Committee Assignments

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. 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)

Anders, S.L. (Chair)
DeNuccio, J. D. (6/30/08)
Linda DeBarthe (6/30/08)
Franklin, J. A. (6/30/09)
Pratt, D. V. (6/30/09)
Bartholomew, D. (6/30/10)
Smith, B. C., (6/30/10)
Horton, C. D.
Halferty, N. E.
Lighthill, M. J.
Clauson, K.
Shelton, D. E.

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.

Mercer, B. 06/30/08) (chair)
Juhnke, B.(6/30/08)
Poulton, J. L. (6/30/09)
White, B. J. (6/30/09)
Garner, A. (6/30/10)
Beck, P. M. (6/30/10)

Murdock, S. K. (6/30/09) (Chair)
Franklin, J. A. (06/30/08)
Joseph, I. A.(6/30/08)
Pitt, M. (6/30/09)

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.

Anders, S. (Chair)
Schmidt, C. J. (6/30/08)
Juhnke, W. E. (6/30/08)
Mesle, B. H. (6/3-0/09)
Smith, R. K. (6/30/09)
Everett, T. E. (6/30/10)
Little-Stoetzel, S. (6/30/10)

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. (Business)(Chair)
Vaughn, R. L. (Science and Math)
Vredenburg, Z.(Fine Arts)
Devonis, D. (Social Science)
Evans, B. D. (Humanities)
Voshall, B. (School of Nursing)
McElroy, D. (School of Education)
McDole, C.HMS)
Ellis, R.

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)

Mercer, B. D. (chair)
Sutherland, G. S
Bartholomew, J.
Dickey-Kotz, M.
Jimenez, E.
Dudek, W. E.
Bartsch, L. M.
Wallace, N.

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)
Lindgren, R.
Norman, W. H.
Pickering, D.
Seymour, J.
Kelly, B.
Bosaw, K.
Mohler, D.
Harrop, R.
Fulton, C.

Objective: To help students develop church leadership skills.

Tasks: Advises on the development of philosophy and activities to conduct the program.

Heinze, Dave
Heinze, Dustee
Eppinger, P. E.
Compier, D.

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)
Joseph, A. I. (Alternate)
Eppinger, P.
Stephens, R.
Killpack, M.
Powell, T. L
Student

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.

Anders, S. L., (Chair)
Hampton, G. E.
Poulton, J.(fall)
Johnson, P. (spring)
Hoffman, P.
Hosie, C.
Lighthill, M. J.
Casey, A.
Eagles, A.
Long, M. V.
Franklin, J. K.
Powell, T. L.
(student)

Objective: To create collegial environment among all Graceland employees.

Tasks: Plans employee social functions and recognition programs.

Karmas, C. (chair)
Dory, O.
Eastin, M..
Garwood, B.
Kinney, T.
Kelly, B.
Jones, D.
Hanton, D.
Harvie, J.
Everett, K.

Objective: To manage enrollment at the optimum level supportable with available resources and consistent with Graceland's vision, mission, and values.

Tasks: Advises on selection and retention of students.

Clauson, K. (Chair)
Casey, M.
Crawford, W.
Franklin, J. K.
Beck, M.
Hoffman, P. A.
Hosie, C.
Killpack, M. L.
Lighthill, M. J.
Morain S. M.
Sutherland, G.
Brown, K.
Hanton, D.
Seymour, J.

Objective: To exercise good stewardship over financial aid budget.

Tasks: Establishes and strategizes the awarding of institutional aid and monitors the administration of those policies and strategies, and hears appeals.

Morain S. M. (Chair)
Hart, T. J.
Tiffany, J,
Hanton, D.
Sutherland, G.
Sutherland, B.
(student)

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 school/division with the committee chair named by the President. The Registrar and a representative from the College of Professional Studies will be ex officio members on the committee with voice and vote. 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.
Foster, B.
Dykens, A.
McElroy, D. W
Doyungan, Z..
Glazer, S.
Heisserer, G.
Beck, M. Iex officio)
Clauson, K. (ex officio)
Lighthill, J. (ex officio)
(student)

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. Heatrs petitions regarding graduate programs.

Kirkpatrick, S. M. (chair)
Anders, S. L.
Armstrong, W. L.
Compier, D.
DeNuccio, J.
Leialoha, D.
Horton, C.
Ballou, K. A.
McLaughlin, S.
Lighthill, M. J.

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.
Coffelt, T.
(student)

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.

Leialoha, D. (Chair)
Smith, B. C.
Thomas, L.
Joseph, A. I.
Brizuela, F.
McDade, J.
Foster, T.
Calloway, S.
Wilcox, J.
(student)

Objective: To foster intercultural awareness and sensitivity and enhance the Graceland experience for all intercultural students.

Tasks: Reviews needs of intercultural students and makes recommendations to appropriate administrators and bodies. Promotes international exchanges.

Jimenez, E. (chair)
Acland, F.
Gale, K.
Ergo, J.
Stephens, R.
Joseph, A. I.
Dugan, M.
Foster, T. J.
Waipa, S.
Smith, D.
Jones, D.
Washburn, T.
(student)

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. S.
Maroldo,S.
Miller, K. B.
Heisserer, G.
McDole, S.
(student)

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.

Collins, J.
Edwards, S.
Brenizer, S.
Dory, O.
Ellis, R. A.
Killpack, M. L
Lighthill, M. J.
Binnicker, P.
Mahi, K.
Olson, S.
Sutherland, G.
Brown, T.
Hatcher, N.
Graham, L.
Gray, J.
Shields, K.
Chandler, M.

 

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

Glazer, S. (Chair)
Eppinger, P.
Juhnke, W. E.
McDade, J.
Sword, T.
Sherwood, M.
(student)

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

Tasks: Plans the Performing Arts Series.

Adamson, C. (chair)
Ergo, J.
Compton, W. M.
Carr, B.
Devonis, D.
Pickering, D.
Hart, T. J.
Meline, R.
Morain, S.
Normam, W. H.
Sherwood
Hamel, R.
Schmidt, C.
Karmas, C. S.
Huennekens, J.
Nugent, A.
(student)

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. 

            Anders, S. L., co-chair

            Bash, K. C., co-chair

Bartholomew, D. E.

Casey, M. S.

McDole, S.L.

Voshall, B.A.

Heisserer, G. L.

Killpack, M. L.

Lighthill, M. J.

Higdon, B. J.

            Staff Association representative

            GSG President

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. M.
Crawford, W.
Collins, J.
Libich, L.
Lighthill, M. J.
Luffman, J.
Kotz, T. P.
Morain S. M.
Shelton, D.
Tiffany, J. K.
Schaefer, D.
Hatcher, N.
DeBarthe, D.
Mahi, K.
McGee, C
Testerman, C
Ward, S.
Wright, C.

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)
Bartholomew, D.
Blair, B.
Carr, B.
Dudek, B.
Stephens, R.
Huennekens, J.
Bartsch, L.
Hamel, R.
Devonis, D.
(student)

Objective: To ensure the academic integrity of the secondary education program.

Tasks: Coordinates secondary education program and methods courses.

Long, L. (Chair)
Halferty, N.
DeNuccio, J. D.
Dudek, B.
Evans, B. D.
Harrop, R.
Juhnke, W.E.
Compton, M.
Hartstack, S.
Murdock, S. K.
O'Daniels, P. N.
Dykens, A.
Hampton, G.
McDole, A.
McElroy, D.
(student)

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; encoruage use of assessment results to improve student learning.

            Bash, K. C. (chair)

Bartholomew, D. E.

Long, L.

Wissmann, J.

Killpack, M.

Bartsch, L.

Heisserer, G.

Miller, K. B.

Beck, M.

Wood, R. A.

Motley, C.

Mesle, R.

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.
Morain, S.
Dickey-Kotz, M.
Harvie, J.
McDole, S.
GSG Pres.
COSA Pres.
SAC Pres.
Speaker of Senate
CHP Pres.
Intramural Dir.
CHC Pres.

Objective: To ensure the academic integrity of the education program.

Tasks: Admits students to teacher education, approves them for student teaching and state certification, legislates policy, and advises education faculty on curriculum and program.

Everett, T. (Chair)
Lighthill, M. J. (ex officio)
O'Daniels, P. N.
McElroy, D. W.
McGhee, J.
Dickey-Kotz, M.
Hamar, S.
Halferty, N.
Combs, D.
Elementary School Rep.
High School Rep.
Student

Wellness Committee

Objective: To educate Graceland Uniersity 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.

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)

• Acacia Adviser - Foster, M.
• Adviser to SAC - Hoffman, P.
• Affirmative Action - Tiffany J.
• Alpha Chi - Glazer, S.
• Honors Program Director - Mesle, C. R.
• Art Gallery Coordinator - Franklin, J.
• Athletic Director - Hanton, D.
• 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, Cluster Courses - Poulton, R.
• Coordinator of Study Abroad Programs - Kepple-Mamros, D.
• Crescent Sponsor - Shelton, D. E.
• Department Coordinators
  Biology - Foster, T.
  Chemistry - Pratt, D. V.
  IT - Brunner, K.
  Computer Science -Jones, J.
  Math - Murdock, S.
  Physics/Physical Science-Vaughn, R.
  Accounting - DeBarthe, L. M.
  Business - Pitt, M.
  International Business - Gale, K. D.
  Economics - Beck, P.M.
  History - Glazer. S.
  Sociology - McDade, J.
  International Studies - Glazer, S.
  English - Casey, M.
  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 - Hart, T.
  Art - Franklin, J.
  Theatre - Foster, R.
  Psychology - Smith, B. C.
  BSN/RN - Horton, C. D.
  RN/BSN -Trachsel, P. K.
  MSN -
Nurse Practitioner - Calloway, S.
• Director of the Ackerley Computer Science and Technology Program - Jones, J. S
• Director of Teacher Education - Halferty, N.
• Faculty Chairperson - Anders, S. L.
• 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 - Murdock, S. K.
• Faculty Ombudsperson - Casey, M. S.
• Fine Arts Communication Team - Compton, M., Foster, R., Vredenburg, Z.
• Fulbright - Kepple-Mamros, D.
• Gadets Sponsor -
• Graceland Cheerleaders Sponsor - Chandler, M.
• Graceland Student Education Association - Everett, T. E., McGhee, J. (co-sponsors)
• Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation - Asare, B.
• Heart of America District Eligibility Chair - O'Daniels, P.
• HHS Rehabilitation Act Compliance Designee - Dudek, W. E.
• Institutional Research Statistical Consultant - Johnson, P.
• Mellon Fellowship Campus Representative - Mesle, B. H.
• Music Educators Conference - Compton, M.
• Nursing Honor Society - Motley, C.
• OASIS - Long, L.
• Parliamentarian - Smith, R. K.
• Peace Corps Representative - Norman, W. H.
• Rhodes Scholarship - DeBarthe, L. M.
• Secretary to the Faculty - Boswell, M. L.
• Shaw Center Director - Hamel, R. A.
• 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 - Asare, B.
• Woodrow Wilson Representative - Asare, B.