Faculty Governance

Andrea Gillett (2027)
Nicole Kieser (2027)
Rodney Lynch (2027)
Sydni Bruner (2028)
Laura Watson (2028)
Kevin McCracken (2028)
Meredith Stewart (alternate 2027)
Barbara Hass Jacobus (alternate 2028)

JK Lee (2027)
Chris Walcott (2027)
Laura Liu (fall 2026)/George Towers (spring 2027)
Anna Carmon (2028)
Pamela Morris (2028)
Steven Mohler (2028)
A’ame Joslin (alternate 2027)
Lisa Siefker-Bailey (alternate 2028)

Buzz Clore (BHLS 2027)
Rajesh Thyagarajan (APS 2028)
VACANT (alternate)

George Towers, Chair

Pamela Morris (2028)

The Academic Affairs Committee shall review and advise the Senate on matters such as program and curriculum development, improvement of instruction, grades and grading, scholastic probation, dismissal for academic reasons and reinstatement, standards for admission, academic placement, the academic calendar, policies for scheduling classes, honors programs, general educational policy, general research policies, military training programs, and inter-departmental and inter-institutional research and educational programs. 

The Budgetary and Resources Policy Committee shall inform the Senate on budgeting procedures, points of potential faculty input into budgetary decisions and other appropriate financial matters, and shall advise the Vice Chancellor and Dean through the Senate on budgetary matters affecting the academic mission of IU Columbus.

The Constitution and Bylaws Committee shall review the Constitution and Bylaws of the Faculty, shall draft amendments to propose to the Senate for approval, shall consult with faculty members who wish to propose amendments, and shall provide interpretation of the Constitution and Bylaws when needed. 

Denotes Chair (2026-2027)

The Faculty Affairs Committee shall review and advise the Senate on those matters which pertain primarily to the responsibilities, rights, privileges, opportunities, and welfare of the Faculty, collectively and individually.  These matters include, but are not limited to, policies and procedures related to tenure and academic promotion, insurance and health program planning, academic responsibilities, standards of appointment and retention, professional development, faculty workload, salary policy, and policies regarding outside activities and sabbaticals/administrative leaves.

The Grievance Board shall promptly hear any grievance case brought to it by any member of the Faculty.  The grievances may relate to individual rights, benefits, working conditions, appointment, tenure, promotion, reassignment, but shall not be limited to these.

Denotes Chair (2026-2027)

The Nominations Committee shall solicit nominations from the Faculty for all positions of the Senate elected by the Faculty of IU Columbus.  Further, this committee shall solicit nominations from the Faculty for a tenured or tenure-track faculty member to be elected as the IU Columbus representative to the IU Indianapolis Faculty Council. This committee shall also nominate faculty members to serve as chairs of standing committees for election by the Senate. Finally, this committee shall maintain records of membership of Faculty boards and committees, and establish patterns of rotation of terms.

The Student Affairs Committee shall review and advise the Senate on matters having to do with the general social, cultural, and practical welfare of all students.  Specific non-classroom matters of concern to this committee shall include, but not be limited to, student awards and honors, intramural athletics, counseling, scholarships, loans, conduct and discipline, health, student activities and organizations, extracurricular activities, provision of equal rights and opportunities, and any other matters which would enhance the University environment of the student for learning and living.