Councils and Committees

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Access and Opportunity Committee

The Access and Opportunity Committee aims to guide the James I. Perkins College of Education in fostering a space that honors academic freedom and open inquiry for our faculty.  The committee actively works to monitor policies and procedures and provide programming that facilitate access and opportunity for all faculty, with a focus on recruiting and retaining faculty.

All committee members are elected by their departments.

Committee MemberAcademic UnitTerm Length
Sarah Straub, chairEducation Studies2024 to 2025
Heeok JeongEducation Studies2024 to 2025
Mihae BaeKinesiology and Health Science2024 to 2025
Victoria Wagner-GreeneKinesiology and Health Science2024 to 2025
Henry WanakutaHuman Sciences2024 to 2025
Luis AguerrevereHuman Services and Educational Leadership2024 to 2025
Nandhu RadhakrishnanHuman Services and Educational Leadership2024 to 2025

CAEP Unit Assessment Committee

The purpose of the CAEP Unit Assessment Committee is to steer, oversee and maintain the James I. Perkins College of Education's Educator Preparation Programs following the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation standards. Read the full CAEP Unit Assessment Committee description for details on committee composition, responsibilities and reporting structure.

Committee Member
Academic Unit		Appointment & ApprovalTerms
Christina Sinclair, committee chair
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Luis Aguerrevere
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Appointed by associate dean
Approved by the dean		2020 to
2023
Carrie Baker
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by associate dean
Approved by the dean		2020 to
2023
Lesa Beverly
Sciences and Mathematics		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Candis Carraway
Agriculture		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Shannon Darst
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Brandon Fox
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Dennis Gravatt
Sciences and Mathematics		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Tracey Hasbun
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Stacy Hendricks
Student Services and Advising		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Michael Martin
Liberal and Applied Arts		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2019 to
2022
Ronda McClain
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Claire Murphy
School of Music		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2019 to
2022
Bill Nieberding
School of Art		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2019 to
2022
Barbara Qualls
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Sharon Rice
Kinesiology and Health Science		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Chay Runnels
Human Sciences		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Mark Sanders
Liberal and Applied Arts		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Joe Strahl
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by associate dean
Approved by the dean		2020 to
2023
Jay Thornton
Kinesiology and Health Science		Appointed by associate dean
Approved by the dean		2020 to
2023
Robyn Whitehead
Kinesiology and Health Science		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2020 to
2023
Tingting Xu
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2019 to
2022
VACANT
Business		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		three years
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Clinical Practice and Field Experience Advisory Council

The purpose of the Clinical Practice and Field Experience Advisory Council is to promote excellence and continuous improvement in field experiences and clinical placements through collaborative decision making by invested stakeholders.

Council Member
Academic Unit		ModeTerm Length
Christina Sinclair, council chair
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Carrie Baker
Assessment and Accountability		Education Preparation ManagerOngoing
Todd Barrios
Human Sciences		Appointed by director2020 to
2023
Mary Ann Bentley
Field Supervisor		Appointed by associate dean2019 to
2021
Frankie Clark
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Appointed by dept. chair2018 to
2021
Zach Crawford
Public School Partner		Appointed by associate dean2020 to
2023
Nina Ellis-Hervey
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Appointed by dept. chair2020 to
2023
Donna Fickes
Human Sciences		Appointed by director2018 to
2021
Tod Fish
SFA		Appointed associate dean2021 to
2023
Ali Hachem
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Appointed by dept. chair
Approved by associate dean		2018 to
2021
Stacy Hendricks
Student Services and Advising		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Katie Martin
Assessment and Accountability		Certification Officer and
ALTCERT Manager		Ongoing
Ronda McClain
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair2020 to
2023
Michelle Miller
Assessment and Accountability		Clinical Experience OfficerOngoing
Mark Montgomery
Education Studies		Appointed by dept. chair2018 to
2021
Justin Pelham
Human Sciences		Appointed by director2020 to
2023
Joe Strahl
Assessment and Accountability		Data and Technology ManagerOngoing
Tori Wagner-Greene
Kinesiology and Health Science		Appointed by dept. chair2018 to
2021
Melina Watts
Kinesiology and Health Science		Appointed by dept. chair2018 to
2021
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College Assessment Oversight Committee

The purpose of the College Assessment Oversight Committee is to maintain the continuing operation of the assessment systems, including college, department and school systems. This committee reviews assessment data, policies and procedures, and makes recommendations for revision as appropriate. Results are reported to the dean and other academic entities.

Committee Member
Academic Unit		ModeTerm Length
Christina Sinclair, committee chair
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Ali Hachem
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2021 to
2022
Lindsey Kennon
Education Studies		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2021 to
2022
Mark Montgomery
Education Studies		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2019 to
2021
Jill Pruett
Human Sciences		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2019 to
2021
John Stewart
Kinesiology and Health Science		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2020 to
2022
Heather Samuelson
Kinesiology and Health Science		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2019 to
2021
Kathy Sheriff
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2019 to
2021
Eric Torres
Educational Studies		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by associate dean		2021 to
2022
VACANT
Institutional Research		Requested by the deantwo years
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College Council

The College Council serves advisory and leadership roles. Members of the council represent their colleagues in the departments and school, bringing issues and concerns to the council and taking issues and initiatives to their colleagues for discussion and review. Members engage with the dean and the dean’s leadership team by considering issues and providing advice concerning actions. The council takes responsibility for proposing, reviewing and supporting the college's practices and policies, reviewing and awarding the college's travel, professional development funds and the Undergraduate Research Conference representatives, as well as other events as designated.

Council Member
Academic Unit		ModeTerm Length
Judy Abbott, council chairDean's officeOngoing
Beth Gound
Education Studies		Elected by department2022 to
2025
Chrissy Cross
Education Studies		Elected by department2021 to
2024
Todd Barrios
Human Sciences		Elected by school2021 to
2024
Donna Fickes
Human Sciences		Elected by school2020 to
2023
Summer Pannell
Human Services & Education Leadership		Elected by department2022 to
2025
Barbara Qualls
Human Services & Educational Leadership		Elected by department2020 to
2023
James Rowe
Kinesiology & Health Science		Elected by department2022 to
2025
Robyn Whitehead
Kinesiology & Health Science		Elected by department2022 to
2025
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Curriculum Committee

This committee is responsible for reviewing and approving all of the James I. Perkins College of Education undergraduate and graduate course proposals, which include:

  • adding, removing and modifying programs and courses
  • and setting or adjusting course fees.

The committee guarantees correct forms and materials are submitted to ensure the efficient progression of the proposals throughout the university's approval process. It examines proposals to avoid duplication of courses and it notes the impact proposed changes have upon students’ degree plans and programs.

Committee Member &
Academic Unit		ModeTerm Length
Stacy Hendricks, committee chair
Student Services and Advising		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Jamie Flowers
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by the dean		2020 to
2022
Lisa Mize
Human Sciences		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by the dean		2019 to
2021
Heather Samuelson
Kinesiology and Health Science		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by the dean		2019 to
2021
Lisa Stone, ex officio
Student Services and Advising		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Eric Torres
Education Studies		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by the dean		2020 to
2022
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Educator Preparation Program Advisory Council

Committee Member
Academic Unit		ModeTerm Length
Christina Sinclair, committee chair
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Carrie Baker
Assessment and Accountability		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		Ongoing
MaryAnn Bentley
Field Supervisor		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2018 to
2021
Nathan Boughton
Public School: Cleveland ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Erik Buchanan
Regional Field Supervisor		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Deborah Buswell
Kinesiology and Health Science		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Deborah Cady
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by dean		2018 to
2021
Will Cauthen
Public School: Martinsville ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		 
Zach Crawford
Public School: Broaddus ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2019 to
2022
David Flowers
Public School:		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Brandon Fox
Education Studies		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Igor Gusyakov
Public School: Nacogdoches ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Paula Harshbarger
Public School:		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Stacy Hendricks
Student Services and Advising		Appointed by the deanOngoing
Karen Hickman
Public School: Pasadena ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2019 to
2022
Daya Hill
Public School:		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2019 to
2022
Steve Johnson
Region Service Representative		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Summer Koltonski
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Nominated by the chair
Appointed by dean		2019 to
2022
Barbara Lazarine
Public School: Lufkin ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2019 to
2022
Betsy Locke
Community		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Daniel Lopez
Public School: Diboll ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2019 to
2022
Ronda McClain
Education Studies		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Glen McCuller
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by dean		2018 to
2021
Melanie Mercer
Assessment and Accountability		Appointed by deanOngoing
Betsy Mijares
Public School: Lufkin ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Michelle Miller
Clinical Experience		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		Ongoing
Marty Moffat
Public School:		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Amanda Moore
Kinesiology and Health Science		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Jim Moore
Public School: Wells ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2019 to
2022
Barbara Morrison
Public School: Etoile ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Claire Murphy
Music		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by dean		2019 to
2022
Cindy Nerren
Public School: Lufkin ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Cindy Phelps
Assessment and Accountability		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		Ongoing
Barbara Qualls
Human Services and Educational Leadership		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Sharon Rice
Kinesiology and Health Science		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Amanda Rudolph
Education Studies		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
David Russell
Public School: Central Heights ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Reid Spivey
Public School: Garrison ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2019 to
2022
Julie Stadler
Assessment and Accountability		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		Ongoing
Joe Strahl
Assessment and Accountability		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		Ongoing
John Syebold
Public School: Jasper ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Jeffrey Van Meter
Public School: Wylie ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Pam Vaughan
Education Studies		Nominated by dept. chair
Appointed by dean		2018 to
2021
Harold Whitaker
Independent School District human resources representative		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2018 to
2021
Sarah Wright
Region Service Representative		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2020 to
2023
Tingting Xu
Assessment and Accountability		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		Ongoing
Terry Young
Public School: Woodville ISD		Nominated by associate dean
Appointed by dean		2019 to
2022
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Professional Educators Council

This council develops and executes practices, procedures and policies for SFA's Educator Preparation Program.

Council members service ad-hoc terms.

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