ETSU College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Committees
Additional information regarding the committees is found in the College Constitution.
Faculty Council
The College of Arts and Sciences shall have a Faculty Council to represent the faculty and to assist the Dean in the orderly management of the College. The Faculty Council shall serve as the Screening and Steering Committee of the Faculty for the consideration of all matters of academic policy. It shall have the responsibility to advise the Dean on all academic and budgetary matters. The Council shall maintain communication with all standing committees and ad hoc committees appointed by the Council.
Members of the Faculty Council for the 2019-2020 academic year are:
| Faculty Member | Department |
|---|---|
| Rebecca Fletcher | Appalachian Studies |
| Michael Fowler | Art and Design |
| Sage Perrott | Art and Design |
| Mark Baumgartner | Literature and Language |
| Isabel Gomez Sobrino | Literature and Language |
| Stephanie Frye | Music |
| Joe Moore | Music |
| Rico Ignace | Physics and Astronomy |
| Matt McBee | Psychology |
| Matt Palmatier | Psychology |
| Jonathan Taylor | Theatre and Dance |
| Brad Fugate | Theatre and Dance |
Council of Chairs
The Council of Chairs shall consist of the chair of every department and directors of Centers of Excellence of the College of Arts & Sciences or their designated representative. It shall also include a member from the Faculty Council.
Educational Affairs Committee
The Educational Affairs Committee shall maintain oversight of all policies concerning new courses, academic programs, curricular changes, or other educational affairs within the College and make recommendations to the Dean. The committee makes recommendations to the Dean regarding the candidate for the annual Jewell Friend Lecture.
Members of the Educational Affairs Committee for the 2019-2020 academic year are:
| Faculty Member | Department |
|---|---|
| Lee Bidgood | Appalachian Studies |
| Wesley Buerkle | Communication and Performance |
| Isabel Gomez Sobrino | Literature and Language |
| Rodney Keaton | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Stephanie Frye | Music |
| Heather Killmeyer | Music |
| Meredith Ginley | Psychology |
| Matthew Palmatier | Psychology |
| Jonathan Taylor | Theatre and Dance |
Tenure and Promotion Committee
The Tenure and Promotion Committee reviews applications and serves to provide college recommendations in matters pertaining to faculty promotion and tenure. The committee makes recommendations directly to the Dean.
Members of the Tenure and Promotion Committee for the 2019-2020 academic year are (3 more will be appointed by the dean):
| Faculty Member | Department |
|---|---|
| Dhirendra Kumar | Biological Sciences |
| Chris Gregg | Geosciences |
| Henry Antkiewicz | History |
| Theresa McGarry | Literature and Language |
| Robert Gardner | Mathematics and Statistics |
| Christian Zembower | Music |
| Michael Allen | Philosophy and Humanities |
| Jon Ellis | Psychology |
| Paul Kamolnick | Sociology and Anthropology |
| Bobby Funk | Theatre and Dance |
Evaluation Committee for Non-instructional Assignments
The Evaluation Committee for NIAs reviews applications and makes recommendations for Non-instructional Assignments directly to the Dean.
Members of this committee for the 2019-2020 academic year are (1 more will be appointed
by the dean):
| Faculty Member | Department |
|---|---|
| Aruna Kilaru | Biological Sciences |
| Robert Sawyer | Literature and Language |
| Shara Lange | Media and Communication |
Advisory Committee on Faculty Awards
The Faculty Awards Advisory Committee reviews nominations and makes recommendations for the annual Faculty Awards.
Members of this committee for the 2019-2020 academic year are (1 more will be appointed
by the dean):
| Faculty Member | Department |
|---|---|
| Cecilia McIntosh | Biological Sciences |
| Dane Scott | Chemistry |
| Chris Rush | Criminal Justice and Criminology |
| Ingrid Luffman | Geosciences |
| Matthew Fehskens | Literature and Language |
| Brett Long | Music |
Basler Chair Selection Committee
The Basler Chair Selection Committee reviews nominations and makes a recommendation for the annual Basler Chair.
Members of the Basler Chair Selection Committee for the 2019-2020 academic year are:
| Faculty Member | Department |
|---|---|
| Lev Yampolsky | Biological Sciences |
| Gerardo Arceo-Gomez | Biological Sciences |
| Eileen Ernenwein | Geosciences |
| Scott Honeycutt | Literature and Language |
| Dan Westover | Literature and Language |
| Colin Glennon | Political Science, International Affairs, and Public Administration |
Academic Dishonesty and Grade Appeal Committee
This committee reviews charges of Academic Dishonesty and Student Grade Appeals as described in university policy. The committee is formed on an as-needed basis.
