Faculty Senate Committees
2000 Faculty Affairs Committee
Gloria Holcombe, Agriculture
Donna Fullmer, Architecture and Design
Al Cochran, Arts and Sciences
Ike Ehie, Business Administration
Judy Hughey, Education - Co-Chair
Bill Hsu, Engineering
Elaine Johannes, Extension
Fran Willbrant, General University
Jared Anderson, Human Ecology
Melia Erin Fritch, Libraries
Kaleen Knopp, Technology & Aviation (Salina Campus)- Co-Chair
Beth Davis, Veterinary Medicine
Natalie Rauth, Speaker of the Student Senate
Considers matters relating to employment qualifications, professional standards, teaching quality, promotions, workload, and all matters affecting the welfare of the faculty. All committees 2001 through 2999 function as subcommittees of and are responsible to the Faculty Affairs Committee.
2015 Grievance Chair
Todd Goodson, Secondary Education (AY 11-12)
The Grievance Chair serves a three-year term. The Grievance Panel hears complaints of faculty and unclassified staff members concerning unfair treatment in salary recommendations, promotion, tenure and other job-related activities. Also hears faculty complaints of discrimination based on race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, place of birth, ancestry, age, or disability. To learn more about the Administrative Appeal and Grievance Policy and Hearing Procedures please read University Handbook Appendix G.
2090 Faculty Salaries and Fringe Benefits Committee
Ernie Perez, iTAC, CHAIR (AY 11-12)
Karlene Varnadore, Agronomy (AY 11-12)
Stephanie Harvey, Human Resources (AY 11-12)
Brad Burenheide, Curriculum and Instruction (AY 11-12)
Jenny Oleen, K-State Libraries (AY 11-12)
Kris Boone, Communications (AY 11-12)
Pam Foster, Affirmative Action (AY 12-13)
Thomas D. Logan, Architectural Engineering and Construction Science (AY 12-13)
Charles Moore, Mathematics (AY 12-13)
Priscilla Roddy, College of Veterinary Medicine (AY 12-13)
Mervi Sinikka Pakaste, Art (AY 13-14)
Daryl Youngman, K-Sate Libraries (AY 13-14)
Dale Billam, Classified Senate Vice President, ex-officio
Donna Fullmer, Faculty Affairs representative, ex-officio
Susana Valdovinos, Academic Personnel, ex-officio
Nancy Baker, Planning & Analysis, ex-officio
The Faculty Salaries and Fringe Benefits Committee reviews and makes recommendations on internal distribution of faculty and unclassified staff salary funds and benefits, and formulates recommendations on the level and distribution of internal and external support.
2095 University Handbook & Policy Committee
Judy Hughey, Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs, CHAIR
Kristine Young, International Programs (AY 11-12)
Michael Krysko, History (AY 11-12)
Debora Madsen, K-State Libraries (AY 11-12)
Cindy Bontrager, Budget Office (AY 12-13)
Laurie Curtis, Curriculum and Instruction (AY 12-13)
Mickey Ransom, Agronomy (AY 12-13)
Valerie Evans, Mangement (AY 13-14)
Nora Lewis, Music (AY 13-14)
Susana Valdovinos, Academic Personnel, ex officio
Participates in the authoring of the University Handbook and reviews the consistency of the handbook with University and Faculty Senate policy.
3000 Academic Affairs Committee
Andrew Bennett, Arts and Sciences (CHAIR)
Antia Dille, Agriculture
David Sachs, Architecture
Jeff Hornsby, Business Administration
Jackie Spears, Education
Todd Easton, Engineering
Joel DeRouchey, Extension
Dave Stewart, General University (Fall)
Kelli Cox, General University (Spring)
Kevin Roberts, Human Ecology
Laura Bonella, Libraries
Rick Zajac, Technology & Aviation (Salina campus)
Roman Ganta, Veterinary Medicine
Kate Bormann, Student Body Vice President (AY 11-12)
Reagan Kays, Student (AY 11-12)
Considers policies and criteria of academic standards, curricula and courses. All committees 3001 through 3099 function as subcommittees of and are responsible to the Academic Affairs Committee.
3010 Committee on Academic Policy and Procedures (no terms)
Larry Satzler, Engineering, CHAIR
Stacy Kovar, Business Administration
Lynn Ewanow, Architecture
Christine Wilson, Agriculture
Karen Pence, Human Ecology
Melinda Wilkerson, Veterinary Medicine
Alison Wheatley, Arts & Sciences
Mike Perl, Education
David Delker, Technology and Aviation
Monty Nielsen, Registrar
Lynda Spire, Continuing Education
Kevin Lease, Graduate School
Michael Lynch, Educational & Personal Development
Andrew Bennett, Chair of Academic Affairs Committee
Lynn Carlin, Provost Office
Larry Moeder, Admissions
Emily Lehning, New Student Services
Heather Reed, Office of Student Life
Perform studies and prepare recommendations as directed by the Faculty Senate Academic Affairs Committee. Provide interpretations regarding academic policies. Develop procedures as directed by the Provost to support academic policies, coordinate the implementation of academic procedures, and be responsible for the scheduling of all undergraduate and graduate academic events such as enrollment periods, drop/add periods, class periods, exams not given during regular class periods and final exams.
3020 Bachelor's Degree Completion Program Committee
Suzanne Lueker, Non-Traditional Student Services, CHAIR (AY 12-13)
Alice Trussell, K-State Libraries (AY 11-12)
Mary Ann Andrews, College of Human Ecology (AY 11-12)
Laura Osterhaus, Information Systems Office (AY 11-12)
Sarah Reasoner, Animal Science and Industry (AY 12-13)
Beth Shanholtzer, Family Studies and Human Services (AY 12-13)
Louise Breen, History (AY 13-14)
Ruth Stanley, GoArmyEd (AY 13-14)
Don Von Bergen, K-State Salina (AY 13-14)
Ron Jackson, Continuing Education, Ex-officio
Lynda Spire, Continuting Education, Ex-officio
Guides and develops the program for Non-Traditional Studies.
3030 Undergraduate Grievance Committee
Charles Pearce, Journalism and Mass Communications, CHAIR (AY 11-12)
James Teagarden, Special Education, Counseling & Student Affairs (AY 11-12)
David Stone, History (AY 12-13)
Mustaque Hossain, Civil Engineering (AY 12-13)
Jordan Priddle, Student (AY 11-12)
Amanda Harris, Student (AY 11-12)
Hears complaints of students against faculty or faculty members against students on grade appeals and other matters of academic dishonesty.
3035 University Calendar Committee
Monty Nielsen, Registrar, CHAIR
Eric Batholomew, Architectural Engineering and Construction Science (AY 12-13)
Kevin Roberts, Hospitality Management and Dietetics (AY 13-14)
Eric Dover, iTAC (AY 14-15)
Kate Bormann, Student (AY 11-12)
Marcus Kidd, Student (AY 11-12)
Considers issues concerning the university academic calendar, studies impact of suggested changes in the academic calendar, and makes recommendations for change to Faculty Senate.
3040 University Library Committee
Heather McCrea, History, CHAIR (AY 11-12)
Regina Beard, K-State Libraries (AY 11-12)
Jim Machor, English (AY 11-12)
Robert Pettay, Kinesiology (AY 11-12)
Nora Lewis, Music (AY 11-12)
Matthew Brueseke, Geology (AY 11-12)
Slawomir Dobrzanski, Music (AY 11-12)
David Sachs, Architecture (AY 11-12)
Katie Starling, Student Financial Assistance (AY 11-12)
Timothy Frey, Education (AY 12-13)
Sonya Paph, Student Life (AY 12-13)
Karin Westman, English (AY 12-13)
Stephen Wolgast, Student Publications (AY 12-13)
Lori Goetsch, K-State Libraries, ex-officio
Reviews library operations and recommends policies leading to optimum utilization.
3050 General Scholarship and Student Financial Aid Committee
Pat Bosco, Student Life, CHAIR
Karen Pence, Human Ecology
Melinda Wilkerson, Veterinary Medicine
Bruce Shubert, Administration & Finance
Gary Clark, Engineering
Anand Desai, Business Administration
Sharon Thielen, Agriculture
Dixie Shierlman, K-State Salina
Cheryl May, Media Relations
Reid Sigmon, Athletics
Lynn Ewanow, Architecture, Planning, & Design
Larry Moeder, Admissions/Student Financial Asst
Alison Wheatley, Arts & Sciences
Pam Monroe, Education
TBA, KSU Foundation
Ellesha LeCluyse, Student (AY 11-12)
Mason Grittman , Student (AY 11-12)
Alycia McClarty, Student (AY 11-12)
Develops policies and procedures for student financial aid other than athletic grants-in-aid. Examines the records of applicants for various scholarships and selects recipients. Members appointed by college offices and the Student Governing Association.
3051 College of Agriculture Scholarships
Orlen Grunewald, Ag Economics
Kevin Donnelly, Agronomy
Dan Moser, Animal Science and Industry
Brandie Disberger, Ag Communications/Ag Education
Raymond Cloyd, Entomology
Jon Faubion , Grain Science and Industry
Cathie Lavis, Horticulture, Forestry & Recreational Resources
Eduard Akhunov, Plant Pathology
3052 College of Engineering Scholarships
Gary Clark, Dean's Office
Dee Rush, Dean's Office
3053 College of Human Ecology Scholarships
Lindsay Clark and Diana Sindicich, ATID RepsLinda Hoag, FSHS Rep
Karen Pence, HE Rep
Katharine Grunewald, HN Rep
Deb Canter, HMD Rep
3056 College of Business Administration Scholarships
The College of Business Administration has no Scholarship Committee. Scholarships are administered by department heads and supervised by Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Dr. Stacy Kovar (skovar@ksu.edu).
3057 K-State Salina Scholarships
Jennifer Molidor, Arts, Sciences & Business (AY 12-13)
Tom Karcz, Aviation (AY 12-13)
Tim Bower, Engineering Technology
Cindy Newell, Financial Aid, ex-officio
3058 College of Education Scholarships
Pam Monroe, Dean's Office, Chair
Mechelle Martinez, Center for Student and Professional Services
Judy Hughey, Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs
Ann Knackendoffel, Special Education, Counseling, and Student Affairs
Nancy Bridges, Curriculum and Instruction
Deb Andres, Secondary Education
Royce Ann Collins, Educational Leadership
Bob Shoop, Educational Leadership
3059 College of Veterinary Medicine Scholarships
Masaaki Tamura, Anatomoy and PhysiologyM. Jones, Clinical Sciences
Sanjeev Narayanan, Diagnostic Medicine/ Pathobiology
Ronnie Elmore, ex officio
3060 College of Architecture, Planning and Design Scholarships
Lynn Ewanow, Chair
Steve Davidson, IAPD
Damon Fairchild, Director of Development
Tim Keane, LA/RCP
Susan Lannou, ENVD
Ray Streeter, ARCH