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Presidential Committees and Councils

 

8010 K-State Distinguished Lectures Committee

Peter Magyar, Architecture, CHAIR (AY 12-13)

Jeff Hornsby, Management (AY 11-12)
Abdelmoneam Raef, Geology (AY 11-12)

Anita Leitz Kesler, Plant Pathology (AY 12-13)

Richard Baker, Communications (AY 13-14)

Vibhavari Jani, Interior Architecture and Product Design (AY 13-14)

Provides a highly visible platform for prominent visiting researchers and scholars, and distinguished public intellectuals. The committee solicits written proposals from departments or units. Preference will be given to cooperative proposals representing several departments or units and which involve matching funds. Reports to Provost.

8015 K-State Undergraduate Honor Council and Staff

For a current list of Honor Council and Staff members go to http://www.k-state.edu/honor/honorcouncil/mem.htm.

8020 University Committee on Governmental Issues

Sue Peterson, Director of Governmental Relations, President's Office, CHAIR

Phillip Harner, Governmental Relations Intern

Betsy Cauble, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work, Faculty Senate President

Melody LeHew, Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design, Faculty Senate Past President

Jerry Reeck, Biochemistry, Faculty Senate President Elect

Tom Vontz, Elementary Education, Faculty Senator

Terri Wyrick, Facilities Services, Classified Senator

Becki Bohnenblust, Biology, Classified Senator

Terin Walters, Associate Director of Administrative Programs, Alumni Association

Rachel King, Alumni Association Intern

Jeff Morris, Vice President for Communications and Marketing

Megan Umscheid, Project Coordinator, President's Office

Danny Unruh, Student Body President

McKenzie Snow, Student Senator

Ashton Archer, Student Senator

Kyle Reynolds, Student

Kaydee Sapyta, Student

Mollie McGuire, Student Senate Governmental Relations Chair

To meet on a regular basis to share information about K-State. Reports to the President.

8034 Information Resource Management Council

Mike Haddock, Chair of Sciences Department, University Libraries, CHAIR
Lori Goetsch, Dean, University Libraries
Will Baldwin, Associate Director of Information Technology, Department of Communications

Lynn Carlin, University Libraries/Office of the Provost
Ralph Richardson, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine


Gary Leitnaker, Director, Division of Human Resources

Monty Nielsen, Registrar
Michael North, University Libraries, Faculty Senate Representative, Chair of  FSCOT 2007-08

Fran Willbrandt, Controller

David Rintoul, Division of Biology, Faculty Senate Representative

Larry Moeder, Director, Admissions and Student Financial Assistance
Mark Hollingsworth, Department of Chemistry, Faculty Senate Representative

Bill Borth, College of Business Administration

Chihyung Ok, College of Human Ecology

Betsy Cauble, Department Head, Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work

Timothy Bower, College of Technology and Aviation, Faculty Senate Representative

Stephen Floyd, Student Senate Representative (1 year term)
Cheryl Strecker, Senior Associate University Attorney (ex-officio/non-voting)

John Streeter, Director, Information Systems (ex-officio/non-voting)


Harvard Townsend, Chief Information Technology Architect (non-voting/Technology Representative)

Fred Damkroger, Director, Computing and Telecommunications Services (ex-officio/non-voting)
Al Cochran, Assistant Provost (ex-officio/non-voting)
To be announced, Office of the Vice Provost for Research/Graduate School

The IRMC was created to develop, review, revise and endorse information resource policies for the university community. Policy may be initiated by the council or considered from interim policies or drafts from various information technology units on campus. All policy related to information technology should be approved by the IRMC. Reports to the Vice Provost for Information Technology Services.

8038 Campus Recycling Advisory Committee

Gerry Snyder, Communications, Unclassified (AY 11-12)

Kelly Whitehair, Housing and Dining Services (AY 13-14)

Sabine Martin, Geology, Unclassified (AY 11-12)

Cherry Rosenberry, Facilities, Classified (AY 13-14)

Richard Brenner, Housing and Dining Services, Classified (AY 11-12)

James Gilson, Student Representative (AY 11-12)
Grant Hill, Student Representative (AY 11-12)

Karli Webster, International Programs, College-Level Administrator (AY 13-14)

Toynia Smith, Internal Audit, College-Level Administrator (AY 11-12)

Voting ex-officio members:

John Woods, Director of Facilities Services

Cathie Lavis, Chair, Campus Landscape Advisory Committee
Kelly Phillips, Director of Environmental Health and Safety

Lauren Palmer, Representative from the City of Manhattan
Monte Wedel, Representative from Riley County

Ben Champion, Director of Sustainability

Develops campus recycling policies for consideration by the central administration, discusses issues related to campus recycling and development of educational/promotional activities regarding recycling on the Manhattan Campus. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8039 Sculpture Advisory Committee

Lorne Render, Director of the Beach Museum of Art, CHAIR

Duane Noblett, Head of the Department of Art

Dennis Law, Dean of the College of Architecture, Planning and Design

Abe Fattaey, Interim Director of Facilities Planning

Charles Reagan, Associate to the President, Office of the President

Gary Hellebust, President and CEO of the KSU Foundation

Provides advice on the suitability of sculpture or other works of art and their proposed location on the Manhattan campus.  Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

 

8040 Campus Planning and Development Advisory Committee

Cheryl Boyer, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 12-13)

Bob Condia, Faculty Senate Representative/FSCOUP Representative (AY 11-12)

Tim de Noble, Deans Council Representative (AY 12-13)

Joe Meyers, Classified Senate Representative (AY 12-13)

Nate Spriggs, Student Body Representative (AY 10-11)

Jonathan Knight, Students for Environmental Action Representative (AY 11-12)
Pat Bosco, Vice President for Student Life Representative (AY 10-11)

Ed Rice, Vice President for Administration and Finance - Facilities Representative (permanent member)
Jason Maseberg-Tomlinson, Disability Support Services Representative (permanent member)

Barb Anderson, Project Review Co-Leader, Buildings (AY 11-12)

Cathie Lavis, Project Review Co-Leader, Open Space and Land Use (AY 12-13)

Darwin Abbott, Project Review Co-Leader, Parking/Circulation, Member of Council on Parking Operations (AY 12-13)

Rod Elder, Project Review Co-Leader, Utilities, Technology and Infrastructure (AY 12-13)

Abe Fattaey, Facilities Planning Representative (permanent member)

Al Seely, Administrative Support

Advises the Vice President for Administration and Finance on the development, implementation, and continual updating of a Long Range Plan for the Physical Development of the Kansas State University campus and lands. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance. (If the year of term end is not marked, then the person/job position of person is permanent committee member.)

8041 Council on Parking Operations

Charles Moore, Mathematics, unclassified (AY 12-13)

Pat Pesci, Hopitality Management and Dietetics/Housing and Dining Services, unclassified (AY 12-13)
Asad Esmaeily, Civil Engineering, unclassified (AY 13-14)

Jason Maseberg-Tomlinson, Disability Support Services (AY 13-14)

John Wolf, Animal Science & Industry, classified (AY 11-12)

Michael Seymour, Facilities/Electrical Shop, classified (AY 12-13)

Wendy Michaels, Veterinary Medicine, classified (AY 11-12)

Kyle Reynolds, Student (AY 11-12)

Tanmay Varma, Student (AY 11-12)

Shruti Misra, Student (AY 11-12)

Derek Jackson, Housing & Dining Services Representative, ex-officio, voting
Darwin Abbott, Director, Parking Services, ex-officio, voting
Tim Schrag, University Police Representative, ex-officio, voting
Sara Works, SGA/Speaker pro tempore/Student Senate, ex-officio, voting

Gary Leitnaker, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources/Parking, non-voting

Advises the Vice President for Administration and Finance concerning policies governing (1) traffic patterns and circulation; (2) parking fees and parking accommodations for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and clientele; and (3) revisions to the parking and traffic regulations; and 4) future parking plans (garages, shuttle service, etc.). The Council may organize itself into subcommittees. It will meet in open meetings and submit advice, recommendations, and minutes to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8042 Parking Citation Appeals Board

Pam Foster, Affirmative Action, Faculty/Unclassified (AY 11-12)

Roger McBride, Sponsored Programs, Faculty/Unclassified (AY 12-13)

Terry Wyrick, Facilities, Classified (AY 13-14)

Janel Harder, College of Education, Classified (AY 12-13)

Christine Caplinger, Student, CO-CHAIR (AY 10-11)

James Morrill, Computing and Telecommunications Services (AY 13-14)

Amy Benson, Student (AY 13-14)

Ellen Bergkamp, Student (AY 13-14)

Amanda Harris, Student (AY 13-14)

Justin Keller, Student (AY 13-14)

Tim Knox, Student (AY 13-14)

Spencer Low, Student (AY 13-14)

Hears appeals on traffic matters from faculty, staff and students. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8043 Council on Parking Operations K-State Salina Campus


John Heublein, Arts, Science & Business, faculty/unclassified, CHAIR (AY 11-12)

Hugh Irvin, Aviation, faculty/unclassified (AY 12-13)

Les Kinsler, Engineering Technology, faculty/unclassified (AY 10-11)

Annette Hernandez, Engineering Technology, classified (AY 12-13)

Tamara Arnold, Salina Fiscal Affairs, classified (AY 10-11)

Ryan Enebo, Student (AY 11-12)

Ashley Flowers, Student (AY 11-12)

Scott McDonald, Student (AY 11-12)

Ryan Miller, Student (AY 11-12)

Sgt. Rick Honeycutt, Salina Police & Security, ex-officio, voting

Darwin Abbott, Director of Parking Services, ex-officio, voting

Advises the Vice President for Administration and Finance concerning policies governing (1) traffic patterns and circulation; (2) parking fees and parking accommodations for faculty, staff, students, visitors, and clientele; and (3) revisions to the parking and traffic regulations; and 4) future parking plans (garages, shuttle service, etc.) for the Salina campus. The Council may organize itself into subcommittees. It will meet in open meetings and submit advice, recommendations, and minutes to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8045 Central Management Information Systems (CMIS) Advisory Committee

Voting Members:

Larry Moeder, Assistant Vice President/ Undergraduate Admissions and Student Financial Assistance

Cindy Bontrager, Director/ Budget Office
Fran Willbrant, Controller/ Controller's Office
Monty Nielsen, Registrar/ Registrar's Office
Ed Rice, Associate Vice President/ Facilities

Gary Leitnaker, Assistant Vice President/ Human Resources
Al Cochran, Assistant Provost/ Office of the Provost
Rob Caffey, Director/ Office of Mediated Education
Kristi Konda, Student Representative/ SGA

Non-Voting Members:

Jay Alloway, Assistant Director/ Computing & Telecommunication Services
TBA , Director/ Data & Information Administration
Bailey Childs, Information Systems Office
Diana Blake, Asssociate Director/ Information Systems Office, CHAIR
John Streeter, Director/ Information Systems Office

Mark Grinter, Associate Director/ Information Systems Office

Rebecca Gould, Director/ iTAC

The Committee will act in an advisory capacity to the Vice President of Administration and Finance and the Executive Computing Committee.  Considering the mission of the university and all affected users, the Committee will receive, review, and recommend project proposals; discuss, propose, and advocate short- and long-term direction; and monitor progress of active central management information systems projects.  By periodically assessing progress, the Committee will be able to make informed recommendations to further progress, redirect efforts, or discontinue a project.  Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8047 University Environmental Stewardship Committee

Steve Galitzer, Environmental Health & Safety, ex-officio, CHAIR
Mitch Ricketts, College of Agriculture
David Mitchell, College of Architecture, Planning & Design
Beth Montelone, College of Arts & Sciences  
Brian Niehoff, College of Business and Administration
Larry Scharmann, College of Education

Byron Jones, College of Engineering
Rita Newell, College of Human Ecology
Jean Darbyshire, Hale Library
Jung Oh, College of Technology & Aviation
Donald Robertson, College of Veterinary Medicine
Jerry Jaax, University Compliance, ex-officio
Cheryl Strecker, Sr. Associate University Attorney

Committee is responsible for recommending policies on hazardous waste issues to the Campus Environmental Health and Safety Committee, reviewing Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) compliance issues, reviewing notice of violations, recommending and acting as a review board for complaints.  Reports to the Vice President of Administration and Finance.

8048 Laser Safety Committee

(appointed annually, no limitation on number of terms)

Brett DePaola, Physics, CHAIR

Terry Beck, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering

David Anderson, Clinical Sciences

Viktor Chikan, Chemistry

Ron Bridges, Environmental Health and Safety, ex-officio

This committee is to oversee the LASER Safety program including but not limited to laboratory/facility inspections to ensure that safety requirements are being met, provide consulting in evaluating and controlling hazards, investigate accidents involving LASERs, require registration of LASERs, and has authority to terminate operations if controls are inadequate.  The committee will also act as a sounding board for LASER users.  Reports to the Vice President of Administration and Finance.

8049 Coordinating Committee for People with Disabilities

Susana Valdovinos, Academic Personnel, CHAIR

Betsy Cauble, SASW
Larry Davis, Biochemistry

Gene Tebbutt, Housing & Dining Services

Skyler Harper, Housing & Dining Services

Jody Fronce, Classified Senate Rep

Roberta Maldonado Franzen, Affirmative Action Rep

Michael Lynch, Assistant Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Mark Taussig, Facilities Planning

Lannie Zweimiller, Lafene Student Health

Jason Maseberg-Tomlinson, Disability Support Services

Lynda Spire, Division of Continuing Education

Ronnie Grice, K-State Police

Gary Leitnaker, Human Resources

Steve Martini, Recreation Services

Cathy Rodriquez, VP-ITS Rep

Alice Trussel, K-State Libraries Rep

Bill Herndon, VPCM Rep

Edward Rice, Facilities, ex officio

Eli Anderson, Student (AY 11-12)

Morgan Stock, Student (AY 11-12)

James Geary, Student (AY 11-12)

Studies and recommends utilization of resources and development of procedures to facilitate the needed programs for accommodation of disabled persons. Reports to the Provost.

8050 Campus Environmental Health and Safety Committee

Pam Foster, Faculty Senate Representative, Affirmative Action (AY 13-14)

Betsy Cauble, Faculty Senate Representative, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work (AY 11-12)

Pat Pesci, Faculty Senate Representative, Housing and Dining Services (AY 12-13)

Deon van der Merwe, Faculty Senate Representative, Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology (AY 12-13)

Connie Kissee, Classified Senate Representative, Hale Library (AY 13-14)

Paul Wilson, Classified Senate Representative, Environmental Health and Safety (AY 12-13)

Kathryn Wright, Student Senate Representative, SGA (AY 13-14)

Brian Niehoff, Provost's Representative, Office of the Provost (AY 12-13)

Bob Tackett, Vice President for Student Life Representative, Lafene Student Health Center (AY 12-13)

Jerry Jax, Vice President for Research Representative (AY 12-13)

Steve Galitzer, Vice President for Administration and Finance Representative/ Environmental Health and Safety, Ex officio

Julie Johnson, Vice President for Research/National Ag Biosecurity Center, Ex officio

Acts as umbrella committee to other safety committees to coordinate safety-related activities on campus. The Chairs from Safety Committees:  8049-8056, 8060, 8280, and 8290 will also serve as support for this committee. To promote, create, and maintain a safe and healthful environment by conducting inspections for fire safety, industrial safety and chemical safety in campus buildings. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8052 Radiation Safety Committee

J. Ernie Minton, Animal Science & Industry, CHAIR
Weiqun "George" Wang, Human Nutrition
Brett Depaola, Physics

Jeffrey Geuther, Mechanical & Nulcear Engineering
Laura Armbrust, Clinical Sciences

Jerry Jaax, Research

Sandra Hoffman, Facilities

Subbarat Muthukrishnan, Biochemistry
Robert Tackett, M.D., Lafene Student Health Center, ex-officio

Ron Bridges, Radiation Safety Officer

Formulates University policies and regulations concerning the acquisition, use and disposal of radioactive materials as required by, and in accordance with, Title 10, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 33 and Kansas Radiation Protection Regulations, Part 3, Regulation 28-35-182 (B),(3)(a). Responsible for radiation safety aspects of activities conducted under University's Radioactive Materials License. Reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance.

8053 Reactor Safeguards Committee

Don Fenton, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering, ex-offico, CHAIR

Mo Hosni, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
William Dunn, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
Douglas McGregor, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
Ken Shultis, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering

Ali Abdou, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering

Brett Depaola, Physics

Jeremy Marshall, Entomology

Ron Bridges, Environmental Health and Safety, Radiation Safety Officer, ex-officio
Jeffrey Geuther, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering, Reactor Facility Manager, ex-officio

Formulates and reviews reactor safeguards as required by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in Title 10, Chapter 1, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50, and by NRC Docket No. 50-188 for Reactor License No. R-88, Amendment 3. Reports to Vice President for Admin. and Finance.

8056 Institutional Biohazards Committee

Harold Trick, Plant Pathology, CHAIR

Michael Kanost, Biochemistry

Brooke Bloomberg, CMG

Earl J. Reppert, Community Member

Roman Ganta, Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology

Jerry Mershon, Community Member

Nancy Jaax, NABC
David Grieger, ASI, Reproductive Molecular Biology

Rollie Clem, Biology

Julie Johnson, BRI Safety Officer, ex-officio

Jerry Jaax, URCO, ex-officio
Ron Bridges, Public Safety, ex-officio

Thu Annelise Nguyen, Diagnostic Medicine/Pathobiology

Denver Marlow, Director of CMG

William Wilson, CGAHR

Alternates:

Heath Ritter, URCO, Jaax Alternate

Hao Vu, BRI, Julie Johnson Alternate

Barbara Drolet, CGAHR, William Wilson alternate

Formulates and implements university policies regarding the use of biohazardous materials at the University, including the practices for constructing and handling of: (1) recombinant DNA molecules; (2) organisms and viruses containing recombinant DNA molecules, according to the federal regulations of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (ref: Federal Register 41, [1976] 27920), and subsequent amendments). The committee also has the responsibility for oversight into the proposed use of infectious agents. Reports to the Vice President of Research.

8071 Student Discrimination Review Committee (Appointed Annually)

Kristine Young, International Programs, CHAIR

Unclassified Professional Members:

Sara Thurston-Gonzalez, International Student and Scholar Services

LaToya Farris, Career & Employment Services

Faculty Members:

Dawne Martin, College of Business Administration

David R. Stone, History

Asad Esmaeily, Civil Engineering

Elaine Johannes, Family Studies and Human Services

Student Members:

Jessica Conwell

Ronnie Hernandez

Jiali Zhu

Tanmay Varma

Shruti Misra

Brenton Collins

Hears student complaints alleging discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Reports to the President.

8073 K-State Classified Award of Excellence Selection Committee

Jennifer Gehrt, Human Resources Liaison, Ex-Officio, CHAIR

Lindsay Thompson, Classified Senate Representative

Marlene Walker, Classified At-Large

Jun Li, Faculty Senate Representative

Harry Williamson, Unclassified At-Large

Kate Bormann, SGA/Student Senate Representative

Megan DeForce, Student At-Large

Caron Berges, Previous Year Award Winner

Kealan Scroeder, Previous Year Award Winner

Dawn McCune-Wall, Previous Year Award Winner

Manages the award process for the K-State Classified Award of Excellence to include, but not limited to the following: Notify classified employees nominations are being accepted, review submitted nominations for completeness, review all nomination applications, select awardees for the Classified Award of Excellence based on submitted nomination forms and defined criteria for the award, have awards prepared, notify Classified Senate of awardees, and provide written paragraphs for the recognition ceremony.

8074 President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professionals Selection Committee

Jennifer Gehrt, HR Liason, CHAIR

Rebecca Gould, Faculty Representative (AY 11-12)

Madai Rivera, Unclassified Professional Representative (AY 11-12)

James Hohenbary, Unclassified Professional Representative (AY 12-13)

Shannon Fisher, Unclassified Professional Representative (AY 12-13)

Lindsay Thompson, Classified Representative (AY 12-13)

Kathryn Lopez, Graduate Student Council Representative (AY 11-12)

Sarah Works, SGA Representative (AY 11-12)

Manages the award process for the President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professionals, to include, but not limited to the following: Notify the university community that nominations are being accepted, review submitted nominations for completeness, review all nomination applicantions, select awardees based on submitted nomination forms and defined criteria for the award, have awards prepared, notify the President's Office of awardees, and prepare a news release.

8075 President's Commission on the Status of Women

Stephanie Jacques, Unclassified Professional, CHAIR (AY 11-12)

Stephanie Bannister, Unclassified Professional (AY 13-14)

Karli Webster, Unclassified Professional (AY 12-13)

DeeAnna Fugate, Unclassified Professional (AY 12-13)

Maria Teresa Martinez-Ortiz, Faculty (AY 11-12)

Dave Stewart, Faculty (AY 12-13)

Mary Tolar, Faculty (AY 12-13)

Jung Oh, Salina Unclassified/Faculty Rep. (AY 11-12)

Oana Chirila-Najjar, Classified Employee (AY 11-12)

Melissa Linenberger, Classified Employee (AY 11-12)

Anne Marie Treinen, Classified Employee (AY 12-13)

Natalie Rauth, Student (AY 11-12)

Courtney Frantz, Student (AY 11-12)

Sara Daniel, Student (AY 11-12)

Mary Todd, Women's Center, Ex Officio
Brian Niehoff, Associate Provost, Ex Officio

Michele Janette, Women's Studies, Ex Officio

Myra Gordon, Associate Provost for Diversity, Ex Officio

Karen Lowe, Office of Student Life, Ex Officio

Kristine Young, International Programs, Ex Officio

Reviews the roles, needs, and opportunities of women students, faculty, and staff at K-State and makes recommendations for change where appropriate. Reports to the President.

8076 Classified Employee Peer Review


Diana Pavlisko, Plant Pathology, CHAIR (AY 11-12)

Judy Barker, University Police (AY 11-12)

Robert Beckley, Animal Science and Industry (AY 11-12)

Becki Bohnenblust, Biology (AY 11-12)

Daisy Rhodes, K-State Student Union (AY 11-12)

Robert Reves, College of Veterinary Medicine (AY 11-12)

Roger Wroblewski, Computing and Telecommunication Services (AY 11-12)

Ben Dickinson, Biology (AY 12-13)

Jerry Elliott, Printing Services (AY 12-13)

Brittany Green, Agronomy (AY 12-13)

Melissa Linenberger, Office of Academic Personnel (AY 12-13)

Paul Silva, Housing and Dining Services (AY 12-13)

Ann Marie Treinen, Division of Financial Services (AY 12-13)

David White, Housing and Dining Services (AY 12-13)

Frank Berg, Facilities/Custodial Services (AY 13-14)

Monica Cohen, Agriculture Academic Programs (AY 13-14)

Ramon Dominquez, Information Technology Services (AY 13-14)

Nick Garcia, Facilities/Storeroom (AY 13-14)

Pat Hudgins, Student Publications (AY 13-14)

Beverly Price, Facilities Custodial Services (AY 13-14)

Lesa Reves, College of Veterinary Medicine (AY 13-14)

Hears classified employee complaints of discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, age, or disability, and hears appeals of decisions on employee performance evaluation ratings, and proposed dismissal, demotion, and suspension where the cases have been processed in accordance with Kansas Personnel Regulation Rules. Reports to the Vice President of Administration and Finance.

8077 President's Commission on Multicultural Affairs

Myra Gordon, Office of Diversity & Dual Career Development, CHAIR
Kathleen Greene, Educational & Supportive Services

TBA, Office of Affirmative Action
Lynda Spire, Division of Continuing Education
Barbara Steward, K-State Libraries

Dawne Martin, College of Business Administration
Laverne Bitsie-Baldwin, College of Engineering/ MEP

Mirta Chavez, Multicultural Programs and Services/Office of Diversity

Anita Cortez, Developing Scholars Program

Betsy Cauble, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work

David Griffin, Sr., College of Education

LaBarbara Wigfall, College of Architecture, Planning and Design
Zelia Wiley, College of Agriculture

John English, College of Engineering

Gary Clark, College of Engineering

Ronnie Elmore, College of Veterinary Medicine

Kevin Lease, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering

Virginia Moxley, College of Human Ecology

Lori Goetsch, K-State Libraries

Juanita McGowan, College of Arts and Sciences

Dale Billam, Classified Employee, Division of Facilities

Wendy Ornelas, College of Architecture, Planning, and Design

Rebecca Paz, Educational and Personal Development

Briana Nelson Goff, College of Human Ecology

Jerry Reeck, Biochemistry

Alysia Starkey, College of Technology and Aviation

Shen Shen, Student Representative

The responsibility of the committee will be to: a) establish/recommend goals and policy; b) provide leadership/coordination to all campus diversity efforts; c) coordinate the creation of the university's strategic plan for diversity and all updates to it; d) assist in creating and developing a "University Climate of Inclusiveness and Diversity;" e) ensure that Commission recommendations remain a high priority in the language and planning efforts of Kansas State University; f) issue a biannual report to the K-State community which includes information about progress towards University goals, e.g., funds expended, enrollment and retention data, achievement and graduation patterns, significant programs, and activities; and g) co-sponsor the annual Diversity Summit. Reports to the President.

8078 K-State Campaign for Nonviolence

Heather Reed, Office of Student Life, CHAIR

Dorinda Lambert, Counseling Services
Betsy Cauble, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
Torry Dickinson, Women's Studies

Mary Kay Siefers, Advisor to QSA

Kerri Keller, Director of Career & Employment Services

Andrea Blair, Disability Support Services
Roberta Maldonado-Franzen, Affirmative Action

Sally Bailey, Theater Department

Scott Jones, Office of Student Life

Don Stubbings, KSU Police Department
Daryl Youngman, Libraries

Jacque Gibbons, Social Work
Mary Todd, Women's Center

Susana Valdovinos, Office of Academic Personnel

Gary Leitnaker, Human Resources

Julie Gibbs, Lafene Health Center

Gayle Spencer, Student Activities and Services

Nadezda Shapkina, Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work

Katie Wright, Student

Tom Vontz, Faculty Senate President

Brandon Haddock, Educational and Personal Development

Stephanie Bannister, Housing and Dining Services

Andrew Moeller, KSU Police Department

The purpose of the committee is: a) to plan, develop, and begin implementing a campus-wide anti-violence campaign; b) to continue to gather information about campus services, programs and classes dealing with violence issues through steps ranging from prevention/education to adjudication; c) to seek external funding (where possible) for extension of violence prevention and nonviolence education programs on campus; and d) to make recommendations for revisions of existing campus policy and suggest procedures/programs needed to address gaps in dealing with violence and abuse of power issues as they impact the K-State campus and community.  Reports to the Vice President for Student Life.

8080 Integrity in Research and Scholarly Activity Committee

 

Steve Kiefer, University Honors Program (AY 13-14)

Jackie Spears, Education (AY 13-14)

Bob Stokes, Civil Engineering (AY 13-14)

Sandra Stith, Family Studies and Human Services (AY 13-14)

Don Hedrick, Arts and Sciences (AY 12-13)

Paula Peters, Extension (AY 12-13)

Raju Dandu, Technology and Aviation (AY 12-13)

Derek Mosier, Veterinary Medicine (AY 12-13)

Patricia Ackerman, Salina Arts, Science and Business (AY 11-12)

Bruce Schultz, Anatomy and Physiology (AY 11-12)

Jeff Stevenson, Animal Sciences and Industry (AY 11-12)

Jon Mahoney, Philosophy (AY 11-12)

The members of the IRSAC committee serve as a pool from which panelists are selected to hear specific cases of alleged academic misconduct as described in Appendix O of the University Handbook. This committee fulfills responsibilities specified in federal regulations regarding scientific misconduct. Reports to the Provost through the Vice President of Research.

 

8090 Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Time Commitment Disclosure Review Committee

Jim Guikema, Associate Dean of Graduate School

Jerry Jaax, Associate Vice Provost for Research

Virginia Moxley, Dean, College of Human Ecology

Mo Hosni, Professor, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering

Eric Maatta, Department Head, Chemistry

The committee will review Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Time Commitment Disclosure forms that have potential conflicts of interest or time commitment issues.  The committee will seek the advice of the university general counsel as appropriate.  The committee will make recommendation to the Provost.  The Provost will make the final decision.

 

8120 Intellectual Property Advisory Committee

(No changes for AY11-12 year.)

James Guikema, AVPR, ex-officio, CHAIR

Marcia Molina, KSURF, CHAIR

Bret Flanders, Physics (AY 12-13)

Larry Hollis, Animal Sciences and Industry (AY 12-13)

Dale Schinstock, Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (AY 12-13)

Stefan Bossmann, Chemistry (AY 11-12)

Sherry Harr, Apparel, Textiles, and Interior Design (AY 11-12)

Jeff Tucker, AMI (AY 11-12)

Meena Kumari, Anatomy and Physiology (AY 10-11)

Anna Zolkiewska, Biochemistry (AY 10-11)

Jon Faubion, Grain Science and Industry (AY 10-11)

Karen Garrett, Plant Pathology (AY 10-11)

The Intellectual Property Advisory Committee (IPAC) will be deemed advisory to the vice provost for research. IPAC will review the technical merit and also the market and commercial potential of inventions, discoveries, and creations developed within the Kansas State University community by employees and students.  Reports to the Vice President of Research.

8250 International Activities Advisory Committee

Walter Renberg, Associate Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, CHAIR

Steven Graham, Assistant to the Dean, College of Agriculture

Roudi Nazarinia-Roy, Assistant Professor, K-State Salina-Department of Arts, Science, and Business

Praveen Vadlani, Assistant Professor, Grain Science and Industry

Amy Hubbell, Assistant Professor, Modern Languages

Robert Clark, Associate Professor, Modern Languages

David Stewart, Associate Dean, Division of Continuing Education

Ronaldo Maghirang, Professor, Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Swinder Janda, Professor, Marketing

Sara Thurston Gonzalez, Director, International Student Center

Della Perez, Associate Director, College of Education

Fayez Husseini, Associate Professor, Interior Architecture and Product Design

Shawna Jordan, Assistant Professor, College of Human Ecology

Kristine Young, Administrative Director, Office of International Programs

John Unruh, Professor, Animal Sciences and Industry

Marcelo Sabates, Interim Associate Provost, International Programs

Julie Pentz, Assistant Professor, Communication Studies, Theatre, and Dance (AY 11-12)

Joe Aistrup, Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (AY 11-12)

Olga Lease, Academic Programs/Undergraduate International Activities, College of Engineering (AY 11-12)

Emilie Guidez, Graduate Student (AY 13-14)

Benita Mugabo, Undergraduate Student (AY 13-14)

Mugdad Bo Hulaiqa, Undergraduate Student (AY 13-14)

Susan Adamchak, Chair, Friends of International Programs, Ex-Officio

Helps to enhance international activities on campus and makes recommendations to the Provost on ways to strengthen our international programs.

8260 Appointment Committee for Mediation

Susana Valdovinos, Academic Personnel, CHAIR
Ernie Perez, Mediation Coordinator
Kathy Greene, Education & Personal Development
David Pacey, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
Lori Goetsch, University Libraries
Melvin Hunt, Animal Sciences

Screens and selects mediators.  Reviews the list of mediators every three years to assure mediators continue to meet certifications or equivalents.

8270 Out-of-State Fees Appeals Committee

Monty Nielsen, Registrar, CHAIR, ex-officio

Katie Kingery-Page, Landscape Architecture/Regional and Community Planning (AY 12-13)

LaToya Farris, Career & Employment Services (AY 12-13)

Shannon Washburn, Agricultural Education (AY 11-12)

Ben Kohl, Student Financial Assistance (AY 11-12)

Stephanie Bannister, Housing and Dining (AY 13-14)

Melinda Sinn, Division of Continuing Education (AY 13-14)

Amanda Spoo, Student (AY 11-12)

Hears appeals from individuals who have been denied in-state status for purposes of assessing tuition. Reports to the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.

8280 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Sally Olson, CMG, CHAIR

Brooke Blomberg, CMG

Sherry Fleming, Biology

Denver Marlow, Director of CMG, Attending Vet

Lily Edwards, ASI

Nancy Grieshaber, Travalong Trailers, Community Member
Kimberly Kirkpatrick, Psychology

Russell Gottlob, ASI, Unit Manager

Evan Titgemeyer, ASI
Jerry Jaax, URCO  

Steve Galizter, Public Safety

Timothy Musch, Anatomy & Physiology


Gayle Willard, Veterinary Medicine Library, ex-officio
L. Tonatiuh Melgarejo, Human Nutrition, ex-officio

D. Scott McVey, CGAHR

Alternates

Heath Ritter, URCO, Jaax Alternate

William Wilson, CGAHR, McVey Alternate

Consultants

David Hodgson, Clinical Sciences, non-voting
Eva Horne, Division of Biology, non-voting

Formulates policies governing laboratory animal care, advises on animal housing requirements, inspects animal care practices, and reviews all protocols involving the use of animals at the university. Committee also has responsibility for providing assurances to external agencies in compliance with federal regulations. Reports to the Vice President of Research.

8285 Confidential/Sensitive Research Committee

Beth Montelone, Arts & Sciences Associate Dean, CHAIR
Byron Jones, Engineering Experiment Station

Ernie Minton, ASI
David Garcia, AMI


Shing Chang, Industrial & Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Richard Oberst, DMP

Jerry Jaax, URCO

James Guikema, AVPR, ex officio

Paul Lowe, Research, ex officio

Formulates and implements university policies regarding activities proposed by K-State faculty and staff that involves information deemed to be of a nature that general access or distribution of such information would be restricted, inadvisable, illegal, or contraindicated (Section G51 Classified Research, University Handbook).  This could include formally classified material, confidential information, business sensitive information, intellectual property, etc.  The CSRC will meet at the call of the Chair to review applications to the committee.  Reports to the Vice President of Research.

8290 Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research

Rick Scheidt, Family Studies & Human Services, CHAIR
Jerry Jaax, URCO
Susan Williams, Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work
Farrell Webb, Family Studies & Human Services


Craig Harms, Kinesiology

Laura Brannon, Psychology

Christy Moran Craft, Special Education, Counseling and Student Affairs
Krishna Tummala, Political Science

Earl J. Reppert, Community Member

Steve Warren, Electrical & Computer Engineering

Shelly Williams, Community Member, Prison Representative

Doug Frihart, Community Member

Suzanne Lueker, Director, Non-Traditional Studies

Alternate:

Heath Ritter, URCO, Jaax Alternate

Formulates and implements university policies regarding the use of human subjects in any research project performed by either university employees or students. Responsibilities include reviewing all protocols involving use of human subjects, independent of whether such project is funded, either by an internal or an external sponsor. Committee also serves as the Institutional Review Board established in compliance with federal regulations (ref: Federal Register 45, 46). Reports to the President through the Vice President of Research.

8365 Board of Directors/Student Publications, Inc.

Non-Student Members:

Ron Elmore

Mo Hosni

LaRae Kraemer

Tim Lindemuth

Phil Roberts

 
Non-Voting Ex-Officio:

Wanda Allen

Jackie Harmon

Pat Hudgins

Robyn O'Connell

Linda Puntney

Angela Powers

Steve Wolgast

One-Year Term:

Paul Fangman

Luke Fangman

Molly McGuire

Cameron Piercy

Jesse Riggs

Two-Year Term :

Danesha McNeely

Serves as the Board of Directors of Student Publications, Inc. Reports to the President.

8500 Committee on Religion

Dale Levering, Christian, CHAIR
D. Erich Schwartz, Advisor
Father Keith Weber, Catholic

Hannah Leventhal , Jewish

Elise Fagan, Jewish

Michael Keenan, Student, Agnostic

Justin French, Student, Atheist

Sam Brinton, Student, Christian-Protestant

Clay Kimbro, Student, Christian-Roman Catholic

Obair Siddigin, Student, Muslim

Nicole Baxely, Student-at-Large

Formulates University religious guidelines and coordinates religious activities and dialogue in a pluralistic community. Reports to the Vice President for Student Life.

8504 Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Committee

Jana Fallin, Music, CHAIR (AY 11-12)

Bronwyn Fees, Family Studies and Human Services (AY 12-13) (Sabbatical Spring 2012)

Joe Aistrup, Arts and Sciences, Interim Dean (AY 11-12)

Philip Nel, English (AY 12-13)

Marcia Stockhman, K-State Libraries (AY 13-14)

Om Prakash, Biochemistry (AY 13-14)

JohnElla Holmes, American Ethnic Studies (AY 11-12)

Review application materials and select recipients of Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Awards.

8505 Dorothy L. Thompson Civil Rights Lecture Series

Brent Maner, Department of History, CHAIR

Socorro Herrera, College of Education
Larry Weaver, Department of Physics

Joe Sanders, Department of English

Michelle White-Godinet, Office of Affirmative Action

Susana Valdovinos, Office of Academic Personnel
Lindsay Chapman, Assistant General Counsel
Gabrielle Thompson, Manhattan Community Representative

Mike Kaye, Regional Community Representative

Mary Todd, Women's Center Representative

Maria Sweet, Classified Senate Representative

Tyrone Williams, Student Senate/SGA Representative

Melissa Linenberger, Office of Academic Personnel, Lecture support staff

 

Supervises the lecture series.  Reports to the President through the Provost and Senior Vice President.  See the committee's web site for more information regarding the lecture series.

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