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Last updated: January 24, 2026 11:18 AM

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 --

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
Associate Dean, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education (ex officio) Dr. Bill Elliott -
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 2025-26
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)

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 

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 (20235-2027)
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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