3 Faculty and Staff
Personnel Summary • Faculty by Discipline • Faculty Senate and Committees
Personnel Summary
Academic Full-Time | 2017/2018 | 2018/2019 | 2019/2020 | 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 |
Assistant Professor | 52 | 46 | 51 | 44 | 39 |
Associate Professor | 57 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 |
Professor | 52 | 52 | 52 | 51 | 56 |
Lecturer | 26 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
Senior Lecturer | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 22 |
Librarians | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 |
Other | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 221 | 215 | 219 | 209 | 199 |
Academic Part-Time | 2017/2018 | 2018/2019 | 2019/2020 | 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 |
Professor | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Associate Professor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Lecturer | 223 | 229 | 234 | 193 | 205 |
Instructor | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Librarian | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Total | 226 | 231 | 235 | 196 | 206 |
Staff | 2017/2018 | 2018/2019 | 2019/2020 | 2020/2021 | 2021/2022 |
Full-Time | 233 | 219 | 229 | 210 | 199 |
Part-Time | 184 | 137 | 134 | 93 | 91 |
Student Worker | 276 | 222 | 263 | 134 | 147 |
Work Study | 54 | 77 | 73 | 30 | 55 |
Total | 747 | 655 | 699 | 467 | 492 |
Faculty by Discipline
2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
English | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 |
Fine Arts | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
French | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
German | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Music | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Philosophy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Spanish | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Speech/Comm. | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Theatre | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
ARTS & LETTERS TOTAL | 49 | 49 | 47 | 45 | 45 |
Business | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Economics | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
BUSINESS TOTAL | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 |
EDUCATION TOTAL | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
Biology | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Chemistry | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
Computer Science | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Geosciences | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Informatics | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Mathematics | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 9 |
Physics | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Academic Laboratory Coordinator | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NATURAL SCIENCES TOTAL | 56 | 52 | 49 | 51 | 46 |
NURSING TOTAL | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Criminal Justice | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
History & International Studies | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Journalism | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Mental Health Counseling | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Political Science & International Studies | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Psychology | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Sociology | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
SOCIAL SCIENCES TOTAL | 38 | 35 | 33 | 35 | 36 |
TOTAL DIV. FAC. | 217 | 209 | 202 | 206 | 197 |
NOTE: Totals derived from fall HR Census and includes academic full-time faculty except for Executive Management, ILTE and Library.
Faculty Senate Members
Joe Wert, President
VOTING MEMBERS
Arts & Letters (6 Senators)
- Michael Abernethy (in year 1)
- Rebecca Carlton (in year 2)
- Michael Hutchins (in year 2)
- Rebekkah Meixner-Hanks (in year 1)
- Jeramy Nichols (in year 2)
- Susan Popham (in year 1)
Business (4 Senators)
- Chris Cox (in year 2)
- Jared Law-Penrose (in year 2)
- Lisa Russell (in year 2)
- Saeed Tajdini (in year 2)
Education (4 Senators)
- Donna Albrecht (in year 1)
- Mary Bradley (in year 2)
- Bradford Griggs (in year 1)
- Jacque Singleton (in year 1)
Library Services (1 Senator)
- Kate Moore (in year 2)
Natural Sciences (6 Senators)
- John Doyle (in year 1)
- Kent Edmonds (in year 2)
- Jan Fleischer (in year 1)
- Pete Glavin (in year 2)
- Suranga Hettiarachchi (in year 2)
- Jennifer Lanthem (in year 2)
Nursing (2 Senators)
- Adam Booth (in year 2)
- Julia Mattingly (Fall 2020)
Social Sciences (5 Senators)
- Aimee Adam (in year 2)
- Deb Finkel (Fall for Jean Abshire in year 2)
- Todd Manson (in year 1)
- Greg Phipps (in year 1)
- Robert Rennie (in year 1)
Part-Time Faculty (2 Senators)
- Steve Bowman
- Ann Niren
NON-VOTING MEMBERS
Administration
- Kathy Girten, Acting Chancellor
- Kelly Ryan, Executive VC for Academic Affairs
- Betty Russo, VC for Advancement
- Dana Wavle, VC for Administrative Affairs
- Amanda Stonecipher, VC for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs
Deans – Ex-Officio Faculty
- Jim Hesselman – Arts & Letters
- David Eplion – Business
- Faye Camahalan – Education
- Marty Rosen – Library
- Elaine Haub – Natural Sciences
- Donna Bowles – Nursing
- Greg Kordsmeier – Social Sciences
- Donna Dahlgren – Student Success & Persistence
Other Non-Voting Members
- Monica Haynes, Staff Council
- Rebecca Turner, Academic Advising
- Kameo Costello, SGA President
- Bernadette Jessie, University Faculty Council
- Rebecca Carlton, University Faculty Council
Faculty Senate Committees
Academic Assessment
(3-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
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- Arts & Letters – Emily Sheehan (in 1/3), Chair
- Business – Ranida Harris (in 2/3)
- Education – Mary Bradley (in 2/3)
- Library – Maria Accardi (in 2/3)
- Natural Sciences – Suranga Hettiarachchi (in 1/3)
- Nursing – Janice McMahan (in 3/3)
- Social Sciences – Brian Schaefer (for Greg Kordsmeier in 2/3)
- Ex-Officio – Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs – Kelly Ryan
- Ex-Officio – Director of Office of Institutional Effectiveness – Ron Severtis
- Student – Vacant
Academic Policies
(2-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
- Programs & Academic Calendar:
- Arts & Letters – Michael Hutchins (in 2/2)
- Business – Chris Cox (in 2/2), Chair
- Education – Lisa Hoffman (in 1/2)
- Library – Gabrielle Carr (in 2/2)
- Natural Sciences – Christopher Lang (in 1/2)
- Nursing – Julia Mattingly (in 1/2)
- Social Sciences – Valérie Scott (in 2/2)
- Ex-Officio – Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs – Kelly Ryan
- Ex-Officio – Director of Academic Advising – Rebecca Turner
- APC Courses:
- Arts & Letters – Michael Abernethy (in 1/2)
- Business – Chris Cox (in 2/2), Chair
- Education – Mary Bradley (in 1/2)
- Library – Gabrielle Carr (in 2/2)
- Natural Sciences – Beth Rueschhoff (in 1/2)
- Nursing – Jennifer Teater (in 1/2)
- Social Sciences – Yu Shen (in 1/2)
- Ex-Officio – Director of Academic Advising – Rebecca Turner
- Arts & Sciences Coordinating (APC Members):
- Arts & Letters – Michael Hutchins (in 1/2)
- Natural Sciences – Christopher Lang (in 1/2)
- Social Sciences – Valérie Scott (in 2/2)
Adjunct Faculty
(1-Year Term, Senate-Elected)
- Arts & Letters – Charles Pooser, Chair
- Arts & Letters – Steve Bowman
- Arts & Letters – Ann Niren
- Business – Sue Kochenrath
- Education – Glenda Hott
- Natural Sciences – Carolyn Cooke
- Nursing – Vacant
- Social Sciences – Linda Greenwell
Budgetary Affairs
(3-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
- Arts & Letters – Charkes Pooser (in 1/3)
- Business – Patrick Lach (in 2/3)
- Education – Lisa Hoffman (in 2/3)
- Library – Melanie Hughes (in 1/3)
- Natural Sciences – Doug Darnowski (in 1/3), Chair
- Nursing – Adam Booth (in 2/3)
- Social Sciences – Todd Manson (in 3/3)
- Adjunct – Robin Smith
- Ex-Officio – Vice Chancellor for Administrative Affairs – Dana Wavle
Faculty Affairs
(2-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
- Arts & Letters – Michael Hutchins (Fall 2020 for Jeff Perry in 1/2)
- Business – David Baird (in 1/2)
- Education – Carol Bartlett (in 2/2)
- Library – Kate Moore (in 1/2)
- Natural Sciences – Enoch Mensah (in 1/2)
- Nursing – Jane Hollowell (in 2/2)
- Social Sciences – Bernadette Jessie (in 2/2), Chair
- Adjunct Faculty – Ann Niren (2/2)
- Ex-Officio – UFC Fringe Benefits Committee Member
Faculty Board of Review
(1-Year Term, Senate-Elected)
- Kathleen Arano
- Sara Hare
- Thomas Horine
- Laura McIlvoy
- Charles Pooser
Faculty Conduct
(2-Year Term, Senate-Elected)
- Ron Allman (in 1/2)
- Jacob Babb (in 1/2)
- Gabrielle Carr (in 2/2)
- Michael Hutchins (in 2/2)
- Todd Manson (in 1/2)
Faculty Senate Executive Committee
(1-Year Term, Senate President and Two Senate-Elected)
- Joe Wert, Faculty Senate President
- Suranga Hettiarachchi
- Todd Manson
- Kathy Girten, Acting Chancellor
- Kelly Ryan, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Gender Studies Advisory
(2-Year Term, Senate-Elected)
- Faculty – Susan Popham, (in 1/2), Chair
- Faculty – Veronica Medina (in 1/2)
- Faculty – Sara Walsh (in 1/2)
- Faculty – Vacant
- Professional Staff – Vacant
- Ex-Officio – Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs – Vacant
- Ex-Officio – Coordinator of Gender Studies – Leigh Viner
General Education
(2-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
- Arts & Letters – Leigh Viner (in 1/2), Chair
- Business – Linda Christiansen (in 1/2)
- Education – Neil Brewer (in 2/2)
- Library – Kate Moore (in 2/2)
- Natural Sciences – Cynthia Light (in 2/2)
- Nursing – Linda Ward (in 1/2)
- Social Sciences – Margot Morgan (in 2/2)
- Ex-Officio – Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs – Kelly Ryan
- Ex-Officio – Representative from Office of Institutional Effectiveness – Sara Spalding
- Student – Vacant
Honors Council
(2-Year Term for Members, Director is the Chair)
- Arts & Letters – Natalie Bowman (in 1/2)
- Business – Kathleen Arano (in 1/2)
- Education – Doyin Coker-Kolo (in 1/2)
- Library – Christopher Proctor (in 1/2)
- Natural Sciences – Heather Larson (in 1/2)
- Nursing – Lindsey Ward (in 2/2)
- Social Sciences – Margot Morgan (in 1/2)
- Ex-Officio – Dean for Research – Diane Wille
- Director of Honors Program – Rebekah Dement, Chair
- Student – Vacant
Improvement of Learning
(2-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
- Arts & Letters – Susanna Crum (in 1/2)
- Business – Elizabeth Reisz (in 1/2)
- Education – Steffany Maher (in 2/2), Chair
- Library – Maria Accardi (in 1/2)
- Natural Sciences – Kagna Sampson (in 1/2)
- Nursing – Linda Wells-Freiberger (in 2/2)
- Social Sciences – Aimee Adam (in 1/2)
- Ex-Officio – Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs – Vacant
- Ex-Officio – FACET Liaison – Sridhar Ramachandran
- Ex-Officio – Director of ILTE – Robin Morgan
- Student – Vacant
Information Technology
(2-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
- Arts & Letters – Rebecca Carlton (in 2/2)
- Business – Chad Snow (in 2/2)
- Education – Bradford Griggs (in 1/2)
- Library – Melanie Hughes (in 2/2)
- Natural Sciences – Chris Kimmer (in 2/2), Chair
- Nursing – Vacant
- Social Sciences – Ron Allman (in 2/2)
- Ex-Officio – Executive Director of Information Technology – Lee Staton
Library
(3-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
- Arts & Letters – Tresa Reynolds (in 3/3)
- Business – Lisa Russell (in 1/3)
- Education – Bradford Griggs, (Fall 2020 in 2/3)
- Natural Sciences – Todd Grote (in 3/3)
- Nursing – Vacant
- Social Sciences – Elizabeth Gritter (in 1/3)
- Ex-Officio – Director of Library Services – Marty Rosen
- Student – Vacant
- Student – Vacant
Nominating
(1-Year Term, Senate President and Two Senate-Elected)
- Joe Wert, Faculty Senate President
- Rebecca Carlton
- Jan Fleischer
Research & Grants
(2-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
- Arts & Letters – Alexandra Sousa (in 1/2)
- Business – John Ross (in 1/2)
- Education – Cathy Johnson (in 2/2), Chair
- Library – Kate Moore (in 2/2)
- Natural Sciences – Victor Waingeh (in 1/2)
- Nursing – Adam Booth (in 1/2)
- Social Sciences – Elizabeth Gritter (in 2/2)
- Ex-Officio – Dean for Research – Diane Wille
Alternates:
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- Arts & Letters – Yunmi Choi (in 1/2)
- Business – Jared Law-Penrose (in 1/2)
- Education – Sumreen Asim (in 2/2)
- Library – Courtney Block (in 2/2)
- Natural Sciences – Kent Edmonds (in 1/2)
- Nursing – Julia Mattingly (in 2/2)
- Social Sciences – Sara Hare (in 2/2)
Senate Parliamentarian
(1-Year Term, Senate-Elected)
- Michael Hutchins
Student Recruitment & Retention
(3-Year Term, Nominated)
- Rebecca Carlton (in 1/3)
- James Hollenbeck (in 2/3)
- Heather Larson (in 2/3)
- Suparna Mukhopadhyay (in 2/3)
- Kagna Sampson (in 3/3)
- Chad Snow (in 3/3), Chair
- Donna Stallard (in 3/3)
- Tammy Voigt (in 3/3)
- Kok Cheow Yeoh (in 2/3)
- Ex-Officio – Dean of Student Success & Persistence – Donna Dahlgren
- Ex-Officio – Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management & Student Affairs – Amanda Stonecipher
- Student – Vacant
- Student – Vacant
Study Abroad & Global Awareness
(2-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
- Arts & Letters – Yunmi Choi (in 1/2), Chair
- Business – Aycan Kara (in 2/2)
- Education – Donna Albrecht (in 1/2)
- Library – Christopher Proctor (in 1/2)
- Natural Sciences – Suparna Mukhopadhyay (in 1/2)
- Nursing – Carla Hermann (in 1/2)
- Social Sciences – Veronica Medina (in 1/2)
- Academic Advising – Vacant
- Ex-Officio – Co-Directors of SAGA – Anne Allen & Valérie Scott
- Ex-Officio – Faculty Diversity Coordinator for Academic Affairs – Veronica Medina
- Ex-Officio – Director of Recruitment & Admissions – Chris Crews
Sustainability
(2-Year Term, School- or Department-Elected)
- Arts & Letters – Amy Zink (in 1/2)
- Business – Arun Srinivasan (in 1/2)
- Education – Bradford Griggs (in 1/2)
- Library – Christopher Proctor (in 1/2), Chair
- Natural Sciences – Todd Grote (in 1/2)
- Nursing – Vacant
- Social Sciences – Aimee Adam (in 1/2)
- Ex-Officio – Executive Director of Facility Operations – Robb Poff
- Student – Vacant
University Faculty Council Representative
(1-Year Term, Senate-Elected)
- Rebecca Carlton
- Bernadette Jessie
Administrative Committees
Campus Budgetary Advisory Group (CBAG)
- VC Dana Wavle, Co-chair
- Sarah Barger
- Courtney Block
- Donna Bowles
- Christy Burge
- Faye Camahalan
- Danny Clements
- Michelle Clements
- Chris Crews
- Donna Dahlgren
- David Eplion
- Mark Falkenstein
- Jan Fleischer
- Bradford Griggs
- Elaine Haub
- Jim Hesselman
- Kristina Hickman
- Lisa Hoffman
- Misti Jones
- Greg Kordsmeier
- Patrick Lach
- Todd Manson
- Ashley McKay
- Janice McMahan
- Kate Moore
- Brittany Schmidt
- Ron Severtis
- Jennifer Shelley
- Alexandra Sousa
- Bria Staten-Favors
- Joe Wert
Student Life Committee
- Amanda Stonecipher
- Jolena Lavene
- Rebecca Carlton
- Sarah Barger
- Breanna Doss
- Ericia Henry
- Keregyn Masterson
- Cayla Maurer
- Summer Messer
- Dannon Olsen
- Sridhar Ramachandran
- Diane Reid
- Hannah Shaffer
- Chelsi Sloan
- Christine Thomas
Diversity Council
- Dr. Seuth Chaleunphonh (Coordinator)
- Dr. Julia Mattingly, Nursing (Faculty)
- Dr. Kok Cheow Yeoh, Arts & Letters (Faculty)
- Dr. Ranida Harris, Business (Faculty)
- Dr. Sridhar Ramachandran, Natural Sciences (Faculty)
- Dr. Cathy Johnson, Education (Faculty)
- Dr. Donna Albrecht, Education (Faculty)
- Sau Hou Chang (Faculty)
- Dr. Kathryn Girten (Staff)
- James Wilkerson J.D. (Staff)
- Greg Roberts, Advising (Staff)
- Shane Thomas, Advising (Staff)
- Kim Pelle, Adult Student Center (Staff)
- Mary Patterson, Registrar (Staff)
- D’Andrea Williams (Staff)
- Josiah Pohl (Student)
- Anthony Boone (Student)