2025-2026 CAS Committees
Membership in Type 1 committees is determined by the administrative position held in the College. The Chair/Co-Chairs of the College Governance Team is/are a member(s) of the Leadership Team. (See Article IV, Section 3)
Department Chairs and SCHOOL Directors
| Department/School | Faculty | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | Lyndsay Rhodes | 2031 |
| Bower School of Music and the Arts | Krzysztof Biernacki (Director) | no end term |
| Chemistry & Physics | Daniel Paull (Interim Chair) | 2027 |
| Communication & Philosophy |
2031 |
|
| Justice Studies | Heather Walsh-Haney | 2032 |
| Integrated Studies | Ashley Greene | 2032 |
| Language & Literature | Kim Jackson | 2029 |
| Mathematics | Jaffar Ali Shahul Hameed | 2027 |
| Psychology | Nate Pipitone | 2031 |
| Political Science, Public Administration & History | Hootan Shambayati | 2027 |
Unless otherwise noted in these bylaws, each department (academic unit) in the College is entitled to one (1) seat on Type 2 committees and teams. Departmental representatives must be members of and elected by the eligible in-unit faculty in the department being represented. (See Article IV, Section 3)
CAS College Governance Team*
| Department Representation | Faculty Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Advising |
Shari Alvanas |
2027 |
|
Biological Sciences |
Martha Rosenthal |
2027 |
|
Bower School of Music and the Arts |
Kristin Mellian | 2027 |
|
Chemistry & Physics |
Ian Campbell |
2028 |
|
Communication & Philosophy |
Amanda Parke |
2027 |
|
Integrated Studies |
Miles Mancini (Secretary) | 2028 |
|
Justice Studies |
Jan Martijn-Meij | 2028 |
|
Language & Literature |
Joyce LaOrden |
2028 |
|
Mathematics |
Chuck Lindsey |
2028 |
| Political Science, Public Administration & History |
Sandra Pavelka (Chair) |
2028 |
| Psychology |
Starlette Sinclair |
2027 |
* CGT Chair elected annually by CGT members, one member designated (in a manner of their choosing) as secretary. Years should be staggered
PROMOTION REVIEW AND SUPPORT COMMITTEE (PRSC). 2-year Term
| Department Representation | Faculty Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | Roderick Rolle | 2027 |
| Bower School of Music and the Arts | Gerritt VanderMeer | 2027 |
| Chemistry & Physics | Alayde Barbosa | 2027 |
| Communication and Philosophy | Miles Hentrup | 2028 |
| Integrated Studies | Jackie Salmond | 2027 |
| Justice Studies | Jan Martijn-Meij | 2028 |
| Language & Literature | Masami Sugimori | 2028 |
| Mathematics | Peng Feng | 2028 |
| Political Science, Public Administration, & History | Frances Davey | 2028 |
| Psychology | Joanna Salapska-Gelleri | 2027 |
| AAL: UGS Advising | N/A | |
| IAL | Julianna Griffin (Instructor II or III) | 2027 |
*5 multi-year and/or tenured faculty members (in-unit associate & full professor.
Can be waived in rare circumstance) where there is not a sufficient number of faculty
in the unit. Any replacement requires "at large election"
* 1 advisor II or III and 1 Instructor II or III.
Student Affairs Committee. 2-year Term
| Department Representation | Faculty Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Advising | Patti Kirk | 2027 |
| Biological Sciences | Margaret Hood | 2028 |
| Bower School of Music and the Arts | Jeanie Darnell | 2027 |
| Chemistry & Physics | Sari Paikoff | 2027 |
| Communication and Philosophy | Elyse DiPisa | 2028 |
| Integrated Studies | Maria Barbero | 2027 |
| Justice Studies | Joe Cudjoe | 2027 |
| Language & Literature | Amy Towne | 2028 |
| Mathematics | Karen Marino | 2027 |
| Political Science, Public Administration, & History | Bob Lee | 2028 |
| Psychology | Kevin O'Neil | 2028 |
| Rep. from the Dean's office | Menaka Navaratna |
*A member shall be elected by the committee to serve as the CAS rep. the Univ. Admissions Appeals Committee. Can make replacements without an election
Undergraduate Curriculum Committee. 2-Year Term
| Department Representation | Faculty Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Advising | Rodney Dennison | 2028 |
| Biological Sciences | Rosanna Mitchell | 2027 |
| Bower School of Music and the Arts | Anne Carncross | 2027 |
| Chemistry & Physics | Sari Paikoff | 2028 |
| Communication and Philosophy | Andrea Fortin | 2028 |
| Integrated Studies | Roberto Garcia | 2027 |
| Justice Studies | Mary Ann Zager | 2027 |
| Language & Literature | Zainab Cheema | 2028 |
| Mathematics | Maggie Swanson | 2028 |
| Political Science, Public Administration, & History | Vanja Petricevic | 2028 |
| Psychology | Christopher Di Mattina | 2027 |
| Rep. from the Dean's office | Rebecca Totaro (ex-officio) |
*terms staggered. Can make replacements without an election
CAS Graduate Affairs
| Department Representation | Faculty Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Biological Sciences | Christina Anaya (Chair) | 2027 |
| Bower School of Music and the Arts | No seat sought, no graduate program | NA |
| Chemistry & Physics | John T. Reilly | 2027 |
| Communication and Philosophy | No seat sought, no graduate program | NA |
| Justice Studies | Brion Sever | 2027 |
| Language & Literature | Michael Von Cannon | 2028 |
| Mathematics | Faysal A. Chowdhury | 2027 |
| Political Science, Public Administration, & History | Robert Lee | 2027 |
| Psychology | No seat sought, no graduate program | NA |
| Rep. from the Dean's office | Menaka Navaratna and Rebecca Totaro (ex-officio) |
*terms staggered. Must be Members or Associate Members of the CAS Graduate Faculty, and must otherwise meet the conditions of Art. II, Sec. 2.
Unless otherwise noted in these bylaws, each sector (groups of academic departments or units) in the College is entitled to two (2) seats on Type 3 committees and teams. (See Article IV, Section 3)
Seidler Collaborative Research & Scholarship Committee*
| SECTOR | Faculty Member | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|
| Arts & Humanities | Delphine Gras (Lang & Lit) | 2027 |
| Arts & Humanities | Ian Gerg (Bower School of Music & the Arts) | 2028 |
| Behavioral and Social Science | Daniel Snook (Psychology) | 2028 |
| Behavioral and Social Science | Joanna Salapska-Gelleri (Psychology) | 2027 |
| STEM | David Brown (Chemistry) | 2028 |
| STEM | Lee Ann Frederick (Biological Sciences) | 2027 |
* Terms staggered. One member elected annually (in the spring) by the committee to serve as Chair.
Sectors:
Arts and Humanities: Bower School of Music and the Arts; Communication & Philosophy; Integrated Studies;
Language & Literature.
Behavioral, Political, and Social Sciences: Justice Studies; Political Science & Public Administration; Psychology; Social Sciences
STEM: Biological Sciences; Chemistry & Physics & Mathematics.
Faculty Senate 2 year terms: Replacements Require CAS Election
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Andrea Fortin | Communication and Philosophy | 2028 |
| Charles (Billy) Gunnels | Biological Sciences | 2027 |
| Margaret Hood | Biological Sciences | 2027 |
| Martha Rosenthal | Biological Sciences | 2027 |
| Alayde Barbosa | Chemistry & Physics | 2028 |
| Pete Bishop | Language and Literature | 2027 |
| Rachel Campbell | Chemistry & Physics | 2027 |
| Lee Ann Frederick | Biological Sciences | 2028 |
| Bethany Conrad | Political Science, Public Administration & History | 2028 |
| Katie Johnson | Mathematics | 2027 |
| Chuck Lindsey | Mathematics | 2027 |
| Daniel Snook | Psychology | 2028 |
*each academic unit allowed a minimun of 2 senator. Parliamentarian determine how many.
Alternate Senators 1 year terms ; Replacements Require CAS Election.
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Jon Braddy | Communication & Philosophy | 2027 |
| Ian Gerg | Bower School of Music & Arts | 2026 |
| Ju Chou | Chemistry & Physics | 2027 |
| Michael Fauerbach | Chemistry & Physics | 2027 |
| Sandra Pavelka | Political Science, Public Administration, & History | 2026 |
Faculty Affairs Team: Must have Four Years in Rank: 3 year terms
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Green | Political Science & Public Administration & History | 2027 |
| Carolyn Culbertson | Communication and Philosophy | 2027 |
Institutional Affairs; 3 year term
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Tatiana Schuss | Language & Literature | 2028 |
Graduate Affairs: 3 year term
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Kern | Mathematics | 2027 |
Graduate Curriculum: 3 year term
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Kelly Schuller | Psychology | 2028 |
Undergraduate Curriculum: Indirect Election: Occupied by Chair of UCC by Default
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Paull | Chemistry & Physics | 2026 |
*The chair of the CAS curriculum team is automatically the CAS representative on the University Undergraduate Curriculum Team.
Student Affairs: 3 year term
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Gibson | Communication and Philosophy | 2029 |
Library: 3year term
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Starlette Sinclair | Psychology | 2028 |
Grants & Research: 3 Year Term
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Lambrecht | Chemistry & Physics | 2027 |
Technology: 3 Year Term
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Paull | Chemistry & Physics | 2028 |
Gen. Ed. Council: 3 Year Terms; Staggered replacements for archival purposes
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Bianco | Mathematics | 2027 |
| Elizabeth Weatherford | Language & Literature | 2028 |
| Kristopher Kimbler | Social Science Subject Area | 2027 |
| Felicia Goulet-Miller | Social Science Subject Area | 2027 |
| Patrick Niner | Communication Subject Area | 2027 |
Program Review CAS has four seats 2yr staggered terms
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Salmond | Integrated Studies | 2028 |
| Jon Braddy | Communication & Philosophy | 2028 |
| Mary Ann Zager | Justice Studies | 2027 |
| Galen Papkov | Mathematics | 2028 |
Appointments Team: 3 year terms
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Eric Strahorn | Political Science, Public Administration, & History | 2028 |
Sabbatical 2 year term. Ranked Faculty (Asst. Asso. Full) 6 or more years in rank
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Farshad Aminian | Integrated Studies | 2028 |
Excellence In Teaching: 3 year terms
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Tanya Huffman | Mathematics | 2029 |
Excellence in Service: 3 year terms
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Alayde Barbosa | Chemistry & Physics | 2027 |
Excellence in Scholarship: 3 year terms
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Ju Chou | Chemistry & Physics | 2027 |
Prof. Development Fund: 3 year terms
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Cijy Sunny | Mathematics | 2027 |
Prof. Dev. Leave Rev.3 year terms
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Alayde Barbosa | Chemistry & Physics | 2027 |
CAS Commencement Marshal
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Bacalzo | Bower School of Music and the Arts | Fall 2026 |
| Sandra Pavelka | Political Science & Public Administration & History | Spring 2026 |
SUSTAINABILITY GRADUATE REQUIREMENT REVIEW TEAM
| Faculty | Department/School | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Weatherford | Language and Literature | 2027 |
Past Committee Members