University Standing & Advisory Committees

Submits decisions, policies and/or recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE

1. To adjudicate appeals from students or faculty members relating to decisions made by administrators and/or faculty members on readmission, grades and/or credits toward graduation. Such appeals should occur only after all collegiate/school appeals procedures have been followed;
2. To adjudicate appeals from students relating to decisions by administrators on suspension or expulsion for academic reasons; and
3. To make recommendations to the Academic Council related to recurring curriculum problems which are not specifically dealt with in current policy and which may prevent some students from graduating within appropriate time limits as determined by the committee.

MEMBERSHIP

One faculty member elected from each academic college/school, two student members and, ex-officio, the Registrar who shall serve as Secretary and be non-voting in adjudications.

Unit Represented	Member	Term Expiration
Business	Leiza Nochubueno-Evans	2027
Education and Human Services	Alaina Steele	2025
Humanities and Fine Arts	Alexandra Hendley	2025
Science, Engineering and Technology	Caleb Morris	2027
Agriculture	Johnna Choate	2027
Nursing and Health Professions	Janice Thurmond	2025
Student Member
Student Member
Student Engagement and Success	Peggy Whaley
Registrar Associate Registrar	Tracy Roberts Kristi Jackson	Ex-officio Ex-officio

Submits recommendations to the President.

PURPOSE

Represents a cross section of the university community with the following goals:

1. To serve as a sounding board for individuals or groups with concerns that fall within the interests protected by equal opportunity/affirmative action law;
2. To review and survey those aspects of university life which involve affirmative action;
3. To ensure that the university will comply with the Higher Education Guidelines for Executive Order 11246 (or succeeding relevant guidelines) as published by the Department of Education;
4. To evaluate and monitor existing affirmative action goals and timetables;
5. To survey and investigate past discrimination resulting from overt acts or from unconscious systematic exclusion of minorities and women;
6. To recommend to the President new policies and procedures which will aid the university in meeting its affirmative action responsibilities; and
7. To serve as Affirmative Action Compliance Officers on search committees organized to fill vacant and/or new positions on which they may serve.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership includes three members of the faculty, three members of the staff, two students and a representative of Murray State Police Department. Members of this committee are appointed by the President from lists provided by the Faculty Senate, Staff Congress and Student Government Association. Faculty, staff members and the MSU Police Department representative serve staggered three-year terms. Student members serve one-year renewable terms. Meetings of the committee will be called by the President or the Director of Institutional Diversity, Equity and Access.

Unit Represented	Member	Term Expiration
Faculty	Michael Bordieri	2025
Faculty	Anna Fowler	2025
Faculty	Michelle Panchuk	2027
Staff	Trish Lofton	2024
Staff	Ken Ashlock	2025
Staff	Stacie Collins	2025
Student
Student
University Police	Ryan Orr	2025
IDEA	Cami Duffy	Ex-officio
IDEA	Lea Bowland	Ex-officio

Submits decisions and/or recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE

1. To evaluate faculty research proposals and determine allocations of institutionally sponsored research funds; and
2. To make recommendations for the development of the university research and institutionally studies program.

MEMBERSHIP

Two faculty members representing separate disciplines, appointed by the Dean of each academic college, one faculty member appointed by the Dean of each school, one faculty member appointed by the Dean of University Libraries and, ex-officio, Associate Provost for Graduate Education and Research.

Unit Represented	Member	Term Expiration
Business	Elise Kieffer	2024
Business	Najib Sahyoun	2026
Education and Human Services	Eric Batts	2024
Education and Human Services	Landon Clark	2025
Humanities and Fine Arts	Antje Gamble	2026
Humanities and Fine Arts	John Ash Stemke	2026
Science, Engineering and Technology	Ted Porter	2024
Science, Engineering and Technology	Grace Eder	2024
Agriculture	Jeff Young	2025
Nursing and Health Professions	Azaher Molla	2024
University Libraries	AJ Boston	2026
Associate Provost	Robert Pervine

Submits recommendations to the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services.

PURPOSE

To evaluate and make recommendations concerning group health and life insurance and other benefits for faculty and staff.

MEMBERSHIP

One faculty member elected from each academic college/school and the University Libraries, an equal number of representatives selected by Staff Congress and, ex-officio, the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Procurement Services.

Unit Represented	Member
Business	Ifeoluwa Popoola
Education and Human Services	Chanel Schwenck
Humanities and Fine Arts	David Pizzo
Science, Engineering and Technology	Julia Boyd
Agriculture	Ryan Morrow
Nursing and Health Professions	Kristin Reid
University Libraries	Candace Vance
Faculty Regent	Melony Shemberger
Faculty Senate	David Roach
Staff Regent	David Wilson
Staff Congress	Trish Lofton
Staff
Staff
Staff	Duane Dycus
Staff	Orville Herndon
Staff
Human Resources	Courtney Hixon (ex officio)
Human Resources	Marcie Clark (ex officio)
Procurement Services	Lizabeth Ward (ex officio)
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services	Jackie Dudley (ex officio)

Submits recommendations and decisions to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs or as indicated.

PURPOSE

1. Evaluate and make recommendations on faculty applications for promotion, sabbatical leaves and leaves without pay;
2. Establish procedures for promotion application and recommendations; and
3. Make recommendations to the Faculty Senate concerning policies on promotion, sabbatical leaves and leaves without pay.

MEMBERSHIP

One faculty member, holding the rank of full Professor, elected from each academic college/school and the University Libraries (if a college/school or the University Libraries does not have three full Professors, then Associate Professors shall be eligible for election); Academic Deans; and, ex-officio, the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Unit Represented	Member	Term Expiration
Colleges and Schools	Academic Deans
Business	David Durr
Education and Human Services	Randy Wilson	2027
Humanities and Fine Arts	Daniel Wann	2025
Science, Engineering and Technology	Abdul Yarali	2025
Agriculture	Naveen Musunuru	2027
Nursing and Health Professions	Dana Todd	2025
University Libraries	Candace Vance	2027
Provost	Tim Todd

Submits recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

PURPOSE

To adjudicate student disciplinary actions which could result in sanctions, suspensions or expulsion of a student for reasons of disobedience to university rules, contumacy, insubordination or immoral conduct.

MEMBERSHIP

Six faculty members and three students appointed by the Board of Regents. Staggered terms are for three years, ending on June 30 of the final year. Student terms are for one year.

Unit Represented	Member	Term Expiration
Business	David Gesler	2026
Education and Human Services	Sean Simons	2026
Humanities and Fine Arts	Ann Johnson	2025
Science, Engineering and Technology	Bikram Subedi	2025
Agriculture	Megan Taylor	2025
Nursing and Health Professions	Elizabeth Gordon	2026

Submits recommendations to the President and the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE

Works collaboratively to evaluate and provide feedback about university assessment plans and supports, ensuring that the University engages in best practices for institutional effectiveness. Through their educational efforts with faculty and staff, the UAC builds a culture of assessment at Murray State.

1. Align institutional assessment procedures and policies with University and unit missions, best practices and SACSCOC standards;
2. Evaluate and provide feedback for assessment plans and reports for all reporting campus units; and
3. Provide workshops and individualized training on assessment.

MEMBERSHIP

The Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, in consultation with other Vice Presidents and academic deans, will appoint faculty and staff to the UAC. Members will serve three-year terms.

Unit Represented	Member	Term Expiration
Business	Robert Evans	2026
Business	Kelsey Johnson	2026
Business	Vlad Krotov	2026
Education and Human Services	Alison Brown	2026
Education and Human Services	Yuejin Xu	2026
Education and Human Services	Donna Crouch	2026
Humanities and Fine Arts	Scott Cook	2026
Humanities and Fine Arts	Joan Eckroth-Riley	2026
Humanities and Fine Arts	Jeremy Phillips	2026
Science, Engineering and Technology	Rachel Allenbaugh	2026
Science, Engineering and Technology	Maeve McCarthy	2026
Science, Engineering and Technology	Rupkatha Bardhan	2026
Agriculture	Thomas Powell	2026
Nursing and Health Professions	Matthew Hermes	2026
Adult and Regional Education	Karami Underwood	2026
Office of the President	Jordan Smith	2026
Finance and Administrative Services	Sharion Meloan	2026
Student Affairs	SG Carthell	2026
Student Affairs	MeLissa Cooper	2026
Office of the Provost	Renee Fister	2026
Office of the Provost	Ashley Ireland	2026
Office of the Provost	Lori Roe	2026
Office of the Provost	Pitzel Krotova (Chair)	Ex-officio

Submits recommendations to the Vice President for Student Affairs.

PURPOSE

1. To hear cases in which suspension or expulsion might eventually result; and
2. To act as appellate court in cases passed on to it by the Offices of Academic Affairs and/or Student Affairs.

MEMBERSHIP

Three members of the Student Judicial Board chosen by a random drawing for each hearing by the Chair of that board, three faculty members elected by the faculty as a whole for staggered three year terms and one administrative staff member appointed by the President for a one-year term.

Unit Represented	Member
Faculty	Donald Adongo
Faculty	Benjamin Littlepage
Faculty	Jamie Mahoney
Staff	Matthew Jones
Students	3 by random draw

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE

1. Monitor content of university studies courses to assure compliance with the educational goals of the university;
2. Review all course proposals and guidelines designed for university studies and make appropriate recommendation to the Academic Council Undergraduate Studies Committee; recommend, as appropriate, the addition or deletion of courses of university studies;
3. Design or adopt assessment instruments to measure the effectiveness of the university studies program;
4. Sponsor faculty development seminars for individuals assigned to teach in the university studies program;
5. Institute strategies that encourage faculty collegiality and appreciation for all programs among faculty, staff and students; and
6. Conduct general review of structure of university studies program every six to ten years.

MEMBERSHIP

One faculty member appointed by the Dean of each academic college/school, one faculty member appointed by the Dean of University Libraries and one faculty member from each academic college/school appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs from a list of candidates provided by the academic college. The Director of the University Studies program will serve as chair. Member serve three year terms.

Unit Represented	Member	Term Expiration
Business	Teresa Betts	2024
Business	Linda Johnsonious	2025
Education and Human Services	Jessica Branch	2025
Education and Human Services	Kelly Rogers	2024
Humanities and Fine Arts	Kathy Callahan	2024
Humanities and Fine Arts	Jie Wu	2023
Science, Engineering and Technology	Rachel Allenbaugh	2024
Science, Engineering and Technology	Gary ZeRuth	2023
Agriculture	Brian Parr	2025
Agriculture	Alyx Shultz	2024
Nursing and Health Professions	Summer Cross	2024
Nursing and Health Professions	Lauren Roberson	2025
University Libraries	David Sye	2025
Assistant Provost Ashley Ireland	Chair

Submits recommendations to the President or as indicated.

PURPOSE

1. To review tenure recommendations to ensure that the tenure policy, procedures and administrative guidelines have been observed uniformly throughout the university;
2. To consider appeals and make recommendations to the President;
3. To write an annual report to the President concerning areas of the university in which policy, procedures or guidelines have not been followed;
4. To advise the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, at their request, of the University Tenure Committee's interpretation of the Appointment and Tenure Policies in any instance where various interpretations may arise; and
5. To notify the Faculty Senate concerning recurring problems within the Tenure Policy, procedure and guidelines.

MEMBERSHIP

One tenured faculty member elected from each academic college/school and the University Libraries. Should circumstances prevent a member of the University Tenure Committee from serving for a hearing or other official duty, a replacement shall be elected by the college/school or library tenure committee.

Unit Represented	Member	Term Expiration
Business	Francie Smith	2025
Education and Human Services	Daniel Hepworth	2026
Humanities and Fine Arts	Lissa Graham	2025
Science, Engineering and Technology	Jake Hildebrant	2025
Agriculture	Shea Porr	2026
Nursing and Health Professions	Amelia Dodd	2026
University Libraries	Jeff McLaughlin	2025

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE

1. To be responsible for commencement ceremonies; and
2. To review nominations and recommend individuals for honorary degrees.

MEMBERSHIP

One faculty member per academic college/school selected by the Dean, and in a non voting capacity, the Associate Provost.

Unit Represented	Member
Business	Heath Keller
Education and Human Services	Susana Bloomdahl
Humanities and Fine Arts	Sue Sroda
Science, Engineering and Technology	Matt Williams
Agriculture	Terry Canerdy
Nursing and Health Professions	Lori Ballard
Associate Provost	Robert Pervine

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE

Screens, interviews and selects the scholarship applicants who qualify to attend the Academic Excellence recognition events and recommends guidelines for Honors College members, including course offerings and faculty.

MEMBERSHIP

One faculty member from each academic college/school and the University Libraries selected by the Provost upon recommendation of the Director of the Honors College; the Honors College Student Council President, non-voting; and the Director of the Honors College, non-voting.

Unit Represented	Member
Business	Stephan Linhoff
Education and Human Services	Alaina Steele
Humanities and Fine Arts	Jeff Osborne
Science, Engineering and Technology	Chris Trzepacz
Agriculture	Alyx Shultz
Nursing and Health Professions	Jessica Naber
University Libraries	Leslie Engleson
Honors Student Council (ex officio)	Hayden Smee
Honors College Director (ex officio)	Warren Edminster

Submits information technology recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice Presidents for their review and recommendations to the President. Policy and procedures that impact academics should be referred to Academic Council for review and recommendation.

PURPOSE

1. To recommend information technology policy and procedures;
2. To study and recommend information technologies vital to the discovery, collection and communication of knowledge; and
3. To recommend technologies essential to the increased productivity required in the administration of higher education.

MEMBERSHIP

One faculty member from each academic college/school and University Libraries, appointed by the respective Dean; CARE representative; five members of Information Systems, appointed by the Chief Information Officer; eight administrators, appointed by the Vice Presidents (two from each Vice Presidential area); and one student member. 

Unit Represented	Member
Business	Clark Duncan
Education and Human Services	Jennifer Earls
Humanities and Fine Arts	Sue Sroda
Science, Engineering and Technology	David Roach
Agriculture	Ryan Morrow
Nursing and Health Professions	Tonia Mailow
University Libraries	Cris Ferguson
Center for Adult and Regional Education	Lisa Schmidt
Information Systems	Brantly Travis
Information Systems
Information Systems
Information Systems	Dave McKenna
Information Systems	Tommy Phillips
Provost Representative	Riza Marjadi
Provost Representative	Michael Ramage
Student Affairs
Student Affairs
Finance and Administrative Services	Jan Fuqua
Finance and Administrative Services	Haley Stedelin
Student	Tiffany Pederson
Chief Information Officer	Brian Purcell, chair

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE

1. Assure that MSU researchers and instructors care for and use animals in ways judged to be scientifically, technically and humanely appropriate — including the ethical mandates known as the 3Rs: reduce the number of animals to be used, replace animal models with other methods whenever possible and refine techniques to minimize distress to animals used in research or teaching.
2. Provide research oversight and evaluation of the institution's animal care and use program and facilities by ensuring compliance with federal regulations related to the proper care, use and humane treatment of animals used in research, testing and education.
3. Provides assistance to investigators in fulfilling their obligation to plan and conduct animal research in accordance with the highest scientific and ethical principles.

MEMBERSHIP

At least five members are appointed for indefinite terms by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Unit Represented	Member
Chair	Michael Flinn
Attending Veterinarian	Terry Canerdy
Non-Scientist	Christopher Craig
Community Member	Kathy Hodge
Faculty	Barbie Papajeski
Faculty	Shea Porr
Faculty	Dena Weinberger

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE

1. To review for ethical acceptability all research activities dealing with the use of human subjects; and
2. To advise individuals in the academic community regarding the ethical acceptability of proposed research utilizing human subjects.

MEMBERSHIP

Seven members are appointed for staggered, three-year terms by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Membership is determined in accord with Federal DHHS regulations.

Unit Represented	Member
Chair	Justin Brogan
Vice Chair	Candace Alvey
Community Member	Mark Mallory
Prisoner Representative	Jessica Flinn
Faculty	Megan St. Peters	2024
Faculty	Robert Evans	2026
Faculty	Oluwabunmi Dada	2025
Faculty	Gary ZeRuth	2025
Faculty	Trent Wells	2026
IRB Specialist	Reigh Kemp
Special Advisor	Robert Miller
Ex Officio	Bob Pervine

Submits recommendations to the President.

PURPOSE

To address parking services issues, concerns and needs and to make recommendations to the President. The Committee is asked to:

1. Review campus parking policies and procedures.
2. Study and recommend campus parking needs, including zoning changes.
3. Foster collaboration, transparency and effective communications on parking-related issues.

MEMBERSHIP

The Committee is to be comprised of the following members:

• Three members appointed by the Student Government Association
• Three members appointed by Faculty Senate
• Three members appointed by Staff Congress

The following members shall serve as ex-officio members

• Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services or designee
• Vice President for Student Affairs or designee
• Chief of Police, MSU Police Department or designee
• Parking Manager, MSU Police Department or designee

Unit Represented	Member
Student Government Association	Ian Puckett
Student Government Association	Cole Wyatt
Student Government Association
Faculty Senate	Paul Foote
Faculty Senate	Thomas Powell
Faculty Senate	Stephanie Schaff
Staff Congress	Duane Dycus
Staff Congress	Trish Lofton
Staff Congress	Kimberly Newburn
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services	Jackie Dudley
Vice President for Student Affairs	Don Robertson
Chief of Police	Jeff Gentry
Parking Manager	Katrina Carr

Submits recommendations to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

PURPOSE

Advisory committee on research, scholarship and creative activities of faculty. Recommendations are made on university policies to strengthen the research environment on campus.

MEMBERSHIP

One faculty member from each academic college/school and the University Libraries selected by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, one Sigma Xi faculty member, the Directors of Sponsored Programs and The Office of Research and Creative Activity.

Unit Represented	Member
Business	Stefan Linnhoff
Education and Human Services	Jessica Pryor
Humanities and Fine Arts	Ann Johnson
Science, Engineering and Technology	Joshua Ridley
Agriculture	Naveen Musunuru
Nursing and Health Professions	Azaher Molla
University Libraries	Candace Vance
Sigma Xi	Howard Whiteman
ORCA	AJ Boston, chair
Associate Provost	Robert Pervine, Ex Officio
Sponsored Programs	Laura Bennett, Ex Officio

Submits decisions to the Registrar.

PURPOSE

To hear appeals of residency rulings made by the Registrar.

MEMBERSHIP

Three faculty members, two staff members and one student all appointed by the President. The Bursar serves as Chair.

Unit Represented	Member	Term Expiration
Bursar	Wendy Cain, Chair
Faculty	Jenny Rogers	2023
Faculty	Paul Walker	2023
Faculty	Jan Super	2023
Staff	Shawn Smee
Staff
Student

Submits recommendations to the President.

PURPOSE

Receives nominations for naming university buildings, rooms, sites, programs or other facilities or areas. Nominations approved by the committee shall be forwarded to the President for consideration and possible recommendation to the Board of Regents, who will make the final determination of the matter.

MEMBERSHIP

One representative each recommended by the Faculty Senate, the Staff Congress, the Student Government Association and the MSU Alumni Association. These members shall be nominated by their respective organizations and appointed by the President for a term of one year; one or more of the following, as deemed appropriate by the President: The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs, (or designated representative), The Vice President for Student Affairs, (or designated representative), The Vice President for Institutional Advancement (or designated representative) will serve as ex-officio as Chairman of the Committee and be responsible for forwarding the recommendation of the Committee to the President, the Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement and/or the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services.

University President	Bob Jackson, Chair
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs	Tim Todd
Vice President for Student Affairs	Don Robertson
Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services	Jackie Dudley
Executive Director of Development	Tina Bernot
Associate Athletic Director	Velvet Milkman
MSU Alumni Association	Darren Jones
Staff Congress	Tim Williams
Faculty Senate	Heidi Ortega
Student Government Association
MSU Foundation, Ex Officio	David Durr