Administrative Committees

Committee/Chair/Contact

Administrative Committees through the Office of the President are listed. Please contact the Chair if you have questions or suggestions for the committee.

Advisory Council for The Bachelor of General Studies Degree Program

Bobby Winters -Ext: 4407
winters@pittstate.edu

This Council is charged with the responsibility of monitoring, evaluating and recommending policy concerning the Bachelor of General Studies program to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Advisory Council for Research and Scholarship

Peggy Snyder- Ext. 4179
psnyder@pittstate.edu

This Council is charged with:

1. assessing the needs and the strengths of faculty in research and scholarship areas;
2. providing guidelines that promote research and scholarship;
3. establishing procedures that can effectively organize and systematize the work of the Office of Continuing and Graduate Studies and Research;
4. sharing their own expertise and interests in order to mentor and support faculty who wish to use their knowledge;
5. planning incentives for research and scholarly proposal development;
6. encouraging publication and presentation of research and scholarly work; and
7. coordinating and monitoring scholarly publications of the University.

Affirmative Action Committee

Jamie Brooksher- Ext. 4189
jbrooksh@pittstate.edu

The Committee's duties include:

1. Review the content and progress of PSU ' s AA Plan and Program, making recommendations as appropriate .
2. Assist in information dissemination process regarding the Plan .
3. Assist the EO Office in communicating with PSU regarding AA.
4. Assist in the development of programs to encourage AA and EO.
5. Advise and assist in development of AA policies and eliminate discriminatory practices.
6. Serve as liaison between the constituents and office of EO.
7. Assist in assessment of reasonable progress toward the goals of equal opportunity at PSU.
8. Review new developments in AA/EE.
9. Assist in all other matters requested by EO office, offices of VP ' s and/or the President.

Athletic Council

Catherine Hooey- Ext. 4327
chooey@pittstate.edu

This council is an advisory group to the President concerning Intercollegiate Athletics.

Athletic Fee Council

Steve Erwin, Co-Chair- Ext. 4246
serwin@pittstate.edu

Andrea Cole, Co-Chair- Ext. 4810

This Council is charged to review proposed athletic student fees and make recommendations to Student Government Association and the President of Pittsburg State University.

Brand Marketing Council

Kim Carlson,- Ext. 6177
kcarlson@pittstate.edu

This Council, representing the entire campus, is charged with examining current marketing trends, establishing identity standards to build consistent image and brand awareness, developing strategies to promote the desired image for PSU. The Council will help position this university in both the short-term and long-term with integrated marketing communication strategies to enhance the image and visibility of PSU.

Classified Employees Professional Development Committee

Stacy Wolownik- Ext. 4231
swolowni@pittstate.edu

This Committee is charged with the responsibility of:

1. Allocating Classified Professional Development Funds,
2. Reviewing applicants and selecting participants, and
3. Annually determining possible allocation adjustments with regard to available funds and number of applicants.

Committee for the Protection of Human Research Subjects

Peggy Snyder- Ext. 4179
psnyder@pittstate.edu

This Committee was established to review ongoing and proposed research programs in order to comply with policies established by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (Title 45, CFR, Part 46) and Pittsburg State University for the protection and safety of human subjects used in biomedical and behavioral research.

Homecoming Committee

Edie McCracken- Ext. 4795
emmcrack@pittstate.edu

The Committee is charged with the responsibility of planning, developing and coordinating all festivities connected with Homecoming.

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

James Dawson- Ext. 4734
jdawson@pittstate.edu

This Committee is charged with the responsibility of ensuring compliance with APHIS Guidelines: assisting faculty, staff and students with those problems relating to animal care, as well as problems arising out of the use of animals as research and instructional subjects on the campus; reviewing and investigating concerns from public; and, recommending changes in any aspect of research facilities animal program, physical facilities or personnel training.

Internationalization Council

Chuck Olcese- Ext. 4680
colcese@pittstate.edu

This Council was established to serve as a central coordinating body to oversee all campus initiatives relative to internationalization.

Joint University Student Publications Board

Stephen Meats- Ext. 4685
smeats@pittstate.edu

This board charge shall be:

1. To advise the publisher (the President of the University) and advisors on any matters involving either operating procedures or journalistic standards in the daily operation of the student publications;
2. To approve major policy decisions relative to operating procedures and journalistic standards in the day-to-day operation of each publication, as well as other matters such as, but not limited to, changes in format and frequency of issues;
3. To hear charges concerning violation of operational procedures, journalistic standards and/or journalistic freedom as they relate to the daily operation of student publications
4. To approve the annual budget request recommended by each advisor and editor based on sources of funding and expenditures as noted on standard budget request forms used by the University;
5. To make appointments to the Editor-in-Chief positions for each publication from among applicants recommended by the advisor;
6. To remove editors or staff personnel in due process hearings.

North Central Accreditation Steering Committee

Open

This Committee's charge is to ensure continual North Central Accreditation for Pittsburg State University.

Parking Committee

Steve Erwin- Ext. 4246
serwin@pittstate.edu

This Committee is charged with the responsibility of recommending policies concerning vehicle registration, parking/traffic regulations and regulations governing the use of roads, streets and driveways over which the University has jurisdiction to the Vice President for Administration and Campus Life.

Parking Violations Appeal Board

Trish Peak- Ext. 4113
tpeak@pittstate.edu

This Board is charged with the responsibility of hearing appeals from persons who have received traffic citations issued by University Police and Parking Services.

Performing Arts and Lecture Series (PALS) Committee

Edie McCracken- Ext. 4795
emccrack@pittstate.edu

The committee shall plan, facilitate and implement high quality performing arts and lecture programming for the cultural, social and educational enrichment of the Pittsburg State University and surrounding community at an affordable cost. The nature of PALS programming shall include live performing arts and lecture performances in the areas of classical and popular music, theater, dance, folk life, live literature, contemporary issues, and related multi-disciplinary arts and entertainment. PALS programming shall strive for the presentation of well-rounded and balanced series of events to include public performances and an educational forum.

Protected Health Information Committee

Jamie Brooksher- Ext. 4189
jbrooksh@pittstate.edu

This committee is charged with responsibility to make recommendations to the President regarding university compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Residence Committee

Steve Erwin- Ext. 4246
serwin@pittstate.edu

As stated in the Kansas State Board of Regents Policy Manual, this Committee is charged with the responsibility of hearing and determining appeals concerning the status of students as residents/non-residents of Kansas for fee purposes.

Safety Committee

Jeff Stotts- Ext 4774
jstotts@pittstate.edu

According to Kansas Statutes Annotated 44-636, Pittsburg State University set up a safety program. This Committee is charged with the responsibility of reviewing the safety policy and recommending necessary changes to the Vice President for Administration and Campus Life.

Student Judicial Board

Heather Eckstein- Ext. 4265
heckstei@pittstate.edu

This Board was formed to function at the request of the Associate Vice President for Campus Life and Auxiliary Services or at the request of any student who is or has been the subject of disciplinary action by the University. The Board is charged with the responsibility of investigating and evaluating the factors involved in each case and making recommendations to Jeff Steinmiller, who is the University Judicial Officer, for action.

Threat Management Team - Workplace Violence Committee

Steve Erwin- Ext. 4246
serwin@pittstate.edu

This Committee is charged with the responsibility of investigating and reviewing reported threats, threatening behavior, acts of violence, or any related conduct which disrupts another's work performance.

University Committee on Energy and Resource Conservation

Jon Bartlow- Ext. 4262
jbartlow@pittstate.edu

This Committee is charged to provide information and advice on methods to institutionalize actions that will conserve energy and resources at Pittsburg State University. 
http://www.pittstate.edu/erc/

University Council on Aging

Sean Lauderdale- Ext. 4526
slauderd@pittstate.edu

This Council is charged with the responsibility of coordinating campus efforts in this area, both in terms of developing training programs, increasing awareness on the part of the University and community of the problems of the aged, developing programs for training and service to the aging population in our region and developing means of dealing with outside agencies interested in matters concerning the aged.

University Critical Incident and Crisis Response Planning Committee

Steve Erwin - Ext. 4246
serwin@pittstate.edu

This Committee charge will be to:

1. Make recommendations to the President for philosophic and policy based crisis response planning, management, and evaluation;
2. Recommend a unified crisis response plan involving internal and external resources;
3. Consider operational issues such as communication, training and development, maintenance of ongoing preparedness, aftermath management, and data management/ record keeping; and
4. Integrate existing policy into recommendations.

University Diversity Council

Bill Ivy - Ext. 4111
wivy@pittstate.edu

This Council will provide leadership and coordination in promoting diversity at Pittsburg State University.  Specifically, the Council will:

1. Provide advice and counsel to the President and President's Council on matters of diversity. 
2. Make policy recommendations to the President, Provost and Vice Presidents. 
3. Provide insights to campus academic and administrative units on strategic planning and related to diversity. 
4. Provide leadership in developing, coordinating and promoting professional development programs for faculty and staff related to issues of diversity. 
5. Advocate for resources to support campus diversity initiatives.

University Scholarship and Financial Assistance Committee

Tammy Higgins- Ext. 4238
thiggins@pittstate.edu

This Committee is the combination of the University Scholarship Committee and the Student Financial Affairs Committee. It is charged with the responsibility of assuring that University financial aid monies are awarded in the most effective manner to the greatest number of qualified applicants to carry out the goals and purposes of the University.

University Scholarship Policy Committee

Brad Hodson, Co-Chair - Ext. 4757
bhodson@pittstate.edu

Bill Ivy , Co-Chair - Ext. 4111
wivy@pittstate.edu

This Committee, upon consultation with appropriate university constituents, shall:

1. Review policy and procedure issues and make recommendations to the President's Council for the general administration of scholarships at Pittsburg State University; and
2. Address questions/concerns pertaining to the awarding/distribution process of scholarships at Pittsburg State University

Women's Studies Council

Browyn Conrad- Ext. 4333
browyn@pittstate.edu

This Council is charged with the responsibility of:

1. planning the interdisciplinary program and coordinating its implementation;
2. stimulating faculty interest and participation in women's studies;
3. evaluating departmental course offerings for inclusion in the program;
4. working with Continuing and Graduate Studies and other appropriate groups to promote interest in women's studies in the University's service area;
5. recruiting faculty to participate in the program; and
6. validating the credentials of candidates for the Women's Studies Certificate.