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College Committees 2008-2009
Advising Committee: Chair - Carolyn Porter
Advising of students is central to the college’s mission. This cross-functional committee of staff and faculty meets regularly to discuss issues related to academic advising. The committee maintains a clearinghouse of best practices in academic advising, updates the college’s advising manual, guides training for new advisors, and facilitates professional development for experienced advisors.
Thom Brooks
Matt Cass- Fac Senate
Gene Couch, (ex-officio)
Christy Deaver

Delia Frederick
Connie Gregory
Patty Kirkley
Debra Klavohn

Eddie Lunsford
Barbara Putman
Jan Smith
Phil Weast
  » see minutes of Academic Advising Committee meetings
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Colleague Core Committee: Chair - Ryan Schwiebert
This institution wide committee brings together key stakeholders who utilize the college's information system. Members of this committee will work together to determine appropriate system operating procedures, develop data management guidelines, and make recommendations of appropriate timeframes for key institutional operations.
Claudia Buchanan
Christy Deaver
Buddy Ellis
Debra Klavohn
Melody Lawrence
Susan McCaskill
Melissa Medlin
Fairley Pollock
Karen Polyasko
Barb Putman
Phil Weast
     
Commencement Committee: Chair - Gene Couch
This cross-functional committee of staff and faculty has the primary charge to organize, communicate, and provide the framework for the commencement ceremony.
Scott Baker
Tony Belcher- Fac Senate
Thom Brooks
Peter Buck
Christy Deaver
Rose Garrett
Owen Gibby
Deb Klavohn
Barb Putman
Chuck Reece
Wayne Sutton
Lettie White
     
Critical Incident Response Planning Team: Chair - Chuck Reece
This group is charged with providing leadership in the event of a critical incident on campus. Emphasis is placed on prevention, and communication for the campus if an event were to occur.
Mark Buchanan
Peter Buck
Janet Burnette
Rene' Clontz
Gene Couch
Curtis Dowdle
Bobby Parris
Jason Rogers
Norman Smith
 
Curriculum & Instruction Committee: Chair - Andrea Kennedy
The Curriculum and Instruction Committee is responsible for reviewing matters related to the operation of the college's educational (curriculum) programs. Some of the specific duties of the committee are to make recommendations regarding the approval of new programs, the approval of curriculum revisions for existing programs and to provide guidance/positions on related academic matters.
Thom Brooks
Cheryl Contino-Conner
Gene Couch, (ex-officio)
Christy Deaver
Mitch Fischer
Debra Klavohn
Melody Lawrence
Susan McCaskill
Delos Monteith
Fairley Pollock
Ron Poor
Barbara Putman
Hilary Seagle
Kirk Stephens
Wilda Walker - Fac Senate
Phil Weast
Lettie White
  » see minutes of C & I meetings
   
Disciplinary Review Committee: Chair - Thom Brooks
The Disciplinary Review Committee may serve as the Student Grievance Committee for Non-academic Matters or, at the direction of the president, a new committee may be formed for each grievance. The committee makeup and method of appointment will be the same as for the Disciplinary Review Committee. This committee will not address academic complaints about grades, methods of instruction, or routine classroom policies and/or procedures.
Melissa Allison-Brooks
Ed Anderson
Gene Couch, (ex-officio)
Phil Weast
Three Student Representatives - TBA
  
Distance Learning Committee: Chair - Dennis Keough
This cross-functional committee will provide advice and guidance on major initiatives associated with the Distance Learning program. Some of these areas are: marketing/advertising of the Distance Learning courses, faculty development, technology (hardware and course management software), and overall effectiveness of the program.
Scott Baker
Pam Bell
Thom Brooks
Scott Cline
Christy Deaver
Curtis Dowdle
Linda Dyke
Buddy Ellis
Elizabeth Haynes
Andrea Kennedy
Debra Klavohn
Toni Knott
Carolyn Porter
Barbara Putman
Ryan Schwiebert
Kirk Stephens
Linda Venturo
Duane Wesolick
  » see minutes of DL Committee meetings
  
Ethnic and Gender Diversity Committee: Chair - Erin Kelly
This committee is primarily responsible for the compliance and reporting of diversity activities and will work closely with the Global Education Committee. Diversity is based on better understanding and tolerance of the cultural heritage, perspectives, viewpoints and experiences of others.
Linda Aiken
Keith Ashe
Peter Buck
Bucky Dann
Toni Knott - Fac Senate
Delos Monteith
Vita Nations
Chuck Reece
Jan Smith
  » see minutes of Ethnic and Gender Diversity Committee
 
Executive Council: Chair - Dr. Groves
The Executive Council is the primary decision making body of the college. This group is comprised of the college president, all college vice-presidents, Institutional Research and Planning Officer, Director of Human Resources and Facilities, and Director of Community and Resource Development. The president chairs the council. The council meets weekly.
Janet Burnette
Gene Couch
Connie Haire
Sonja Haynes
Susan McCaskill
Delos Monteith
Laura Pennington
Chuck Reece
Ryan Schwiebert
George Stanley - Emeritus
  
 
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Health and Safety Committee:  Chair - Chuck Reece
The Health and Safety Committee is a college-wide advisory committee. The committee has responsibility for periodic reviews of college safety programs including the Safety Plan, Chemical Hygiene Program, Infectious Disease/Exposure Control Program, Hazard Communication Program, Lockout/Tagout of Hazardous Energy, and Forklift Operator Safety Program. The committee serves as a venue for discussion of safety concerns.
Tony Belcher
Mark Buchanan
Laurie Butler
Rene Clontz
Curtis Dowdle
Anthony Henson
Eric Hester
Andrea Kennedy
Debra Klavohn
John Matchulat
Deanne Oppermann
Bobby Parris
Debbie Ray - Fac Senate
Karmen Reis
Norman Smith
Jodi Woodring
Student Representative
  » see minutes of March 2006 meeting
 
Institutional Effectiveness Committee:  Chair - Delos Monteith
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee is responsible for providing input into institutional effectiveness methodology, survey design and content and related matters. The Committee is primarily advisory and all recommendations from the Committee are forwarded to the Executive Council for review and action.
Thom Brooks
Mitch Fischer - Fac Senate
Toni Holland
Debra Klavohn
Barbara Putman
Eric Sarratt
Ryan Schwiebert
Hilary Seagle
Scott Sutton
Phil Weast
Pete Wolosin
 
Institutional Review Board: Chair - Eddie Lunsford (New Committee)
The Institutional Review Board performs critical oversight functions for college research projects involving human subjects that are scientific, ethical, or regulatory in nature. In accordance with the Research Act of 1973, members will meet on an as needed basis to make informed decisions on whether various research projects of the college are ethical, informed consent is sufficient, and appropriate safeguards have been put in place.
Bucky Dann
Delos Monteith
Laura Pennington
Barb Putman
Robbie Pittman - (community member)
 
Marketing Committee: Chair - Rose Garrett
Marketing is about creating a lifetime relationship with target audiences. This committee is charged with determining ways to sustain and steadily grow positive awareness and appreciation of the college, its services and its place in the community today and in the future.
Dominique Benson
Scott Baker
Thom Brooks
Sandra Bunn
Janet Burnette
Cheryl Contino-Conner
Gene Couch
Cecil Groves
Connie Haire
Sonja Haynes
Debra Klavohn
Susan McCaskill
Pat McKay
Wanda Morris - Fac Senate
Laura Pennington
Barb Putman
Phil Weast

 

President’s Council: Chair - Bucky Dann / Chair Elect - Dianne Lindgren
The President's Council is designed to provide broad-based participation in the college planning process. Chairmanship of the committee will be rotated with chair serving a one-year term. This group primarily serves in an advisory capacity.
Thom Brooks
Janet Burnette
Mike Burnette
Barbara Connell - Fac Senate
Gene Couch
Bucky Dann
Stacey France
Rose Garrett
Connie Haire
Sonja Haynes
Ellen Heim
Debra Klavohn
Dianne Lindgren
Susan McCaskill
Delos Monteith
Rita Norris
Laura Pennington
Barbara Putman
Chuck Reece
Ryan Schwiebert
Hank Shuler
Phil Weast
  » see minutes of President's Council meetings
Professional Development Committee:  Chair - Debra Klavohn
This cross-functional committee will provide advice and guidance on major initiatives associated with professional development.
Thom Brooks
Cheryl Contino-Conner
Gene Couch
Connie Haire
Elizabeth Haynes - Fac Senate
Sonja Haynes
Melody Lawrence
Joan Moulton
Barbara Putman
Chuck Reece
Sadie Revere
Patty Wall
Julie Voorhees
  » see minutes of Prof Dev Committee meetings
     
Retention Committee: Co-chairs - Barb Putman, Phil Weast
The college is actively engaging in efforts to improve student retention. This committee, a cross-functional group of faculty and staff, will monitor retention data to identify trends or issues of concern. As necessary, strategies would be developed to effect positive change.
Dominique Benson
Mary Bradley
Thom Brooks
Janet Burnette
Barbara Connell
Cheryl Contino-Conner
Gene Couch
Christy Deaver
Elizabeth Haynes
Patty Kirkley
Debra Klavohn
Randy McCall
Delos Monteith
Fairley Pollock
Ron Poor - Fac Senate
Carolyn Porter
 
Student Life Committee: Chair – Phil Weast
The Student Life Committee is responsible for the development and oversight of Student Life and Student Activities programming at the college. The committee has responsibility for developing an annual calendar of student life and activity events and will assist in monitoring the spending of the Student Activity fees paid by students. The committee will have oversight of the formation and activities of student clubs and organizations. Committee membership includes representation from students, faculty and staff.
Kim Argo
Rudy Beharrysingh
Dominique Benson
Thom Brooks
Matt Cass
Cheryl Contino-Conner

Gene Couch
Ceretta Davis
Bob Keeling
Chuck Reece
Jan Smith
Wayne Sutton
Paul Wolf
Jody Woodring
Club Council President
Five Student Representatives that come from Club Council
  » more about Student Life and Student Activities
 
Technology Committee:  Chair - Ryan Schwiebert
This cross-functional committee will provide advice and guidance on major initiatives associated with instruction and student related technology. This committee is not intended to replace the ongoing operations within the IT Department.
Pam Bell
Kurt Berger
Thom Brooks
Gene Couch
Buddy Ellis
Bob Harrison
Dennis Keough
Debra Klavohn
David Kochersberger
Wanda Morris - Fac Senate
Barbara Putman
Jason Rogers
Hank Shuler
Tim Quiring
Julie Voorhees
Phil Weast
 
Wellness Committee: Chair - Tracy Chapple
The Wellness Committee attends to the wellness program designed to enrich the physical, mental, emotional, occupational, and spiritual well-being for college employees.
Rudy Beharrysingh
Peter Buck
Bucky Dann
Mike Deaver - Fac Senate
Stacy France
Erin Kelly
Annette Kesgen
Debra Klavohn
Peter Messier
Diane Page
Jan Smith
  » see minutes of Wellness Committee meetings
 
Writing Across Curriculum (QEP Committee):  Co-Chairs - Barb Putman, Liz Kelly
The Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) committee provides oversight of the College's WAC program in collaboration with the faculty, staff, and administrators involved with SACS Quality Enhancement Plan design, implementation, and reporting. As the WAC program becomes integrated with instructional and academic support operations, this committee will take on an advisory role.
Chris Cox
Christy Deaver
Bob Harrison
Marti Hunter
Toni Knott
Dianne Lindgren
Eddie Lunsford
Delos Monteith
Meg Rollins Petty
Tim Quiring
Matt Reynolds
Sheri Turk
Wilda Walker
Duane Wesolick
  » more about Writing Across the Curriculum

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