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College Committees

Recruitment and Retention Committee 

Department

Name

Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Dr. Teri Beam

Associate Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Dr. Bill Elliott

Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Dr. Tori Colson

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. Tony Maria

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

Jacob Hansen

Southwest Indiana STEM

Dr. Allison Grabert

Faculty Senate Chair; Biology

Dr. Kyle Mara

Engineering

Dr. Brandon Field

Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science

Dr. Maria Schutte

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

College Engagement Committee 

Department

Name

Term

Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education (ex officio)

Dr. Teri Beam

-

Biology

Dr. Chris Sedlacek

2024-26

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dr. Anne-Claire Limon-Lewis

2025-27

Engineering (Committee Chair)

Dr. Susan Ely

2024-26

Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science 

Dr. Jason Ulrey

2025-27

Kinesiology & Sport

Dr. Mina Woo

2024-26

Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Chris Robinson

2024-26

Chair, Teacher Education

Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins

2025-27

Director, CETL

Dr. Amy Chan-Hilton

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College Awards Committee

Department

Name

Term

Associate Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education (ex officio)

Dr. Bill Elliott

-

Biology 

Dr. Brent Summers

2025-27

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dr. Evan Millam

2024-26

Engineering

Dr. Dan Elg

2025-27

Chair, Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science 

Dr. Jim Durbin

2024-26

Kinesiology and Sport

Dr. Incheol Jang 

2025-27

Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Uditha Wijesuriya

2024-26

Teacher Education

Dr. Jill Raisor

2025-27

Communication Liaison 

Department

Name

Term

Content Marketing Specialist, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Brittany Skinner

-

Associate Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Dr. Bill Elliott

-

Biology 

Dr. Kyle Mara

2024-26

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dr. Ken Walsh

2024-26

Engineering

Dr. Keith Pate

2025-27

Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science 

Dr. Kent Scheller

2024-26

Kinesiology and Sport

Dr. Mina Woo

2025-27

Chair, Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Melody Lee

2024-26

Teacher Education

Dr. Elise Murray

2025-27

College Grants Committee

Department

Name

Term

Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education (ex officio)

Dr. Ken Walsh

-

Faculty Senate Chair; Biology

Dr. Kyle Mara

2024-26

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Dr. Jeannie Collins

2024-26

Engineering 

Dr. Brad Kicklighter 

2025-27

Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science 

Dr. Tony Maria

2024-26

Kinesiology and Sport 

Dr. Guoyuan Huang

2024-26

Mathematical Sciences

Dr. Adrian Gentle

2024-26

Teacher Education

Dr. Moriah Smothers

2025-27

Pott College Promotions Committee 

Department

Name

Term

Assistant Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education (ex officio)

Dr. Tori Colson

2026-27

Biology

Dr. Alex Champagne

2024-26

Chemistry and Biochemistry (Committee Chair)

Dr. Evan Millam

2024-26

Engineering 

Dr. Jason Hill 

2025-27

Geology, Physics, and Environmental Science 

Dr. Eric Greenwood

2024-26

Kinesiology and Sport 

Dr. Chase Smith

2024-26

Mathematical Sciences

Dr. John Donnelly 

2025-27

Teacher Education

Dr. Jeff Thomas (2nd Term)

2025-27

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

-

Teacher Education

Dr. Timothy Mattison 

Elected

2025-27

Teacher Education

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)

Role

Name

Chair of TEC, Assistant Dean of Pott College

Dr. Tori Colson

Assistant Provost

Dr. Jason Hardgrave

Dean of Pott College

Dr. Teri Beam

Dean of Liberal Arts

Dr. Del Doughty

Director of Doctoral Program, Teacher Education

Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins

Director, 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

Dr. 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. Mark Creager

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

Lisa Bartley  

Director of Clinical Practice, Teacher Education

Becky Moore  

Chair, Teacher Education

Dr. Mary Ann Cahill

Committee Representatives

Commmittee

Name

Faculty Senate Representative

Dr. Kyle Mara (2024-2026)
Dr. Susan Ely (2025-2027)
Dr. Rich Bennett (2025-2027)

Faculty Senate Alternate

Dr. Guoyuan Huang Mara (2025-2027) - Alt for Dr. Bennett
Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins (2025-2027) - Alt for Dr. Ely
Dr. Mina Woo (2025-2026) - Alt for Dr. Bennett

University Assessment Committee

Dr. Elizabeth Wilkins (2024-2026)

University Curriculum Committee

Dr. Dan Elg (2025-26) - filling one year vacancy
Dr. Brian Boher (2025-2027)

Faculty Affairs Committee

Dr. Eric Greenwood (2024-2026)
Dr. Uditha Wijesuriya (2025-2027)

Student Academic Affairs Committee

Dr. Rob Carroll (2024-2026)

Economic Benefits Committee

Dr. Heather Cook (2024-2026)
Dr. Jason Hill (2025-2027)

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. Adrian Gentle (2025-2027)

University Core 39 Council Alternate

Dr. Chase Smith (2025-2027)

Honors Faculty Council

Dr. Jacob Lutter (2024-2026)

College Graduate Council

Dr. Stacey Murray (2024-2026)
Dr. Timothy Mattison (2025-2027)

Faculty Awards Committee (FASTRC)

Dr. Yalcin Sarol (2024-2026)
Dr. Alex Champagne (2025-2027)

USI IRB

Dr. Timothy Mattison (2025-2028)
Dr. Alyssa Weatherholt (2025-2028)
Dr. Art Chlebowski (2024-2026)

Responsible Conduct of Research Committee

Dr. Zulfikar Ali (2025-2028)
Dr. Brian Kiessling (2024-2027)

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