan Medders, Vice President for Philanthropy
  • Mr. Greg Seitz, Vice President for Athletics
  • Dr. Jessica Wiggins, Vice President for Enrollment Management
  • Ms. Leigha Cauthen, Chief External Affairs Officer
  • Dr. Maureen Newton, Dean, College of Health Professions and Wellness (2026-2028)
  • TBD, Vice Provost for Student Success and Retention
  • Dr. Staci Stone, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
  • Mr. Michael Barton, Associate Vice President for Health and Public Safety/Chief of Police
  • Dr. Joshua Robinson, Vice Provost, Student Success and Retention, VP for Student Success
  • Ms. Allison Casey, Director of Human Resources
  • Mr. David Lyon, Controller
  • Dr. Kevin Hoult, Associate Vice President for Auxiliary and Business Services
  • Dr. Lori Hensley, Department Head Council Co-Chair (2025-2027)
  • Ms. Bethany Stoots, SGA President (2026-2027)

Non-voting members:

  • Mr. Skip Clark, Chief Internal Auditor
  • Ms. Gloria Floyd, Chief University Counsel
  • Mr. David Washburn, Executive Assistant to the Provost, Academic Affairs

Charge: The University Safety Committee (USC) shall assist the President of Jacksonville State University (JSU) in carrying out the responsibility for ensuring the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors of JSU and ensuring the university is in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding safety, health and environmental protection. The co-chairs of the committee shall be appointed by the president.

The University Safety Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

  • Associate Vice President for Health and Public Safety/Chief of Police
  • Assistant Director, Emergency Management, University Police Department
  • Coordinator, Campus Relations, University Police Department
  • Sergeant, Campus Resource Unit, University Police Department
  • Director, Capital Planning & Facilities
  • Building Inspection, O&M Maintenance
  • Director, Human Resources
  • Enrollment Management Representative
  • Senior Director, Housing and Residence Life, University Housing
  • Assistant Director, Residence Life Housing
  • Drama Technical Director
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • CEPS Complex Representative
  • CHPW South Complex Representative
  • CHPW Kennamer/Stephenson Representative
  • Coordinator, Chemistry Lab & Lab Safety
  • Coordinator, Biology Lab & Lab Safety
  • College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Representative
  • University Library Representative
  • Disability Resources Representative
  • Information Technology Representative
  • University Advancement Representative
  • Athletics Representative
  • Coordinator, LRC Facilities and Conservation
  • McClellan Representative
  • Associate Vice President, Business & Auxiliary Services
  • VP of Organizational Affairs (SGA)


Non-voting:

  • Safety Officer/Building Project Manager
  • Chief Internal Auditor
  • University Counsel

Current Membership: 

  • Mr. Michael Barton, Associate Vice president for Health and Public Safety/Chief of Police
  • Ms. Elizabeth Morrow, Assistant Director, Emergency Management, University Police Department
  • Mr. Adam Green, Coordinator Campus Relations, University Police Department 
  • Mr. Stephen Curvin, Sergeant, Campus Resource Unit, University Police Department 
  • Mr. Randy Johnson, Director, Capital Planning & Facilities 
  • Mr. Jeffrey Roberts, Housing Maintenance Supervisor, O&M Maintenance 
  • Ms. Allison Casey, Director, Human Resources 
  • Ms. Sarah Caldwell, Assistant Director, Campus Visits, Enrollment Management 
  • Ms. Brooke Lyon, Senior Director of Housing and Residence Life, University Housing 
  • Mr. Ellis Collins, Assistant Director, Residence Life Housing 
  • Mr. John Davis, Drama Technical Director 
  • Ms. Natalia Esparragoza Rivas, Manufacturing Engineer 
  • Dr. Christi Trucks, Department Head, Career Technical Education and Professional Studies, CEPS Complex Representative 
  • Dr. Rachel Wooten, Associate Professor, Nursing, South Complex Representative 
  • Dr. Gregor Kay, Associate Professor, Kinesiology, Kennamer/Stephenson Representative 
  • Ms. Bernice Robinson, Coordinator, Chemistry Lab & Lab Safety 
  • Ms. Megan Meade, Coordinator, Biology Lab & Lab Safety 
  • Mr. Chris Haney, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Representative (2025-2027) (Co-Chair)
  • Mr. Cameron Barnes, Assistant Professor, Business and Social Science Librarian
  • Dr. Sean Creech, Assistant Vice Provost for Learning Support Resources (Disability Resources)
  • Ms. Diane Winsor, Prospect Research Officer
  • Mr. Derrick Baer, Coordinator, Athletic Operations 
  • Mr. Brandon Barnes, Systems Administrator, Systems and Security 
  • Mr. Brooks Gallman, Coordinator, LRC Facilities and Conservation
  • Mr. Kaleb Littlejohn, Executive Director, Center for Best Practices in Law Enforcement 
  • Mr. Kevin Hoult, Associate Vice President, Business & Auxiliary Services 
  • Mr. Trey Landman, VP of Organizational Affairs (SGA)

Non-voting:

  • Ms. Patsy Smolik, Safety Officer/Building Project Manager (Co-Chair)
  • Mr. Skip Clark, Chief Internal Auditor 
  • Ms. Gloria Floyd, University Counsel, Title IX Coordinator

Faculty and staff of this committee shall serve for three-year terms, unless position warrants permanent membership. The role of the administrative co-chair is to guide and support the faculty/staff co-chair regarding overall planning for meetings, communicating with campus and/or other administrators, and in finalizing the goals for the year to meet the charge. The co-chairs shall work to identify terms for current membership, identify those members who should be permanent members of the committee due to their role, and provide additional support as needed.

Charge:  The University Wellness Committee is charged with intentionally embedding well-being into the culture of Jacksonville State University. Through collaborative efforts among students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders, the committee shall create a collective impact on the well-being of our campus community and the region we serve.

 

The University Wellness Committee shall consist of a minimum of 3 voting members from each of the following university areas: 

  • Academic Affairs
  • Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
  • Philanthropy
  • Finance and Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Intercollegiate Athletics

 

The committee shall establish the following specialized sub-committees to address the eight dimensions of wellness:

  • Occupational/Financial Sub-Committee Focuses on workplace wellness, career development, and financial well-being initiatives.
  • Social/Emotional Sub-Committee Addresses interpersonal relationships, emotional health, and community building efforts.
  • Spiritual/Intellectual Sub-Committee Concentrates on personal growth, intellectual development, and spiritual wellness opportunities.
  • Environmental/Physical Sub-Committee Emphasizes physical health, environmental sustainability, and campus physical wellness infrastructure.

 

Each sub-committee shall be chaired by a member of the main University Wellness Committee. Sub-committee chairs are responsible for reporting their committee's activities, recommendations, and outcomes to the main committee, ensuring information flows effectively to support strategic decision-making and cultural integration of wellness initiatives.

 

The committee shall invite participation through multiple channels:

  • Individuals who have expressed interest via the official Wellness Committee interest form
  • Direct self-selection through interest meetings open to the university community

 

During interest meetings, the committee will present its purpose, introduce sub-committee structures, and facilitate discussions about future planning initiatives. Interested individuals will be asked to identify their preferred sub-committee based on their interests, expertise, and availability to contribute meaningfully to the committee's work. 

 

Current Membership: 

  • Dr. Tracey Matthews, Dean of the College of Health Professions and Wellness (Co-Chair) 
  • Dr. Joshua Robinson, Dean of Students (Co-Chair)
  • Ms. Bethany Latham, Distinguished Professor, Digital Assets & Special Collections Library (2024-2026) 
  • Dr.  Kyoko Johns, Professor, Teacher Education (2024-2026) 
  • Mr. Kwan Baker, Academic Advisor (2024-2026) 
  • Mr. Jameson Houston, HR Recruitment Coordinator (2024-2026) 
  • Dr. Gina Mabrey, Department Head of Kinesiology (2024-2026) 
  • Ms. Julie Nix, Instructor of Social Work (2024-2026) 
  • Mr. Dominic DiMauro, Director of University Recreation (2024-2026) 
  • Ms. Tekeisha Goggins, Instructor Social Work (2024-2026) 

 

Committee members are appointed to three-year terms. The committee will select individuals to serve as chair or co-chairs.