University of Southern Indiana councils and committees follow Robert's Rules of Order. All members, including ex officio members, have full voting rights and privileges of membership unless otherwise noted in a committee's description.
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Academic Planning Council The Academic Planning Council is a standing council of representatives from the administration and faculty. The provost or a delegated member serves as chair of the council (See Faculty Handbook Section of the University Handbook, Item III, Academic Planning at the University of Southern Indiana).
2023-2024 Members
| Chair | Shelly Blunt | |
| Laurie Berry | T. Kyle Mara | |
| Steven Bridges | Joel Matherly | |
| Amy Chan Hilton | Julie McCullough | |
| Brian Crose | Troy Miller | |
| Michael Dixon | Sudesh Mujumdar | |
| Khalilah Doss | Dawn Stoneking | |
| Del Doughty | Kindra Strupp | |
| Bill Elliott | Chad Tew | |
| Sandy Frank | Aaron Trump | |
| Jason Hardgrave | Amy Wilson | |
| Marna Hostetler | Emilija Zlatkovska | |
| Ex Officio | Ronald Rochon | |
| Mary Hupfer | ||
| Greg Johnson |
The Administrative Senate is the representative body of administrators, composed of elected senators and officers from the various departments. The Administrative Senate's purpose is to serve as a formal communication link with the president, serve as a consultative body for the president, and serve as a formal means of communication among administrators. The membership and organization of Administrative Senate is outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws which can be found on their website. The University President or a designee(s) serves as an ex officio non-voting member of the senate.
This board is informed of all activities of the Alumni Association and is invited to all meetings of the Alumni Council. This ex officio board includes faculty and/or administrative staff appointed by the president of the Association and the director of Alumni Relations and Volunteer USI.
2021-2022 Members
| Members | Ronald Rochon |
| Steve Bridges | |
| Maggie Carnahan | |
| Khalilah Doss | |
| Andrea Gentry | |
| Janet Johnson | |
| Lauren Smith | |
| Rashad Smith | |
| Dawn Stoneking | |
| Kindra Strupp |
The USI Animal Care and Use Committee (USI-ACOC) is responsible for the oversight of the use of vertebrate animals in research, testing, and exhibition in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act, the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and all other applicable federal, state, and local regulations, policies and procedures. Appointed by the Provost in consultation with the Institutional Officer (IO) and academic deans, the Committee is comprised of (7) voting members, including an appointed chair, one representative from each USI college unit (and one alternate), one unaffiliated community member, and one Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
2021-2022 Members
| Chair | Rex Strange |
| Alex Champagne | |
| Gary Black | |
| Katherine Daniels | |
| Katherine Peak | |
| T. Kyle Mara | |
| Peter Cashel-Cordo | |
| Samantha Sawyer | |
| Wes Durham | |
| David Hopper, DVM | |
| Carla Adlrich | |
| Ex Officio | Gloria Butz |
| Bryan Morrison | |
| Aaron Trump |
The University Art Collection Committee, appointed by the president, is charged with developing and implementing policy regarding works of art accessioned or received by the committee. The committee oversees the selection, placement, and maintenance of the works of the University’s permanent art collection and works in conjunction with the director of University Art Collections who maintains the collection. The purview of the committee is limited to works of art and does not extend to special archival, archaeological, or scientific collections. The committee consists of the vice president for Development who serves as chair, the dean of the College of Liberal Arts, a staff member of the New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art, the director of the Kenneth D. McCutchan Art Center and Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries, the chair of the Art Department, a community representative, an art historian and/or studio artist, and the director of University Art Collections.
2024-25 Members
| Chair | Andrea Gentry |
| Brett R. Anderson | |
| Sara Christensen Blair | |
| Gregory Blair | |
| Del Doughty | |
| Neal A. Franklin | |
| Al Holen | |
| Audra Verona Lambert | |
| Susan Sauls | |
| Kathryn Waters | |
Appointed by the provost, the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Advisory Board supports and advises CETL in its mission to promote excellence in faculty activities and educational endeavors; serves as an advocate and liaison regarding CETL programming and services with faculty and staff in colleges/units; and provides feedback to help CETL align with the needs and goals of the faculty, academic staff, students and the University. The chair is selected from its membership. Membership consists of representatives from each academic college; a representative of Library Services; a representative of University Division; a representative of the Council of Department Chairs and Program Directors; a representative of Faculty Senate; and a representative from OSPRA/OPRA. Ex-officio members are chair of Council of Department Chairs and Program Directors, Graduate Studies Director, Online Learning Executive Director, a representative from each College Dean's office, and the CETL Director. Appointments may be renewed for a total of two consecutive terms for non-ex officio members. A member may be appointed again after a pause in service. Ex-officio members serve for the duration that member holds the title/position.
2021-22 Members
| Brett Anderson | |
| Manfen Chen | |
| Susan Ely | |
| Jennifer Evans | |
| Heath Simpson | |
| Connie Swenty | |
| Shane White | |
| Christine Wittmer | |
| Stephanie Young | |
| Ex-officio | Glenna Bower |
| Amy Chan Hilton | |
| Belle Cowden | |
| Michael Dixon | |
| Kim Hille | |
| Brian McGuire | |
| Melinda Roberts | |
| Ann White |
The Data Governance establishes University practice relative to matters of institutional data, including but not limited to data definitions, data collection, data editing and integrity, data reporting and data security. Data Governance is led by a Data Governance Strategic Team, co-chaired by the University’s the chief information officer and executive director of Institutional Analytics. The committee consists of the vice president for Finance and Administration, vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management, dean of students, director of Internal Audit, chief government and legal affairs officer, provost and representatives from Informational Technology, Institutional Analytics, Procurement and Development/Foundation. Reporting to the Strategic Team is the Data Governance Tactical Team, co-chaired by a representative of Information Technology and Institutional Analytics. Representatives from Admissions; Business Office; Information Technology; Development/Foundation; Human Resources; Institutional Analytics; Student Affairs; Registrar; Library Services and Student Financial Assistance are members of the Tactical Team.
2023-2024 Members
| Strategic Team: | ||
| Co-Chair | Austin Siders | |
| Co-Chair | vacant | |
| David Alexander | Greg Johnson | |
| Laurie Berry | John Lafief | |
| Shelly Blunt | Troy Miller | |
| Steven Bridges | Jeff Sponn | |
| Khalilah Doss | Aaron Trump | |
| Stacy Draper | Brad Will | |
| Andrea Gentry | Lance Woods | |
| Tactical Team: | ||
| Co-Chair | Greg Johnson | |
| Co-Chair | Stacy Draper | |
| Denise Allison | Cory Like | |
| Laurie Berry | Ingrid Lindy | |
| Andrea Daub | Rebecca Neel | |
| Jason Guerin | John Shoptaw | |
| Justin Hill | Tracy Sinn |
This council is responsible for determining the funding needs of the University to be underwritten by private gifts to the USI Foundation. This council also assists in planning solicitation of funds from private sources. The Development Council, appointed by the president, is composed of the Vice President for Development (chair); Associate Provost for Academic Affairs; the deans of the academic colleges; Dean of Students; Administrative Senate Chair; Council of Chairs Chair; Faculty Senate Chair (or designee); Staff Council Chair and Vice Chair; Student Government Association President; directors of Alumni Relations and Volunteer Services; Athletics; Development; Graduate Studies; Historic New Harmony; International Programs; Library Services; Student Development Programs; Student Financial Assistance; Executive Director of Enrollment; Specialist of Student Financial Success Center; USI Board of Trustees Student Member; Associate Director for Campus Life; Associate Director Multicultural Center; Executive Director of Human Resources; Executive Director of Multicultural Center; and USI Foundation Student Advisory Board Member. The Provost, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Vice President for Marketing and Communications, Vice President for Student Affairs; Senior Executive Assistant and Executive Assistant to the President are ex officio members.
2021-22 Members
| David A. Bower | ||
| Members | Jessica Adler | Zane Mitchell |
| Anna Ardelean | Cathy Nickens | |
| Shelly Blunt | Joanna Riney | |
| Christina "JoJo" Butler | Melinda Roberts | |
| Liam Collins | Shawn Robey | |
| Michael Dixon | Silvia Rode | |
| Jenny Garrison | Rashad Smith | |
| Andrea Gentry | Carmen Stoen | |
| Jon Mark Hall | Rex Strange | |
| Jennifer Hammat | Connie Swenty | |
| Jake Hansen | D'Angelo Taylor | |
| Kim Hille | Leslie Townsend | |
| Pam Hopson | Ann White | |
| Marna Hostetler | Peter Whiting | |
| Janet Johnson | Sarah Will | |
| Brian McGuire | Rhonda Woolsey | |
| Emilija Zlatkovska | ||
| Ex Officio | Steve Bridges | Mohammed Khayum |
| Carey Beury | Nita Musich | |
| Khalilah Doss | Kindra Strupp |
The Endeavor! Awards Program Committee, is chaired by a committee member selected by the associate provost for Academic Affairs. Voting members of the committee consist of one representative from each academic college, a representative of the Honors Council, the director of Endeavor Awards Program, an at-large member, and a chair (eight members total). The Dean from each college will choose a member to serve on this committee and one alternate. The provost will select the at-large member. The committee will be responsible for reviewing proposals submitted for funding and recommending to the provost which proposals should be funded. Members of the committee from each college and the at-large member will serve two-year terms. The chair selected by the associate provost and director of Endeavor Awards Program serve continuous terms.
The Endowment for New Harmony Studies was established by the USI Foundation to fund scholarly work that makes a significant and enduring contribution to the knowledge of New Harmony’s history. The committee, appointed by the president, reviews requests for funds and makes recommendations for the provost’s approval. Annual funding from the Endowment for New Harmony Studies is determined by the USI Foundation Spending Policy.
2023-24 Members
| Chair | Leslie Townsend |
| Rebecca Deeg | |
| Stella Ress | |
| Silvia Rode | |
| Michael Strezewski |
The Council was formed in 2018 and replaced the Diversity Committee. The Council is an educative and advisory group composed of faculty, staff and students from different racial/ethnic, social status, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, veteran status, and religions that reflect the diversity within the university community, as well as advocates for those groups. Thirteen termed members make up the Council Executive Committee, who shall report directly to the USI President. The Council will prepare the annual Diversity Report to the USI Board of Trustees.
2023-24 Members
| Chair | Pamela Hopson | ||
| Members | Chuck Armstrong | Kristalyn Shefveland | |
| Laurie Berry | Rashad Smith | ||
| Alex Eaton | Tamia Smith | ||
| Susan Ely | Patricia Tieken | ||
| John Farless | Rex strange | ||
| Dierdre Hartman | Aaron Trump | ||
| Kerseclia Patterson | Sarah Will | ||
| Erika Williams |
The Executive Enrollment Management Committee (EEMC), will establish collaboration and communication across USI’s campus on all issues related to student recruitment and retention. The committee’s primary goal is to create a seamless, supportive experience for students from admissions to graduation. The EEMC consists of the vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management, provost, vice president for Finance and Administration, vice president for Development, vice president for Marketing and Communication, vice president for Student Affairs, vice president for government affairs and general counsel, chief data officer, chief information officer, associate provost for Academic Affairs, executive director for Enrollment, dean of School of Graduate Studies and the college deans.
The Faculty Senate is the representative body of the faculty, composed of duly elected members of the faculty. The organization and responsibility of the Faculty Senate and the standing committees are outlined in the Faculty Constitution. (See Faculty Section II in the University Handbook.)
The Graduate Council is the academic, executive, and planning committee of the graduate faculty. Its membership consists of the director of each graduate program and an elected representative of the graduate faculty in each college. In addition, the registrar, a representative of Library Services, and the provost are ex officio members. The director of Graduate Studies serves as the chair.
The Honorary Degree Policy and Process describes the appointment of the Honorary Degree Committee, which includes the provost (permanent membership and chair); two faculty members (at full professor rank) selected by Faculty Senate; one member of the Alumni Council selected by the Council; and the president of the USI Foundation (permanent membership). The faculty members serve staggered three-year terms. The Alumni Council representative serves a two-year term. The Committee follows the guidelines outlined in the Honorary Degree Policy and Process.
The Honors Faculty Council, appointed by the provost, acts as the principal advisory body to the director of the Honors Program. The Honors Faculty Council assists the Honors Director in designing and implementing the Honors Program's curriculum, student programs, and recruitment and retention practices. The Honors Faculty Council consists of the director of the Honors Program, who serves as chair; at least two representatives from each academic college, recommended by the deans; and three student representatives from the Honors Student Council, recommended by the director of the Honors Program.
Appointed by the president, the Information Technology Advisory Committee advises the chief information officer on issues related to technology needs and instructional technology. Chaired by the chief information officer, the committee consists of a representative from each academic college and Outreach and Engagement; a representative of each of the four Banner Information Systems modules; a representative of Library Services; and a member recommended by the Student Government Association. Ex officio members are the vice presidents. Members of the Information Technology staff may be invited to attend by the chief information officer as appropriate.
2023-24 Members
| Chair | Austin Siders | |
| Dave Alexander | Julie McCullough | |
| Laith Abushalback | Sudesh Mujumdar | |
| Brian Crose | Angel Nelson | |
| Michael Dixon | Joanna Riney | |
| Del Doughty | Jeff Sickman | |
| Bill Elliott | Jeff Sponn | |
| Stacy Draper | Dawn Stoneking | |
| Andrea Gentry | Aaron Trump | |
| Emily Henson | Sarah Will | |
| Marna Hostetler | Lance Woods | |
| Ex Officio | Shelly Blunt | Khalilah Doss |
| David Bower | Troy Miller | |
| Steve Bridges | Kindra Strupp |
A federally mandated committee of faculty, administrators, and community representatives, which is charged to review and approve all research protocols involving humans as participants and created by anyone affiliated with the University of Southern Indiana.
The License Committee, appointed by the president, oversees policies related to licensing the University’s name and images. The members of the committee include the vice president for Marketing and Communications (chair), director of Creative and Print Services, vice president for Finance and Administration, direct of Athletics, marketing manager, Campus Store manager, Business Office controller, and director of Procurement.
2021-22 Members
| Chair | Kindra Strupp |
| Terri Bischoff | |
| Steve Bridges | |
| Jon Mark Hall | |
| Stephanie Hawes | |
| Jessica Leonard | |
| Jeffrey Sickman | |
| Jeffrey Sponn |
The Living Learning Community Committee consists of representatives from each Living Learning Community, Residence Life, Registrar, and Academic Affairs. Appointed by the provost, the committee coordinates, assesses, and evaluates the USI Living Learning Community Program, assists faculty with intentional program development, and coordinates and teaches Living Learning Community course clusters.
2021-22 Members
| Chair | Sarah Stevens |
| Aaron Adkins | |
| Brett Bueltel | |
| Glenna Bower | |
| Robin Carroll | |
| Joe Goudreau | |
| Jennifer Horn | |
| Lori Huck | |
| Melissa Miller | |
| Maureen Stephenson | |
| Beth Thompson | |
| Nicole Williams | |
| Ex Officio | Shelly Blunt |
| Amy Price |
The mission of the Online Learning Council is to discuss initiatives that advance the goals and objectives for developing and implementing the online strategy for the University. The Online Learning Council, appointed by the president and chaired by the executive director of Online Learning, is comprised of representatives from each academic dean's office, online program coordinators, Library Services, Outreach and Engagement, Marketing and Communications, University Division, Center for Adult Learner Success, Registrar's Office, Undergraduate Admissions, Graduate Studies, Disability Resources, and Information Technology.
2021-22 Members
| Chair | Belle Cowden |
| Bonnie Beach | |
| Shelly Blunt | |
| Brody Broshears | |
| Kristie Byrns | |
| Michael Dixon | |
| Stacy Draper | |
| Wes Durham | |
| Trent Engbers | |
| Sandy Frank | |
| Renee Frimming | |
| Julie McCullough | |
| Monica O'Neil | |
| Becca Neel | |
| Tim Schibik | |
| Rashad Smith | |
| Kindra Strupp | |
| Kevin Valadares |
(Formerly Personal Development Advisory Committee) This committee, appointed by the president, reviews current programs and practices of the Counseling Center to appraise their relevance to student needs and advises and assists in coordinating new programs developed by the Counseling Center. This committee consists of three faculty members, the director of Religious Life, two students recommended by the Student Government Association, and the director of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) as non-voting chair. Additional University staff may be asked to serve upon the recommendation of the director of CAPS.
2021-22 Members
| Chair | B. Thomas Longwell |
| Sean Gee | |
| Kathy Elpers | |
| Kyran Ellis | |
| Christine Hoehn | |
| Jennifer Nunning | |
| Crystal Steltenpohl | |
| Sarah Stevens |
The President’s Council is a standing council composed of the provost, vice president for Finance and Administration; vice president for Development; vice president for Marketing and Communications; vice president for government affairs and general counsel; vice president for Student Affairs; vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management; vice president and director of athletics; the college deans; dean of School of Graduate Studies, dean of students; the chief data officer; the chief information officer; the associate vice president for Finance and Administration; the assistant provost for Academic Affairs; the executive director of Admissions; the executive director of Outreach and Engagement; the director of International Programs; the executive director of Human Resources; the senior executive associate to the President; the senior executive assistant to the President; the chairs of Administrative Senate, Faculty Senate, Staff Council, and Council of Department Chairs and Program Directors; and the president of the University as chair. The president may appoint other members to this council and define their tenure. This council reviews matters related to the direction and coordination of operations.
2024-25 Members
| Chair | Steven J. Bridges | ||
| Members | Laurie Berry | Sudesh Mujumdar | |
| Carey Beury | Nita Musich | ||
| Shelly Blunt | Nicholas Rhew | ||
| Michael Dixon | Austin Siders | ||
| Del Doughty | Rashad Smith | ||
| Bill Elliott | Dawn Stoneking | ||
| Andrea Gentry | Kindra Strupp | ||
| Jon Mark Hall | Tricia Tieken | ||
| Jason Hardgrave | Aaron Trump | ||
| Pamela Hopson | Kenneth Walsh | ||
| Mary Hupfer | Sarah Will | ||
| Greg Johnson | Abby Yates | ||
| Julie McCullough | Emilija Zlatkovska | ||
| Troy Miller | |||
The Provost’s Council is an advisory body to the provost and advises on academic and student policies and matters. Members include academic deans; vice president for Student Affairs; associate provost for Academic Affairs; director of Online Learning; executive director of Outreach and Engagement; chief data officer; dean of School of Graduate Studies; registrar; dean of students; director of Library Services; executive director of International Programs; director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning; assistant director of Veteran, Military, and Family Resource Center; chair of Faculty Senate; the provost's senior administrative associate; and the provost as chair.
2024-25 Members
| Chair | Shelly Blunt | |
| Laurie Berry | Pam Hopson | |
| Amy Chan Hilton | Marna Hostetler | |
| Brian Crose | Greg Johnson | |
| Michael Dixon | Joel Matherly | |
| Del Doughty | Julie McCullough | |
| Michele Duran | Sudesh Mujumdar | |
| Bill Elliott | Nicholas Rhew | |
| Sandy Frank | Dawn Stoneking | |
| Jason Hardgrave | Emilija Zlatkovska | |
| David Henriques |
This committee, appointed by the president, shall identify safety problems on campus and recommend solutions to minimize the University’s exposure to risks, losses, and liabilities. The committee consists of the manager of Environmental Health and Safety (chair), the associate provost of Student Affairs, the director for Risk Management and Safety, the director of Public Safety, a representative of the Physical Plant, a representative of Housing and Residence Life, a representative of Human Resources, a representative of Staff Council, a representative of the Administrative Senate, a faculty member, and a student. Additional University staff may be asked to serve upon the recommendation of the chair.
2021-22 Members
| Chair | Bryan Morrison | |
| Steve Bequette | Chris Hogue | |
| Gloria Butz | Andrew Lenhardt | |
| Jeanie Collins | Mark Logel | |
| Khalilah Doss | Miles Mann | |
| Cathy Goldsborough | Nick Bebout | |
| David Huebner | Erica Uebelhor |
Appointed by the president, the Space Committee reviews the space needs of the University community and determines how space will be utilized. The committee is chaired by the director of Facility Operations and Planning and is comprised of the provost and vice presidents. Non-voting members of the committee include the executive director of Outreach and Engagement; the assistant provost for Academic Affairs; the registrar; the chief information officer; the assistant treasurer; the director of Procurement Services; the director of Special Events; and the design associate.
2024-25 Members
| Chair | Jim Wolfe | |
| Shelly Blunt | Madison Oglesby | |
| Andrea Gentry | Austin Siders | |
| Jon Mark Hall | Jeffrey Sickman | |
| Pam Hopson | Dawn Stoneking | |
| Sandy Frank | Kindra Strupp | |
| Jason Hardgrave | Jeff Sponn | |
| Donna Koewler | Aaron Trump | |
The Staff Council is the representative body of the support staff, composed of elected members representing various departments of the University. The Staff Council serves in an advisory capacity to the administration. The University president or a designee serves as an ex officio non-voting member of the council.
This committee, appointed by the president, was established to aid disabled students in their college experiences. It advises the director of Counseling on ways to ensure provision of reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities and makes recommendations for the removal of social, academic, and structural obstacles. The committee consists of the manager of Disability Resources (chair), the assistant coordinator of Disability Resources, the University architect, two administrators, two faculty members, and two students recommended by the Student Government Association. Additional University staff and students may be asked to serve upon the recommendation of the director of Counseling.
2021-22 Members
| Chair | Ronda Stone |
| Katie Dausman | |
| Robin Sanabria | |
| Mike Mohr | |
| Peggy Shields | |
| Steve Bequette | |
| Stacy Keown | |
| SGA Students (TBD) |
The committee, appointed by the president, advises and assists the director of Student Financial Assistance in establishing guidelines and operating policies and procedures. The committee reviews and advises on financial assistance programs and hears academic progress appeals. This committee consists of the director of Student Financial Assistance (chair), two faculty members, two administrators, and two students.
The USI Student Media Advisory Board, appointed by the president, is an independent panel of students, faculty, staff and others that meets as needed during the school year to oversee and advise certain areas of the student media operation. The Board establishes criteria for the creation, operation, and distribution of all university-sanctioned student media; reviews and evaluates their financial operation; selects and/or removes student editors/managers of student media; provides a forum for discussion and resolution of issues, problems, and complaints related to student media; and establishes and enforces standards of responsible journalistic behavior for staff of student media. The Board also provides support, guidance, and mentoring to all university-based student media in the effective and professional conduct of their operations. The Board consists of the department of Communication and Media or designee (chair); dean of College of Liberal Arts; an administrator from Student Affairs selected by vice president for Student Affairs; an administrator from University Marketing and Communications; a representative from Finance and Administration; three faculty members appointed by Faculty Senate for a three-year term; two media professionals from outside the University community (one should be a graduate of USI who works in local media) for a three-year term; one student representative for a two-year term from each university-sanctioned media organization (these members should not be members of the student organizations’ leadership teams); and faculty advisors and student editors/managers for all university-sanctioned student media will serve as non-voting members.
2024-25 Members
| Chair | Leigh Anne Howard |
| Del Doughty | |
| Laurie Berry | |
| John Farless | |
| Greg Blair | |
| Chad tew | |
| Fernando Ferreira | |
| Non-voting members | Kim Turner |
| Rov Dickes | |
| Anthony Rintala | |
| Phil Todd | |
| John Morris | |
| McManus Woodend | |
| Ian Young | |
| Isaac Heldt | |
| Maxwell Wheeler |
This committee, appointed by the president, reviews the effectiveness of drug and alcohol programs at the University of Southern Indiana as required in "The Drug-Free Schools and Community Act Amendment of 1989" (Public Law 101-226). This committee monitors the effectiveness of the drug and alcohol policies as related to appropriate sanctions and education, referral, and rehabilitation programs and makes appropriate reports and recommendations to the president on at least an annual basis. A comprehensive biennial review of the effectiveness of the program and a report prepared for the U.S. Department of Education are mandated by federal law. The committee consists of the dean of students and assistant director of Human Resources as co-chairs; the director of Counseling and Psychological Services; assistant programming director of Student Wellness; director of Religious Life; director of Center for Campus Life; director of Public Safety; a representative from Athletics; a representative from Housing and Residence Life; a representative from the Multicultural Center; a representative from International Programs and Services; and a representative from Office of Institutional Analytics. Staff Council, Administrative Senate, Faculty Senate, and Student Government Association may be asked as necessary to solicit input provided by constituents of those governing bodies. Information Technology and University Communications could be consulted regarding notifications.
2023-24 Members
| Co-Chair | Laurie Berry |
| Co-Chair | Lynn Melms |
| Robin Sanabria | |
| Catherine Champagne | |
| Anna Schulten | |
| Jennifer Garrison | |
| Samuel Preston | |
| Alex Eaton | |
| Douglas Howell | |
| Deonte Turnley | |
| Hunter Baird | |
| Greg Johnson |
Appointed by the president, the Traffic Appeals Committee reviews and resolves traffic appeals filed by faculty and staff. The committee consists of the chair, a faculty representative, a representative of Administrative Senate, and a representative of Staff Council. The chair is appointed by the president.
2024-25 Members
| Chair | Ryan Kaczmarski |
| Abby Yates | |
| Theresa Marcotte | |
| Patricia Tieken |
The University Athletics Council (UAC), appointed by the president, is charged with considering issues related to the oversight and development of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Southern Indiana. The Council serves in an advisory capacity to the president, athletic director, and University administration. The University Athletics Council shall consist of the chair, one faculty representative from each academic college, one faculty member appointed by the Faculty Senate, the Faculty Athletics Representative (FAR), the Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID), one coach for female sports, one coach for male sports, the director of Admissions (or appointee), the registrar (or appointee), the director of Student Financial Assistance (or appointee), one appointee from Business Office, one alumnus/alumna, one USI Varsity Club representative, and two student-athletes, one male and one female. All of these appointees will be voting members. The chair of the Council will be appointed by the president. Ex officio, non-voting members: the vice president and director of Athletics (AD), the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA), the Senior NCAA Compliance Coordinator, the director of Compliance, the past Faculty Athletic Representative (FAR), the director of Academics and Support Services for Students and the vice president of Development (or appointee).
2024-25 Members
| Chair | Nick LaRowe | |
| Cesar Berrios Chavarria | Stan Gouard | |
| Kimberly Hille | Sue Kunkle | |
| Kyle Mara | Amy Fisher | |
| Tim Schibik | Sara Christensen Blair | |
| Sean Weir | Angel Nelson | |
| Chase Smith | Logan Ball | |
| Chloe Gannon | Rashad Smith | |
| Colton Tang | Caleb Fendrich | |
| Linda Willis | ||
| Ex-Officio | Alexandra Eaton | Jon Mark Hall |
| Andrea Gentry | Veronica Huggins | |
| Andrew Brown | Tessa Shade |
Chaired by the director of University Core Curriculum, the Council consists of an elected representative and alternate from each academic college, plus one additional elected representative and alternate from the College of Liberal Arts and the Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education who serve two-year staggered terms. A student member and alternate will be selected each spring to one-year renewable terms by the associate provost for Academic Affairs upon nominations submitted by the Student Government Association. The associate provost for Academic Affairs serves as an ex officio member. The Council reviews proposals and approves practices regarding the University Core Curriculum.
2021-22 Members
| Chair | Mary Hallock Morris | |
| Tamara Hunt | ||
| Mark Creager | ||
| Maryann Shifflet | ||
| Brandon Field | ||
| Jody Delp | ||
| At Large | Manuel Apodaca Valdez | Lindsay Greer |
| Ex Officio | Mary Hallock Morris | Shelly Blunt |
| Greg Johnson | Angel Nelson |
The Volunteer Advisory Council oversees and assists the Volunteer USI program. The members of this council create new or improved recognition ideas, program promotion, and volunteer recruitment and retention. The council meets four times per year. Council members are nominated by existing members and elected at the annual meeting in June.
The Wellness Committee, appointed by the president, serves as an advisory committee to the director of Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness (co-chair) and the director of Human Resources (co-chair), recommending University programs, initiatives, and events to support student and employee wellness. Additional committee members include the benefits manager; program coordinator of Recreation, Fitness, and Wellness; a faculty member from the College of Health Professions with a wellness-related specialization; and a minimum of five other members including one additional faculty member, one administrator, one support staff member, and two students. The administrator is recommended by the Administrative Senate. The support staff member is recommended by the Staff Council. Student representatives are recommended by the Student Government Association for a one-year term. Other members are appointed by the president. Non-student members serve staggered three-year terms.