Presidential Committees and Councils
K-State Distinguished Lecturers Committee (8010)
This committee is currently not meeting.
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.
K-State Undergraduate Honor Council and Staff (8015)
View additional information and current membership of the Honor Council and Staff committee.
Governmental Relations (8020)
This committee is currently not meeting.
To meet on a regular basis to share information about K-State. Reports to the President.
Information Resource Management Council (8034)
This committee is currently not meeting.
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 Chief Information Officer.
University Committee on Academic Technology Tools (8035)
Scott Finkeldei, Director for Academic and Student Technology, Co-Chair
Don Saucier, Professor, Psychological Sciences, and Faculty Associate Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, Co-
Chair
Shawna Jordan, Assistant Dean and Assistant Professor, Deans Office, College of Health & Human Sciences
Ryan Leimkuehler, University Archivist and Associate Professor, K-State Libraries
Jason Maseberg Tomlinson, Director, Student Access Center
Jo Maseberg-Tomlinson, Interim Director, Program Development & Management, K-State Global Campus
Dan Moser, Associate Dean of Academic Programs, Deans Office, College of Agriculture
Yasmin Patell, Teaching Professor, Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences
Beth Pesnell, Teaching Assistant Professor, Curriculum & Instruction, College of Education
Lisa Shappee, Director of Instructional Design and Faculty Support, K-State Salina
Kimberly Voight, Director of Student Services, K-State Olathe
Kevin Wanklyn, Teaching Assistant Professor, Alan Levin, Department of Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering, Carl R. Ice College of Engineering
Jan Waterhouse, Associate Dean, Colleges, Discovery & Information Technology, K-State Libraries
Victor Oladoja, Graduate Student Representative (AY 23-24)
Brian Blood, SGA Representative (AY 23-24)
Lance Philgreen, SGA Representative (AY 23-24)
Paige Vulgamore, SGA Representative (AY 23-24)
The Advisory Committee will recommend a vision for the use of academic technology tools across the university, identify best practices and standards for the use of such tools, and recommend and implement a process for determining and communicating the tools recommended for use by K-State faculty, staff, and students that will be supported by the Division of Information Technology. In the first year, the committee should complete a survey of academic technology tools currently in use for teaching across the university; identify where we have gaps in meeting pedagogical, student, and faculty needs as well as unnecessary duplication; and make recommendations on next steps to 1) better support faculty, allowing them to teach content rather than “teaching the tool”, 2) improve cost effectiveness and technology support, and 3) improve the student educational experience both pedagogically and by helping to control their classroom costs. Reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer.
Campus Recycling Advisory Committee (8038)
This committee is currently not meeting.
KSU Committee for Public Art (8039)
This committee is currently not meeting.
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.
Campus Planning and Development Advisory Committee (8040)
VACANT, FSCOUP, CHAIR (AY 25-26)
Trisha Gott, Leadership Studies, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 23-24)
Regina Crowell, Psychological Sciences, USS Representative (AY 22-23)
VACANT, Student for Environmental Action Representative (AY 25-26)
Patrick Winter, Provost Office Representative (AY 23-24)
Beth Montelone, Vice President for Research Representative (AY 23-24)
Thomas Lane, Vice President for Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs (AY 24-25)
Kyle Larson, Building Project Review Representative (AY 23-24)
VACANT, Building Project Review Representative (AY 25-26)
Michael McClure, Architecture, Planning & Design, Deans Council Representative (AY 25-26)
VACANT, Parking Council Representative
Scott McElwain, University Gardens, Landscape Advisory Committee Representative (AY 23-24)
Ex-officio members
Casey Lauer, Associate Vice President, Division of Facilities (VPAF representative)
Lisa Johnson, Assistant Vice President, Campus Planning and Project Management
Jason Maseberg Tomlinson, Director, Student Access Center
Derek Jackson, Director, Housing and Dining Services
Council on Parking Operations (8041)
Nick Lander, Housing & Dining Services Rep, CHAIR, ex-officio
Michael Brouk, Animal Sciences & Industry, Faculty, Faculty Senate Rep (AY 23-24)
Wendy Matlock, English, Faculty, Faculty Senate Rep (AY 25-26)
VACANT, Faculty, Faculty Senate Rep (AY 25-26)
Pamela Vander Pol, NACADA, Unclassified Professional, Faculty Senate Rep (AY 23-24)
Erin Muirhead, Civil Engineering, Unclassified Professional, Faculty Senate Rep (AY 25-26)
VACANT, Unclassified Professional, Faculty Senate Rep (AY 25-26)
Teresa Zerbe, Philosophy, USS Senate Rep (AY 23-24)
VACANT, USS Senate Rep (AY 24-25)
VACANT, USS Senate Rep (AY 24-25)
Sandy Emme, Facilities, USS Senate Rep (AY 25-26)
Barb Wells, DASSA, USS Senate Rep (AY 25-26)
Brian Blood, Student Governing Association Rep (AY 23-24)
Anna Coke, Student Governing Association Rep (AY 23-24)
Carson Cuesta, Student Governing Association Rep (AY 23-24)
Rylee Coy, Student Governing Association Rep (AY 23-24)
Ex-officio members
Nick Lander, Housing & Dining Services Rep
Andrew Koharchik, University Police Rep
Parking Citation Appeals Board (8042)
Amy Lee, Center for Student Involvement, Faculty Senate Rep (AY 22-23)
VACANT, Faculty Senate Rep (AY 22-23)
VACANT, Faculty Senate Rep (AY 22-23)
Kylie Rethman, Kansas Forest Service, University Support Staff Senate Rep (AY 22-23)
VACANT, University Support Staff Senate Rep (AY 22-23)
Natalie Nusz, Student Senate Chair, Greek Rep (AY 22-23)
Kaylee Larson, Student Senate Chair, Association of Residence Halls Rep (AY 22-23)
Hattie Polson, Student Senate Chair, Off-Campus Unaffiliated with Organized Living Group Rep (AY 22-23)
Arya Sinha, Student Senate Chair, Student At-Large (AY 22-23)
Brooke Burris, Student Senate Chair, Student At-Large (AY 22-23)
VACANT, Student Senate Chair, Student At-Large (AY 22-23)
Council on Parking Operations - K-State Salina Aerospace & Technology Campus (8043)
Michael James, K-State Salina Fiscal Services, Professional Staff, CHAIR
Kimm Dennis, K-State Salina Fiscal Services, University Support Staff Rep (AY 23-24)
Merta Scott, Salina Integrated Studies, Faculty Rep (AY 23-24)
Jill Serrault, K-State Salina Facilities, University Support Staff Rep (AY 23-24)
Kirsten Zoller, Deans Office, Faculty Senate Rep (AY 23-24)
Sydney Friedli, SGA Representative (AY 23-24)
Charlie Kiehlbauch, SGA Representative (AY 23-24)
Azuki Kusaka, SGA Representative (AY 23-24)
Logal Pyle, SGA Representative (AY 23-24)
Ronnie Grice, Public Safety Director, Manhattan Campus, ex-officio, non-voting
Jeff Barnes, Director of Parking Services, Manhattan Campus, ex-officio, non-voting
Advises the Dean and CEO of K-State Salina Aerospace & Technology Campus 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 K-State Salina Aerospace & Technology Campus. The Council may organize itself into subcommittees. It will meet in open meetings and submit advice, recommendations, and minutes to the Dean and CEO of K-State Salina Aerospace & Technology Campus.
Central Management Information Systems (CMIS) Advisory Committee (8045)
This committee is currently not meeting.
The Committee will act in an advisory capacity to the Vice President for 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.
University Environmental Stewardship Committee (8047)
This committee is currently not meeting.
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 for Administration and Finance.
Laser Safety Committee (8048)
(appointed annually, no limitation on number of terms)
Viktor Chikan, Chemistry
Mark Weiss, Anatomy & Physiology, Faculty Senate Representative
Advisory Committee for Universal Design and Accessibility (8049)
Jason Maseberg-Tomlinson, Student Access Center, CHAIR, ex officio
Charlotte Self, Human Resources
Garrett Pennington, Communications & Marketing
Heather Mills, Facilities Planning
Angie Brunk, K-State Libraries
David Burke, User Interface Designer, Division of Information Technology
Trina McCarty, Global Campus
Rachel McClurg, Housing & Dining Services
Marilyn Kaff, Special Educatoin, Counseling & Student Affairs, Faculty Representative
Geralyn Tracz, USS Employee Representative
Andrew Art, Student Representative
Lawson Collins, Student Representative
Emily Hertel, Student Representative
Campus Environmental Health and Safety Committee (8050)
Adrian Self, National Ag Biosecurity Research Center, Faculty Senate Representative, CHAIR (AY 23-24)
Charles Fehrenbach, Physics, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 23-24)
Kathleen Hatch, Morrison Family Associate Vice President for Student Well-being, Division of Academic Success & Student Affairs Representative (AY 23-24)
Rob Reves, Veterinary Health Center, USS Representative (AY 22-23)
VACANT, SGA Representative (AY 23-24)
VACANT, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 25-26)
VACANT, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 25-26)
VACANT, USS Representative (AY 25-26)
VACANT, USS Representative (AY 25-26)
Joe Whitlock, Environmental Health & Safety, ex-officio
Savannah Greiner, National Ag Biosecurity Center, ex-officio
Julie Johnson, BRI, ex-officio
Heath Ritter, University Research Compliance, ex-officio
Lisa Shubert, Architecture, Planning & Design, ex-officio
Adam Ukena, Environmental Health & Safety, ex-officio
Elliot Young, University Risk and Compliance, ex-officio
Brandon Chance, AVP, Risk & Safety, ex-officio
Radiation Safety Committee (8052)
J. Ernest Minton, College of Agriculture, CHAIR
Weiqun "George" Wang, Human Nutrition
Brett Depaola, Physics
Alan Cebula, Nuclear Reactor Manager
Dylan Lutter, Veterinary Health Center
Heath Ritter, Vice President for Research Representative
Tim Durrett, Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics
Gerard Kluitenberg, Agronomy
TBA, Lafene Student Health Center, ex-officio
Maria Catanach, Assistant Radiation Safety Officer / EHS, ex-officio
Ron Bridges, EHS, ex-officio
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.
Reactor Safeguards Committee (8053)
Jeremy Roberts, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
Douglas McGregor, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
Ken Shultis, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering
Brett Depaola, Physics
Jeremy Schmidt, Physics
Ron Bridges, Environmental Health and Safety, ex-officio
Alan Cebula, 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 Administration and Finance.
Institutional Biosafety Committee (8056)
Institutional Biosafety Committee Members
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.
K-State University Support Staff Award of Excellence Selection Committee (8073)
Shanna Legleiter, Human Resources Liaison, CHAIR, ex-officio
Maggi Denton, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 23-24)
Linda Craghead, Unclassified Professional At-Large (AY 23-24)
Regina Crowell, University Support Staff Senate Representative (AY 23-24)
Sandy Emme, University Support Staff At-Large (AY 23-24)
Drew Bellamy, SGA/Student Senate Representative (AY 23-24)
Nicholas Edwards, Student At-Large (AY 23-24)
Arlene Jacobson, Previous Year Award Winner (AY 23-24)
Deborah Erickson, Previous Year Award Winner (AY 23-24)
Andy Thurlow, Previous Year Award Winner (AY 23-24)
Mary Oborny, Previous Year Award Winner (AY 23-24)
Manages the award process for the K-State University Support Staff Award of Excellence to include, but not limited to the following: Notify University Support Staff employees nominations are being accepted, review submitted nominations for completeness, review all nomination applications, select awardees for the University Support Staff Award of Excellence based on submitted nomination forms and defined criteria for the award, have awards prepared, notify University Support Staff Senate of awardees, and provide written paragraphs for the recognition ceremony.
President's Award of Excellence for Unclassified Professionals Selection Committee (8074)
Shanna Legleiter, Human Resources Liaison, CHAIR, ex-officio
Julia Parcell, Unclassified Professional Rep (AY 24-25)
Marci Ritter, Unclassified Professional Rep (AY 24-25)
Meagan Sadler, Unclassified Professional Rep (AY 24-25)
Joann Kouba, Faculty Rep (AY 23-24)
Kimm Dennis, University Support Staff Rep (AY 24-25)
Kortnee Van Nest, Graduate Student Council Rep (AY 24-25)
Jack O'Malley, SGA Rep (AY 24-25)
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 applications, 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.
President's Commission on Gender Equity (formerly President's Commission on the Status of Women) (8075)
VACANT, CHAIR (AY 22-23)
Faculty Representatives
Esther Swilley (AY 23-24)
Judy Klimek (AY 24-25)
Kathleen Voecks (AY 24-25)
Salina Campus Representative
Kris Grinter (AY 24-25)
Unclassified Professional Representatives
Leena Chakrabarti (AY 22-23)
Laurel Moody (AY 24-25)
Natasha Taylor (AY 24-25)
University Support Staff Representatives
VACANT
VACANT
VACANT
Student Representatives
Payton Lynn, Undergraduate (AY 22-23)
Kate Thomas, Undergraduate (AY 22-23)
Sophia Thuenemann, Undergraduate (AY 22-23)
Taylor Witt, Undergraduate (AY 22-23)
Slava Prokhorets, Graduate (AY 22-23)
Ex officio
Kathrin Schrick, Past Chair
Stephanie Foran, CARE
Christie Launius, Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies
Colleen Rittmann, Division of Academic Success & Student Affairs
Sara Thurston, International Programs
Brandon Haddock, LGBTQ Resource Center
Rachel Levitt, LGBTQ Faculty Staff Alliance
Amber Shumway, Office of Institutional Equity
Rana Johnson, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
Make recommendations to university leadership to advance gender equity and equality for students, faculty, and staff at Kansas State University. Committee recommendations focus on a range of issues, such as economic status, health, education, and gender-based violence with particular focus on women, but also on other groups who face similar challenges such as transgender, non-binary, and intersex. Reports to the President.
University Support Staff Peer Review (8076)
President's Commission on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (8077)
Rana Johnson, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, ex officio, CHAIR
AAvishek Bose, Graduate Student Council (AY 22-23)
Cheryl Grice, Division of Communications and Marketing Director of Strategic Relations (AY 23-24)
Brandon Haddock, LGBTQ* Faculty and Staff Alliance (AY 22-23)
VACANT, SAGA/LGBTQ Resource Center (AY 21-22)
Daniel Ireton, President's Committee on Religious, Spiritual, and Nonreligious Diversity (AY 22-23)
VACANT, Pan-Asian Coalition (AY 21-22)
Justin Frederick, Office of Institutional Equity (AY 22-23)
Rebeca Paz, Alianza (AY 21-22)
Mary Tolar, Staley School of Leadership (AY23-24)
Manny Ugwuegbu, SGA Multicultural Director (AY 21-22)
Donald Von Bergen, Faculty Senate (AY 22-23)
Thomas Fish, USS Senate (AY 22-23)
Christopher Burrell, BSU (AY 22-23)
Leena Chakrabarti, President's Commission on the Status of Women (AY 22-23)
VACANT, Black Faculty and Staff Alliance (AY 21-22)
VACANT, Human Resources (AY 21-22)
VACANT, College of Education Diversity for Community Committee (AY 21-22)
Beverley Earles, President’s Commission on Religious, Spiritual and Nonreligious Diversity (AY 22-23)
VACANT, Indigenous Faculty and Staff Alliance (AY 21-22)
Grant Chapman, Associate Provost, Office of International Programs (AY 22-23)
Ernie Minton, Dean, Agriculture & KSRE (AY 22-23)
Karen Pedersen, Dean, K-State Global Campus (AY 22-23)
Claudia Petrescu, Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Dean, Graduate School (AY 22-23)
Kevin Santos Flores, Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs (AY 22-23)
Corey Williamson, Division of Academic Success and Student Affairs (AY 22-23)
Ex officio:
Amy Betz, College of Engineering DPP
VACANT, Hale Library DPP
Kimathi Choma, College of Arts and Sciences DPP
Pedro Espinoza, College of Education DPP
Andre Bean, K-State Athletics DPP
Shawna Jordan, College of Health and Human Sciences DPP
Olivia Law-Derosso, College of Business Administration DPP
Debra Marseline, K-State Salina DPP
Marcellus Caldas, Graduate School
Caroline Rost, College of Veterinary Medicine DPP
Shabina Kavimandan, K-State Olathe DPP
Zelia Wiley, College of Agriculture DPP
Leslie Wren, College of Architecture, Planning & Design DPP
Mirta Chavez, Assistant Vice President for Student Belonging and Inclusion
Brandon Moreno, K-State Alumni Association Director for Diversity Programs
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.
K-State Campaign for Nonviolence (8078)
This committee is currently not meeting.
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 Academic Success and Student Affairs.
Integrity in Research and Scholarly Activity Committee (8080)
Matt Brueseke, Geology (AY 25-26)
Sabri Ciftci, Political Science (AY 25-26)
Virginia Naibo, Mathematics (AY 25-26)
Lydia Yang, Special Education (AY 25-26)
Lisa Melander, Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work (AY 24-25)
Bruce Schultz, Anatomy and Physiology (AY 24-25)
Jeanette Thurston, College of Agriculture (AY 24-25)
Nick Wallace, Biology (AY 24-25)
Melanie Derby, Mechanical & Nuclear Engineering (AY 23-24)
John Fliter, Political Science (AY 23-24)
Cassandra Jones, Animal Sciences & Industry (AY 23-24)
Michelle Toews, Applied Human Sciences (AY 23-24)
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.
Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Time Commitment Management Plan Review Committee
(short, Conflict Management Plan Review Committee, or CMPRC) (8090)
Beth Montelone, Associate Vice President for Research, ex-officio, Co-Chair
Brad Woods, Associate Vice President for Research Compliance, ex-officio, Co-Chair
Matt O’Keefe, Engineering, Dean Representative (AY 24-25)
Katie Kingery-Page, Architecture, Planning & Design, Associate Dean Representative (AY 24-25)
Melinda Markham, Applied Human Sciences, Department Head Representative (AY 25-26)
Mark Weiss, Anatomy & Physiology, Faculty Representative (AY 24-25)
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.
Intellectual Property Advisory Committee (8120)
Intellectual Property Advisory Committee Members
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.
International Activities Advisory Committee (8250)
This committee is not currently meeting.
Helps to enhance international activities on campus and makes recommendations to the Provost on ways to strengthen our international programs.
Appointment Committee for Mediation (8260)
This committee is not currently meeting.
Screens and selects mediators. Reviews the list of mediators every three years to assure mediators continue to meet certifications or equivalents.
Out-of-State Fees Appeals Committee (8270)
Kelley Brundage, Registrar, CHAIR, ex-officio
Kate Williamson, IGP Institute (AY 25-26)
Jan Waterhouse, K-State Libraries (AY 25-26)
Vacant (AY 24-25)
Vacant (AY 24-25)
Vacant (AY 26-27)
Vacant (AY 26-27)
Vacant (AY 24-25)
Hears appeals from individuals who have been denied in-state status for purposes of assessing tuition. Reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President through the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management.
University Late Withdraw Appeals Committee (8271)
Voting Members :
Kelley Brundage, Registrar, CHAIR; Alternate Chair: Susan Cooper
K-State Salina Campus: Terri Gaeddert
K-State Olathe Campus: Kimberly Voight
College of Health and Human Sciences: Shawna Jordan (AY 22-24)
College of Veterinary Medicine: James Roush (AY 22-24)
Staley School of Leadership: Trisha Gott (AY 22-24)
College of Agriculture: Jennifer Borman (AY 23-25)
College of Arts & Sciences: Melinda Cro (AY 23-25)
Faculty Member at large: Martha Smith-Caldas (AY 23-24)
Office of Student Financial Assistance: Carolyn Leeds
Division of Financial Services: Frank Tortella
Non-Voting Members/Ex-Officio Representatives:
Graduate School: Megan Miller
Academic Advising & Student Affairs: Pamela Erickson
Global Campus: Jo Maseberg-Thomlinson
Student Support and Accountability: Janelle Rieger
Student Access Center: Lindsay Kubina
Counseling Services: Kathleen Hatch
Office of Veteran Affairs: David Brooks
Office of Institutional Equity: Justin Frederick
Lafene Health Center: Abby King
International Student and Scholar Services: Stacey Bailey
Responds to and determines the outcome of appeals related to university level late withdraw/enrollment requirements. The ULWAC provides a university-wide forum for review of university level requirements including, but not limited to, late drops and/or withdrawals. The committee is chaired by the University Registrar or Designee and reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President through the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (8280)
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Members
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.
Confidential/Sensitive Research Committee (8285)
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. This committee is currently not meeting.
Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects Research (8290)
Institutional Review Board Members
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.
Board of Directors/Student Publications, Inc. (8365)
Please contact the Collegian Media Group Directors & Officers of the Corporation
Student Publications Inc. is a private business. The corporation's new d/b/a is Collegian Media Group; its corporate name remains Student Publications.
President's Committee on Religious, Spiritual and Nonreligious Diversity (8500)
David Yetter, Faculty Representative, INTERIM CHAIR
Aliah Mestrovich Seay, Graduate Student Representative
Elena Aronson, Graduate Student Representative
VACANT, Graduate Student Representative
VACANT, Undergraduate Student Representative
VACANT, Undergraduate Student Representative
VACANT, Undergraduate Student Representative
Cliff Hight, Faculty Representative
Sarah Jackson, Faculty Representative
Manreet Bhullar, Faculty Representative
Raiya Ebini, Faculty Representative
Beverley Earles, Staff Representative
Brandon Haddock, Staff Representative
Janelle Rieger, Staff Representative
Stefan Yates, Staff Representative
Kevin Santos Flores, Staff Representative
Christian Watkins, Ecumenical Campus Ministry Advisor
Prakash Kumar, Olathe Representative
Debra Marseline, Salina Representative
Rohan Amare, Post Doctoral Staff Representative
Wurrie Njadoe, Post Graduate Intern, Athletics
Courtney Hochman Keith, Alumna and Community Representative
To help everyone on campus – from all religious, spiritual, and nonreligious perspectives – to see themselves as valuable members of the K-State family. The Committee is comprised of campus-affiliated individuals representing various religious, spiritual, and nonreligious perspectives. Reports to the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Committee (8504)
Joe Mocnik, Dean Representative
Laurel Littrell, Faculty, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 23-24)
Bradford Wiles, Faculty, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 23-24)
Nathan Albin, Faculty, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 24-25)
Kathleen Antonioli, Faculty, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 24-25)
Cody Domenghini, Faculty, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 24-25)
Kimball Smith, Faculty, Faculty Senate Representative (AY 24-25)
Review application materials and select recipients of Big 12 Faculty Fellowship Awards. Reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President.
Dorothy L. Thompson Civil Rights Lecture Series (8505)
This Committee is currently not meeting.
Supervises the lecture series.
Kansas State University Appeals Board (for University Support Staff, USS) (8610)
John Wolf, Animal Science & Industry (AY 22-23)
Charlotte Bruna, Computer Science (AY 22-23)
Thomas Fish, Housing & Dining (AY 22-23)
Camilla Roberts, AP Institutional Effectiveness (AY 22-23)
Jia Liang, Educational Leadership (AY 22-23)
Jennifer Miller, Kinesiology (AY 23-24)
Rachel Levitt, Social Transformation (AY 23-24)
Shannon Rudder, Facilities Storeroom (AY 23-24)
Stephanie Brecheisen, Facilities Custodial Services (AY 23-24)
Kimm Dennis, Salina Finance (AY 23-24)
Brandon Haddock, Diversity and Multicultural Student Affairs (AY 24-25)
Kari Morgan, Applied Human Sciences (AY 24-25)
Hanna Manning, Communications & Marketing (AY 24-25)
Julie Duncan, Provost Enrollment Management (AY 24-25)
James Smith, KSU Libraries (AY 24-25)
Hears USS appeals of suspension without pay, demotion, or dismissal. Reports to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).