Academic Affairs

University Committees
Spring Semester 2007 through Fall Semester 2008

*Denotes Chair
University Committee. A committee that is appointed to consider areas and activities that have the potential to affect the academic community as a whole. University committees have a defined membership prescribed and established by mutual agreement with the faculty associations and the administration. Faculty members of those committees are appointed by the relevant faculty association (IFO/MSUAASF) after consultation with the President. Membership may include students and/or administrators and/or staff.


Academic Appeals (7)	Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Description: Reviews student appeals for exemptions from academic requirements and makes a decision in each case. If appealed, the decision will be reviewed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, or his/her designee, whose decision will be final. Membership: Director of Academic Support Programs (Chairperson), 1 Records Office, 3 faculty, 2 students.
Minutes
Membership:
Janet	*Haak Aarness		Director of Academic Outreach & Engagement
Ann	Goldade		IFO, School of Teaching & Learning
Justin	James		IFO, Mathematics
Ruth	Lumb		IFO, School of Business
Shawn	Soderberg		Registrar’s Office
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student

Academic Policy Advisory Committee (APAC) (Varies)				Reports to: President
Description: Advises the President regarding academic policy and practice. Recommendations are subject to meet-and-confer process prior to implementation. Membership: Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee (Chairperson), 4 Deans and Director of Instructional Resources (non-voting), 1 MSUAASF, 1 elected faculty member in each college for each 25 full-time FTE faculty on the current academic year IFO Travel FTE Roster, 2 students.
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Membership:
Bette	*Midgarden		Vice President for Academic Affairs
Laurie	Blunsom		FA-IFO, AH, Music, Spring-09
Ellen	Brisch		FA-IFO, SNS, Biosciences, Spring-09
Donald	Clark		FA-IFO, AH, Art & Design, Spring-08
Andrew	Conteh		FA-IFO, SNS, Political Science, Spring-09
David	Crockett		Dean of Business and Industry#
Shawn	Ellingboe		FA-IFO, SNS, Chemistry, Spring-08
			Dean of Arts and Humanities #
Brittney	Goodman		Associate VP for Instructional Resources & Dean of Distance Learning#
			FA-IFO, BI, Spring-09
Janet	Haak Aarness		MSUAASF, Spring-09
Dawn	Hammerschmidt		FA-IFO, EHS, HPE, Spring-09
Stephen	Hamrick		FA-IFO, AH, English, Spring-09
Ellen	Hill		FA-IFO, SNS, Mathematics, Spring-08
Ron	Jeppson		Dean of Social and Natural Sciences#
Larry	Schwartz		FA-IFO, Instructional Resources, Spring-08
Jean	Sando		Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of General Education#
Teri	Walseth		Dean of Education and Human Services#
David	Wheeler		FA-IFO, AH, CFST, Spring-08
Ron	Williams		FA-IFO, BI, Technology, Spring-08
			Student
			Student
#ex-officio members without vote

ADA Advisory (12)			Reports to: President
Description: Provides input to the University regarding factors that may reduce safety or hinder access, monitors MSU Moorhead compliance with ADA regulations, and prioritizes measures required to correct deficiencies. Membership: Vice President of Administrative Affairs or his/her designee (Chairperson), Affirmative Action Officer, ADA Coordinator, Disability Services Coordinator, Human Resources Director, 2 students, 1 member from each of the five bargaining units.
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Membership:
Dan	Kirk		Vice President for Facilities & Administrative. Affairs
Norma	Andersen		IFO, Technology
Edward	Choate		Human Resources Director
Kathryn	Estee		MSUAASF, Counseling Center
Marc	Holland		MAPE, Information Technology
Dave	Holsen		MMA, Building Services
Becky	Lindell		AFSCME, Career Services
Barb	Seiler		Affirmative Action Officer
Greg	Toutges		Disability Services Coordinator
Warren	Wiese		ADA Coordinator
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student

Advising (12)			Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Description: Provides faculty input to the process of advising students. Reviews advising procedures and makes recommendations to the Vice President for changes and improvements. It is responsible for relaying concerns regarding advising to the APAC and for speaking to these concerns through appropriate recommendations. Membership: Director of Advising Support Services Center, 1 Admissions, 1 Academic Affairs, 1 Records, 4 faculty, 3 MSUAASF (1 from Student Affairs), 2 students.
Minutes
Membership:
Sara	*Leigh		Director of Advising Support Services Center
Jim	Anderson		Admissions
Trista	Conzemius		IFO, Technology
William	Hall Jr		IFO, Mass Communications
Ellen	Hill		IFO, Mathematics
Jill	Holsen		MSUAASF (Student Affairs), International Programs
Yvonne	Johnson		MSUAASF, Continuing Studies
Margaret	Kindworth		IFO, Corrick Center
Shawn	Soderberg		MSUAASF, Records
			Assoc. Vice President, Academic Affairs
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student

Alcohol and College Life (22)			Reports to: President
Description: Develops, implements and evaluates social norms and environmental management programs designed to reduce AOD misuse among students. Gathers and monitors AOD data at MSUM (e.g. CORE survey and/or other data gathering instruments). Analyzes student AOD data and impact on academic success. Prepares the biennial University report for compliance with the 1989 amendments to the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Act as articulated in Part 86 of the Drug-Free Schools and Campuses Regulations. Review and recommend AOD policy. Membership: Assistant to the President, Chairperson, Vice President for Student Affairs or designee, Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee, Director of Health and Wellness Center or designee, Chemical Health Educator or designee, Director of Sexual Assault Services or designee, Student Judicial Officer or designee, Director of Housing and Residential Life or designee, Director of Athletics or designee, Director of Security or designee, Director of Counseling or designee, Director of Comstock Memorial Union and Activities or designee, 2 faculty, 1 MAPE, 1 AFSCME, 1 student from Housing and Residential Life, 1 student from Greek organizations, 1 student from Peer Health Educators, 1 Student Senate, 1 student from Athletics, 1 community representative appointed by the President.
Minutes
Membership:
Suzanne	*Williams		President's Office
Sylvia	Barnier		Athletics
Becky	Boyle Jones		CMU and Activities
Jennifer	Gifford		Housing and Residential Life
Andrew	Johnson		AFSCME
Jill	Lavelle		Chemical Health Educator
Karen	Lester		Interim Director, Hendrix Health/Wellness Center
Karen	Mehnert-Meland		CMU and Activities
Lynn	Peterson		Director of Sexual Assault Services
Mike	Ruth		IFO
Jean	Sando		Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs & Dean of General Education
Cliff	Schuette		Counseling
Kathy	Scott		Student Judicial Officer
Brian	Smith		IFO
Diane	Solinger		Assistant VP of Student Affairs
Ferman	Woodberry		Security
	No Designee		MAPE
Dane	Jenson		Housing & Residential Life
Chad	Johannessohn		Housing & Residential Life
	To be named		Student: Greek organizations
	To be named		Student: Peer Health Educators
	To be named		Student: Student Senate
	To be named		Student:Peer Health Educators
	To be named		Student: Athletics
	To be named		Community Member

Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Committee (23)			Reports to: President
Description: Assesses the practices and performance, of, and support for, the athletics program and makes recommendations to the Athletic Director and to the President. Membership: Athletic Director (Co-chairperson) ex-officio, 8 faculty at large, 2 MSUAASF, 2 AFSCME, 4 students appointed by Student Senate, 4 community members, Faculty Athletic Representative (Co-chairperson) ex-officio, Chair of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, ex-Officio.
Minutes
Membership:
Doug	*Peters		Athletic Director/Student Athlete Advisory Committee (ex-officio)
Benjamin	*Smith		Faculty Athletic Rep.(ex-officio)
Les	Bakke		MSUAASF, Dir. of Information Technology
Rose	Bakke		Alumni Foundation
Mark	Boche		AFSCME, Building Services
Dawn	Hammerschmidt		IFO, HPE
Ellen	Hill		IFO, Mathematics
Steve	Lindaas		IFO, Physics/Astronomy
Ralph	Micheli		IFO, HPE
Jim	Park		IFO, Art & Design
David	Rodenbaugh		IFO, Biosciences
Elizabeth	Rowse		IFO, Corrick Center
Mike	Ruth		IFO, Technology
	To be named		AFSCME, Physical Plant
	To be named		MSUAASF, Admissions
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Community member
	To be named		Community member
	To be named		Community member
	To be named		Community member

Calendar (11)			Reports to: President
Description: Develop and recommend the University calendar to the President. Consults with students, staff, APAC, and the Faculty Association in the calendar's development. Membership: Registrar, Director of Financial Aid, 1 administrator designated by the President, Orientation and Transfer Programs Coordinator, 4 faculty (1 from each college), 1 AFSCME, 2 students.
Minutes
Membership:
Jayne	*Washburn		Registrar
Norma	Andersen		IFO, College of Business & Industry
Bruce	Hanson		IFO, College of Education & Human Services
Sheryl	Jones		AFSCME
Michelle	Mallot		IFO, College of Social & Natural Sciences
Veronica	Michael		Orientation & Transfer Programs Coordinator
Philip	Mouch		IFO, College of Arts & Humanities
Carolyn	Zehren		Director of Financial Aid
	To be named		Administrator
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student

Distance Education (14)			Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Description: Serves as an advisory and recommending group for distance education at MSUM. It will be responsible for recommending a structure for the design, delivery, marketing and funding of high quality distance education opportunities at MSUM. Recommendations must be consistent with the MnSCU - IFO Collective Bargaining Agreement and MnSCU policy. Will develop and propose standards for designing, implementing, delivering, assessing, and ensuring continuous improvement of online programs and courses at MSUM. Membership: Director of Instructional Resources (Chairperson), Director of Instructional Technology, Director of Continuing Studies, 8 faculty (2 from each college with experience/interest in online teaching or learning), 1 Student Services, 1 Records Office, 1 student with experience in online learning.
Minutes
Membership:
Brittney	*Goodman		Assoc. VP for Instructional Resources & Dean of Distance Learning
Yurii	Boreisha		IFO, BI, CSIS
Britt	Ferguson		IFO, EHS, Teaching & Learning
Rhonda	Ficek		Director of Instructional Technology
Jan	Flack		Director of Continuing Studies
Denise	Gorsline		IFO, AH, CSFT
Virginia	Gregg		IFO, AH, CSFT
Margaret	Klindworth		IFO, EHS, Corrick Center
Olivia	Melroe		IFO, Psychology
Kris	Montis		IFO, SNS, Mathematics
Jayne	Washburn		Records Office
Ron	Williams		IFO, BI, Technology
Carolyn	Zehren		Student Services, Financial Aid
	To be named		Student

Diversity/Affirmative Action (15)			Reports to: President
Description: Monitors existing diversity efforts and the status of the University with regard to diversity objectives; monitors and updates the Racial and Ethnic Diversity Plan; evaluates events and programs to determine how well they meet MSUM’s diversity goals; and develops a method for awarding and disbursing Diversity Events funds. When appropriate, recommends to the President that a Diversity Task Force be formed to develop the next Racial and Ethnic Diversity Plan. Advises the President regarding affirmative action/equal opportunity matters, reports problem areas and recommends needed corrective action, and serves as a channel to communicating affirmative action/equal opportunity concerns to MSUM administration. The chairperson is responsible for requesting the Office of the President for time during an academic year Administrative Council meeting to permit the Athletic Department Compliance Officer to present the Title IX in athletics annual report. Members of this committee, bargaining unit presidents, and the Faculty Athletics Representative will be invited to the Title IX report presentation. Membership: Vice President for Student Affairs, American Multicultural Studies Department chairperson/departmental designee, 1 Multicultural Affairs, Affirmative Action Officer, ADA Coordinator, Human Resources Director, 1 Academic Affairs Dean/Director, 2 MSUAASF (1 from Student Affairs), 3 faculty, 1 MAPE, 2 AFSCME, 2 students.
Minutes
Membership:
Brittany	*Goodman		Associate VP for Instructional Resources and Dean of Continuing Education
Abner	Arauza		Multicultural Affairs
Edward	Choate		Human Resources Director
Kirsti	Fleming		MAPE, Comstock Memorial Union
Tracy	Gompf		IFO, Paralegal
Pablo	Guadjardo		AFSCME, Building Services
Jeremy	Johnson		MSUAASF (Student Affairs), Admissions
Phyllis	May-Machunda		AMCS Department Chairperson
Barb	Seiler		Affirmative Action Officer
Jody	Steile		MSUAASF, White Earth/MSUM Coordinator
Trish	Tank		AFSCME,
Warren	Wiese		VP Student Affairs
Patricia	Wisenden		Biosciences
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student

Dragon Core (13)			Reports to: APAC
Description: Oversees the Dragon Core component of the curriculum. Revises and recommends courses for Dragon Core Designation. Receives assessment data from the Dragon Core Assessment process. Reviews and evaluates the data, and works with departments, deans and APAC. Oversees the phase out of the Liberal Studies Program. Membership: One Dean, the Assistant Vice President for Assessment, two students, and nine faculty. The nine faculty should consist of: one faculty from each college (4); one each from the Corrick Center, the Library, the University Writing Committee, Diversity or Global Studies, and one faculty member at large.
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Membership:
Ellen	*Brisch		IFO, at large, Biosciences
Laurie	Blunsom		IFO, Diversity or Global Studies, Music and Women's Studies
Ben	Clapp		IFO, B & I, Business Administration
Travis	Dolence		IFO, Library
Wendy	Frappier		IFO, E & HS, Physical Education
Jill	Frederick		IFO, University Writing Committee, English
Michael	Hughey		IFO, S & NS, Soc/Criminal Justice
Ron	Jeppson		Dean of Social & Natural Sciences
Elizabeth	Rowse		IFO, Corrick Center
Jean	Sando		Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of General Education
Margaret	Sankey		IFO, A & H, History
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student

Dragon Core Assessment (9)			Reports to: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Description: Conducts assessment of Dragon Core, the university’s general education curriculum. Gathers assessment data from instructors teaching Dragon Core courses (as specified by the Dragon Core assessment reporting cycle), analyzes the data collected, and makes recommendations regarding the curriculum’s success in achieving Student Outcomes. The Dragon Core Assessment Committee (DCAC) may consult with ad hoc working groups composed of faculty with specialized training in each of the Competency Areas. The working groups would gather and process raw data and report to the DCAC. At the end of each academic year, the DCAC sends a report to the Dragon Core Committee and Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Membership: Assistant Vice President for Assessment, chair; one faculty from Arts and Humanities, one faculty from Business and Industry, one faculty from Education and Human Services, one faculty from Social and Natural Sciences, one faculty from the Corrick Center for General Education, one faculty from the library, two members of the Dragon Core Committee, and one student. Appointment shall be for a two-year term.
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Membership:
Jean	*Sando		Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of General Education
Ellen	Brisch		Dragon Core Committee
Timothy	Decker		IFO, Corrick Center
Ellen	Hill		IFO, SNS, Mathematics
Rajiv	Kalra		IFO, BI, School of Business
Mike	McCord		IFO, English
Margaret	Sankey		Dragon Core Committee
Brian	Smith		IFO, EHS, School of Teaching & Learning
Stacy	Voeller		IFO, Library
	To be named		Student

Enrollment Management (23)			Reports to: President
Description: Develops policies and makes recommendations regarding institutional enrollment management: including but not limited to marketing, recruitment, financial aid, orientation, advising, student academic support services, career and counseling, registration and records, multicultural affairs, and instruction. Develops a long-range comprehensive, data-driven plan for student engagement and success from recruitment to graduation in order to align organizational structure, institutional resources and academic programs and student services with the institutional mission. Membership: Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Director of Admissions, Orientation and Transition Programs Coordinator, Director of Financial Aid, Director of Career and Counseling 5 faculty, Director of MSU Moorhead Communications, Director of Alumni Relations, Director of Housing, Director of Advising Center, Registrar, Director of Multiculutural Affairs, Director of Athletics, Representation from Information Technology, 3 students.
Minutes
Membership:
Diane	Solinger*		Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs
Jean	Sando*		Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
Abner	Arauza		MSUAASF, Multicultural Affairs
Beth	Conner		Director of Housing
Denise	Gorsline		IFO, Communication Studies
Betty	Gunderson		Alumni Foundation
Barry	Halm		IFO, HPE
JoDee	Haugrud		MAPE, Information Technology
Sara	Leigh		Director of Advising Center
Veronica	Michael		Coordinator of Orientation & Transition Programs
			IFO, Corrick Center
Gina	Monson		Director of Admissions
Kristi	Monson		Publications
Doug	Peters		Director of Athletics
Cliff	Schuette		Counseling Center, Director
Jayne	Washburn		Registrar
Linda	Winkler		IFO, Physics
Carolyn	Zehren		Financial Aid, Director
	To be named		IFO
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student
	To be named		Student

Environmental Health and Safety (22)		Reports to: Vice President for Facilities and Administration
Description: Monitors safety in the workplace (the use and disposal of chemicals, the identification of potential safety hazards, the review of property damage reports and alleged hazardous working conditions, and so on) and recommends changes to enhance the safety of MSU Moorhead employees and students. Membership: Safety Administrator (Chairperson), 1 Facilities and Administration , 4 faculty - one from each college, 2 MSUAASF, 7 AFSCME, 1 Human Resources, ADA Coordinator, 3 Middle Management, 1 MAPE
Minutes
Membership:
Alan	*Breuer		Safety Administrator /MAPE
Ken	Bertolini		IFO, Technology
Tony	Bormann		MSUAASF, Regional Science Center
Britt	Ferguson		Special Education
Jeff	Goebel		Administrative Affairs, Dir. of Physical Plant
Pablo	Guajardo		AFSCME, Building Services
Dave	Holsen		MMA, Building Services
Gwen	Johanson		Administrative Affairs (ex-officio)
Merle	Johnson		IFO, HPE
Sheryl	Jones		AFSCME, Mathematics
Kyle	Kopacek		AFSCME
Dee	Kruger		AFSCME, English
Larry	Nicholson		MMA, Building Services
Brian	Oxton		AFSCME, Physical Plant
Dave	Renecker		AFSCME, Physical Plant
Paul	Sando		IFO. Anth/Earth Science
Ilene	Trittin-Anderson		Human Resources
Warren	Wiese		ADA Coordinator
Kathryn	Wise		IFO, Biosciences
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