Members
The 16 members of TRUST serve in a variety of leadership roles across all of the major divisions within the institution.
- Seth Beckman, Dean, College of Fine Arts
- William Betts, Director of Counseling and Health Services
- Jackie Buckrop, Special Assistant for Academic Operations and Teaching Professor of Communication Studies, Academic Affairs
- Jean Crosby, President, Ball State University Foundation
- Dan Forst, Account Strategist for Client Services, Marketing and Communications
- Beth Goetz, Director, Intercollegiate Athletics
- Jennifer Haley, Learning Center Director, University College
- Alan Hargrave, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Housing and Residence Life
- Julie Hopwood, Associate Vice President for Business and Auxiliary Services, Business Affairs
- Ben Irwin, Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel
- Jim Lowe, Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning and Management, Business Affairs
- Paula Luff, Vice President, Enrollment and Planning Management
- Todd Meister, Assistant Vice President and Chief Enterprise Architect, Information Technology
- Sue Hodges Moore, Chief Strategy Officer (convener)
- Ro-Anne Royer Engle, Vice President, Student Affairs
- Suzanne Rice, Assistant Dean for Public Services, University Libraries
- Scott Truex, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Urban Planning, R. Wayne Estopinal College of Architecture and Planning
The task force is now organized into 15 “rapid response” teams that are assessing a wide variety of issues and challenges.
While drawing on their own experiences and knowledge, the members of TRUST are also consulting with other members of the campus community, with other universities and institutions, including IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, and with national public health authorities and experts.
Guidance and Recommendations
TRUST will provide us with specific guidance on various safety measures and precautions, including:
- physical distancing and limits on the size of gatherings
- extensive testing and prompt results
- contact tracing and quarantining
- regular cleaning and sanitizing of facilities
- protective equipment for people and spaces
- travel restrictions