Standing Committees 1999-2000

Elected Committees

Faculty Advisory Council

Terms expiring in June 2000: Gerald Berk, David Frank (Chair), Steven Goldschmidt, Hilary Gerdes, Peter Gilkey (Ex officio Senate President)
Terms expiring in June 2001: Virginia Cartwright, Caroline Forell, Elaine Jones, Sandra Morgen, Cheney Ryan,

Faculty Personnel Committee Advises the Provost on Tenure and Promotion Cases. Charge to the FPC

Terms expiring in June 2000: Patrick Bartlein, Stephen Durrant (chair), Ed Kameenui, H Leslie Steeves, Kent Stevens
Terms expiring in June 2001: Patricia Gwartney, David Herrick, Lisa Kloppenberg, Terry O'Keefe, Jenny Young

Graduate Council

Terms expiring in June 2000: Lynne Anderson-Inman, Roger Haydock, Linda Kintz (Chair), Polly Welch, Philip Young
Terms expiring in June 2001: P Doerksen, Peggy Pascoe, Hal Sadofsky
Terms expiring in June 2002: Ken Calhoun, Wayne Wanta, Peter Wright

Grievance Appeal Committee

Terms expiring in June 2000: Jeffrey Stolet
Terms expiring in June 2001: Colleen Bell and Barbara Altman (alternate)
Terms expiring in June 2002: Peter Gilkey, Julia Lesage, TBA

Intercollegiate Athletics Committee

Term expiring June 2000: John Leahy (Chair), Brad Shelton, Nathan Tublitz, Lynn Kahle, B. Ryan; J. Hurwit (appointed as Senate Rep)
Term expiring June 2001: Dan Close, Mary-Lyon Dolezal, Larry Singell; Margaret Paris (appointed as Senate Rep)
Bill Moos, Dann Williams, James O'Fallon (Ex Officio)

Promotion-Tenure-Retention Appeal

Term expiring in June 2000: Richard Koch, alternate Charlie Wright
Term expiring in June 2001: Paul Goldman

Undergraduate Council1999-2000 (see also 1998-1999) email: undergradcouncil@lists.uoregon.edu Remark:

Faye Chadwell (Library), Herb Chereck (Registrar) Anne Leavitt (Academic Affairs), Jack Rice (Academic Affairs), Joe Wade (Academic Advising)
Terms expire June 2000: Jim Long, Kate Nickolson, Megan Partch, Stephen Ponder, Dan Pope
Terms expire June 2001: Mary Gleason-Ricker, Dick Koch,
Terms expire June 2002: Marian Smith, Scott Pratt, Robert Zimmerman

Appointed Committees

The following information is "unofficial" and is not normative. Contact the President's Office kwagner@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU for more up to date information.

Academic Requirements Responsible for the administration and interpretation of academic requirements for undergraduate degrees, and for action on student petitions for exceptions to requirements and to other academic regulations. (f) James Earl, chair (Eng); Schlomo Libeskind (Math), Glenda Utsey (Arch.), (terms expire 9/00); Mark Beudert (Music), Pam Birrell (Psych), Eric Selker (Molec Biol), Gail Unruh (ALS) (terms expire 9/01); Herb Chereck, Secretary (ex officio, nonvoting), Hilary Gerdes (ex officio), Jim Gilmour (ex officio). Student members (3):
Committee on Courses Screens all proposals for course changes and new courses; reports its recommendations by quarterly reports to the faculty through the University Senate; advises the University editor on content and structure of the UO Undergraduate and Graduate Bulletin. Paul Engelking (Chem), chair; Harold Owen (Music), Robert Ribe (Land Arch), Chris Wilson (Comp Sci), (terms expire 6/00; Larry Singell (Econ), (term expires 6/01); Frances Cogan (Honors College), Priscilla Southwell (Pol Sci), (terms expire 6/02); Herb Chereck or designee (ex officio, nonvoting), Nan Coppock-Bland (ex officio, nonvoting), Joe Wade (ex officio, nonvoting), Toby Deemer (ex officio, nonvoting). Student member (1):
Distinguished Service Awards/Honorary Degrees Contact Dave Hubin ( hubin@oregon.uoregon.edu) Reviews nominations, recommends recipients of honorary degrees and annual UO awards for distinguished service to the state and region. Dave Hubin (ex officio) (Chair); Stuart Thomas (Math), Molly Westling (Eng), Wesley Wilson (Econ), (terms expxire 9/00) Jon Erlandson (Anth), Grant McKernie (Theater Arts), (terms expire 9/01) Linda Kintz (ex officio), Jessica Timpany (ex officio), Wylie Chen (ex officio), Dan Rodriguez (ex officio), Peter Gilkey (ex officio), David Frank (ex officio).
Distinguished Teaching Awards Solicits nominations and selects recipients of Ersted Award, Faculty Achievement Award, and other university-wide awards for distinguished teaching.
Foreign Study Programs Reviews and approves academic standards in foreign study programs of the University granting academic credit; reviews new program proposals. Alison Evans (AEI) , chair; Martha Bayless (Eng), Sarah Douglas (CIS), Ken Kempner (Ed), Shelley Merello (Romance Langs), (terms expire 9/00); Jack Bennett (Stud. Retention Prog), Roger Chope (Acctg), Robert Haskett (Hist), Kathleen Karlyn (Eng), Barbara May (Romance Langs), (terms expire 9/01); Tom Mills (ex officio). Student members (2)
International Affairs Advisory Council Advises Vice Provost for International Affairs on the implementation of UO strategic plan for internationalization. George Sheridan, convenor; Olakunle George (Eng), (term expires 9/00); Robert Davis (Romance Langs), Kenneth George (Anth), (terms expire 9/01); Gerry Fry (ex officio), Juan Epple (ex officio), Alan Kimball (ex officio), Tom Mills (ex officio), Steve Durrant (ex officio), George Sheridan (ex officio), Robert Thallon (ex officio). Student members (2): one recomm. by ASUO, one recomm. by Internat. Students Advisory Comm.
Johnson Memorial Award Committee Reviews nominations, selects recipient for annual award to faculty member who, as teacher/scholar/citizen of the academic community, exemplifies commitment to principles affirmed in life and career of Charles E. Johnson. Judith Eisen (Biol), chair; Andrzej Proskurowski (CIS), (terms expires 9/00); Cheyney Ryan (Phil), Paul Frishkoff (LCB), terms expire 9/01); FAC rep. (ex officio), Gwen Steigelman (ex officio).
Library Committee: See Legislative History of the Library Committee Gina Psaki (Romance Langs), chair (term expires 9/01); Mary Jaeger, Jeffrey Ostler (Hist), Leland Roth (Art Hist), Brad Shelton (Math), (terms expire 9/00); Zena Ariola (CIS), Rebecca Dorsey (Geol), Jane Gray (Biol), Richard Sundt (Art Hist), (terms expire 9/01); George Shipman (ex officio). Student members (2)
R.O.T.C. Advisory Advises President, the faculty, and the military departments on the ROTC program at UO; reviews and recommends on appointments to the University of Oregon's Department of Military Science; conducts on-site interviews with nominees. John Leahy (Math), chair; Steven Chatfield (Dance) (terms expire 9/00); Mark Watson (UO library),( term expires 9/01); Lt. Col. Robert Rhen (ex officio), Lorraine Davis (ex officio, nonvoting); student members (3).
Scholastic Review Administration/interpretation of policy for students whose work falls below UO scholarship requirements; rules on petitions for reinstatement/change of grade. Wayne Gottshall (Romance Langs), chair (term expires 9/01); Matt Dennis (Hist), Mary Jaeger (Classics), William Rockett (Eng), Mick Westrick (LCB) (terms expire 9/00); Bryna Goodman (Hist), James Imamura (Physics), Wendy Mitchell (LCB), (terms expire 9/01); Herb Chereck (ex officio), Deborah Casey (ex officio), Wes Morrill (ex officio), Bunny Nosler (ex officio), Carla Gary (ex officio). Student members (4)
Status of Women Advisory to President, faculty, and students in developing affirmative action programs; stimulates career development programs for women, and encourages greater participation by women in academic governance. Terri Warpinski (Fine Arts), convenor; Jennifer Freyd (Psych), Barbara May (Romance Langs), Debra Merskin (Journ), Carol Silverman (Anth), Nat Teich (Eng), (terms expire 9/00); Sid Moore (Affirm. Action), Margaret Prentice (Fine Arts), Kathy Saranpa (Germanic Langs), Shelia Stigall (UO Library), (terms expire 9/01); Ken Lehrman (ex officio). Classified: Nancy Ulrich, Catherine Flynn-Purvis (99-00); student members (3)
Student Conduct Recommends policy relating to student conduct; administers the Student Conduct Code. Chris Loschiabo, Director of Student Judicial Affairs, convenor; Dan Close (Edu), Janet Stewart (Music) (terms expire 9/00); Ibrahim Gassama (Law), Massimo Lollini (Romance Langs) (terms expire 9/01); student members (4)
Student Conduct Hearing Board For conduct cases to be handled by formal hearing, this Board hears the case, listens to evidence, decides if Student Conduct Code has been violated, and determines which, if any, sanctions to impose. See Senate Resolution 97-5 Chris Loschiavo, Secretary (ex officio, nonvoting) - convenor; Wayne Gottshall (Romance Langs), Cynthia Herr (Ed), Virginia Lo, CIS (terms expire 9/00); Maury Holland (Law),\ Molly Sirois (Academic Advs), Richard Stevenson (Eng) (terms expire 9/01); Student members (10)
Student-Faculty Committee on Grievances Receives, investigates, and reviews complaints by students against faculty members (concerning academic responsibilities) and makes recommendations to the President. Cynthia Girling, convenor (term expires 9/00); Ed Kameenui (Ed), Anne Leavitt (Stu. Ac. Aff) (terms expire 9/01). Student members (4)
Summer Research Awards Reviews applications for grants in aid of research from University funds allocated for this purpose and presents recommendations. Tom Dyke or designee (ex officio), chair; John Keana (Chem), George Rowe (Eng), Cynthia Vakareliyska (Ling), (terms expire 9/00); Joe Fracchia (Hon Coll), Ron Kellett (Arch), Randall McGowen (Hist), Margaret Sereno,(Psych), Ying Tan (FAA) (terms expire 9/01); Paula Burkhart (ex officio), Kari Whittenberger-Keith (ex officio).
Tenure Reduction, Retirement and the Emeriti Advises faculty and administration on policy and practice concerning tenure reduction, retirement, rights of emeriti. Lorraine Davis, convenor; Terry O'Keefe (Acct), (term expires 9/00); Thelma Greenfield (Eng), Charles R.B. Wright (Math), (terms expires 9/01); Lorraine Davis (ex officio, nonvoting), Helen Stoop (ex officio, nonvoting).
University Appeals Board The final appeals body under the Student Conduct Code. Chris Loschiavo (non-member) - convenor; Leonardo Garcia-Pabon (term expires 9/00); Wayne Jewett, Margie Paris (terms expire 9/01); Student members (3).

ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES

The following information is "unofficial" and is not normative. Contact the President's Office kwagner@OREGON.UOREGON.EDU for more up to date information.

Campus Planning Advises the President on long-range campus development with regard to buildings, landscaping, traffic, and parking. Jerry Medler (Pol Sci), chair, (term expires 9/01); Lynn Kahle (Mktg), Dean Livelybrooks (Physics), Norman Savage (Geol. Sci.), Nancy Slight-Gibney (UO Library), William Rossi (Eng) (terms expire 9/00); Carole Daly (Foundation), Cynthia Girling (Land Arch.), Terry Takahashi (Biol), Michael Fifield (Arch.) (terms expire 9/01); Nilendra Deshpande (ex officio), Hilary Gerdes (ex officio), George Hecht (ex officio), Robert Melnick (ex officio), Chris Ramey (ex officio), Duncan McDonald or designee (ex officio), John Moseley or designee (ex officio), Dan Williams or designee (ex officio). Classified Jane Brubaker (99-00), Student members (5):
Child Care & Family Support Assesses child care needs, identifies priorities, and develops and recommends policies which support child care needs of University faculty, staff, and students. Mary Wood (Eng), chair; Michael Dreiling (Soc), Stephen Stolp (Acad Advg) (terms expire 9/00); Elizabeth Bohls (Eng), Doris Baker (Romance Langs), Deborah Casey (ALS), Tris O'Shaughnessy (IISHP) (terms expire 9/01); Susie Blanchard (ex officio, nonvoting), Allan Chung (ex officio, nonvoting), Linda King (ex officio, nonvoting), Dennis Reynolds (ex officio, nonvoting), Jane Wagner (ex officio, nonvoting), Lou Vijayakar (ex officio, nonvoting). Classified: Jody Bleisch, Tracy Bars (99-00), Tiffany Gilbert (99-01); Student members (4):
Environmental IssuesRecommends policy/programs on environmental issues that affect the quality of life, safety, and health of faculty, staff and students, and the general public. Karen Kaplan (Recyl, ex officio), co-chair, Connie French (Compu Ctr) co-chair (classified); John Baldwin (PPPM), Phil DeVries (Biol), Martha Ravits (Women's Studies),( terms expire 9/00); Mary Clayton (Law Library), Dan Udovic (Biol), Jim Upshaw (Jour), (terms expire 9/01); J. R. Gaddis (ex officio), George Hecht (ex officio), Tom Hicks (ex officio), Karyn Kaplan (ex officio) ; co-chair, Todd Partington (ex officio), Chris Ramey (ex officio). Classified: Connie French; co-chair (99-00), John Bittner (99-01); Student members (6)
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Issues Advises the President and other campus administrators on issues of importance for gay, lesbian and bisexual people. Stephanie Carnahan (Student Life), convenor; Judith Eisen (Biol), Bruce Tabb (UO Library), Ron Wixman (Geog), (terms expire 9/00); Henry Alley (Honors College), Faye Chadwell (UO Library), Doug Hintz (ALS), Amanda Powell (Romance Langs), (terms expire 9/01); Sheri Donahoe (ex officio, nonvoting), David Hubin (ex officio, nonvoting), Ken Lehrman (ex officio, nonvoting), Linda King (ex officio, nonvoting), Tom Hicks (ex officio, nonvoting), Jessica Nelson, rep. Academic Advising and Student Services (ex officio, nonvoting), Stephanie Carnahan (staff support). Classified: Rebecca Peatow, Jolene Siemsen (99-00); Student members (4)
Off-Campus Scholarships and Grants Screens candidates for Fulbright, Rhodes, and other off-campus scholarships and grants. Barbara Altmann (Romance Langs), chair; Gerald Berk (Pol Sci), Jim Buch (Stud Acad Affrs), Howard Davis (Arch), Julie Hessler (Hist), K.J. Park (Physics), A. Michelle Wood (Biol), (terms expire 9/00); Susan Boynton (Music), Leonardo Garcia-Pabon (Romance Langs), David Luebke (Hist), Robert Kyr (Music), Mike Russo (Mgmt) (terms expire 9/01); Kenneth Ghent (ex officio), Tom Mills (ex officio), George Sheridan (ex officio).
Scholarships Advises Financial Aid on policy and procedures for awarding scholarships; participates in review of applications and selection of scholarship recipients. Mark Thoma (Econ), chair (term expires 9/01); Ralph Barnhard (Chem), Cathleen Leue (Econ), Derry Malsch (Linguistics), Ann Reeder (Foundation), Richard Stevenson (Eng), (terms expire 9/00); Frank Anderson (Math), Alice Barkan (Biol), Ken Calhoon (Germanic Langs), Linda Kintz (Eng), (terms expire 9/01); Jim Buch (ex officio), Randy Choy (ex officio), UO Foundation Dir or designee (ex officio), Ed Vignoul (ex officio), Martha Pitts (ex officio), Glennis Yost, scholarship assistant coordinator. Student members (2)
Student Health Advisory Advises Director of Student Health Center and Vice President for Administration on policies and procedures of the Health Center. Gerald Fleischli (ex officio, nonvoting) - convenor; Gaylene Carpenter (Arts & Admin), Becky Sisley (Phys Ed) (terms expire 9/00); Stephanie Midkiff (Law Lib), Janice Radcliffe (Phys Ed), (terms expire 9/01); Tom Mills or designee (ex officio, nonvoting), Wes Morrill (ex officio, nonvoting), Robert Petit (ex officio, nonvoting), Helen Stoop (ex officio, nonvoting). Student members (9), (+ see file for list of approved alternates).
Technology Transfer Develops policies and strategies for assisting technology transfer, patenting and copyrighting products of University-sponsored research. Todd Sherer (ex officio), convenor; Nancy Cheng (Arch), JQ Johnson (UO Libr), Warren Pease (Journ), Gerald Tindal (Edu) (terms expire 9/00); David Boush (Mrkt), Joanne Hugi (Comp Cent), John Keana (Chem), David Moursund (Edu), Ross West (Commun), (terms expire 9/01); Tom Dyke (ex officio).
Traffic Appeals Board Appellate committee on parking and other traffic convictions. Sheree Johnson (classified), chair (term expires 9/01); Cheryl Jordan (EMU), (term expires 9/00); Jim Schombert (Phys), (term expires 9/01) Classified: Trudi Stuber (99-00); Ruth South (ex officio, nonvoting) Student members (2).

Further information concerning committees. See also home pages of University committees.

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