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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.

University Council

Initiates, monitors, evaluates and recommends policies and procedures on matters regarding faculty and professional personnel issues.

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office
Adam Stegner	Chairperson	748-3450	Distributed Programmer	RB 237
Barbara Wills	Vice Chairperson	285-3530	Technology Training Specialist	BL 317
Laura Helms	Secretary	285-8094	Assistant Dean of University College	NQ 328
Melanie Turner	Executive Secretary	285-5724	Undersecretary University Senate	NQ 332
Chiuini, Michele	Member	285-1913	Professor of Architecture	AB 401B
Kenton Hall	Member	285-5798	Professor of Art	AJ 121A
Michael Haynes	Member	285-5490	Associate Dean of University College Director of Academic Advising	NQ 304
Ken Heinen		285-8217	Assistant Professor of Journalism	AJ 242
Stanley Keil	Member	285-5364	Associate Professor of Economics	WB 125
Ernie Krug	Member	285-1080	Director of Alumni Activities	AL 288
Chris Lehnertz	Member	285-9098	Director of Development	AL 262
Jim Lowe	Member	285-2805	Director of Engineering and Operations
Larry Markle	Member	285-5293	Director	SC 307
William McCune	Member	285-2523	Associate Vice President, Controller and Business Services	AD 301
Thomas Morrison	Member	285-1133	Associate Vice President for Business Affairs	AD 103
Thalia Mulvihill	Member	285-5463	Associate Professor of Social Foundations of Education/ Higher Education	TC 810
Chris Munchel		285-5608	Director of Admissions and Orientation	LU 137
Gerald Murray	Member	285-5487	Academic Advisor/Associate Director of Academic Advising Associate Professor of Academic Advising	NQ 301
Roger Nelson	Member	285-8653	Professor of Mathematical Sciences	RB 474
Tony Proudfoot	Member	Member	285-1560	Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications	AC 224
Marilyn Ryan	Member	285-5764	Professor of Nursing Associate Director of Graduate Program	CN 459E
Katie Slabaugh		285-1545	Assistant to Dean/Ombudsperson	AD 238
Rich Spisak	Member		Senior Director Emeritus of Development
Yasemin Tunc	Member	285-5902	Director for Technology Training Support Services	BL 313
Lynda Wiley	Member	285-2621	Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Director of Student Life	SC 133
Bob Zellers		285-8898	Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid	LU 202
Timothy Dykiel	Student Representative
Kay Bales		285-5344	Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students	AD 238
Ben Hancock		285-1633	Vice President for University Advancement	AD 216
Thomas Kinghorn	Ex officio	285-1033	Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer	AD 103A
Frank Sabatine	Ex officio	285-1581	Associate Vice President for Economic Development And Community Engagement/Dean of Extended Education	CA 200
Brien Smith		285-3395	Chairperson of the Department of Marketing and Management Associate Professor of Management	WB 309A
Tom Taylor	Ex officio	285-1444	Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications	AD 238
Matthew Walker	Ex officio

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

Academic Assessment and Institutional Research Committee

Discuss/explore assessment programs and activities; recommend policies for academic assessment

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office
Cheryll Adams		285-5390	Director of the Center for Gifted Studies and Talent Development	BU 109
Jennifer Bott	Member	285-5323	Assistant Professor of Management	WB 220
Jackie Buckrop		285-6000	Associate Dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media	LB 102
Ione DeOllos	Member	285-5470	Associate Professor of Sociology	NQ 201
Sheron Fraser-Burgess	Member	285-5471	Assistant Professor of Social Foundations of Education/ Multicultural Education	TC 825
Amy Leahy	Member	285-5958	Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences Assistant Department Chairperson	AT 0150
Gregory Morrison	Member	285-5985	Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology	NQ 250
Gary Ritz	Member	285-5497	Learning Center Mathematics and Technologies Coordinator	NQ 323
Kenton Hall	University Council Representative	285-5798	Professor of Art	AJ 121A
Yasemin Tunc	University Council Representative	285-5902	Director for Technology Training Support Services	BL 313
Andrea Frazier	Graduate Student
Frank Hood	Undergraduate Student
Marilyn Buck		285-3716	Associate Provost and Dean of University College Professor of Physical Education	AD 326
Donald Whitaker	Ex officio	285-1337	Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness Professor of Mathematical Sciences	WQ 200

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

Admissions and Credits Committee

Initiate and recommend procedures for implementing University policies on admission, readmission, and retention of students, student applications, student records, and interpretation of credits.

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office
Godish, Diana	Faculty Council Representative	285-5961	Chairperson of the Department of Physiology and Health Science	CL 325
Hinds, Tony	Military Science	(765) 285-8341	Military Science	BG 111
John Ledbetter	Faculty Council Representative	285-5109	Assistant Professor of Accounting	WB 327
Winnie Mucherah	Faculty Council Representative	285-8514	Assistant Professor of Psychology-Educational Psychology	TC 519
Heather Platt	Faculty Council Representative	285-5526	Professor of Music Co-Coordinator of Music History Area	MU 305B
Daniel Waechter	Faculty Council Representative	285-8221	Assistant Professor of Journalism	AJ 300D
Diane Calvin	University Council Representative	285-3327	Head of Information Services	BL 101B
Steven Graunke	University Council Representative	285-8202	Assessment Research Analyst	WQ 200
Laura Helms	University Council Representative	285-8094	Assistant Dean of University College	NQ 328
Cynthia Marini	University Council Representative	285-1161	Academic Advisor/Assistant Director of Academic Advising	NQ 310
Gerald Murray	University Council Representative	285-5487	Academic Advisor/Associate Director of Academic Advising Associate Professor of Academic Advising	NQ 301
Milliken, Jennifer	Graduate Student Representative	( ) -
Nancy Cronk	Ex officio	285-1423	Registrar and Director of Registration and Academic Progress	LU B43
Michael Haynes	Ex officio	285-5490	Associate Dean of University College Director of Academic Advising	NQ 304
Mike McCauley	Ex officio	748-0576	Director of Academic Systems
Lori Pence	Ex officio	285-3745	Assistant Director of Admissions	LU 124

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

Athletics Committee

Develop/recommend policies and procedures for administration, supervision, and use of facilities of the intercollegiate athletic programs; review athletic budget; recommend sports that constitute the Varsity Intercollegiate program; recommend policies/procedures for athletics total financial aid program; recommend prices to be charged for athletic events; advice President's Office on procedures on selection/retention of Director of Intercollegiate Athletics

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office
Arlene Ignico	Member	285-5169	Professor of Physical Education Coordinator of Pete	HP 221
Robert Pritchard	Member	285-9104	Associate Professor of Journalism	AJ 334
Daniel Baack	Member	285-3435	Assistant Professor of Marketing	WB 314
Gene Burton	Member	285-1205	Director of Public Safety
Richard Stankewitz	Member	285-8645	Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences	RB 422
James Stroud	Member	285-8564	Chairperson Professor of Elementary Education	TC 322
Beth Turcotte	Member	285-5557	Associate Professor of Theatre	AC 309A
Chris Lehnertz	University Council Representative	285-9098	Director of Development	AL 262
Nick Flores	Student Representative
Matt Lacy	Student Representative
Lauren McNichols	Student Representative
Mills, Betsy	Student Representative	( ) -
Gillian Thiebe	Student Representative	( ) -
James S. Ruebel	University Representative to NCAA and MAC	285-1024	Dean of Honors College Professor of Classical Studies	CA 104
Kyle Brennan	Ex officio	285-1196	Director of Athletic Compliance and Eligibility	HP 116
Dan Byrnes	ex officio	285-8708	Director, Sports Facilities and Recreation Services	WR 140
Tom Collins	ex officio	285-5131	Athletic Director	HP 116
Jo Ann M. Gora	ex officio	285-5555	President Professor of Sociology
Pamela B. Riegle	ex officio	765-285-5426		North Quad 322
Ed Shipley	ex officio	285-1080	Executive Director of Alumni Programs	AL 292

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

Extended Education Committee

Initiate and recommend policies and procedures for the administration of extended educatino programs of the University; consider recommendations for revisions and improvement.

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office
Linda Taylor	Chairperson	285-8567	Assistant Professor of Elementary Education	TC 208B
Barbara Wills	University Council Reprsentative, Secretary	285-3530	Technology Training Specialist	BL 317
Rebecca Bergs	Member	285-1729	Instructor of Mathematical Sciences	RB 328
Terry Burke	Member	285-1283	Training and Human Resources Specialist, Facilities	AD 350
Karen Kessler	Member	285-8745	Assistant Professor of Theatre	AC 306
Glen Stamp	Member	285-1882	Chairperson of the Dept of Communication Studies Professor of Communication Studies	LB 351B
Gerald Waite	Member	285-3279	Instructor of Anthropology	BB 311
Ann Wieseke	Member	285-5588	Associate Professor of Nursing	CN 113
Terry Zivney	Member	285-2198	Maxon Distinguished Professor of Finance and Insurance	WB 355
Barbara Boznak	Graduate Student Representative	( ) -
Arthur Hafner	Ex officio	285-5277	Dean of University Libraries	BL 218
Frank Sabatine	Ex officio	285-1581	Associate Vice President for Economic Development And Community Engagement/Dean of Extended Education	CA 200

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

Financial and Budgetary Affairs Committee

Advise Senate regarding fiscal/budgetary matters; make recommendations to Senate regarding fiscal/budgetary matters affecting a significant portion of the University

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office
Marilyn Flowers	Chairperson	285-3406	Professor of Economics	WB 117
Denise Salsbury	Secretary	285-5122	Assistant Professor of Elementary Education	TC 312
Ann Blakey	Member	285-8841	Associate Professor of Biology	CL 226B
Joseph Losco	Member	285-8780	Chairperson of the Department of Political Science Professor of Political Science	NQ 240
Daniel Lewis	Graduate Student Representative
Clark, Jeff	Faculty Council Representative	285-8350	Professor of Physiology and Health Science	CL 326L
Rich Spisak	University Council Representative	285-4054	Senior Director of Development	AL 261
Terry King	Ex officio	285-1333	Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs	AD 106
Thomas Kinghorn	Ex officio	285-1033	Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer	AD 103A

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

Information Technology Committee

Consider and develop policies and procedures for implementation of information technology in support of faculty, staff and student endeavor at Ball State.

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office
Michael Pounds	Chairperson	285-0999	Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition Assistant Director of the Music Engineering Technology	MI 212
Yasemin Tunc	Secretary	285-5902	Director for Technology Training Support Services	BL 313
Shaheen Borna	Member	285-5191	Professor of Marketing	WB 317
Klaus Neumann	Member	285-8262	Associate Professor of Geology	AR 144
Marilyn Ryan	Member	285-5764	Professor of Nursing Associate Director of Graduate Program	CN 459E
Adam Stegner	Member	748-3450	Distributed Programmer	RB 237
Faroh, James	Undergraduate Student Representative
Jessica Roark	Graduate Student Representative
Bill Cahoe	Ex officio	285-1486	Director of University Teleplex	BC 206B
Arthur Hafner	Ex officio	285-5277	Dean of University Libraries	BL 218
Frederick Nay	Ex officio	748-1934	Director of University Computing Services	RB 237
Pearson, David	Ex officio	285-1143	Associate Professor of Physical Education Assistant Chairperson	HP 222J

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

International Programs Committee

Initiate and recommend policies and procedures for international educational exchange programs, foreign study and travel, and other international programs

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office
Polly Booher	Member	285-8461	Manager of Employee Benefits	AD G-29
Corbin, Carla	Member	285-1971	Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture	AB 226
Stanley Keil	Member	285-5364	Associate Professor of Economics	WB 125
Tendayi Kumbula	Member	285-1625	Assistant Professor of Journalism	AJ 385
Roger McConnell	Member	285-5409	Associate Professor of Music Performance	MU 320
Melinda Schoenfeldt	Member	285-8548	Associate Professor of Elementary Education	TC 314
Mary Seig	Member	285-8443	Associate Professor of English	RB 337
Thomas Spotts	Member	285-5913	Associate Professor of Technology	AT 143A
Bob Zellers	University Council Representative	285-8898	Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid	LU 202
Hong Chen	Graduate Student Representative
Gillian Thiebe	Student	( ) -
James Coffin	Ex officio	285-5422	Director of the Center for International Programs Professor of Anthropology	SC 102
McKinney, Jill	Ex officio	285-5422	Director of Study Abroad and Exchange Programs	SC 102
Tom Taylor	Ex officio	285-1444	Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications	AD 238

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

Judicial Committee

Advise Senate regarding procedures for handling allegations of misconduct on the part of faculty and professional personnel that may warrang dismissal; serve as a panel to constitute a hearing subcommittee for each specific case

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office
Alan Hargrave	Member	285-8011	Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Director of Housing and Residence Life	LA N-10
Curt Westfall	Member	285-8131	Director of Systems Technology for Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications	AD 231
Ralph Baker	College Representative	285-8786	Professor of Political Science	NQ 259
Dotson, Olon	College Representative	285-3481	Associate Professor of Architecture	AB 428
Ken Heinen	College Representative	285-8217	Assistant Professor of Journalism	AJ 242
Phillip Howard	College Representative	285-5211	Assistant Professor of Business Law	WB 349
Justen Infinito	College Representative	285-5481	Associate Professor of Social Foundations of Education	TC 837
Debra Siela	College Representative	285-5658	Assistant Professor of Nursing	CN 22
Kevin Kenyon	Area Representative	285-2988	Associate Vice President, Facilities Planning & Management
Jr. King	Area Representative
Martin Limbird	Area Representative	285-8129	Director of International Advancement	AL 257
Cynthia Marini	Area Representative	285-1161	Academic Advisor/Assistant Director of Academic Advising	NQ 310

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

Master Planning and Facilities Committee

Advise Senate regarding campus physical facilities, office space, new construction and renovations as well as policies related to classrooms, labs, and other working and teaching environments; recommend policies regarding space utilization

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office
Kendall, Stephen	Member	285-1911	Professor of Architecture	AB 436
Roger Nelson	Member	285-8653	Professor of Mathematical Sciences	RB 474
Carma Shawger	Member	285-8686	Academic Advisor/Ac Advising Center Coordinator	AC 210
Sherry Woosley	Member	285-5976	Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness	WQ 200
Matt Lacy	Undergraduate Student Representative	Undergraduate Student Representative
Johnson Tata	Graduate Student Representative
James Eflin	Faculty Council Representative	285-2327	Chairperson of the Department of Natural Resources And Environmental Management and Professor of Natural Resources	WQ 109
Jim Lowe	University Council Representative	285-2805	Director of Engineering and Operations
Thomas Kinghorn	Ex officio	285-1033	Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer	AD 103A
Roger Lavery	Ex officio	285-6000	Dean of the College of Communication, Information, and Media Professor of Journalism	CM 102
Larry Markle	Ex officio	285-5293	Director	SC 307
John Vann	Ex officio	285-5194	Associate Professor of Marketing	WB 323
Guillermo Vasquez de Velasco	Ex officio	285-5863	Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning	AB 104

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

Publications and Intellectual Properties Committee

Recommend policies and procedures for publishing faculty manuscripts, computer software, films, videotapes; publishing, dissemination, development, and evaluation of faculty manuscripts, etc.; act in advisory capacity in publication and dissemination of intellectual properties.

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office	Fax
Mary Carter	Member	285-5676	Assistant Professor of Art	AJ 261
Hahn, Dale	Member	285-5660	Professor of Physiology and Health Science	CL 326N
Deborah Mix	Member	285-8401	Assistant Professor of English	RB 385
James Walters	Member	285-5319	Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management	WB 223
Sherry Woosley	Member	285-5976	Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness	WQ 200
Adam Hinkle	Graduate Student Representative	( ) -
Tony Proudfoot	University Council Representative	285-1560	Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications	AC 224
Alan Gordon	Ex officio	285-2983	Production Manager	BC 230
Arthur Hafner	Ex officio	285-5277	Dean of University Libraries	BL 218
Kristi Koriath	Ex officio	285-1600	Interim Director and Associate Director for Program

The area code for Muncie, Indiana is 765.

Research Committee

Solicit and evaluate proposals for research grants and awards with recommendation to Provost and VP for Academic Affairs; evaluate policies and procedures; act in advisory capacity; review policies dealing with patents and copyrights.

Name	Position	Phone	University Position	Office	Fax
Jennifer Bott	Chairperson	285-5323	Assistant Professor of Management	WB 220
Lambert Deckers	Secretary	285-1706	Professor of Psychological Science	NQ 108A
Chiuini, Michele	Member	285-1913	Professor of Architecture	AB 401B
Matthew Harber	Member	285-9840	Assistant Professor of Physical Education	PL 146
Sarah Lee	Member	285-5394	Research Operations Manager	AR 201
Linda Martin	Member	285-8552	Associate Professor of Elementary Education	TC 307D
Michael Oravitz	Member	285-5504	Assistant Professor of Music	MU 105C
Sushil Sharma	Member	285-5315	Associate Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management	WB 225
Carrie Shue	Member	285-1962	Assistant Professor of Communication Studies	AC 414
Lynda Wiley	University Council Representative	285-2621	Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Director of Student Life	SC 133
Andrea Frazier	Student
Michael Grembowicz	Undergraduate Student Representative
Kenneth Lacy	Graduate Student Representative
Mary Carter	Ex officio	285-5676	Assistant Professor of Art	AJ 261