Academic Assessment Program

Committees

University of Central Arkansas

 

The Self-Study Steering Committee and Task Forces

The Self-Study Steering Committee, formed in early April 1997 by President Thompson, is charged with coordinating a campus-wide evaluative self-study involving all parts of the University. The six Task Forces, formed in October 1997, are responsible for particular parts of that task, as outlined below. Browse through the lists or jump directly to a task force.


Self-Study Steering Committee

Sam Buchanan, Associate Provost (Self-Study Coordinator)
Tony Sitz, University Registrar
Carolyn Ishee, Senior Development Officer
Barbara Goswick, Associate Vice President for Financial Services
Gary Roberts, Dean of Students
Larry James, Chief of Police
John Mosbo, Provost
Jonathan Glenn, Professor of English and Director of Academic Planning and Assessment


Task Force on Institutional Profile and Governance

Areas of Responsibility Task Force Members
Council of Deans
Faculty Senate
Staff Senate
Student Government Association
University Council
Fringe Benefits Committee
Promotion processes and appeals
Tenure processes and appeals
Grievances and appeals
Evaluation processes
Hiring processes and procedures
Salary/reward system
Faculty Handbook
Staff Handbook
Tony Sitz, Chair
Roger Lewis, Director of Institutional Research
Jerry Manion, Professor of Chemistry
Kerry Nichols, Administrative Assistant, Office of the President
Steve Wood, Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
Bill Yates, Director of Career Counseling and Placement

Task Force on Administration

Areas of Responsibility Task Force Members
University Development
Publications
Presidents Office
General Counsel
Public Information
Office of Planning & Assessment
Public Service/Outreach
Public Appearances
Alumni Services
Board of Trustees
Institutional Research
International Programs
UCA Foundation
Ozark Heritage Institute
Carolyn Ishee, Chair
Cindy Cope, Program Coordinator, Institutional Advancement
Jack Gillean, Director of Governmental Relations
Jim Schneider, Director of Information Services
Leigh Vernon, Coordinator of University Calendar
Penny Eberhard, Director of Public Appearances
Carol Knipscheer, Interim Director of International Programs
Kathy Carroll, UCA Foundation Administrator

Task Force on Financial and Physical Resources

Areas of Responsibility Task Force Members
Accounting
Accounts Payable
Travel
Inventory
Grant Accounting
Budgeting
Cashiering and Student Accounts
Payroll
Internal Audit
Physical Plant
Parking
Purchasing
Barbara Goswick, Chair
Mary Kay Dunaway, Assistant Controller
Rick McCollum, Assistant Controller
Margaret Wallace, Budget Specialist
Cassandra McCuien-Smith, Buyer
Pam Jolly, Director of Audits
Jerrel Fielder, Director of Physical Plant
Valerie Nicholson, Database Coordinator

Task Force on Student Resources

Areas of Responsibility Task Force Members
Student Conduct
Student Handbook
Financial Aid
Food Services
Housing
Athletics
Student Publications (ECHO/Scroll)
Student Organizations
Orientation
Leadership Development
Non-Traditional Student Services
Student Activities/Entertainment
Minority Services
Disabled Student Services
Greek Services
Health Promotion & Wellness
Intramural Sports & Recreation
Student Center
Gary Roberts, Chair
Teri Powers, Interim Director of Financial Aid
Tom Pilgreen, Director of Housing and Resident Life
Danny Powell, Associate Athletic Director
Ernie Dumas, Assistant Professor of Journalism
Hank Phelps, Director of Orientation and Leadership Development
Ronjanett Mayfield, Student Activities Program Coordinator
Wendy Walker-Holbrook, Acting Director of Disability Support Services
Jennie Taylor, Director of Greek Services and University Programs
Terry Love, Director of Health Promotion and Wellness
David Dennis, Director of Intramural Sports and Recreation
John Cagle, Director of Student Center

Task Force on Support Services

Areas of Responsibility Task Force Members
Admissions
Computer Services and Telecommunications
Bookstore
Copy Center
Post Office
Counseling and Health Services
Library Services
Registrar
Police Department and campus safety
Career Services and Cooperative Education
Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships
Larry James, Chair
Huey Antley, Coordinator of Research, Undergraduate Studies
Tanya Buchanan, Assistant Manager, Bookstore
Joe Darling, Director of Admissions
Willie Hardin, Dean of the Library
Earl McGehee, Director of Computer Services
Ernie Ness, Director of Counseling Center
Brooks Walthall, Director, of Cooperative Education
Valerie Williams, Assistant Registrar

Task Force on Academic Affairs

Areas of Responsibility Task Force Members

Academic Divisions
Office of the Provost
Honors College
Continuing Education
College of Business Administration
College of Education
College of Fine Arts and Communication
College of Health and Applied Sciences
College of Liberal Arts
College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Graduate Affairs and Faculty Development
Graduate School/Graduate Faculty/Graduate Council
Sponsored Programs
Instructional Development Center
Research/Teaching/Service Awards
Faculty Development Committee/Sabbatical Leave Committee/Reassigned Time/URC
Radiation Safety/IRB/Animal Care
Undergraduate Affairs
Student Advising
Exemplary Studies
Student Retention Committee/Freshman Year Experience
Residential College/Clustering
RIP/Freshman Seminar/U1100 Success/University Center for Academic Success
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduate Council
Adjustments and Credentials Committee
Institutional Testing
General Education
UCA at Night
Academic Processes
Curriculum Approval Process
Scheduling/Space
Undergraduate Bulletin/Graduate Bulletin
Academic Assessment
Educational Outreach

John Mosbo, Chair
Charles Harvey, Professor of Philosophy
Barbara Williams, Professor and Chair, Department of Nursing
Patty Phelps, Associate Professor of Administration and Secondary Education
Jayme Stone, Coordinator of Undergraduate Studies
Bill Lammers, Associate Professor of Psychology
David Harvey, Associate Professor and Chair, University Writing Program

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