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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
Laura Helms	Chairperson	285-8094	Associate Dean of University College Director of Academic Systems	NQ 328
Sherry Woosley	Vice Chairperson	285-5976	Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness	WQ 200
Lynda Wiley	Secretary	285-3734	Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Director of Student Life	AD 238
Melanie Turner	Executive Secretary	285-5724	Undersecretary University Senate	NQ 332
Kenton Hall	Member	285-5798	Professor of Art	AJ 121A
Michael Haynes	Member	285-1511	Associate Dean of University College Director of Academic Advising	NQ 326
Ken Heinen	Member	285-8217	Assistant Professor of Journalism	AJ 242
Stephen Jendraszak	Member	285-1566	Communications Manager	AC 213C
Michelle Johnson	Member	285-1080	Director of Alumni Special Events	AL 284
Leisa Julian	University Council	285-1186	Associate Vice President, Business and Auxiliary Services	AD 208
Stanley Keil	Member	285-5364	Associate Professor of Economics	WB 125
Debbie Lenigar	Member	285-1080	Director of Alumni Services and Executive Assistant to The Alumni Council	AL 290
Jim Lowe	Member	285-2805	Director of Engineering and Operations
Larry Markle	Member	285-5293	Director of Disabled Student Development	SC 307
William McCune	Member	285-2523	Associate Vice President, Controller and Business Services	AD 301
Thalia Mulvihill	Member	285-5463	Professor of Social Foundations of Education/ Higher Education	TC 810
Chris Munchel	Member	285-5608	Director of Admissions and Orientation	LU 131
Roger Nelson	Member	285-8653	Professor of Mathematical Sciences	RB 474
Marilyn Ryan	Member	285-5764	Professor of Nursing Master's Leadership and Cns Program Director	CN 459E
Katie Slabaugh	Member	285-1545	Assistant to Vice President for Student Affairs/ Ombudsperson	AD 238
Adam Stegner	Member	285-6765	Web Applications Developer	RB 237
Yasemin Tunc	Member	285-5902	Director of Learning Technologies Consulting and Support	BL 313
Kate Webber	Member	285-1080	Director of Alumni and Student Programs	AL 289
Barbara Wills	Member	285-3530	Technology Training Specialist	BC 209
Bob Zellers	Member	285-8898	Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid	LU 202
Kay Bales	Ex officio	285-5344	Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students	AD 238
Ben Hancock	Ex officio	285-1633	Vice President for University Advancement	AD 216
Randy Howard	Ex officio	285-1033	Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer
Philip Repp	Ex officio	285-1669	Vice President for Information Technology Associate Professor of Art	AD 209
Frank Sabatine	Ex officio	285-8167	Associate Vice President for Economic Development And Community Engagement	CA 104
Tom Taylor		285-1444	Vice President for Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications	AD 238
Barry Umansky	Ex officio	285-9078	Professor of Telecommunications	LB 212
Matthew Whitlock	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
Amy Leahy	Chairperson	285-5958	Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences Associate Chairperson of the Department of Family And	AT 150A
Michael Putman	Secretary	285-8547	Assistant Professor of Elementary Education	TC 310
Ione DeOllos	Member	285-5470	Associate Professor of Sociology	NQ 201
Frank Gray	Member	285-1951	Instructor of Communication Studies	LB 304
Gary Ritz	Member	285-5497	Learning Center Mathematics and Technologies Coordinator	NQ 323
Robin Rufatto	Member	285-1676	Instructor of Mathematical Sciences	RB 327
Holly Titus Kleinschmidt	Housing/Residence Life	5-5369	Assistant Director of University Apartments
Stanley Keil	University Council Faculty Representative	285-5364	Associate Professor of Economics	WB 125
Yasemin Tunc	University Council Representative	285-5902	Director of Learning Technologies Consulting and Support	BL 313
Mindy Ward	Graduate Student	( ) -
Marilyn Buck	ex officio	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
John Ledbetter	Chairperson	285-5109	Assistant Professor of Accounting	WB 327
Kourtland Koch	Faculty Council Representative	285-5700	Associate Professor of Special Education	TC 722
	Faculty Council Representative
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
Renmei Xu, Ph.D.	Faculty Council Representative
Jennifer Haley	University Council Representative	285-1008	Core Curriculum Tutoring Coordinator	NQ 323
Gerald Murray	University Council Representative	285-5487	Academic Advisor/Associate Director of Academic Advising Associate Professor of Academic Advising	NQ 304
Gary Ritz		285-5497	Learning Center Mathematics and Technologies Coordinator	NQ 323
Carma Shawger	University Council Representative	285-8686	Academic Advisor/Ac Advising Center Coordinator	AC 414
Lynda Wiley		285-3734	Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Director of Student Life	AD 238
Holly Gamroth	Student Representative
Clifton Snorten	Graduate Student Representative	285-1674
Nancy Cronk	Ex officio	285-1722	Registrar and Director of Registration and Academic Progress	LU B43
Michael Haynes	Ex officio	285-1511	Associate Dean of University College Director of Academic Advising	NQ 326
Laura Helms	Ex officio	285-8094	Associate Dean of University College Director of Academic Systems	NQ 328
Lori Pence	Ex officio	285-8194	Secretary to Dean	WB 100

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
Gene Burton	Chairperson	285-1205	Director of Public Safety
Larry Markle	Secretary	285-5293	Director of Disabled Student Development	SC 307
Susan Brudvig	Member	285-6008	Assistant Professor of Marketing	WB 316
Kevin Gerrity	Member	285-5425	Assistant Professor of Music Education	MU 411C
Arlene Ignico	Member	285-5169	Professor of Physical Education Coordinator of Physical Education Teacher Education Program	HP 221
Carolyn Walker	Member	285-8558	Associate Professor of Elementary Education	TC 315B
Elizabeth Whittern	Member	285-8667	Instructor of Mathematical Sciences	RB 409
James S. Ruebel	University Representative to NCAA and MAC	285-1024	Dean of Honors College Professor of Classical Studies	BA 209
Dan Byrnes	ex officio	285-8708	Director, Sports Facilities and Recreation Services	NA 140
Tom Collins	ex officio	285-5131	Athletic Director	HP 116
Jo Ann M. Gora	ex officio	285-5555	President Professor of Sociology	AD 101
Pat Quinn	Ex-officio	285-8907	Associate Athletic Director/Compliance and Operations	HP 115
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
Rebecca Bergs	Chairperson	285-1729	Instructor of Mathematical Sciences	RB 328
Philip Tietze	Secretary	285-5456	Assistant Professor of Viola	MI 118
Terry Burke	Member	285-1283	Training and Human Resources Specialist, Facilities	AD 350
Thelma Lazo-Flores	Member	285-7940	Assistant Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences	WQ 308
Suzie Smith	Member	285-7901	Assistant Professor of Telecommunications	LB 216
Linda Taylor	Member	285-8567	Assistant Professor of Elementary Education	TC 208B
Gerald Waite	Member	285-3279	Instructor of Anthropology	BB 311
Terry Zivney	Member	285-2198	Maxon Distinguished Professor of Finance and Insurance	WB 355
Lynda Wiley	University Council Representative	285-3734	Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Director of Student Life	AD 238
Zili Hu	Graduate Student	( ) -
Arthur Hafner	Ex officio	285-5277	Dean of University Libraries	BL 218
Joanna Wallace	Ex officio	285-5677	Dean of the School 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
Ann Blakey	Member	285-8841	Associate Professor of Biology	CL 226B
John Ledbetter	Member	285-5109	Assistant Professor of Accounting	WB 327
Mike McGrew	Member	285-8641	Professor of Computer Science	RB 455
Sue Weller		285-2813	Director of Facilities Business Services and Transportation
Kyle Bushey	Student Representative
R. Elizabeth Peterson	Graduate Student	( ) -
Ralph Bremigan	Faculty Council Representative	285-8672	Professor of Mathematical Sciences	RB 434
Barbara Wills	University Council Representative	285-3530	Technology Training Specialist	BC 209
Randy Howard	ex officio	285-1033	Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer
Terry King	Ex officio	285-1333	Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs	AD 106
Terry Zivney	Ex officio	285-2198	Maxon Distinguished Professor of Finance and Insurance	WB 355

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
Shaheen Borna	Member	285-5191	Professor of Marketing	WB 317
Trent Hargens	Member	285-4500	Assistant Professor of Exercise Science Associate Coordinator of the Clinical Exercise Physiology	PL 106
Christian Lüer	Member	285-8661	Assistant Professor of Computer Science	RB 442
Yasemin Tunc	University Council Representative/Secretary	285-5902	Director of Learning Technologies Consulting and Support	BL 313
David Largent	Graduate Student			RB 375
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	285-3041	Director of University Computing Services	RB 237
Michael Pounds	Ex officio	285-0999	Associate Professor of Music Theory and Composition Assistant Director of the Music Engineering Technology	MI 212
Philip Repp	Ex officio	285-1669	Vice President for Information Technology Associate Professor of Art	AD 209

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
Tendayi Kumbula	Chairperson	285-1625	Assistant Professor of Journalism	AJ 393
Corbin, Carla	Member	285-1971	Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture	AB 226
Judy Lane	Member	285-5153	Associate Director/Editor	WB 149
Roger McConnell		285-5409	Associate Professor of Music Performance	MU 320
R. Rathinasamy	Member	285-1660	Professor of Finance and Insurance	WB 353
Melinda Schoenfeldt	Member	285-8548	Associate Professor of Elementary Education	TC 314
Mary Seig	Member	285-8443	Associate Professor of English	RB 337
Ann Wieseke	Member	285-5588	Associate Professor of Nursing	CN 113
Aaron Beeman	Student Representative
Jennifer Lovequist	Graduate Student	( ) -
Stephen Jendraszak	University Council Representative	285-1566	Communications Manager	AC 213C
Bob Zellers	University Council Representative		Director of Scholarships and Financial Aid
James Coffin	Ex officio	285-5422	Director of Study Abroad Professor of Anthropology	SC 102
Kenneth Holland	Ex officio	285-2160	Dean	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
Mark Buselli	College Representative	285-5436	Director of Jazz Ensembles Assistant Professor of Music Performance - Jazz Studies	MU 117D
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
Gregory Morrison	College Representative	285-5985	Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology	NQ 250
Debra Siela	College Representative	285-5658	Assistant Professor of Nursing	CN 22
Nina Yssel	College Representative	285-5703	Associate Professor of Special Education	TC 722B
Alan Hargrave	Area Representative	285-8011	Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Director of Housing and Residence Life	LA N-10
Kevin Kenyon	Area Representative	285-8988	Associate Vice President, Facilities Planning & Management
Jr. King	Area Representative		Assistant Director Emerita Academic Support
Cynthia Marini	Area Representative	285-1161	Academic Advisor/Assistant Director of Academic Advising	NQ 310
Curt Westfall	Area Representative	285-8131	Director of Systems Technology for Enrollment, Marketing, and Communications	AD 231

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
Bob Myers	Chairperson	285-1542	Director of John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium and Pruis Hall
Jim Lowe	Secretary	285-2805	Director of Engineering and Operations
Adams, Vera	Member	285-1918	Instructor of Urban Planning	AB 328
Kelly, Eric	Member	285-1909	Professor of Urban Planning	AB 305
Roger Nelson	Member	285-8653	Professor of Mathematical Sciences	RB 474
Rent, Al	Member	285-9116	Director of Relationship Marketing and Community Relations	AD 216
Sara Mess	Graduate Student	( ) -
Randy Howard	Ex officio	285-1033	Vice President for Business Affairs and Treasurer
Larry Markle	Ex officio	285-5293	Director of Disabled Student Development	SC 307
John Vann	Ex officio	285-5194	Associate Professor of Marketing	WB 323
Vasquez de Velasco, Guillermo	Ex officio	285-5863	Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning Professor of Architecture	AB 104
Mitchell Whaley	Ex officio	285-5818	Dean of the College of Applied Sciences and Technology Professor of Physical Education	AT 202

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
Deborah Mix	Chairperson	285-8401	Associate Professor of English	RB 385
Mary Carter	Member	285-5676	Assistant Professor of Art	AJ 261
Scott Hall	Member	285-5943	Associate Professor of Family and Consumer Sciences	AT 201D
Gregory Morrison	Member	285-5985	Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology	NQ 250
James Walters	Member	285-5319	Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management	WB 223
Scott Dueball	Graduate Student	( ) -
Jessica Oxley	Student Representative
Sherry Woosley	University Council Representative	285-5976	Associate Director of Institutional Effectiveness	WQ 200
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	285-5003	Director
Robert Morris	Ex-officio	285-1300	Associate Provost for Research Dean of Graduate School	WQ 100

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
Michael Oravitz	Chairperson	285-5504	Assistant Professor of Music	MU 105C
Bilello, Joseph	Member	285-2026	Professor of Architecture	AB 104C
Jennifer Bott	Member	285-5323	Associate Professor of Management	WB 225
Kathryn Fletcher	Member	285-8500	Associate Professor of Psychology--Educational Psychology	TC 524
Dustin Supa	Member	285-8215	Assistant Professor of Journalism	AJ 336
Henry Wang	Member	285-5126	Assistant Professor of Exercise Science	PL 203
Brenda Yates Habich	Member	285-3324	Information Services Librarian	BL 102
Jensen Zhao	Member	285-5233	Professor of Information Systems and Operations Management	WB 245
Lauren Shaffer	Faculty Council Representative	285-8161	Associate Professor of Audiology	AC 104
Lynda Wiley	Faculty Council Representative	285-3734	Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Director of Student Life	AD 238
Setlhomo Keaikitse	Graduate Student	( ) -
Kristi Koriath	ex officio	285-5003	Director
Deborah Mix	Ex Officio	285-8401	Associate Professor of English	RB 385
Robert Morris	Ex-officio	285-1300	Associate Provost for Research Dean of Graduate School	WQ 100
Jacquelyn Nelson	Ex Officio	285-1301	Associate Dean of the Graduate School Adjunct Professor of History	WQ 100