Committees and Boards

*Chair: Heather Howell, executive assistant to the vice president of student affairs
*Co-Chair: McKenzie Whittinghill, assistant to the assistant vice president of student affairs/dean of students

*Members: 

• Kelley Consford
  Campus Recreation
• Ashley Pirtle
• Student Life
• Janie Poskey
  Student Engagement / Orientation and Transition Programs
• Kathryn Salas
  Auxiliary Services

*Membership and leadership roles tied to specific Student Affairs staff positions

Charge: Develop a customer service philosophy, create and encourage a practical way to train employees in multiple roles to promote shared services, remain informed on procedures, and communicate new practices throughout the division.

Recent Accomplishments:

• Customer Service Philosophy Statement
• Cross-Training Process for Administrative Assistants

Current Initiatives:

• Creating a division-wide procedure manual
• Developing customer service training for Student Affairs staff

Chair: Dr. Andrew Dies, assistant vice president of student affairs/dean of students

Members: 

• Carrie Charley
  Campus Living, Dining and Auxiliary Enterprises
• Brandi Bryant
  Athletics
• Damon Derrick
  General Counsel
• John Fields
  University Police Department
• Dr. Michara Delaney-Fields
  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Lacey Folsom
  Student Engagement
• Clare Fite
  Counseling Services
• Lissy Turner
  Title IX
• John Wyatt
  Human Resources
• McKenzie Wittinghill
  Dean of Students Office

Charge: Complete the Biennial Review and Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention Program in compliance with the law.

Recent Accomplishments:

• Completion of the Drug Abuse and Alcohol Prevention Program
• Biennial Review Committee Meetings

Current Initiatives:

• Completing and distributing the Biennial Review on time
• Developing reasonable recommendations and ensuring compliance with them

Chair: Dr. Hollie Smith, executive director of student life

Members: 

• Rachel Clark
  Student Publications
• Daphne Curl
  Testing Services
• Clare Fite
  Counseling Services
• Scarleth Lopez
  Residence Life
• Carl Mackey
  Residence Life
• Brent McLemore
  Center for Career and Professional Development
• Jessica Waguespack
  Student Wellness
• Amanda West
  Student Engagement

Charge: Develop a comprehensive divisional plan to assess student learning and evaluate programs and services.

Recent Accomplishments:

• Assessment Manual
• Nuventive Improve Training
• Qualtrics Training

Current Initiatives:

• Adding assessment training to onboarding process
• Researching assessment best practices and resources to share

Chair: Dr. Andrew Dies, assistant vice president of student affairs/dean of students

Members: 

• Sgt. Jamie Campbell
  University Police Department
• Sabrina Delaney
  Registrar
• Clare Fite
  Counseling Services
• Carl Mackey
  Residence Life
• Diane Sizemore
  School of Social Work
• Amy Smith
  Dean of Students Office
• Lissy Turner
  Title IX
• McKenzie Wittinghill
  Dean of Students Office

Purpose Statement: This multi-disciplinary team was established to serve students who may be in crisis. We do this by utilizing research-based best practices and threat assessments to establish holistic, individualized intervention plans to help each unique student achieve success. As part of the Lumberjack Wellness Network, this team collaborates with Student Outreach and Support in the deployment of these interventions. 

Recent Accomplishments:

• National Association for Behavioral Intervention and Threat Assessment Training
• Comprehensive Case Flow document
• Name Change and Purpose Statement

Current Initiatives:

• Continuing education of campus community on BAT services
• Reviewing membership to align with best practices

Chair: Amy Roquemore, director of student publications and divisional media

Members: 

• Rachel Clark
  Student Publications
• Kim Lee
  Baker Pattillo Student Center
• Morgan Pulliam
  Student Engagement
• Sydnee Seeton
  Center for Career and Professional Development
• Heath Sharr
  Campus Recreation
• Laura Turner
  Office of the Vice President
• McKenzie Whittinghill
  Dean of Students Office

Charge: Develop and implement effective marketing practices and strategies for the Division of Student Affairs that help “tell our story” and promote - both internally and externally - the critical roles we play in student recruitment, retention, access, personal development and success.

Recent Accomplishments:

• Student Affairs Newsletter
• Marketing Brown Bag Series
• Website Upgrades

Current Initiatives:

• Creating annual impact report
• Designing marketing website

Chair: Dr. Andrew Dies, assistant vice president of student affairs / dean of students

Members: Heather Howell, Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs

Charge: Coordinate review/revision process of university policies assigned to the Division of Student Affairs

Recent Accomplishments:

• Student Affairs Policy Review Process
• Quarterly Policy Reviews

Current Initiatives:

• Ensuring knowledge of and compliance with policy review process
• Revising and adapting process to ensure efficiency

Chair: Ken Morton, director of campus recreation

Members: 

• Prici Ceja
  Counseling Services
• Lacey Folsom
  Student Engagement
• Rachel McCorry
  Counseling Services
• April Place
  Center for Career and Professional Development
• Grace Romero
  Campus Recreation
• Nick Stallworth
  Baker Pattillo Student Center
• Steven Whitman
  Campus Recreation

Charge: Identify needs and cultivate programs for personal and professional development of division staff in order to aid in career development, increase job satisfaction and belonging, and promote the success of our students.

Recent Accomplishments:

• Onboarding Program for New Staff Members
• Staff Appreciation Week and Awards Luncheon
• Brown Bag Workshops

Current Initiatives:

• Planning fall onboarding event and activities for fall divisional meeting
• Coordinating summer book clubs
• Helping create division-wide procedure manual