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Institutional Standing Committees

Utilizing the resources of the Missouri Western State University community is essential to promoting and maintaining shared governance. The participation of employees, students and community members in decision-making processes at the University enriches Missouri Western’s campus culture and promotes long-term sustainability and prosperity.

Institutional standing committees address matters that directly impact all divisions/departments within the University and ultimately report to the President. Dependent upon their purpose and scope, some institutional standing committees are chaired by individuals who hold specific positions at the University, while others are chaired by vice presidents. A vice president listed as an institutional standing committee chair may serve in that capacity or may appoint a designee to serve in his/her role.

Individual membership on a given institutional standing committee may vary due to the nature of that committee. However, those serving represent multiple units across campus which include faculty, staff, administration, and/or students. Faculty Senate, Staff Association, and Student Government Association each provide member recommendations from their respective group to the committee chair; otherwise the associated Vice President solicits membership recommendations from the leadership of each represented unit. Committee members will serve for two full academic years. The set of individual membership recommendations is to be completed by the end of week 12 of the spring semester of the year membership is eligible for renewal. Committee membership for each institutional standing committee is finalized over the summer; institutional standing committee appointments are announced during the academic year’s Plan Week of the renewal year.

Purpose
The purpose of this committee is to develop a proposed academic calendar in advance of two years, which is then forwarded each October as a recommendation to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for approval by the President and adoption by the University.

Structure/Representation
The structure of the committee consists of, at minimum, a representative from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management/Admissions, Faculty Senate, Staff Association, Student Government Association, Athletics, and the Student Governor from the MWSU Board of Governors. The committee is chaired by the Registrar. Individual representatives are recommended by the chair to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and confirmed by the President. This committee meets monthly or as determined by the committee chairperson.

Membership
Associated VP – Dr. Jay Johnson
Chair – Ms. Tracy Sharp
Academic Affairs – Dr. Joel Hyer
Student Affairs – Ms. Megan Deshon-Runge
Enrollment Management – Mr. Benton Bally
Faculty Senate – Ms. Jana Frye/Dr. Stan Svojanovsky
Staff Association – Ms. Susan Garrison
Staff Association – Ms. Jean Foster
SGA – Ms. Miya Grover
Athletics – Ms. Ashli Wicker
MWSU BoG Student Governor – N/A
Finance and Administration – Haley Lindsey

Purpose
The purpose of this committee is to affirm and extend the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and accessibility for the entire campus community.

Structure/Representation
The structure of the committee consists of, at minimum, a representative from Academic Affairs, Accessibility Resource Center, Enrollment Management, Human Resources, Physical Plant, and Student Affairs. University General Counsel serves in an ex officio role. The committee is chaired by the Dean of Students. Individual representatives are recommended by the chair to the Vice President and General Counsel and confirmed by the President. This committee meets monthly or as determined by the committee chairperson.

Membership
Associated VP – Ms. Kelli Douglas
Chair – Dr. Naomi Danso
Academic Affairs – Mr. John Vanderpool
Enrollment Management/Admissions – Ms. Kristy Martin
Human Resources – TBD
Title IX – Mr. Jacob Lazzo
Academic Affairs – Mr. Matt Whipple
Physical Plant – Mr. Jeremy Acton

Purpose
This committee is responsible for reviewing potential compensation plans and developing a set of recommendations regarding compensation (i.e., benefits and salary) for University employees.

Structure/Representation
The structure of the committee consists of, at minimum, a representative from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management/Admissions, Faculty Senate, Staff Association, Faculty (1 per collage), as well as the University General Counsel and HR Director. This committee is chaired by the Vice President for Finance and Administration. Individual representatives are recommended by the chair and confirmed by the President. This committee meets monthly or as determined by the committee chairperson.

Membership
Associated VP – Mr. Daniel Holt
Chair – Mr. Daniel Holt
Student Affairs – Ms. Kristen Neeley
Enrollment Management/Admissions – Ms. Kristy Martin
Faculty Senate – Dr. Monty Smith/Dr. Jeff Woodford
Staff Association – Ms. Susan Garrison
Staff Association – Ms. Jessica Searcy
Athletics – Ms. Madeline Simmons
HR Director – Ms. Sara Freemyer
General Counsel – Ms. Kelli Douglas
Academic Affairs – Dr. Michael Charlton
Faculty – CBPS – Ms. Crystal Dowdell
Faculty – CLA – Mr. Brandon Herring
Faculty – CSH – Dr. Elissa Zorn

Purpose
The purpose of this committee is to foster an environment of continuous improvement in student learning through the use of active, ongoing, and constructive unit assessment.

Structure/Representation
The structure of the committee consists of, at minimum, a representative from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management/Admissions, Faculty Senate, and Staff Association. The committee chair is appointed by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Individual representatives are recommended by the chair to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and confirmed by the President. This committee meets monthly or as determined by the committee chairperson.

Membership
Associated VP – Dr. Jay Johnson
Chair – Dr. Michael Charlton
Academic Affairs – Dr. Tilo Roy
Student Affairs – Dr. Naomi Danso
Enrollment Management/Admissions – Ms. Morgan McClendon
Faculty Senate – TBD
Staff Association – Ms. Monica Phillips
Staff Association – TBD
Athletics – Ms. Madeline Simmons
Finance & Administration – Ms. Jana Laipple

Purpose
The purpose of this committee is to monitor, review, and make recommendations regarding the University’s planning, policies, strategies and practices related to information technology and related infrastructure.

Structure/Representation
The structure of the committee consists of, at minimum, a representative from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management/Admissions, Faculty Senate, Staff Association, Faculty (1 per college), and Athletics. This committee is chaired by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Individual membership is recommended by the chair to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and confirmed by the President. This committee meets monthly or as determined by the committee chairperson.

Membership
Associated VP – Mr. Daniel Holt
Chair – Mr. Jeremy Hunter
Student Affairs – Mr. John Vanderpool
Enrollment Management/Admissions – Ms. Toni Millis
Faculty Senate – Dr. Jeff Woodford
Finance & Administration – Mr. Payton Flint
Staff Association – Ms. Monica Phillips
Staff Association – Ms. Jessica Searcy
Academic Affairs – Ms. Tracy Sharp
SGA – Ms. Miya Grover
Athletics – Mr. Ryan Menley
Faculty – CBPS – Dr. Jennifer Malone
Faculty – CLA – Dr. Luling Huang
Faculty – CSH – Dr. Julie Jedlicka

Purpose
The purpose of this committee is to monitor, review, and make recommendations pertaining to health and safety policy and procedures, discuss health and safety related topics, and recommend actions to resolve health and safety concerns.

Structure/Representation
The structure of the committee consists of, at minimum, a representative from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management/Admissions, Faculty Senate, Staff Association, and Student Government Association. The committee is chaired by the Director of Risk Management, Environmental, and Institutional Safety. Individual membership is recommended by the chair to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and confirmed by the President. This committee meets monthly or as determined by the committee chairperson.

Membership
VP – Mr. Daniel Holt
Chair – Mr. Mike Crutchfield
Student Affairs – Ms. Katie Miron
Enrollment Management/Admissions – Ms. Liby Waltemath
Faculty Senate – Dr. Michael Birmingham
Finance & Administration – Mr. Jeremy Acton
Staff Association – Ms. Emily Ludwig
Staff Association – Ms. Treny Wilson
Academic Affairs – Dr. Victoria Sample
SGA – Ms. Miya Grover
Athletics – Ms. Theresa Grosbach

Purpose
The purpose of this committee is to monitor, review, and make recommendations related to overall campus planning and the use and assignment of University space, physical facilities and equipment.

Structure/Representation
The structure of the committee consists of, at minimum, a representative from Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Enrollment Management/Admissions, Faculty Senate, Staff Association, and Student Government Association. This committee is chaired by the Director for Facilities/Physical Plant. Individual membership is recommended by the chair to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and confirmed by the President. This committee meets monthly or as determined by the committee chairperson.

Membership
Associated VP – Mr. Daniel Holt
Chair – Mr. Jeremy Acton
Academic Affairs – Ms. Sally Gibson
Student Affairs – Ms. Gabbie Prohaska
Enrollment Management/Admissions – Ms. Noelle Ruckman
Faculty Senate – Dr. Monte Smith
Finance & Administration – Ms. Sherri Hartley
Advancement/Foundation – Ms. Jenny Sherlock
Staff Association – Ms. Emily Ludwig
Staff Association – Mr. Charles Pugh
SGA – Ms. Miya Grover
Athletics – Mr. Mike Halloran