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University Senate
North Quad, 332
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
Phone: (765) 285-5724
Fax: (765) 285-2384
mlturner4@bsu.edu
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday; Summer Hours: 7:30a - 4:00 p.m. 5/10/06-8/11/06


The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Faculty Council

Faculty Council of the University Governance System
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOffice
Barry UmanskyChairperson285-9078Professor of Telecommunications LB 212
Ann WiesekeVice Chairperson285-5588Associate Professor of Nursing CN 113
Ronald RarickSecretary285-5793Associate Professor of Art AJ 214
David PearsonParliamentarian285-1143Associate Professor of Exercise Science Associate Chairperson HP 222J
Melanie TurnerExecutive Secretary285-5724Undersecretary University Senate NQ 332
Rebecca A. AdamsMember285-5924Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences AT 201G
Nazim AhmedMember285-5302Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management WB 219
Carrie BallMember285-8500Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology TC 524
Richard BellaverMember285-1503Professor of Information and Communication Sciences BC 221E
Ralph BremiganMember285-8672Professor of Mathematical Sciences RB 434
Kenneth BrophyMember( ) -   
Paul ChandlerMember285-5786Associate Professor of Natural Resources And Environmental Management WQ 117
Jeff ClarkSubstitute, Fall '09, for D. Marini285-8350Chairperson of the Department of Physiology and Health Science CL 326L
Gary CrawleyMember285-8785Assistant Professor of Political Science NQ 264
David ('Kip') ShawgerMember285-8748Assistant Professor of Theatre AC 7A
Lambert DeckersMember285-1706Professor of Psychological Science NQ 108A
Dotson, OlonMember285-3481Associate Professor of Architecture AB 428
Anthony EdmondsMember285-2779George and Frances Ball Distinguished Professor of History BB 217
Richard FluegemanMember285-8267Professor of Geological Sciences AR 104
Jeffrey FryMember285-1246Associate Professor of Philosophy NQ G18
Jeffrey GreenMember285-2056Associate Professor of Economics WB 109
David GrosnickMember285-8863Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy CP 136
Marina GuntscheMember285-1370Associate Professor of Spanish NQ 140
David HaberMember285-2961John and Janice Fisher Distinguished Professor of Wellness and Gerontology and Associate Director of the Fisher HP 216B
Matthew HarberMember285-9840Assistant Professor of Exercise Science PL 146
Michael HarveyMember285-5715Associate Professor of Special Education TC 712
Ronald HicksMember285-2443Professor of Anthropology BB 317
Joyce HuffMember285-8378Assistant Professor of English RB 386
Rex KanuMember285-5695Assistant Professor of Technology AT 134A
Carolyn KapinusMember   
Kelly, EricMember285-1909Professor of Urban Planning AB 305
Jeong Han KimMember285-8040Assistant Professor of Psychology--Counseling TC 622
David LeBlancMember285-8832Professor of Biology CL 223C
John LedbetterMember285-5109Assistant Professor of Accounting WB 327
Marini, DaveMember285-8367Associate Professor of Physiology and Health Science CL 359G
Christopher MarlowMember285-1980Department of Landscape ArchitectureAB 231
Bianca McRaeMember285-1131Instructor of Middle School Science BU 132
Patricia ParkisonMember285-8675Instructor of Mathematical Sciences RB 325
Theresa RichardsonMember285-5476Professor of Multicultural/Diversity Education TC 815
James Rybarczyk285-8095Associate Professor of Chemistry CP 409T
Lauren ShafferMember285-8161Associate Professor of Audiology AC 104
William Sharp285-8488Professor of Educational Leadership TC 912
Greta SlaterMember285-1009Assistant Professor of Social Work AR 227
Brien SmithMember285-3395Chairperson of the Department of Marketing and Management Professor of Management WB 309A
Glen StampMember285-1882Chairperson of the Dept of Communication Studies Professor of Communication Studies LB 351B
Murray SteibMember285-5410Associate Professor of Music History MU 302
Fu-Shing SunMember285-8647Associate Professor of Computer Science RB 478
Dustin SupaMember285-8215Assistant Professor of Journalism AJ 336
Daniel WaechterMember285-8221Assistant Professor of Journalism AJ 300D
Carolyn WalkerMember285-8558Associate Professor of Elementary Education TC 315B
Kiesha Warren-Gordon285-1530Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice and CriminologyNQ 256
Jian-sheng YangMemberMembert285-1761Associate Professor of Geography CL 426L
Terry Zivney285-2198Maxon Distinguished Professor of Finance and Insurance WB 355
Laura Helmsex officio285-8094Associate Dean of University College Director of Academic Systems NQ 328
Terry Kingex officio285-1333Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs AD 106
Matthew WhitlockEx officio   
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Academic Freedom and Ethics Committee

Develops and reviews guidelines and policies for academic freedom and ethics issues for the University.
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOfficeFax
Gary PavlechkoChairperson285-1763Director of Teaching Technology TC 402A 
Srinivasan SundaramSecretary285-3652Professor of Finance and Insurance WB 359  
Rebecca A. AdamsMember285-5924Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences AT 201G 
Heather BisherMember285-8771Assistant Director of Housing and Residence Life For Coordination of Living-Learning Programs LA N-13 
Nancy CarlsonMember285-1489Associate Professor of Telecommunications LB 208  
Jeffrey FryMember285-1246Associate Professor of Philosophy NQ G18  
Kelly, EricMember285-1909Professor of Urban Planning AB 305  
John SeidelMember285-5424Associate Professor of Music MI 205  
Susan TancockMember285-8543Professor of Elementary Education TC 308  
Robert KvamEx-officio285-5495Dean of the College of Fine Arts Professor of Music AC 200  
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Contract Faculty Committee

Responsible for initiating, recommending, and reviewing procedures for policies affecting full-time contract faculty.
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOfficeFax
Patricia ParkisonChairperson285-8675Instructor of Mathematical Sciences RB 325  
Jennifer WarnerSecretary    
Vera AdamsMember285-1963Instructor of Urban Planning AB 327  
Rebecca BergsMember285-1729Instructor of Mathematical Sciences RB 328  
Barbara Giorgio-Booher285-5841Assistant Professor of Art AJ 401  
Bianca McRaeMember285-1131Instructor of Middle School Science BU 132  
Vicki ShipleyMember285-5114Instructor of Accounting WB 106  
Sheryl SwingleyMember285-8688Instructor of Journalism AJ 381  
Margot WilliamsMember285-8560Instructor of Elementary Education TC 216  
Jacquelyn BuckropEx-officio285-1333Assistant to the Provost Assistant Professor of Communication Studies AD 106  
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Creative Arts Committee

Fosters the creative arts on campus, solicits and evaluates proposals for Creative Arts Grants, and initiates and recommends policies for Creative Arts Grants.
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOfficeFax
Beth MessnerChairperson285-1959Associate Professor of Communication Studies LB 314  
Nancy MelserSecretary285-8572Assistant Professor of Elementary Education TC 307A 
Audra SokolMember285-8740Assistant Professor of Dance AC 306  
Barbara BogueMember285-8537Associate Professor of English RB 273  
Thelma Lazo-FloresMember285-7940Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences WQ 308  
Nazim AhmedFaculty Council Representative285-5302Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management WB 219  
Lindsay N. MartinGraduate Student Representative    
Kristi Koriathex officio285-5003Director   
Michael O'HaraEx Officio285-5495Associate Dean of the College of Fine Arts Sursa Distinguished Professor of Fine Arts AC 200  
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Creative Teaching Committee

Solicit, evaluate proposals for Creative Teaching Grants; initiate, recommend policies and procedures; conduct continuous evaluation of the Creative Teaching Grants Program
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOfficeFax
David ('Kip') ShawgerChairperson285-8748Assistant Professor of Theatre AC 7A  
Theresa RichardsonSecretary285-5476Professor of Multicultural/Diversity Education TC 815  
Nazim AhmedCouncil Representative285-5302Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management WB 219  
Richard BellaverCouncil Representative285-1503Professor of Information and Communication Sciences BC 221E 
Marina GuntscheCouncil Representative285-1370Associate Professor of Spanish NQ 140  
Rex KanuCouncil Representative285-5695Assistant Professor of Technology AT 134A 
Marlow, ChristopherCouncil Representative285-1980Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture AB 231  
Gary PavlechkoEx officio285-1763Director of Teaching Technology TC 402A 
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Graduate Education Committee

Initiates and recommends policies and procedures for the administratino of University graduate programs.
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOffice
Nancy BrooksChairperson285-2721Assistant Professor of Social Foundations of Education TC 809
Inga HillVice Chairperson285-5329Assistant Dean for Student Services Associate Professor of Management WB 147
Kristin TurnerSecretary285-5493Assistant Professor of Music MU 411B
Sharon HahnExecutive Secretary285-1301Office Supervisor and Secretary to Associate Provost And Associate Dean WQ 100
Steve JonesCICS   
John LorchMember285-2329Professor of Mathematical Sciences RB 420
James Poole 285-8071Associate Professor of Chemistry CP 409F
James ChesebroCollege Representative285-1491Distinguished Professor of Telecommunications LB 214
Kathryn FletcherCollege Representative285-8500Associate Professor of Psychology--Educational Psychology TC 524
Carol FriesenCollege Representative285-5925Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences AT 201B
Grondzik, WalterGraduate Faculty Representative285-2030Professor of Architecture AB 405
John HorowitzCollege Representative285-1436Associate Professor of Economics WB 137
Carolyn MacKayGraduate Faculty Representative285-8539Professor of English RB 379
Lisa PellerinGraduate Faculty Representative285-5996Director of Women's and Gender Studies Program Associate Professor of Sociology NQ 218
Linda PohlyGraduate Faculty Representative285-5407Professor of Music History and Musicology Coordinator of Graduate Studies MU 305C
Mark PyronGraduate Faculty Representative285-8852Associate Professor of Biology CL 226E
Christopher ThompsonGraduate Faculty Representative285-8742Associate Professor of History BB 219F
Christopher AirriessFaculty Council Representative285-1614Professor of Geography CL 426J
Ronald RarickFaculty Council Representative285-5793Associate Professor of Art AJ 214
Fu-Shing SunFaculty Council Representative285-8647Associate Professor of Computer Science RB 478
Christopher AlexanderGraduate Student   
Jessica KermanGraduate Student   
Anthony KlineGraduate Student representative285-8542Instructor of Elementary Education TC 307F
Andria NajarGraduate Student   
Juan Carlos Navas GomezGraduate Student   
Emery PeckGraduate Student   
Shawn SalmonGraduate Student( ) -   
Lynn Schmidt 285-4166Instructor of Nursing CN 417A
Robert MorrisEx officio285-1300Associate Provost for Research Dean of Graduate School WQ 100
Jacquelyn NelsonEx officio285-1301Associate Dean of the Graduate School Adjunct Professor of History WQ 100
Joanna WallaceEx officio285-5677Dean of the School of Extended Education CA 200
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Instructional Media Support Committee

Receive and consider recommendations for improving instructional media, extended education technologies, and related academic computing procedures and practices.
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOffice
Paul BuisMember285-8641Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science Associate Professor of Computer Science RB 455
Michael HanleyMember285-8213Assistant Professor of Journalism AJ 342
Rex KanuMember285-5695Assistant Professor of Technology AT 134A
Michael Pounds285-0999Associate Professor of Music Theory and Composition Assistant Director of the Music Engineering Technology MI 212
Linda TaylorMember285-8567Assistant Professor of Elementary Education TC 208B
Russell WahlersMember285-3737Associate Professor of Marketing WB 241
Sean WaltonMember285-3326Emerging Technologies Librarian BL 102E
Bill CahoeEx officio285-1486Director of University Teleplex BC 206B
Frederick NayEx officio285-3041Director of University Computing Services RB 237
Gary PavlechkoEx officio285-1763Director of Teaching Technology TC 402A
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Library Committee

Initiate and recommend policies/procedures for the operation of the University library service; consider and submit recommendations to the Academic Resources Committee, recommendations for improving library procedures/practices; evaluate library services
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOffice
Ken HeinenChairperson285-8217Assistant Professor of Journalism AJ 242
Lisa JutteChairperson285-2637Assistant Professor of Athletic Training HP 222L
Kathleen MaurerSecretary285-5408Assistant Professor of Voice MU 418
Rebecca CostomirisMember285-1872Academic Assessment Specialist and Publications Editor WQ 200
Michelle Glowacki-Dudka    
Jeffrey GreenMember285-2056Associate Professor of Economics WB 109
Beth MessnerWEC Representative285-1959Associate Professor of Communication Studies LB 314
Thomas A. PriceMember285-8205Assistant Professor of Journalism AJ 240
Scott StephenMember  
Kristin TurnerGraduate Education Committee Representative285-5493Assistant Professor of Music MU 411B
Rolland DanielsGraduate Student( ) -   
Arthur HafnerEx officio285-5277Dean of University Libraries BL 218
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Professional Education Committee

Review curriculum revisions pertaining to professional education programs; review and evaluate academic policies pertaining to professional preparation for teachers; review academic policies; approve applications for classification as professional education faculty.
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOffice
Richard SeymourChairperson285-5652Associate Professor of Technology AT 217
Michael PutmanSecretary285-8547Assistant Professor of Elementary Education TC 310
Allen TruellSecretary285-5235Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management WB 247
Shireen DesouzaMember285-8856Associate Professor of Biology CL 226A
Barbara GrahamMember Associate Professor Emerita of Secondary Education Methods and Supervision  
Brian HayesMember285-3502Instructor of Journalism Director of Workshops AJ 304
Kenan MetzgerMember285-2679Assistant Professor of English RB 380
Kay RoebuckMember285-8814Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences Placement Advisor RB 435
John ScheibMember285-5501Associate Director of School of Music Associate Professor of Music Education MU 205
Nancy ThompsonMember285-5941Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences AT 205
Jayne BeilkeEx officio (VOTING)285-5460Chairperson In the Department of Educational Studies Professor of Secondary and Foundations of Education TC 818
Lisa HuffmanEx officio (VOTING)285-8511Chairperson of the Department of Educational Psychology Associate Professor of Psychology--Educational Psychology TC 526
John E. JacobsonEx officio (VOTING)285-5251Dean of Teachers College Professor of Elementary Education TC 1008
John MerblerEx officio (VOTING)285-5700Chairperson of the Department of Special Education Professor of Special Education TC 722A
Laurie MullenEx officio (VOTING)285-5252Associate Dean for Teacher Education Associate Professor of Secondary Education/Instructional TC 1008
James StroudEx officio (VOTING)285-8564Chairperson of the Department of Elementary Education Professor of Elementary Education TC 322
Roy WeaverEx officio (VOTING)285-5251Professor of Curriculum TC 1008
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Salary and Benefits Committee

Monitor and evaluate, initiate reviews and assssments of market conditions; review administration of salary programs annually; act in advisory capacity to those who administer salary and benefit programs
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOfficeFax
Terry ZivneyChairperson285-2198Maxon Distinguished Professor of Finance and Insurance WB 355  
David ('Kip') ShawgerMember285-8748Assistant Professor of Theatre AC 7A  
Kelly, EricMember285-1909Professor of Urban Planning AB 305  
Bruce MorganMember285-1926Director of Student Center and Programs SC L20  
Dustin SupaMember285-8215Assistant Professor of Journalism AJ 336  
Cindy WalkerMember    
Sherry BarlowEx officio285-5747Director of Accounting AD G4  
Roger LaveryEx officio285-6000Dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media Professor of Journalism LB 102  
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Special Leave Committee

Initiate, monitor, evaluate and recommend policies and procedures; solicit applications for special leaves with pay and report findings according to established policies
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOffice
Jerrell CassadyChairperson285-8522Professor of Psychology--Educational Psychology TC 522
Jennifer BlackmerSecretary285-8747Assistant Professor of Theatre AC 306
Shaheen BornaMember285-5191Professor of Marketing WB 317
Hunt, MarthaMember285-1623Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture AB 226
Mary KiteMember285-8197Professor of Psychological Science NQ 126
Ann WiesekeMember285-5588Associate Professor of Nursing CN 113
Maria Williams-HawkinsMember285-2263Associate Professor of Telecommunications BC 201
Mitchell WhaleyEx-officio285-5818Dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Technology Professor of Physical Education AT 202
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Teaching Evaluation Committee

Obtain and report, reevaluate policies and procedures for Evaluation of Teaching; conduct formal review of policy and procedure; oversee policies.
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOffice
Cheryll AdamsChairperson285-5390Director of the Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development BU 109
Carol FriesenSecretary285-5925Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences AT 201B
Leonard AthertonMember285-5413Professor of Music Performance MU 304
Carrie BallFaculty Council RepresentativeMember285-8500Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology TC 524
Shaheen BornaMember285-5191Professor of Marketing WB 317
Nicole CardassilarisMember285-5916Visual Resource Manager and Gallery Associate AJ 212
Dominic CaristiMember285-1493Associate Professor of Telecommunications LB 210
Gregory MorrisonMember285-5985Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology NQ 250
Perera, NihalMember285-8606Professor of Urban Planning AB 331
Nii BadgerGraduate Student( ) -   
Suzie SmithExtended Education Committee Representative285-7901Assistant Professor of Telecommunications LB 216
James JonesEx-officio285-1506Assistant Director - Research and Design RB 237
Frederick NayEx-officio285-3041Director of University Computing Services RB 237
Gary PavlechkoEx officio285-1763Director of Teaching Technology TC 402A
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
Undergraduate Education Committee

Discusses, plans, and explores the future educational direction of the University.
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOffice
Amy LeahyChairperson285-5958Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences Associate Chairperson of the Department of Family And AT 150A
Adam BeachSecretary285-8574Associate Professor of English RB 295
Becky AmatoRecording Secretary285-2385Core Curriculum Coordinator NQ 331
Cecil BohanonMember285-5363Professor of Economics WB 135
Marilyn ChalupaMember285-5231Associate Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management WB 239
Richard FluegemanMember285-8267Professor of Geological Sciences AR 104
Jeffrey GreenMember285-2056Associate Professor of Economics WB 109
David HannonMember285-5796Assistant Professor of Art AJ 459
Keddy, KarenMember285-7464Assistant Professor of Architecture AB 400
Marlow, ChristopherMember285-1980Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture AB 231
Linda MartinMember285-8552Associate Professor of Elementary Education TC 307D
Beth MessnerMember285-1959Associate Professor of Communication Studies LB 314
Michael PutmanMember285-8547Assistant Professor of Elementary Education TC 310
Theresa RichardsonMember285-5476Professor of Multicultural/Diversity Education TC 815
Bill RogersMember285-8802Professor of Biology CL 169C
John ScheibMember285-5501Associate Director of School of Music Associate Professor of Music Education MU 205
Schoen, DavidMember285-5871Professor of Urban Planning AB 305
Murray SteibMember285-5410Associate Professor of Music History MU 302
Barry UmanskyMember285-9078Professor of Telecommunications LB 212
Carla VidoniMember285-5135Assistant Professor of Physical Education HP 223M
Dan WaechterMember285-8221Assistant Professor of Journalism AJ 300D
Marilyn BuckEx officio285-3716Associate Provost and Dean of University College Professor of Physical Education AD 326
Laura HelmsEx officio285-8094Associate Dean of University College Director of Academic Systems NQ 328
Carma ShawgerEx officio285-8686Academic Advisor/Ac Advising Center Coordinator AC 414
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
University Core Curriculum Subcommittee

Develops, evaluates, and recommends changes to the University Core Curriculum Program of the University.
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOffice
Sue WhitakerChairperson285-2297Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences AT 201I
David LeBlancSecretary285-8832Professor of Biology CL 223C
Becky AmatoRecording Secretary285-2385Administrative Coordinator University Core Curriculum OfficeNQ 331
Howard Hammer 285-3408Associate Professor of Business Law WB 351
Becky McDonaldMember285-8209Assistant Professor of Journalism AJ 338
Bill RogersMember285-8802Professor of Biology CL 169C
John ScheibMember285-5501Associate Director of School of Music Associate Professor of Music Education MU 205
Melinda Schoenfeldt 285-8548Associate Professor of Elementary Education TC 314
Marilyn BuckEx officio285-3716Associate Provost and Dean of University College Professor of Physical Education AD 326
Michael HaynesEx officio285-1511Associate Dean of University College Director of Academic Advising NQ 326
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
University Grade Appeals Committee

Reviews appeals of final grade for a classroom course, field experience, clinical, student teaching, practicum, internship, or externship
NamePositionPhoneOffice
Susan BrudvigFaculty Member285-6008WB 316
W. Holmes FinchFaculty Member285-3668TC 521
Peggy FisherFaculty Member285-1958LB 312
Hunt, MarthaFaculty Member285-1623AB 226
James Jones, Ed.D.Faculty Member285-1433AT 207D
Dwandra LampkinFaculty Member285-7364AC 303B
Claudia UpdikeFaculty Member285-8172AC 217D
The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.
University Promotion and Tenure Committee

Review existing policies and procedures and recommend appropriate changes; review compliance with policy; hear appeals.
NamePositionPhoneUniversity PositionOfficeFax
Thomas SpottsSecretary285-5913Associate Professor of Technology AT 143A 
Bryan ByersMember285-5981Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology NQ 258  
Ronald KovacMember285-1889Professor of Information & Communication Sciences BC 213  
Harold MortimerMember285-0974Associate Professor of Musical Theatre AC 311  
Smith, LesMember285-1978Professor of Landscape Architecture AB 232  
Srinivasan SundaramMember285-3652Professor of Finance and Insurance WB 359  
Roger WesselMember285-5486Associate Professor of Higher Education TC 829  
Marilyn BuckAdvisor285-3716Associate Provost and Dean of University College Professor of Physical Education AD 326