Standing Committees

Charge:  The committee will regularly review issues associated with the welfare of student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletics in affiliated conference and NCAA sports to ensure that the University and the Athletics Department maintain the proper balance between participation in athletics and academic achievement. The committee will do a periodic review of the Athletics Department’s policies and procedures, Student-Athletes Handbook, compliance with NCAA and affiliated conference rules and regulations, academic services, admissions profiles, financial affairs, gender equity and equal opportunity policies and practices, and general reputation and performance of its academic and athletic goals. 

The Athletic Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

• Vice President of Athletics  
• Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs or designee
• University Counsel/Title IX Director  
• Faculty Athletic Representative 
• Faculty Members (3) 
• Deputy Athletic Director 
• Assistant Athletic Director (Senior Woman Administrator) 
• Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student Athlete Services  
• Associate VP for Enrollment Management  
• Assistant Registrar 
• Dean of Students Representative  
• Women’s Bowling Head Coach
• College Dean 
• SAAC Representative

Current membership:

• Greg Seitz, Vice President of Athletics, Administrative Liaison
• Tim King, Vice Provost of Student Success
• Gloria Floyd, University Counsel and Title IX Director  
• Jan Case, Department Head, Mathematics, Computing, and Information Sciences (Faculty Athletic Representative) 
• Allen Gilbert, Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology (Chair)
• Jennifer Savage, Assistant Professor, Department of Kinesiology  
• Russell Hammock, Associate Professor, Department of Teacher Education
• Greg Bonds, Deputy Athletic Director  
• Tracy Broom, Assistant Athletic Director (Senior Woman Administrator) 
• Misty Ray, Associate Athletic Director for Compliance and Student-Athlete Services  
• Jessica Wiggins, Associate VP for Enrollment Management  
• Todd Wilson, Assistant Registrar 
• FranShay Kendal Garrett, Assistant Dean of Students  
• Shannon O’Keefe, Women’s Bowling Head Coach 
• Maureen Newton, Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Ms. Hannah Buffington, SAAC Representative

Faculty and certain staff of this committee shall serve three-year terms once the terms are finalized.  The role of the administrative liaison is to guide and support the chair regarding overall planning for meetings, communication with campus and/or other administrators, and in finalizing the goals for the year to meet the charge.  The administrative liaison shall also oversee elections for a chair, when necessary.  The chair of the committee will run the meetings, and the administrative liaison will provide support when needed.

Charge: The Budget Committee (BC) is an advisory committee under the co-leadership of the Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration and an appointed faculty member/department head.  Committee composition includes those who participate due to the nature of their role and those who appointed by the President. The committee makeup includes representatives from Faculty Senate, Staff Council, the faculty at-large, the student government association, and the administration.  The committee develops tuition recommendations and participates in the integrated budgeting development process.

The Budget Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

• Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration/CFO (Co-Chair)  
• Controller  
• Associate Vice President Auxiliary and Business Services  
• Director, Housing Operations  
• Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management  
• Director, Procurement and Fixed Assets  
• Director, Advancement Services  
• Deputy Athletic Director
• Dean of Students  
• Director, Enterprise Info Systems  
• Assistant Registrar, Administration & Operations  
• Director, Financial Aid  
• Associate Controller, Student Accounts  
• Assistant Director of Graduate Studies  
• Two Department Head Council Representatives (appointed) 
• Two Dean Representatives (appointed) 
• Faculty Senate President  
• Faculty Senate Vice President  
• Two Faculty Representatives (appointed) 
• Staff Council Representatives (appointed) 
• SGA President  

Non-Voting Members

• Assistant Registrar, Administration & Operations  
• Associate Controller, Student Accounts 

Current membership:

• Arlitha Harmon, Senior Vice President of Finance & Administration/CFO (Co-Chair)  
• Mark Hearn, Associate Dean, College of Business & Industry, Department Head Council Representative (Co-Chair) 
• David Lyon, Controller  
• Kevin Hoult, Associate Vice President Auxiliary and Business Services  
• Brooke Lyon, Director, Housing Operations  
• Jessica Wiggins, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management  
• Shasta Platt, Director, Procurement and Fixed Assets  
• Justin Quinn, Philanthropic Services Director 
• Greg Bonds, Deputy Athletic Director 
• Joshua Robinson, Dean of Students  
• Kristin Bright, Director, Enterprise Info Systems  
• Charlotte Cole, Director, Financial Aid  
• Ashley Hanvey, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies  
• Paul Beezley, Department Head, History and Foreign Languages, Department Head Council Representative 
• John-Bauer Graham, Dean, Library Services, Dean Representative 
• Tim Lindblom, Dean, College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences, Dean Representative 
• Heidi Dempsey, Psychology, Faculty Senate President (2024-2026) 
• David Dempsey, Mathematics, Faculty Senate Vice President (2024-2026) 
• Keith Lowe, Finance, Economics, and Accounting, Faculty At-Large Representative (2024-2027) 
• Sarah Dunbar, Music, Faculty At-Large Representative (2024-2027) 
• Kaitlyn Letson, SGA President (2024-2025) 
• Kim Turner, Director of Academic Resources & Business Operations, Staff Council Representative (2024-2027) 
• Morgan Jemison, Budget Analyst, Staff Council Representative (2024-2027)  

Non-Voting Members:  

• Tori Gaddy, Assistant Registrar, Administration & Operations  
• Alice Wudarczyk, Associate Controller, Student Accounts   

The composition of this committee includes members who are part of the committee due to their positions (i.e., controller).  Other members of this committee are representatives who are appointed and shall serve for three-year terms (except the Faculty Senate Representatives who shall serve a one-year term).  The committee shall elect a faculty member/department head to serve as co-chair alongside the SVPFA/CFO for one year, but the faculty member may be re-elected.  The role of the administrative co-chair on the committee is to organize the agenda and meeting materials, communicate with the faculty co-chair before the meeting to plan, and to mentor the faculty co-chair in running the meeting, meeting the charge of the committee, and handling any committee concerns.  

Charge: Jacksonville State University values the importance of shared governance to achieve the mission and strategic plan of the institution. As such, the JSU Committee Management Committee is tasked with the oversight and accountability of the shared governance system. The Committee Management Committee will ensure that all standing committees are fulfilling the duties they are charged with and reporting accurate minutes and annual reports. The Committee Management Committee, through committee chairs, will also recommend committee members to the President at the end of each academic year to ensure the success of shared governance at JSU. 

The Committee Management Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

• Athletic Committee Chair
• Budget Committee Chair
• Dean of Students
• Vice Provost
• Enrollment Management Committee Chair
• IRB Committee Chair
• IACUC Committee Chair
• Program Review Committee Chair
• Strategic Plan Review Committee Chair
• Technology Advisory Committee Chair
• Undergraduate Admissions Standards Committee Chair
• Undergraduate Admissions Appeals Committee Chair
• University Executive Council Chair
• University Safety Committee Chair
• University Wellness Committee Chair
• Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management 

Current membership:

• Mr. Joshua Robinson, Dean of Students (Co-Chair)
• Dr. Staci Stone, Vice Provost (Co-Chair)
• Mr. Greg Seitz, Athletic Director, Athletic Committee Chair
• Mr. Michael Barton, Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety, University Safety
• Committee Chair
• Dr. Sarah Donley, Associate Professor of Sociology, IRB Committee Chair
• Dr. Arlitha Harmon, Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO, Budget Committee Chair
• Mr. Vinson Houston, Vice President for Information Technology, Technology Advisory Committee Chair
• Dr. Tracey Matthews, Dean of the College of Health Professions and Wellness, Program Review Committee and Wellness Committee Chair
• Dr. Rusty Nall, Assistant Professor of Psychology, IACUC Committee Chair
• Dr. Christie Shelton, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, University Executive Council Chair
• Ms. Jessica Wiggins, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management, Enrollment Management Committee Chair
• Vacant
• Dr. Marie Valentin, Assistant Vice Provost, Strategic Plan Review Committee Chair

Charge: The charge of the enrollment management committee is to: (1) examine student recruitment practices at the undergraduate and graduate levels; (2) evaluate scholarship opportunities to ensure we are meeting the needs of our students; (3) analyze marketing efforts to ensure resources are being utilized effectively and efficiently; (4) maximize student retention efforts; and (5) identify any infrastructure needs or deficiencies creating student barriers and provide recommendations on addressing them. 

The Enrollment Management Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

• Assistant Vice Provost for Advising
• Director, Online@JSU
• Vice President, Student Affairs & Enrollment Management
• Director, Financial Aid
• Associate Director of Scholarships, Financial Aid
• Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
• Director, International House & Programs
• Chief Marketing Officer
• Assistant Director, Graduate Studies
• Director, Technology Support Center
• Vice Provost, Student Success
• Director, Enrollment Initiatives
• Director, Military & Post-Traditional Student Services
• Coordinator, Bridge Program & Placement
• Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance
• Director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
• Registrar
• Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management
• Assistant Controller, Student Accounts
• Interim Associate Department Head, Department of Teacher Education
• Department Head, Kinesiology
• Department Head, Chemistry & Geosciences
• Senior Lead Advisor, College of Health Professions and Wellness
• Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies
• SGA President
• Assistant Professor of Business Statistics 

Current membership:

• Ms. Jessica Wiggins, Associate Vice President, Enrollment Management (Chair)
• Dr. Janet Bavonese, Associate Vice Provost for Advising (2022-2027)
• Ms. Charlotte Cole, Director, Financial Aid (Chair of Financial Aid and Scholarships Subcommittee)
• Ms. Logan DeBoer, Associate Director of Scholarships, Financial Aid (2022-2026)
• Vacant, Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment (Chair of Undergraduate Recruitment Subcommittee)
• Ms. Ingrid Galinat, Director, International House & Programs (2023-2027)
• Mr. Tim Garner, Chief Marketing Officer (2022-2025)
• Ms. Ashlee Hanvey, Assistant Director, Graduate Studies (Chair of Graduate Recruitment)
• Mr. Jason Levi, Systems Analyst, Information Technology (2024-2027)
• Ms. Brooke Lyon, Executive Director of Housing (2024-2027)
• Dr. Tim King, Vice Provost, Student Success (Chair of Student Success Subcommittee)
• Ms. Kelly Martin, Director, Enrollment Initiatives (Chair of Post-Traditional Recruitment Subcommittee)
• Dr. Justin Parker, Director, Military & Post-Traditional Student Services (2022-2027)
• Ms. Gina Glass, Coordinator, First and Second Year Initiatives (2023-2027)
• Ms. Misty Ray, Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance (2022-2026)
• Dr. Marie Valentin, Assistant Vice Provost, Institutional Research and Effectiveness (2022-2027)
• Dr. Andrea Porter, Associate Vice Provost, Curriculum and Academic Partnerships
• Ms. Emily White, Registrar (2022-2026)
• Ms. Alice Wudarczyk, Assistant Controller, Student Accounts (2022-2026)
• Ms. Tricia Nelson, Senior Lead Advisor, College of Health Professions and Wellness (2022-2025)
• Ms. Kaitlyn Letson, SGA President (2024-2025)
• Dr. Kimberly White, Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies (2023-2027)
• Dr. Gina Mabrey, Department Head, Kinesiology (2023-2027)
• Dr. Joe Morgan, Department Head, Chemistry & Geosciences (2022-2025)
• Dr. Christie Calhoun, Associate Professor, Teacher Education (2023-2027)
• Dr. Falynn Turley, Associate Professor of Business Statistics (2022-2025)

Non-voting member:

• Mr. Terry Casey, Vice President Student Affairs and Enrollment Management (ex officio)

Charge: The primary purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects involved in research activities being conducted under the authority of Jacksonville State University (JSU).  In doing so, the IRB shall adhere to the JSU Policy on Research Using Human Subjects (Policy II:08:01).  

The Institutional Review Board shall consist of the following voting members:

• Five faculty members
• One external committee member

Non-Voting Member:  

• Vice Provost, administrative liaison

 Current membership:

• Sarah Donely, Associate Professor of Sociology (Chair) (2023-2026) 
• Douglas Stevens, Assistant Professor of Nursing (Doctor of Nursing Practice Quality Improvement Subcommittee Chair) (2021-2024) 
• Sharifah Albraiki, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (2022-2025) 
• Wesley Bishop, Assistant Professor of History (2023-2026) 
• Russell Hammack, Associate Professor of Secondary Education (2022-2024) 
• Mary Anne Templeton, Associate Provost, Troy University (2021-2024) 

Non-Voting Members:  

• Dr. Staci Stone, Vice Provost, administrative liaison

Members of this committee are representatives who are appointed and shall serve for three-year terms.  The committee shall elect a faculty member to serve as chair.

Charge: The Jacksonville State University (JSU) Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is charged with developing, implementing, and monitoring procedures which assure that the use of animal subjects in research, teaching, or testing at JSU is ethical and in compliance with the United States Public Health Service policy on humane care and use of laboratory animals (Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare) and the Animal Welfare Act (United States Department of Agriculture).

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

• Five faculty members (at least one practicing scientist with experience in animal research and at least one member from a non-scientific background)
  • Members within JSU will be selected from different departments whenever possible to ensure diversity in member expertise and reduce the likelihood of overlapping conflicts of interest.
• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with training and experience in laboratory animal science or experience with subjects used at JSU
• One member from the public who is not affiliated with JSU

Non-Voting Member:  

• Vice Provost, administrative liaison

Current membership:

• Rusty Nall, Assistant Professor of Psychology (Chair) (2022-2026) 
• Grover Brown, Assistant Professor of Biology (2022-2025) 
• Allison Boswell, Assistant Professor of Library Services (2022-2025) 
• Gabriel Lonsberry, Assistant Professor of English (2022-2026) 
• Mark Sciuchetti, Associate Professor of Geography (2022-2025) 
• Pam Ryan, Clanton Animal Hospital (2022-2026) 
• Joyce Tredaway, Whitetail Institute (2022-2026) 

Non-Voting Members:  

• Dr. Staci Stone, Vice Provost, administrative liaison

Members of this committee are representatives who are appointed and shall serve for three-year terms.  The committee shall elect a faculty member to serve as chair.

• One dean, two department heads, two faculty members, and one staff member
• One representative from the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness

• Dr. Tracey Matthew, Dean, College of Health Professions and Wellness (chair)
• Dr. Tina Deshotels, Department Head, Sociology
• Dr. Jodi Poe, Department Head, Library Services
• Ms. Courtney Peppers, Director, Learning Services and Analytics
• Mr. Blake Hunter, Assistant Director, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
• Dr. Jeff Dodd, Faculty Representative (2024-2027)
• Dr. Phillip Ogden, Faculty Representative (2024-2027)

Charge:  The Strategic Plan Review Committee will review progress made on the strategic plan. The committee will meet once an academic year to review the details of the plan, improve reporting, and make recommendations for minor modifications to the plan, if necessary, and present them to Cabinet.

The Strategic Plan Review Committee shall consist of the following voting members: 

• President
• Assistant Vice Provost, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
• Coordinator, Institutional Effectiveness\
• Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
• Assistant Dean of Students
• Controller
• Assistant Director, Athletics-Compliance
• Director, Disability Resources
• Philanthropy Office Representative
• Director, Technology Support
• Faculty Representative
• Department Head Council Representative
• Extended Deans’ Council Representative
• SGA Representative

Current membership:

• Dr. Don Killingsworth, President
• Dr. Marie Valentin, Assistant Vice Provost Institutional Research and Effectiveness
• Ms. Mandy Abernathy, Coordinator, Institutional Effectiveness
• Vacant, Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
• Ms. FranShay Kendal Garrett, Assistant Dean of Students
• Mr. David Lyon, Controller
• Mr. Thomas Neely, Assistant Director, Athletics-Compliance
• Dr. Sean Creech, Assistant Vice Provost for Learning Support Resources
• Mr. Joseph Munster, Senior Philanthropy Officer
• Vacant, Director, Technology Support
• Dr. Dan Mertens, Professor, Management and Marketing (2024-2027)
• Dr. Celestino Valentin, Interim Department Head, Management and Marketing
• Prof. John-Bauer Graham, Dean, Library Services
• Ms. Kaitlyn Letson, SGA President

Charge: The committee will discuss technology issues, gaps, and needs while assisting in the prioritization, resource allocation, and roadmap development for medium to long-term IT projects. The committee will be composed of stakeholders from the academic and administrative units.

The Technology Advisory Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

• Vice President for Information Technology
• Associate Vice President for Information Technology
• Director, Student Success Technology
• Learning System App Administrator, Online@JSU
• Director, Faculty Commons
• Director, Financial Aid
• Operations Coordinator, Business Services
• Digital Content Manager, Web Services
• Four Faculty Representatives

 Current Membership:

• Vinson Houston, Vice President for Information Technology
• Brad McGriff, Associate Vice President for Information Technology (Chair)
• Kimberly Hudgins, Director, Student Success Technology
• Shelena Cofield, Learning System App Administrator, Online@JSU
• Mica Mecham, Director, Faculty Commons
• Charlotte Cole, Director, Financial Aid
• Jonathan Summerlin, Operations Coordinator, Business Services
• Kate Hamby, Digital Content Manager, Web Services
• Arup Ghosh, Associate Professor of Computer Science (2022-2025)
• Khadeidra Billingsley, Assistant Professor, English (2024-2027)
• Dominique Maywald, Assistant Professor, Social Work (2022-2025)
• Jenna Ridlen, Assistant Professor, Biology (2024-2027)

Charge: The Undergraduate Admissions Standards Committee is responsible for collecting data on how admissions criteria are related to enrollment, retention, graduation rates, enrollment-related revenue, and enrollment-related expenditures.  Based on these data, they will make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, via the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (after discussion with the President and Cabinet), for new or revised criteria for undergraduate admissions.

The Undergraduate Admissions Standards Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

• One faculty member from each of the following:  College of Business and Industry, College of Health Professions and Wellness, College of Education and Professional Studies, and College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (recommended by Faculty Senate) 
• One faculty Member, Arts and Humanities (from College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences; recommended by Faculty Senate) 
• One Faculty Member, Math/Sciences (from College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences; recommended by Faculty Senate) 
• Department Head, English 
• Department Head, Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences (MCIS) 
• Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management 
• Vice Provost for Student Success 
• Associate Vice Provost for Advising 
• Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment 
• Director, Financial Aid 
• Associate Director of Scholarships
• Executive Director of Housing
• Coordinator, Dual Enrollment Admissions & Recruitment
• Director International House and Programs 
• SGA President  

• Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration (or designee) 
• Two undergraduate students (appointed by SGA) 
• Member of the Faculty Senate Student Retention Committee 
• Assistant Vice Provost, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness (or designee) 
• Assistant Vice Provost, Learning Support Resources 

Current Membership:

• Taleah Collum, College of Business and Industry representative (2024-2027) 
• Danyel Munster, College of Health Professions and Wellness representative (2024-2025) 
• Jill Marsh, College of Education and Professional Studies representative (2024-2025) 
• Sally Zengaro, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences representative (2024-2026) 
• Ryan Burns, Arts and Humanities (from College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences) representative (2024-2026) 
• Peter Bryant, Math/Sciences (from College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences) representative (2024-2027) 
• Raina Kostova, Department Head, English 
• Jan Case, Department Head, Mathematical, Computing, and Information Sciences (MCIS) 
• Tim King, Vice Provost for Student Success 
• Janet Bavonese, Associate Vice Provost for Advising (Chair)
• Jessica Wiggins, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
• Lauren Findley, Director, Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment 
• Charlotte Cole, Director, Financial Aid 
• Logan DeBeor, Associate Director of Scholarships 
• Brooke Lyon, Director of Housing
• Amanda Martin, Coordinator, Dual Enrollment Admissions & Recruitment
• Ingrid Galinat, Director International House and Programs 
• Kaitlyn Letson, SGA President 

Non-voting members: 

• Arlitha Harmon, Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration (or designee) 
• Vacant, Two undergraduate students (appointed by SGA) 
• Tray Ridlen, Faculty Senate Student Retention Committee (2024-2025) 
• Marie Valentin, Assistant Vice Provost, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness 
• Sean Creech, Assistant Vice Provost, Learning Support Resources 

The composition of this committee includes members who are part of the committee due to their positions (i.e., vice provost of student success).  Other members of this committee are representatives who are appointed and shall serve for three-year terms (except the Faculty Senate Representatives who shall serve a one-year term). The initial chair appointment is by the president.

Charge: The Undergraduate Admissions Appeals Committee is an annual committee comprised of an odd number of faculty, staff, and the SGA president who offer a variety of backgrounds and expertise. The committee will determine the admissions decisions of undergraduate students who do not meet JSU’s admissions requirements.

The Undergraduate Admissions Appeals Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

• One faculty representative from each of the following colleges:  College of Business and Industry, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and College of Health Professions and Wellness 
• Two faculty members from the College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences 
• Four representatives from the Student Success Center 
• One representative from the Office of the Registrar 
• SGA President 

Current membership:

• Dr. Brent Cunningham, Dean, College of Business and Industry
• Dr. Taylor Ellis, Assistant Professor of Social Work
• Dr. Allen Gilbert, Associate Professor Sport Management
• Dr. Andrea Porter, Department Head, English
• Dr. Mark Sciuchetti, Associate Professor of Geography
• Ms. Kaitlyn Letson, SGA President
• Ms. Alesha Orman, Assistant Director, Military and Post Traditional Student Services
• Mr. Keaton Glass, Director, 1st and 2nd Year Experience
• Ms. Michelle Green, Director of Student Athlete Development
• Ms. Lynne Hollingsworth, Disability Specialist
• Ms. Geraldine Mendiola, Coordinator, Testing Services

Charge: The University Executive Council represents all divisions of the university and serves as the main administrative unit that recommends university policy to the President.  The Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as chair of the University Executive Council and establishes additional standing and ad hoc committees as deemed necessary.  Policy work is conducted via an electronic system with meetings occurring as needed.  College deans shall serve two-year terms.

The University Executive Council shall consist of the following voting members:

• Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO
• Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
• Vice President for Information Technology
• Vice President for Philanthropy
• Vice President for Athletics
• Chief External Affairs Officer
• Three College and Academic Deans (appointed by the Provost/SVPAA)
• Vice Provost for Student Success
• Vice Provost
• Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management
• Dean of Students
• Director of Human Resources
• Controller
• Associate Vice President for Auxiliary and Business Services
• SGA President
• Faculty Senate President
• Staff Council President

• Chief Internal Auditor
• Chief University Counsel
• Executive Assistant to the Provost, Academic Affairs 

Current membership:

• Christie Shelton, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs (Chair)
• Arlitha Harmon, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO
• Terry Casey, Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
• Vison Houston, Vice President for Information Technology
• Alan Medders, Vice President for Philanthropy
• Greg Seitz, Vice President for Athletics
• Leigha Cauthen, Chief External Affairs Officer
• Kimberly White, Dean, College of Education and Professional Studies (2024-2026)
• Tracey Matthews, Dean, College of Health Professions and Wellness (2024-2026)
• Maureen Newton, Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (2024-2026)
• Timothy King, Vice Provost for Student Success
• Staci Stone, Vice Provost
• Jessica Wiggins, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Management
• Joshua Robinson, Dean of Students
• Allison Casey, Director of Human Resources
• David Lyon, Controller
• Kevin Hoult, Associate Vice President for Auxiliary and Business Services
• Kaitlyn Letson, SGA President
• Heidi Dempsey, Faculty Senate President (2024-2026)
• Michael Barton, Staff Council President

Non-voting members:

• Skip Clark, Chief Internal Auditor
• Emily Bonds Davey, Chief University Counsel
• David Washburn, Executive Assistant to the Provost, Academic Affairs

Charge: The University Safety Committee (USC) shall assist the President of Jacksonville State University (JSU) in carrying out the responsibility for ensuring the safety of students, faculty, staff, and visitors of JSU and ensuring the university is in compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding safety, health and environmental protection. 

The University Safety Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

• Associate Vice President for Health and Public Safety/Chief of Police
• Assistant Director, Emergency Management, University Police Department
• Coordinator, Campus Relations, University Police Department
• Sergeant, Campus Resource Unit, University Police Department
• Director, Capital Planning & Facilities
• Building Inspection, O&M Maintenance
• Director, Human Resources
• Enrollment Management Representative
• Director II, University Housing
• Assistant Director, Residence Life Housing
• Drama Technical Director
• Manufacturing Engineer
• CEPS Complex Representative
• CHPW South Complex Representative
• CHPW Kennamer/Stephenson Representative
• Coordinator, Chemistry Lab & Lab Safety
• Coordinator, Biology Lab & Lab Safety
• College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Representative
• University Library Representative
• Disability Resources Representative
• Information Technology Representative
• University Advancement Representative
• Athletics Representative
• Director, Strategic Partnerships & Special Projects
• McClellan Representative
• Associate Vice President, Business & Auxiliary Services
• VP of Organizational Affairs (SGA)

Non-voting

• Safety Officer/Building Project Manager
• Chief Internal Auditor
• University Counsel

Current Membership:

• Mr. Michael Barton, Director, Public Safety, University Police Department
• Ms. Elizabeth Morrow, Assistant Director, Emergency Management, University Police Department
• Mr. Adam Green, Coordinator Campus Relations, University Police Department 
• Mr. Stephen Curvin, Sergeant, Campus Resource Unit, University Police Department 
• Mr. David Thompson, Director, Capital Planning & Facilities 
• Mr. Dusty Cowan, Building Inspection, O&M Maintenance 
• Ms. Allison Casey, Director, Human Resources 
• Ms. Sarah Caldwell, Assistant Director, Campus Visits, Enrollment Management 
• Ms. Brooke Lyon, Director II, University Housing 
• Mr. Ellis Collins, Assistant Director, Residence Life Housing 
• Mr. John Davis, Drama Technical Director 
• Ms. Natalia Esparragoza Rivas, Manufacturing Engineer 
• Dr. Christi Trucks, Department Head, Career Technical Education and Professional Studies, CEPS Complex Representative 
• Dr. Rachel Wooten, Assistant Professor, Nursing, South Complex Representative 
• Dr. Gregor Kay, Assistant Professor, Kinesiology, Kennamer/Stephenson Representative 
• Ms. Bernice Robinson, Coordinator, Chemistry Lab & Lab Safety 
• Ms. Megan Meade, Coordinator, Biology Lab & Lab Safety 
• Mr. Chris Haney, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Representative (2024-2025) (Co-Chair)
• Ms. Kimberly Stevens, Professor, Library 
• Dr. Sean Creech, Director, Disability Resources 
• Ms. Diane Winsor, Coordinator, Stewardship & Donor Engagement 
• Mr. Derrick Baer, Coordinator, Athletic Operations 
• Mr. Brandon Barnes, Systems Administrator, Systems and Security 
• Mr. Pete Conroy, Director, Strategic Partnerships & Special Projects 
• Mr. Kaleb Littlejohn, Executive Director, Center for Best Practices in Law Enforcement 
• Mr. Kevin Hoult, Associate Vice President, Business & Auxiliary Services 
• Ms. Tanaya Fairbanks, VP of Organizational Affairs (SGA) 

Non-voting

• Patsy Smolik, Safety Officer/Building Project Manager (Co-Chair)
• Skip Clark, Chief Internal Auditor 
• Gloria Floyd, University Counsel, Title IX Coordinator

Faculty and staff of this committee shall serve for three-year terms, unless position warrants permanent membership.  The role of the administrative co-chair is to guide and support the faculty/staff co-chair regarding overall planning for meetings, communicating with campus and/or other administrators, and in finalizing the goals for the year to meet the charge.  The co-chairs shall work to identify terms for current membership, identify those members who should be permanent members of the committee due to their role, and provide additional support as needed.  The co-chairs of the committee will run the meetings as they determine best.

Charge: The purpose of the Gamecock Wellness Initiative is to intentionally embed well-being into the culture of Jacksonville State University. By working together, students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders can have a collective impact on the well-being of our campus and the region we serve. 

The University Wellness Committee shall consist of the following voting members:

• Administration and Finance (3 members)
  • Human Resources
  • Capital Planning
  • Auxiliary Services
• Student Affairs (3)
  • Counseling Serivices
  • Multicultural Affairs
  • Student Wellness Advisory Rep
• Academic Affairs
  • Colleges (5)
• Athletics (1)
• Advancement (2)
  • Marketing & Web Services
  • Recreation Services

Current Membership:

• Dr. Tracey Matthews, Dean of the College of Health Professions and Wellness (Co-Chair)
• Mr. Joshua Robinson, Dean of Students
• Ms. Bethany Latham, Distinguished Professor, Digital Assets & Special Collections Library
• Dr. Kyoko Johns, Professor, Teacher Education
• Mr. Kwan Baker, Academic Advisor
• Mr. Mike Polascik, Athletic Trainer
• Mr. Jameson Houston, HR Recruitment Coordinator
• Dr. Gina Mabrey, Department Head of Kinesiology
• Ms. Julie Nix, Instructor of Social Work
• Mr. Dominic DiMauro, Director of University Recreation
• Ms. Tekeisha Goggins, Social Work