Committee Assignments

Academic Council

Objective: To enhance the academic integrity of the university.

Tasks: Recommends academic calendar, changes to graduation requirements including general education program, and SCOEPAT schedule for promotion, tenure, pre-tenure, and post-tenure. Serves as committee on committees, hears copyright appeals, and allocates professional development stipends. Serves as the Winter Term Committee and the Liberal Arts Committee. Approves addition/deletion of catalog courses, topics courses, changes in majors/minors/emphasis areas, initiation and deletion of majors or other programs, reviews and approves continuing education programs and hears Curricular Adjustment Committee appeals. Curriculum proposals will be approved by appropriate academic unit, the Academic Council, and the Faculty. Title changes, changes in courses, prerequisites, and changes in majors, minors and other academic programs, articulation agreements, convocations, will be submitted to the Academic Council for approval and to the Faculty for information. Recommendations for academic policies will be forwarded to faculty for information or action as appropriate. Minutes will be made available to all faculty. To be chaired by Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty.

Members: Membership will consist of Division Chairs, Deans of Schools (or designee), Registrar, Director of Library Services, and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty (chair)

Watts, P. (Chair)
Pickering, D. (6/30/12)
Pratt, D. V. (6/30/12)
Bartholomew, D. (6/30/10)
Smith, B. C., (6/30/10)
DeNuccio, J. D. (6/30/11)
Anders, S. L.
Halferty, N. E.
Lighthill, M. J.
Bash, K. C.
Shelton, D. E.

Faculty Advisory Council

Objective: To assess and provide advice regarding the status of faculty-administrative relationships and take oversight responsibility for the Faculty Personnel Policy.

Tasks: Gives advice and counsel to and responds to special requests from the faculty, administration and Board of Trustees, conducts annual evaluation of administration, hears appeals from faculty regarding tenure dismissal, and responds to special requests from the administration. Takes oversight responsibility for Faculty Personnel Policy.

Beck, P. M. (6/30/10) (chair)
Sword, T. (6/30/10)
Hartstack, S. (6/30/11)
Glazer, S. (6/30/11)
Franklin, J. A. (6/30/12)
Mercer, B. (6/30/12)

Faculty Compensation Committee

Objective: To attract and maintain a faculty capable of transforming students.

Tasks: Collect faculty concerns about salary and fringe benefits and make recommendations to the administration.

Murdock, S. K. (6/30/11) (chair)
Franklin, J. A. (06/30/10)
Green, C. (6/30/10)
Melcher, C. (6/30/11)

Standing Committee on Evaluation, Promotion and Tenure

Objective: To maintain and recognize faculty who are capable of transforming students.

Tasks: Evaluates faculty and recommends candidates for promotion and tenure within framework of policy described in Faculty Personnel Policy.

Watts, P. (Chair)
Everett, T. E. (6/30/10)
Wilcox, J. (6/30/10)
Beck, P. (6/30/11)
Norman, W. (6/30/11)
Poulton, J. (6/30/12)
White, B. J. (6/30/12)

Academic Technology Advisory Committee

Objective: To provide advice and direction to university leaders regarding academic technology support and strategy.

Tasks: Plans the purchase of hardware and software to improve the teaching/learning process and related faculty development activities.

Brunner, K. (Chair)
McElroy, J.
Vredenburg, Z.
Uhlenkamp, J.
Voshall, B.
McElroy, D.
Thomas, E.
Ellis, R.

Campus Pride Committee

Objective: To provide a satisfactory learning environment.

Tasks: Prioritizes and plans for replacement and upgrade of furniture and equipment and general appearance and comfort of each campus. (Lamoni)

Karmas, C. (chair)
DeBarthe, L. M.
Remmenga, K.
Stephens, R.
Jimenez, E.
Dudek, W. E.
Bartsch, L. M.
Wallace, N.

Committee on University Welfare

Objective: To help maintain a community consistent with the vision, mission, and values of the university.

Tasks: Gives advice and counsel to and responds to special requests from the employees and the administration in matters relating to the well being of Graceland employees.

Tiffany, J. (chair)
Dory, O.
Compton, M.
Norman, W. H.
Sturdevant, P.
Bolinger, J.
Kelly, B.
Bosaw, K.
Mohler, D.
Harrop, R.
Fulton, C.
DeBarthe, L.

Council on Student Welfare

Objective: To help maintain social standards consistent with the vision, mission, and values of the university.

Tasks: Serves in advisory and judicial capacity in matters relating to student welfare.

Manuel, M. A. (chair)
O'Daniels, P.
Brunner, K.
Hart, T.
Killpack, M.
Powell, T.
Student

Crisis Management

Objective: To create and maintain emergency response plans, and to educate the Graceland University Lamoni community members on their individual responsibilities for implementing the plans.

Tasks: In the event of a crisis, the primary goal of the emergency response plans is to protect people; the secondary goal is to protect the university's property.

Murdock, S. (chair)
Dory, O.
Doty, J.
Bjorland, K.
Easter, B.
Killpack, M.
Mahi, M.
O'Daniels, P.
Remmenga, K.

Curricular Adjustment Committee

Objective: To ensure fair and open adjudication of academic policies.

Tasks: Acts on student petitions involving curriculum and academic policy, monitors and evaluates academic performance of designated students.

Watts, P. (Chair)
Hampton, G. E.
Johnson, P.
Hoffman, P.
Hosie, C.
Lighthill, M. J.
Anders, S. L.
Long, M. V.
Franklin, J. K.
(student)

Diversity Committee

Objective: To foster awareness of, and sensitivity to, Graceland's diverse population to improve the Graceland experience for all students, faculty and staff.

Tasks: Reviews needs of diverse population and makes recommendations to appropriate administrators and bodies.

Jimenez, E. (Chair)
Maroldo, S.
Gale, K.
Ergo, J.
Brizuela, F.
Dugan, M.
Persall, C.
Jones, J. S.
Waipa, S.
Smith, D.
Jones, D.
Washburn, T.
Sutherland, B.
(student)

General Education Committee

Objective: To enhance the liberal arts integrity of the university and to provide students with alternatives for meeting general education goals.

Tasks: Oversees implementation of general education program. Sets standards and evaluates applications for demonstration of competence of general education goals.

Eligibility and Election Procedure: One member will be appointed from each division with the committee chair named by the President. The Registrar will be an ex officio member on the committee with voice and vote.  Note: The committee will solicit additional resources when the need arises as they consider requests for metting requirements through demonstrated competence.

Note: The committee will solicit additional resources when the need arises as they consider requests for meeting requirements through demonstrated competence.

Poulton, R. (chair)
Mesle, C. R.
Hamel, B.
McDole, C.
McElroy, D.
Smith, R.
Glazer, S.
Heisserer, G.
Beck, M. (ex officio)
Lighthill, J. (ex officio)
(student)

Graduate Council

Objective: To enhance the academic integrity of graduate programs.

Tasks: Reviews graduate curriculum proposals, proposes college-wide academic standards for graduate programs and develops and recommends policies and procedures for the effective administration of graduate programs and degrees. Hears petitions regarding graduate programs.

Watts, P. (chair)
Rice, J.
Halferty, N.
DeNuccio, J.
Leialoha, D.
Garwood, B. (secretary)
McLaughlin, S.
Lighthill, M. J.

Honors Council

Objective: To provide a program for academically gifted students.

Tasks: Admits students to the Honors program, monitors their progress and advises the Honors director regarding management and organization of the program.

Mesle, C. R. (Chair)
Mesle, B. H.
Mercer, B.
(student)

Human Subjects Institutional Review Board

Objective: To ensure professional and ethical research activity involving human subjects that is consistent with the vision, mission and values of the university.

Tasks: Reviews any research projects using human beings as subjects and approves all instruments and projects to insure civil rights are protected.

McDade, J. (Chair)
Devonis, D.
Thomas, L.
Hartsack, S.
Brizuela, F.
Foster, T.
Wilcox, J.
(student)

Management Information Systems

Objective: To provide seamless information services to students and employees through integrated policy, procedure, and data.

Tasks: Serves as an administrative information system problem-solving and policy-making body of representative system users. Provides a forum for communication for those responsible for managing administrative information systems.

Tiffany, J. (chair)
Collins, J.
Brenizer, S.
Dory, O.
Ellis, R.
Killpack, M. L
Lighthill, J.
Binnicker, P.
Mahi, K.
Olson, S.
Ferrell, S.
Washburn, T.
Testerman, C.
Gray, J.
Shields, K.
Jones, J. S.
Mueller, J.
Chandler, M.
Brown, T.
Edwards, S.

Peace Studies Committee

Objective: To foster understanding and promote the academic study of peace at the university.

Tasks: Coordinates curriculum and staff for the Peace Studies Program.

Glazer, S. (Chair)
Eppinger, P.
Juhnke, W. E.
McDade, J.
Henson, P.
Sherwood, M.
Harmon, K.
Rose, E.

Persistence Committee

Objective: To manage enrollment at the optimum level and manage all persistence-related activities.

Tasks: The committee's task include, but are not limited to the following: organize and facilitate academic advisor training for all faculty and staff; review and propose changes to policies and procedures that relate to persistence; support the goals and objectives for first year experience; and assess effectiveness of all persistence policies, processes and activities.

Lighthill, J. (chair)
Greg Sutherland
Dickey-Kotz, M.
Everett, T.
Smith, B. C.
Uhlenkamp, J.
Kepple-Mamros, D.
Coffelt, T.
Melcher, C.
Killpack, M.
Beck, M.
Poulton, R.
Hosie, C.
Hoffman, P.
Watts, P.

Program Review Committee

Objective: To organize, preside over and support all departments through the process of reviewing programs.

Tasks: Communicate with all stakeholders, develop criteria for program review, manage and oversee the program review process, challenge the faculty in shaping new pedagogies, receive and analyze program review reports, and make recommendations to the president and Executive Council.

Bash, K. C., co-chair
Watts, P., co-chair
Bartholomew, D. E.
McDole, S.L.
Heisserer, G. L.
Killpack, M. L.
Lighthill, M. J.
Anders, S.
Higdon, B. J.
Brown, T.
GSG President

Program Support Council

Objective: To provide seamless programmatic services to students through well-coordinated university services.

Tasks: Develops administrative policies and procedures for the implementation of new non-traditional programs and the adaptation of existing programs.

Binnicker, P. (chair)
Clauson, K.
Kirkpatrick, S.
Crawford, W.
Libich, L.
Lighthill, J.
Luffman, J.
Kotz, T.
Shelton, D.
Schaefer, D.
McGee, C.
Hatcher, N.
DeBarthe, D.
Mahi, K.

Student Learning Improvement

Objective: To enhance the quality of all university programs by encouraging and supporting ongoing assessment of student learning outcomes.

Tasks: To understand current best practices in assessment; educate, encourage and support faculty and professional staff in using best practices; ensure regular assessment activities take place (data is collected, summarized, disseminated and analyzed) in accordance with the University Assessment Plan; encourage use of assessment results to improve student learning.

Bartholomew, D. (co-chair)
Katie Clauson-Bash (co-chair)
Hamar, Sandy
Heisserer, G.
Long, L.
McGhee, J.
Pitt, M.
Uhlenkamp, J.
Killpack, M..
Bartsch, L.
Hamel, B.
Beck, M.
Smith, B. C.
Johnson, J.

Sustainability Committee

Objective: To make ongoing recommendations to the President and Executive Council on ways to address the climate challenge.

Tasks: Recommendations will include, but are not limited to, reducing long-term energy costs, reducing carbon emissions, integrating sustainability into the curriculum, instituting a waste minimization program by reducing consumption and increasing recycling, and increasing construction standards. The Committee will also develop mechanisms for tracking progress on goals and actions.

Poulton, J. (chair)
Eppinger, P.
McElroy, J.
Wallace, N.
Dickerson, D.
Blair, B.
Williams, L.
Heinze, Dave
Remmenga, K.
Simpson, A.
Knotts, S.
Adamski, J.
LMU Representative
Student
Student

University Budget Committee

Objective: Make recommendations to the President and Executive Council on a university budget that supports the vision, mission values and strategic plan for the university.

Tasks:
In this role, the University Budget Committee:
• reviews the proposed annual budget and makes recommendations to the President and Executive Council,
• reviews requests and new programmatic endeavors,
• communicates to appropriate constituencies,
• facilitates cross functional activities,
• promotes understanding of the budget issues in programmatic operations and decisions
• works jointly on University wide issues,
• provides leadership in integrating their budgetary decisions into unit and university strategic plan,
• works to understand how all units fit into the university vision, mission, values and strategic plan and annual goals and objectives, and
• monitors and reviews quarterly, the budget variances and makes recommendations on corrective actions. 

Membership:  Staff, faculty, and administrators appointed by the President.  Co-chaired by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President for Business and Administrative Services.

Watts, P. (co-chair)
Tiffany, J. (co-chair)
Anders, S.
Lighthill, J.
McDole, S.
Killpack, M.
Horton, C.
Isham, R.
McGee, C.
Mesle, C. R.
Franklin, J. A.
Remmenga, K.
Hatcher, N.
Binnicker, P.

Wellness Committee

Objective: To educate Graceland University employees about the benefits of wellness and to provide education, resources, and activities to improve their overall health and wellness habits.

Tasks: Coordinate different opportunities for employees to get involved in wellness and exercise.

Patience, N. (chair)
Swanson, S
Sturdevant, P.
Carpenter, C.
Chandler, M.
Coulthard, G.
McDole, C.
Harrop, R.
Thomas, E.

Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Committee

Objective: To ensure the academic success of student athletes.

Tasks: Monitors the interface between academic concerns and athletic programs and policies; recommends actions and/or policies which endure the academic success of student athletes.

Mercer, B. (chair)
O'Daniels, P.
Hanton, D.
Murdock, S.
Norman, W.
Melcher, C.
Hoffman, P.
Shelton, D. E.
Student
Student

Independence Campus Academic Council

SON - Claudia Horton
SOE - Bill Armstrong
Seminary - Don Compier
Library - TBD
Registrar - Joyce Lighthill
CSKW - Gregg Edwards
Business - Max Pitt 
KC Metro Dean - Gary Heisserer
Secretary - Tere Naylor
VP - Sherri Kirkpatrick

Liberal Studies Committee

Objective: To enhance the academic integrity of the Liberal Studies program.

Tasks: Establishes policy and oversees Liberal Studies program. Approves student's programs of study on behalf of the faculty.

Hoffman, P. A. (Chair)
McGhee, J.
Casey, M.
Jones, J. S.
Maroldo,S.
Waipa, S.
Heisserer, G.
McDole, S.
(student)

Management Information Systems

Objective: To provide seamless information services to students and employees through integrated policy, procedure, and data.

Tasks: Serves as an administrative information system problem-solving and policy-making body of representative system users. Provides a forum for communication for those responsible for managing administrative information systems.

Tiffany, J. (chair)
Collins, J.
Brenizer, S.
Dory, O.
Ellis, R.
Killpack, M. L
Lighthill, J.
Binnicker, P.
Mahi, K.
Olson, S.
Ferrell, S.
Washburn, T.
Testerman, C.
Graham, L.
Gray, J.
Shields, K.
Jones, J.
Mueller, J.
Chandler, M.
Brown, T.
Edwards, S.

 

Peace Studies Committee

Objective: To foster understanding and promote the academic study of peace at the university.

Tasks: Coordinates curriculum and staff for the Peace Studies Program.

Glazer, S. (Chair)
Eppinger, P.
Juhnke, W. E.
McDade, J.
Hart, M.
Sherwood, M.
Asare, B.
(student)

Performing Arts Series Committee

Objective: To provide cultural experiences for the campus and community.

Tasks: Plans the Performing Arts Series.

Hart, T. (chair)
Ergo, J.
Compton, M.
Carr, B.
Devonis, D.
Pickering, D.
Acland, F.
Meline, R.
Normam, W.
Sherwood, M.
Hamel, R.
Schmidt, C.
Karmas, C.
Whatley, J.
(student)

Program Support Council

Objective: To provide seamless programmatic services to students through well-coordinated university services.

Tasks: Develops administrative policies and procedures for the implementation of new non-traditional programs and the adaptation of existing programs.

Binnicker, P. (chair)
Clauson, K.
Kirkpatrick, S.
Crawford, W.
Libich, L.
Lighthill, J.
Luffman, J.
Kotz, T.  
Shelton, D. 
Schaefer, D.
McGee, C.
Hatcher, N.
DeBarthe, D.
Mahi, K.

Safety Committees

Objective: To ensure a safe environment on campus.

Tasks: Promotes safety consciousness, identifies and monitors use of potentially dangerous chemicals in the work place and any other unsafe situations in university operations, and reviews incident reports.

Remmenga, K (Chair)
Silvey, J.
Blair, B.
Carr, B.
Dudek, B.
Stephens, R.
Whatley, J.
Bartsch, L.
Hamel, R.
Devonis, D.
(student)

Student Life Committee

Objective: To honor student contributions on the Lamoni campus and to provide guidance for student activities

Tasks: Administers process for selection of student award recipients, oversees official University student publications, and approves charters and fund raising activities and paraphernalia designs for campus clubs/organizations, and discusses campus issues and develops action plans when appropriate.

Powell, T., (Chair)
Carr, B.
Killpack, M. L.
McGee, C.
Dickey-Kotz, M.
Henson, P. 
GSG Pres.
COSA Pres.
SAC Pres.
Speaker of Senate
CHP Pres.
Intramural Dir.
CHC Pres.

Sustainability Committee

Wellness Committee

Patience, N. (chair)
Swanson, S
Sturdevant, P.
Carpenter, C.
Chandler, M.
Coulthard, G.
McDole, C.
Harrop, R.
Thomas, E.
Lundy, E.

Winter Term Committee

Objective: To enhance the academic integrity of winter terms.

Tasks: Establishes policy, oversees winter term programs, and advises on safety issues of off-campus winter term programs.

Lamoni Academic Council
Hoffman, P. A. (Ex Officio)

Faculty Ombudsperson

• White, B.

Faculty Chairperson

• DeBarthe, L. M. 

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

• Acacia Adviser - 
• Adviser to SAC - Hoffman, P.
• Affirmative Action - Tiffany J.
• Alpha Chi - Glazer, S.
• Honors Program Director - Mesle, C. R.
• Art Gallery Coordinator - McDole, A.
• Athletic Director -
• Barry Goldwater Scholarship Program - Murdock, S. K.
• Black Student Union Advisor -Brown, K.
• C of C Church Leadership -Heinze, D.
• Chearleader Sponser - Chandler, M.
• Convocation Marshalls - Faculty - Glazer, S. A.; Poulton, J. L.;  Student- Brunner, K. D.; Everett, T. E.
• Clinical Laboratory Science and Medical Technology Coordinator - Foster, T. J.
• Coordinator of Study Abroad Programs - Kepple-Mamros, D.
• Crescent Sponsor - Easter, B.
• Department Coordinators
    Biology - Foster, T.
    Chemistry - Pratt, D. V.
    CSIT - Brunner, K.
    Math - Johnson, P. 
    Physics - Weigand, J.
    Accounting - Melcher, C.
    Business - Pitt, M.
    International Business - Gale, K. D.
    Economics - Poulton, R.
    History - Glazer. S.
    Sociology - McDade, J.
    International Studies - Glazer, S.
    English - White, B.
    Communication- Maroldo, S.
    Health - O'Daniels, P.
    Physical Education - Hampton, J.
    Athletic Training - Bartholomew, D.
    Fitness Leadership - Thomas, E. J.
    Recreation - McDole, S.
    Wellness - McDole, C.
    Religion/Philosophy - Mesle, C. R.
    Foreign Language - Jimenez, E.
    Music - Ergo, J. 
    Art - Franklin, J.
    Theatre - Hamel, R.
    Psychology - Devonis, D.
    Associate Dean Undergraduate Program - Andrea Garner
    Associate Dean Graduate Program - Jan Rice 
         Nurse Educator Track - Carol Green
         FNP Track - Susan Vogelsmeier
• Director of the Ackerley Computer Science and Technology Program - Jones, J. S
• Director of ESL - Smith, D.
• Director of Teacher Education - Everett, T.
• Director of Writing Center - Uhlenkamp, J.
• Faculty Chairperson - DeBarthe, L. M. 
• Faculty Representative to the Alumni Council - Mesle, B. H.
• Faculty Representative to the Athletic Conference - O'Daniels, P. N.
• Faculty Representative to Board of Trustees - DeBarthe, L.
• Faculty Ombudsperson - White, B.
• Fulbright - Kepple-Mamros, D.
• Gadets Sponsor -
• Graceland Cheerleaders Sponsor - Chandler, M.
• Graceland Student Education Association - Everett, T.
• Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation -
• Heart of America District Eligibility Chair - O'Daniels, P.
• HHS Rehabilitation Act Compliance Designee - Dudek, W. E.
• Independence business Liaison - Pitt, M.
• Institutional Research Statistical Consultant - Johnson, P.
• Mellon Fellowship Campus Representative - Mesle, B. H.
• Music Educators Conference -
• Nursing Honor Society -
• OASIS - Long, L.
• Parliamentarian - Smith, R. K.
• Peace Corps Representative - Norman, W. H.
• Pre-law Advisor - Smith, B. C.
• Rhodes Scholarship - DeBarthe, L. M.
• Secretary to the Faculty - Boswell, M. L.
• Student Academic Concern Ombudsman (SACO) - Mesle, B.
• Theology Colloquy - Mesle, C. R
• Tower Adviser - White, B.
• Veterans Affairs Coordinator - Lighthill, M. J.
• Washington Center Representative -
• Woodrow Wilson Representative -