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Recruitment and Retention Committee 

Department Name
Interim Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Dr. Bill Elliott
Associate Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Dr. Tori Colson
Interim Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Dr. Kim Delaney
Chair, Biology Dr. Cindy DeLoney-Marino
Chair, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Ken Walsh
Chair, Engineering Dr. Paul Kuban
Chair, Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science Dr. Bill Elliott
Chair, Kinesiology and Sport Dr. Renee Frimming
Chair, Mathematical Sciences Dr. Rick Hudson
Chair, Teacher Education Dr. Mary Ann Cahill
Director, Pott College Advising and Resource Center Bryan Bowerman
Southwest Indiana STEM Dr. Allison Grabert
Faculty Senate Chair; Biology Dr. Kyle Mara
Engineering Dr. Brandon Field
Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science Dr. Kent Scheller
Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science Ms. Carrie Wright
Kinesiology and Sport Dr. Alyssa Weatherholt
Mathematical Sciences Dr. Heather Cook
Teacher Education Dr. Jeff Thomas
Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Jacob Lutter

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee 

Department Name Term
Interim Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education (ex officio) Dr. Kim Delaney -
Biology Dr. Chris Sedlacek 2024-26
Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Anne-Claire Limon-Lewis 2023-25
Engineering (Committee Chair) Dr. Susan Ely 2024-26
Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science  Ms. Carrie Wright 2023-25
Kinesiology & Sport Dr. Mina Woo 2024-26
Mathematical Sciences Dr. Chris Robinson 2024-26
Chair, Teacher Education Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins 2024-26
Director, CETL Dr. Amy Chan-Hilton 2022-24

College Awards Committee 

Department Name Term
Interim Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education (ex officio) Dr. Kim Delaney -
Biology  Dr. Rich Bennett 2023-25
Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Evan Millam 2022-24
Engineering Dr. Todd Nelson 2023-25
Chair, Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science  Dr. Jim Durbin 2024-26
Kinesiology and Sport Dr. Brian Kiessling 2023-25
Mathematical Sciences Dr. Uditha Wijesuriya 2024-26
Teacher Education Dr. Jill Raisor 2023-25

Communication Liaison 

Department Name Term
Content Marketing Specialist, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Brittany Skinner -
Interim Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Dr. Kim Delaney -
Biology  Dr. Kyle Mara 2022-24
Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Ken Walsh 2022-24
Engineering Dr. Nicole Becklinger 2023-25
Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science  Dr. Kent Scheller 2024-26
Kinesiology and Sport Dr. Cody Strom 2023-25
Chair, Mathematical Sciences Dr. Melody Lee 2024-26
Teacher Education Dr. Elise Murray 2023-25

Grants Committee 

Department Name Term
Interim Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education (ex officio) Dr. Kim Delaney -
Faculty Senate Chair; Biology Dr. Kyle Mara 2024-26
Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Jeannie Collins 2024-26
Engineering  Dr. Jason Hill 2023-25
Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science  Dr. Tony Maria 2024-26
Kinesiology and Sport  Dr. Cody Strom 2022-24
Mathematical Sciences Dr. Adrian Gentle 2024-26
Teacher Education Dr. Moriah Smothers 2023-25

Pott College Promotions Committee 

Department Name Term
Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education (ex officio) Dr. Kim Delaney 2024-25
Biology Dr. Alex Champagne 2024-26
Chemistry and Biochemistry (Committee Chair) Dr. Evan Millam 2024-26
Engineering  Dr. Tom McDonald 2022-23
Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science  Dr. Eric Greenwood 2024-26
Kinesiology and Sport  Dr. Chase Smith 2024-26
Mathematical Sciences Dr. Mark Creager 2023-25
Teacher Education Dr. Jeff Thomas 2023-25

Pott College Graduate Council

Department Name Program Term
Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Dr. Tori Colson - -
Director of Doctoral Program, Teacher Education Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins Director of Doctoral Programs, Teacher Education -
Chair, Kinesiology and Sport Dr. Renee Frimming Master of Science in Sport Management -
Director of Masters and Certificate Programs, Teacher Education Dr. Simone Nance Director of Graduate Programs, Teacher Education -
Chair, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Ken Walsh Appointed -
Chair, Mathematical Sciences Dr. Rick Hudson Appointed -
Chair, Teacher Education Dr. Mary Ann Cahill Appointed -
Biology Dr. Rex Strange Elected 2023-25
Mathematical Sciences Dr. Stacey Murray Elected 2024-26
Dean, School of Graduate Studies Dr. Michael Dixon Non-Voting Member; Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Registrar Sandy Frank Non-Voting Member 
Rice Library Marna Hostetler Non-Voting Member 

Teacher Education Council (TEC)

Chair of TEC, Assistant Dean of Pott College Dr. Tori Colson
Interim Associate Provost Dr. Jason Hardgrave
Interim Dean of Pott College Dr. Bill Elliott
Dean of Liberal Arts Dr. Del Doughty
Director of Doctoral Program, Teacher Education Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins
Director, Pott College Advising and Resource Center Bryan Bowerman
Advisor, Pott College Advising and Resource Center Jacob Hansen
Advisor, Liberal Arts Advising Center Emma Hooper
Art & Design Kirk Maynard
Chair, Art & Design Dr. Sara Christensen Blair
English Dr. David O'Neil
Chair, English Dr. Oana Popescu Sandu
History Cacee Hoyer
Chair, History Dr. Denise Lynn
World Languages and Culture Dr. Bartell M Berg
Chair, World Languages and Culture Dr. A. David Hitchcock
Biology Dr. Edith Hardcastle
Chair, Biology Dr. Cindy DeLoney Marino
Science Representative, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Evan Millam
Chair, Chemistry and Biochemistry Dr. Ken Walsh
Chair, Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science Dr. Tony Maria
Chair, Kinesiology and Sport Dr. Renee Frimming
Mathematics Representative, Mathematical Sciences Dr. Doris Mohr
Chair, Mathematical Sciences  Dr. Rick Hudson
Coordinator of Educator Services, Teacher Education Dr. Erin Hollinger
Assessment Manager, Teacher Education Jean Moore
Teacher Education Dr. Simone Nance
Director of Clinical Internships, Teacher Education Joyce Rietman
Teacher Education  Dr. Kelly Sparks
Director of Clinical Practice, Teacher Education Dr. Sarah Wannemuehler
Teacher Education Dr. Clarissa Willis
Chair, Teacher Education Dr. Mary Ann Cahill

Committee Representatives 

Faculty Senate Representative

Dr. Kyle Mara (2024-2026)
Dr. Susan Ely (2023-25)
Dr. Guoyuan Huang (2023-25)

Faculty Senate Alternate

Dr. Chase Smith (2022-2024)
Dr. Eric Greenwod (2023-25)
Dr. Cody Strom (2023-2025)

University Assessment Committee Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins (2024-2026)
University Curriculum Committee

Dr. Rex Strange (2024-2026)
Dr. Jason Hill (2023-2025)

Faculty Affairs Committee

Dr. Eric Greenwood (2024-2026)
Dr. Carrie Andersen (2023-2025)

Student Academic Affairs Committee Dr. Rob Carroll (2024-2026)
Economic Benefits Committee

Dr. Heather Cook (2024-2026)
Dr. Cody Strom (2023-2025)

University Promotions Committee

Dr. Kent Scheller (2024-2026)
Dr. Brent Summers (2024-2026; At Large Rep.)

Faculty Grievance and Hearing Committee Dr. Cindy DeLoney-Marino (2024-2026)
Faculty Grievance and Hearing Committee Alternate

Dr. Dan Elg (2024-2026)

University Core 39 Council 

Dr. Mark Krahling (2024-2026)
Dr. Eric McCloud (2023-2025)

University Core 39 Council Alternate

Dr. Chase Smith (2023-2025)

Honors Faculty Council Dr. Jacob Lutter (2024-2026)
College Graduate Council

Dr. Stacey Murray (2024-2026)
Dr. Rex Strange (2023-2025)

Faculty Awards Committee (FASTRC)

Dr. Yalcin Sarol (2024-2026)
Dr. Kim Delaney (2023-2025)

USI IRB

Dr. Kelly Sparks (2023-2025)
Dr. Alyssa Weatherholt (2023-2025)
Dr. Art Chlebowski (2024-2026)

Responsible Conduct of Research Committee

Dr. Alex Champagne (2022-2025)
Dr. Brian Kiessling (2024-2027)