Standing Committees 2023-2024
A. University Councils
Academic Affairs Council
| Tena Golding (Provost/Chair) |
Eric Summers (VP SA) |
John Boulahanis (Graduate Studies) |
| Karen Fontenot (Dean, AHSS) |
Kay Maurin (Chief EMO) |
Bruce Craft (Fac Sen President) |
| Tará Lopez (Dean, BUS) |
Jeffrey Temple (AVP AP) |
David Sesser (Library Director) |
| Paula Calderon (Dean, EDUC) |
Jeffrey Wright (Council of Dept Heads) |
Student Representative: |
| Ann Carruth (Dean, NHS) |
Mary Ballard (CFE Director) |
Lacey Johnson (SGA President) |
| Dan McCarthy (Dean, S&T) |
Claire Procopio (Interim Dean, H&E) |
Council for Teacher Education
| Jordan Ahrend (Clinical Practice/Res) |
Paula Calderon (Chair/Dean, EDUC, ex officio) |
Charity Bryan (Dept Head, KHS) |
| Mindy Crain-Dorough (ELF) |
Deborah Dardis (BIOL) |
Thomas DeVaney (Dept Head, ELF) |
| Charles Elliott (HIPS) |
Susan Zimlich (Interim Dept Head, TL) |
Tim Hudson (Dept Head, Math) |
| Jeffrey Wright (Dept Head, MPA) |
Dale Newkirk (Dept Head, VA+D) |
Jerry Parker (WLC) |
| Leilya Pitre (ENGL) |
Kim Finley (VA+D) |
Angela Ellison (Accred/Program Review, TL) |
| Student Representatives: | Zachary Handlin (Student Rep, GRAD) |
Macie Husband
(Student Rep, UG) |
| Public School Representatives: | ||
| Erick Treuting (St. Charles Parish) |
Dawn Love (Ascension Parish) |
Bruce Chaffin (Livingston Parish) |
| Dana Morrison (East Baton Rouge Parish) |
Sharon Spring (Tangipahoa Parish) |
Raphael Tillman (St. Tammany Parish) |
Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Council
| Elizabeth Hornsby, Chair | Aristides Baraya | Jerry Parker |
| Charity Bryan | Sanichiro Yoshida | Celina Echols |
| Jeff Wright | Marcela Spicuzza | Priyadarshini Dasgupta |
| Alejandro Martinez | Keonta Johnson | Hilton Magee |
| Mohamed Zeidan | Larshell Rhodes | Lacey Johnson (student) |
| Thais Gomes (student) |
Graduate Council
| John Boulahanis (Chair/Grad Studies) |
Adam Elder (ELF-EdD) |
Kristen Marchiafava (MUS) |
| Michael Bisciglia (Applied Sociology) |
Wade Smith (ELF-MEd) |
Susan Prude (NURS-MS & DNP) |
| Janice Bossart (BIOL) |
Ziba Rashidian (ENGL) |
Brandon Baiamonte (PSYC) |
| Holly Kihm (CL) |
William Robison (HIST) |
Ellen Caillouet (TL) |
| Elizabeth Hornsby (CMS) |
David Gurney (ISAT) |
John Cresson (EMBA) |
| Wendy Rock (COUN) |
Edward Hebert (KHS) |
Student Representatives |
| Caprice Lee-Holloway (CSD) |
Matthew Alford (MBA) |
Thais Gomes |
| Sanichiro Yoshida (ISAT) |
Linda Collins (NURS-PHM) |
Noemi Silvanio |
| Ryan Green (Athletic Training) |
University Curriculum Council
| Tim Hudson (Chair/Dept Head) |
Paul Kelsey (Library – Non-Voting) |
Paula Calderon (TEC) |
| Logan Place (AHSS) |
Holly Kihm (NHS) |
Kandace Formaggio (Non-Voting) |
| David Bowes (BUS) |
Aime Anderson (Registrar/Non-Voting) |
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| Cherissa Vitter (EDUC) |
Alexandra Anderson (SACSCOC Liaison – Non Voting) |
Student Representative: |
| John Boulahanis (GRAD) |
Mohamed Zeidan (ST) |
Bailey Milburn |
University Planning Council
| Tena Golding (Provost) |
Sam Domiano (VP AF) |
Eric Summers (VP SA) |
| Wendy Lauderdale (VP UA) |
Kay Maurin (Chief EMO) |
Jeffrey Temple (AVP AP) |
| Paula Calderon (Dean EDUC) |
Ann Carruth (Dean NHS) |
Karen Fontenot (Dean AHSS) |
| Dan McCarthy (Dean S&T) |
Tará Lopez (Dean BUS) |
Claire Procopio (Interim Dean H&E) |
| Mary Ballard (Director CFE) |
TBN (Exe. Director Alumni) |
John Boulahanis (Director GS) |
| Robert Rivault (Director UMC) |
Jay Artigues (Dir Athletics) |
John Paul Domiano (AVP Finance) |
| Tará Dupre (Director HR) |
Michelle Hall (Director IR) |
Ken Howe (Director FP) |
| David Sesser (Director LIB) |
William Joubert (Director EC/EB) |
Marjorie Parker (Dir Student Engagement) |
| Craig Marinello (Director CS) |
Chris Bentley (Athletic/Academic Liaison) |
John Burris (CIO) |
| Gabe Willis (Dean of Students) |
Connie Davis (AVP Operations & Auxiliary Services) |
Jeffrey Wright (Chair Council of Dept Heads) |
| Bruce Craft (President Faculty Senate) |
Alexandra Anderson (SACSCOC Liaison) |
Mindy Crain-Dorough (EDUC 2023-2025) |
| Wendy Rock (NHS 2023-2025) |
Suzanne Booth-LeDoux (AHSS 2023-2025) |
Luanne Billingsley (NHS 2023-2024) |
| Leilya Pitre (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Mohamed Zeidan (ST 2022-2024) |
Erin Horzelski (ST 2023-2025) |
| Paul Kelsey (LIBR 2022-2024) |
Teri Root (BUS 2022-2024) |
Student Representative: Lacey Johnson (SGA President) |
| Matthew Matthews (SGA Vice President) |
B. Standing Committees of the Faculty
1. Standing Committees of the Faculty Reporting to the President
Athletics
| Alice Gibson (Chair 2023-2024) |
John Woosley (BUS 2022-2025) |
John O’Reilly (ST 2022-2025) |
| Jack Bedell (AHSS 2022-2025) |
Justin Bice, Ex-Officio (Compliance Officer) |
Erin Watson-Horzelski (ST 2022-2025) |
| Sarah Schillage (AHSS 2022-2025) |
Gerlinde Beckers (EDUC 2022-2025) |
Deborah Dardis (ST 2022-2025) |
| Russell Castro (AHSS 2023-2026) |
John Hatcher (EDUC 2023-2026) |
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| Chris Bentley (Athletic/Academic Liaison) |
David Busekist (Faculty Athletic Rep) |
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| Matthew Crook (BUS 2022-2025) |
Carrie Edwards (NHS 2022-2025) |
Student Representative: |
| Thomas Meyer (BUS 2022-2025) |
Keri Larsen (NHS 2022-2025) |
Brandon Johnson |
| David Faucheux (BUS 2023-2026) |
Jean Genzale (NHS 2022-2025) |
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2. Standing Committees of the Faculty Reporting to the Provost and Vice President
for Academic Affairs
Commencement Committee
| Aime Anderson (Chair/Registrar) |
TBN (EDUC 2023-2025) |
Linda Collins (NHS 2023-2025) |
| Thomas Cullinan (Co-Chair/Assoc Registrar) |
Celina Echols (EDUC 2022-2024) |
Priyardarshini Dasgupta (ST 2022-2024) |
| Ruben Pereyra (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Janie Branham (LIB 2023-2025) |
Paulo Regis (ST 2023-2025) |
| James Winter (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Doris Lambert (LIB 2023-2025) |
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| Leilya Pitre (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Corie Hebert (NHS 2022-2024) |
Student Representative: |
| Sam Cappel (BUS 2023-2025) |
Ken Tillman (NHS 2022-2024) |
Lacey Johnson |
| Aristides Baraya (BUS 2022-2024) |
Jamie Davis (NHS 2023-2025) |
Honors Committee
| Amber Narro (Chair /Interim Director of Honors) |
Kellen Gilbert (AHSS 2023-2025) |
Susan Prude (NHS 2022-2024) |
| Samantha Perez (AHSS 2022-2024) |
André Honorée (BUS 2022-2024) |
Mohamed Zeidan (ST 2022-2024) |
| Jason Landrum (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Gerlinde Beckers (EDUC 2022-2024) |
Alan Cannon (ST 2022-2024) |
| Jerry Parker (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Amy Baptist (LIBR 2023-2025) |
Prem Chanda (ST 2022-2024) |
| Paula Varnado-Sullivan (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Holly Kihm (NHS 2022-2024) |
Tara Stoulig (ST 2022-2024) |
| James Winter (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Ashley Bordelon (NHS 2022-2024) |
Student Representative: |
| Lisa Moody (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Eddie Hebert (NHS 2022-2024) |
Kyle Hidalgo |
Library Committee
| David Sesser (Chair, Director Library) |
Jose Noguera (BUS 2022-2024) |
Kristi Riddle (NHS 2022-2024) |
| Sarah Schillage (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Louis LeGuyader (BUS 2023-2025) |
Konrad Kabza (ST 2022-2024) |
| Molly McGraw (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Celina Echols (EDUC 2023-2025) |
Bruce Sherman (ST 2022-2024) |
| Marc Settembrino (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Angela Wood (NHS 2023-2025) |
Penny Shockette (ST 2023-2025) |
| Jack Bedell (AHSS 2022-2024) |
3. Standing Committees of the Faculty Reporting to the Vice President for Student
Affairs
Student Conduct Hearing Board (pool to expand as needed)
| Curtis Meyers (OSAA/Advisor) |
Ellen Ratcliff (EDUC 2022-2024) |
Oscar (Danny) Lee (NHS 2022-2024) |
| William Chernoff (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Melanie Lemoine (EDUC 2023-2025) |
Ghassan Alkadi (ST 2023-2025) |
| Joshua McDermott (AHSS 2023-2025) |
Lindsey Caillouet (EDUC 2022-2024) |
Erin Horzelski (ST 2023-2025) |
| Michael Bisciglia (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Penny Hecker (LIB 2022-2024) |
Mehmet Bahadir (ST 2022-2024) |
| Bridget Hester (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Florida Uzoaru (NHS 2022-2024) |
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| Christina Shively (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Melanie Mulkey (NHS 2022-2024) |
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| Ruben Pereyra (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Heidi Dubreuil (NHS 2022-2024) |
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| Randall Frederick (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Jacqueline Guendouzi (NHS 2022-2024) |
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| Jerry Parker (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Ashley Bordelon (NHS 2023-2025) |
Student Representative: |
| Aristides Baraya (BUS 2023-2025) |
Laura Fazio-Griffith (NHS 2023-2025) |
Aaliyah Muhammad |
| David Faucheux (BUS 2023-2025) |
Wendy Rock (NHS 2023-2025) |
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| John Hatcher (EDUC 2023-2025) |
Colleen Cicale (NHS 2023-2025) |
Traffic and Parking Committee
| Gary Prescott (Chair / Dir TS) |
Melanie Lemoine (EDUC 2023-2025) |
Bruce Sherman (ST 2022-2024) |
| Molly McGraw (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Amy Baptist (LIB 2022-2024) |
Amy Baptist (Library 2022-2024) |
| Russell Castro (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Laura Fazio-Griffith (NHS 2022-2024) |
Student Representative: |
| Scott Burns (BUS 2022-2024) |
Florida Uzoaru (NHS 2022-2024) |
Aaliyah Muhammad |
| Matthew Crook (BUS 2022-2024) |
Wendy Rock (NHS 2022-2024) |
C. Committees Elected by the Faculty
Faculty Grievance Committee
| Dayne Sherman (Chair, LIBR 2022-2025) |
Sang Lee (BUS 2021-2024) |
Kristie Riddle (NHS 2023-2025) |
| Molly McGraw (AHSS 2023-2026) |
Evan Mense (EDUC 2023-2026) |
Ephraim Massawe (ST 2022-2025) |
| Monique LeBlanc (AHSS 2023-2025) |
Laura Fazio-Griffith (NHS 2023-2026) |
Ho-Hoon Lee (ST 2021-2024) |
| Alternates: | ||
| Brandon Baiamonte (AHSS 2023-2026) |
Gerlinde Beckers (EDUC 2023-2026) |
Penny Shockett (ST 2023-2024) |
| Suzanne Booth-LeDoux (AHSS 2023-2025) |
Amy Baptist (LIBR 2022-2025) |
Erin Horzelski (ST 2023-2025) |
| Thomas Meyer (BUS 2023-2024) |
Luanne Billingsley (NHS 2023-2025) |
VACANT (NHS 2023-2026) |
University Tenure and Promotion Committee
| Alan Cannon (ST 2023-2026) |
Gerlinde Beckers (EDUC 2023-2025) |
Cris Koutsougeras (ST 2023-2025) |
| Molly McGraw (AHSS 2023-2026) |
Celina Echols (EDUC 2023-2026) |
Amber Narro (AHSS 2023-2025) |
| Joe Burns (AHSS 2021-2024) |
Paul Kelsey (LIBR 2022-2024) |
Ho-Hoon Lee (ST 2021-2024) |
| André Honorée (BUS 2022-2025) |
Holly Kihm (NHS 2022-2025) |
VACANT (NHS 2022-2025) |
| VACANT (BUS 2023-2024) |
VACANT (NHS 2023-2026) |
D. Standing Committees Appointed by the President, Provost, and Vice Presidents
1. Reporting to the President
Employee Wellness Committee
| Ralph Wood (Chair) |
Celina Echols (EDUC 2023-2025) |
Alice Gibson (NHS 2022-2024) |
| Sarah Schillage (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Tara Dupre (Human Resources) |
Deborah Dardis (ST 2022-2024) |
| Leilya Pitre (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Paul Kelsey (Library 2022-2024) |
Marcia Oursler (ST 2022-2024) |
| Kellen Gilbert (AHSS 2023-2025) |
Angela Wood (NHS 2023-2025) |
Michael Leeman (NHS 2023-2025) |
| Scott Burns (BUS 2022-2024) |
Taneshia Drake (Student Engagement) |
Keonta Johnson (Auxiliary Services) |
Technology Advisory Committee
| John Burris (Chair, CIO) |
Gene Pregeant (EEO/ADA) |
Thomas DeVaney (EDUC 2022-2024) |
| Matthew McNulty (Office of Technology) |
Jeffrey Temple (AVP AP) |
Angie Estes (LIBR 2022-2024) |
| Mary Ballard (Director, CFE) |
Jared Wall (CFE) |
Daniel Hollander (NHS 2022-2024) |
| Judy Bowles (AVP Systems) |
Kari Wall (Southeastern Online) |
Paulo Regis (ST 2023-2025) |
| Ray DeJean (Client Connectivity Leader, Deputy CIO) |
Jerry Parker (AHSS 2023-2025) |
Student Representative: |
| Mandy Hoffman (Financial Aid) |
David Faucheux (BUS 2023-2025) |
Amber Kirk |
Information Technology and Computing Policies Committee
| Ray DeJean (Chair) |
Bryant Martin (Office of Technology) |
Chibuike Azuoru (Office of Internal Audit) |
| Khalli Hagan (Controller) |
Joe Burns (AHSS) |
Robert Cope (Business) |
| Tara Dupre (HR) |
Thomas Cullinan (Registrar’s Office) |
Michelle Hall (Director, IR) |
| Matthew Johnson (Enterprise Resource Planning) |
John Foster (PeopleSoft Financials) |
Cris Koutsougeras (ST) |
| Eric Summers (VP, SA) |
Thomas DeVaney (Education) |
Connie Davis (AVP Operations & Auxiliary Services) |
| Gene Pregeant (EEO/ADA) |
Rachel Artigues (Nursing & Health Sciences) |
Jared Wall (CFE) |
2. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
General Education Assessment & Innovation Committee
| Claire Procopio (Chair, Interim Dean, H&E) |
Jerry Parker (Faculty Senate) |
Timothy Hudson (Mathematics/Analytical Reasoning) |
| Rachelle Cope (Business) |
Jeffrey Wright (Fine Arts) |
Troy Williams (Natural Sciences) |
| Craig Marinello (Career Services) |
Sherri Craig (English) |
Jacqueline Guendouzi (Nursing & Health Sciences) |
| Jordan Ahrend (Education) |
Elizabeth Hornsby (Humanities) |
Sarah Sohr-Preston (Social/Behavioral Sciences) |
| Angie Anderson (Humanities) |
Institutional Effectiveness Committee
| Alexandra Anderson (Chair, SACSCOC Liaison) |
Paula Calderon (Dean, EDUC) |
Ann Carruth (Dean, NHS) |
| Jeffrey Temple (AVP, AP) |
Kay Maurin (Chief EMO) |
Dan McCarthy (Dean, S&T) |
| Karen Fontenot (Dean, AHSS) |
John Boulahanis (Graduate Studies) |
Claire Procopio (Interim Dean, H&E) |
| Tará Lopez (Dean, BUS) |
Michelle Hall (Director, IR) |
David Sesser (Director, LIB) |
| Mary Ballard (Director, CFE) |
Instructional Technology Committee
| Jared Wall, Chair (Center for Faculty Excellence) |
Thomas DeVaney (EDUC 2023-2025) |
Laura Fazio-Griffith (NHS 2023-2025) |
| Jerry Parker (AHSS 2023-2025) |
John Hatcher (EDUC 2022-2024) |
Angie Anderson (Quality Matters) |
| Scott Burns (BUS 2022-2024) |
Bonnie Achee (ST, iHub) |
Ahmad Fayed (ST 2022-2024) |
| Louis LeGuyader (BUS 2023-2025) |
Theresa Corbin (LIB 2022-2024) |
Kari Wall (Southeastern Online) |
| Alicia McDaniel (CH&E 2023-2025) |
Linda Collins (NHS 2022-2024) |
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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
| Penny Shockett (Chair) |
Roldan Valverde (Scientist) |
Justin Farrell (Veterinarian) |
| Bill Robison (Non-Scientist) |
James Nelson (Community Representative) |
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
| Michelle Hall (Chair) |
Adam Elder (EDUC) |
Jean Fotie (ST) |
| Brandon Baiamonte (AHSS) |
Letitia Walters (EDUC) |
Pradip Panta (ST) |
| William Chernoff (AHSS) |
Paul Kelsey (LIBR) |
Lee Lind (Student Affairs) |
| David Bowes (BUS) |
Daniel Hollander (NHS) |
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| Avi Waikar (BUS) |
Susan Prude (NHS) |
Intellectual Property Committee
| Karen Fontenot (Dean, AHSS) |
Gene Pregeant (EEO/ADA) |
Cris Koutsougeras (ST 2023-2025) |
| Dan McCarthy (Dean, S&T) |
Gerlinde Beckers (EDUC 2023-2025) |
Cheryl Hall (Ex-Officio, Non-Voting) |
| Jack Bedell (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Janie Branham (LIB 2022-2024) |
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| Matthew Crook (BUS 2022-2024) |
Ann Carruth (Dean, NHS) |
University Academic Assessment Committee
| Mary White (Chair / ST) |
Tará Lopez (Dean, BUS) |
Danny Lee (NHS) |
| Jerry Parker (AHSS) |
Paula Calderon (Dean, EDUC) |
Luanne Billingsley (NHS) |
| Peter Shrock (AHSS) |
Tim Hudson (Dept. Head, ST) |
Ann Carruth (Dean, NHS) |
| Lara Gardner (BUS) |
Ashley Wicker (EDUC) |
Alexandra Anderson (SACSCOC Liaison) |
| John Woosley (BUS) |
Gerlinde Beckers (EDUC) |
University Support Services Assessment Committee
| Katherine Rose (Chair, Development) |
Karen Fontenot (Dean, AHSS) |
Marjorie Parker (Dir. Student Engagement) |
| Robin Parker (Aux Services) |
Dan McCarthy (Dean, S&T) |
Gary Prescott (Director, Transport Services) |
| Aristides Baraya (Business) |
Tará Dupre (Director, HR) |
Mandy Hoffman (Financial Aid) |
| Craig Marinello (Career Services) |
Janie Branham (Library) |
Cheryl Hall (Sponsored Research) |
| Marie Bernard (College of H&E) |
Kimberly Bergeron (Dir Student Accessibility Services) |
University Calendar Committee
| Kay Maurin (Chair) |
Khalli Hagan (Controller) |
Bonnie Achee (ST 2023-2025) |
| Peter Gratton (AHSS 2022-2024) |
Jeffrey Wright (Council of Dept Heads) |
Marjorie Parker (Student Affairs) |
| Joshua McDermott (AHSS 2023-2025) |
Melanie Lemoine (EDUC 2023-2025) |
John Burris (Office of Technology) |
| Jay Artigues (Athletics) |
Tara Dupre (Human Resources) |
Student Representative: |
| Connie Davis (AVP, Operations & Aux Services) |
Kristie Riddle (NHS 2022-2024) |
Lacey Johnson (SGA President) |
| Sam Cappel (BUS 2023-2025) |
Shanna Lee Holloway (NHS 2023-2025) |
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| Teri Root (BUS 2022-2024) |
Ashley Rosalez (Registrar’s Office) |
3. Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance
Employee Advisory Committee
| Tara Dupre (Chair / HR) |
Susan Zimlich (EDUC) |
Kimberly Bergeron (Student Access Serv) |
| Lucia Harrison (AHSS) |
Dayne Sherman (LIBR) |
Carmen Bray (UPD) |
| Teri Root (BUS) |
Rebecca Davis (NURS) |
Administrative Support: |
| Pam Bentivegna (Classified) |
Hilton Magee (Physical Plant/D&I) |
Nicole Dunnington (HR) |
| Patrick Moyer (ST) |
Radiation Safety Committee
| Sam Domiano (Chair) |
Justin Anderson (Science & Technology) |
Mary White (Science & Technology) |
| Jeremy Brignac (Radiation Safety Office) |
Pradip Panta (Science & Technology) |
Sanichiro Yoshida (Science & Technology) |
4. Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice President
for Administration and Finance
Committee on Laboratory Fees and Other Academic Support
| Khalli Hagan (Chair / Controller) |
Tará Lopez (BUS) |
Ashley Rosalez (Registrar’s Office) |
| Jeffrey Temple (AVP Academic Programs) |
Paula Calderon (EDUC) |
Dan McCarthy (ST) |
| Logan Place (AHSS) |
Holly Kihm (NHS) |
Student Representative: Oluwateniola Adenuga |
