1. Access and Equity Committee
- _________ – Chair TBA
- Shuming Bai
- Yolanda Salgado
- Xinyun Zhu
- Caron Perkins
- James Olson
- Mario Kiran
- Joanna Hadjicostandi
- Terrance Anders
- Iris Fierro
- Raquel Rivas (Undergraduate student) 2012-2013
- Michael Mendoza (Undergraduate student) 2012-2013
The Access and Equity Committee is responsible for identifying and responding to campus and community factors that positively or negatively affect recruitment and retention of underrepresented students, faculty, administrators, and professional staff. The committee will encourage the acknowledgement and recognition of the benefits of diversity and ensure awareness of important issues concerning the participation of women and minorities at the University. The committee will evaluate existing programs related to equal education and employment opportunities and recommend changes, where appropriate, to these programs.
2. Admissions Committee
- Gae Kovalick
- Robert Perry
- Ana Martinez-Catsam
- Rob Rankin
- Marianne Woods
- Leo Martinez
- Hector Govea
- Scott Smiley - ex officio (Call the 1st meeting to elect Chair)
- Peyton Slater, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
This committee is to regularly review admissions procedures and students. Advise the Director of Admissions and Vice President for Student Services on admissions exceptions.
3. Alcohol and Drug Prevention Committee
- Penney Nichols - Chair
- Sgt. Robert Hammerman
- Chief Tom Hain
- Amanda Johnson
- Caron Perkins
- Chermae Peel
- Steve Aicinena
- Suzanne Rathbun
- Terrence Anders
- Rob Rankin
- Yesenia Gonzalez ( Undergraduate Student ) 2012-2013
- Krystal Villanueva (Undergraduate Student ) 2012-2013
The charge of this committee is to investigate and prevent alcohol and drug abuse.
4. Assessment Review Committee
- Roy Hurst, Chair
- Jessica Zuniga
- Chad Vanderford
- Emilio Mutis
- Bill Price
- Chris Hiatt
- Jeannine Hurst
- Caron Perkins
- Shenequa Anderson, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
- William Fannin - ex officio
- Denise Watts – ex officio
This committee oversees and makes recommendations on campus assessment activities as contained in the plan submitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
5. AVID Advisory Committee
- Lanita Akins
- Kay Kolb
- Chris Hiatt
- Mario Kiran
- Chris Stanley
- Gilbert Sanchez
- Leo Martinez
- Jessica Zuniga
- Bill Harlow
- Doug Hale
- Haesun Lee
- Pedro Torres, Student Senate Representative
This committee recommends program elements and policies for the AVID Program
6. Awards & Recognition Committee
- Juli Ratheal, Chair
- Lorraine Spickermann
- Sophia Andres
- Jim Olson
- Bill Harlow
- Audra Tijerina
- Amanda DeFrance, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
- Jorgina Garcia, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
- Hector Govea- ex officio
This committee is directly responsible for the annual honors convocation, especially arranging for the selection of faculty who are honored at this event.
7. Bookstore Committee
- Dale Cassidy - Chair
- Steve Aicinena
- Jan Murdock
- Barbara Scofield
- Jennifer Tevarez
- Chermae Peel
- Debbie Sinclair - Bookstore Manager
- Yasmin Wingo, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
The committee will monitor and review bookstore operations, including reviewing complaints, operation, all procedures as they affect faculty, staff, and students and make recommendations to executive staff regarding proposed changes in bookstore operations and other bookstore issues.
8. Budget and Planning Committee
- William Fannin – Chair Provost and Vice President
- Derek Catsam, Faculty Senate President
- Caron Perkins, Director of Human Resources
- Teresa Sewell, Senior Associate Vice President
- Dale Cassidy, Vice President for Business Affairs
- ___________, Director of Accounting TBA
- Michael Ruland, Director of Physical Plant
- Frank Hernandez, Dean School of Education
- Roland Spickermann, Department Chair
- Brittany Pitrucha, Student Senate President 2012-2013
- Keith Yarbrough, Information Resources Director
- Ramero Bravo, Faculty A
- Barbara Scofield, Faculty B
- Craig Emmert
- Denise Watts, Institutional Effectiveness Director
- Lisa Belue, Staff Advisory Council
This committee makes budgetary and strategic planning recommendations, both on process and substance.
9. C4 Committee
- Nichole Rougeau -Vanderford, Chair
- Jessica Zuniga
- Maureen Page
- Kay Kolb
- Denise Watts
- Suzanne Rathbun
- Doug Hale
- Avery McWilliams (UndergraduateStudent) 2012-2013
- Jessica Shultz (UndergraduateStudent) 2012-2013
- Denise Watts, ex officio
The C4 Committee will be responsible for instructional development and advising the C4 Director. The Committee will explore additional ways to promote the QEP initiative, disseminate information about the implementation of the C4 Program to the campus community each semester, and assist in the development of the SACS-COC Fifth-Year Report. The C4 Committee will consist of faculty, the C4 Director, and the Assessment Analyst.
At the completion of the C4 project, the C4 Committee will continue to assist the C4 Director in the development of institution-wide instruction in critical thinking. During this time, external presenters will continue to provide information about the theory, instruction, and assessment of critical thinking to the University community.
10. Campus Building Use & Construction Committee
- Helen Sun – Chair
- Lois Hale
- Gae Kovalick
- Penny Nichols
- Terrance Anders
- Shawn Watson
- Terrance Anders
- Ramiro Bravo
- Danny Martinez, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
- Jessica Ibanez, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
- Dale Cassidy - ex officio
This committee is mandated by the U. T. System and makes recommendations on campus building use and construction.
11. Commencement & Honors Convocation Committee
- Spencer Thompson, Chair
- Juli Ratheal
- Chad Vanderford
- Jeannine Hurst
- Marianne Woods
- Maribea Merritt
- Forrest Flocker
- Cory Alexander
- Joe Casas (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Brittany Pitrucha (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Travis Woodward – ex officio Carla Nelson – ex officio
- Jay Haney - ex officio
- Hector Govea – ex officio
- Chief Hain
This committee is directly responsible for all arrangements associated with our graduation ceremonies.
12. Compliance Committee
- Dale Cassidy - Compliance Officer and Vice President for Business Affairs
- W. David Watts – President
- William Fannin – Provost and Vice President
- Teresa Sewell,Senior Assoc. Vice President
- Derek Catsam – Faculty Senate President
- Juli Ratheal– Asst. VP for Graduate Studies & Research
- __________ - Director of Accounting TBA
- Caron Perkins - Director of Human Resources
- Narita Holmes – Director of Audit and Compliance
- Keith Yarbrough – Director of Information Resources Division
- __________ – Information Security Specialist TBA
- Ned Simmons – NCAA Compliance Officer
This committee is to develop a risk-based plan to manage institutional compliance. The committee will monitor the implementation of UTPB’s risk management plan for all high-risk compliance issues, monitor UTPB’s compliance with the U.T. System Action Plan to ensure institutional compliance, communicate instances of non-compliance to the Institutional Compliance Officer, follow-up on compliance findings to ensure that appropriate corrective action has been taken, and continuously assess the effectiveness of institutional compliance.
13. Distance Education Committee
- Doug Hale, Chair
- Tony Hoskin
- James Eldridge
- Joanna Hadjicostandi
- Rebecca Babcock
- Kathy Siepak
- Barbara Scofield
- Ruth Ann McQuitty
- Diana Younger
- Victoria Ibanez, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
- Oneita Burgess – ex officio
The distance education committee promotes quality distance education in all forms of instruction. It is the faculty advisory group for the REACH Program Center.
14. Electronic and Information Resources Compliance (EIR) Committee
- Thomas Davis, Chair
- Keith Yarbrough
- Joe Sanders
- Oneita Burgess
- Narita Holmes
- Nathan Smith
- Kyle Beran, nominated by Faculty Senate
The EIR committee works to bring and maintain UTPB Electronic and Information Resources into compliance with the DIR Accessibility Rules specified in Title 1, Chapter 206 and 213 of TAC.
15. Enrollment Management
- Teresa Sewell, Chair
- William Fannin
- Hank Abrams
- Scott Smiley
- Jill Miller
- Paul Haensly
- Craig Emmert
- Bill Harlow
- Chermae Peel
- Jessica Zuniga
- Joe Sanders
- Landi Harding (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
The committee will advise on enrollment management.
16. Environmental Health and Safety Committee
- Lail Grant – Chair
- Chief Hain
- Emily Stoudt
- Adaline Schelling
- Essam Ibrahim
- Rutesh Bhaktra (Undergraduate student) 2012-2013
This committee is responsible for advising and assisting the Safety Officer in assuring a safe environment for all students and University employees, and in recommending appropriate policies and procedures for a safe work practices to be implemented campus-wide. The Safety Committee also advises and assists the Safety Officer in providing environmental awareness training and in assuring University compliance with externally mandated environmental and safety regulations.
17. Faculty Grievance Panel – Elected
- Spencer Thompson – elected Dec 2010
- Doug Hale – elected Dec 2010
- Don Allen – elected Dec 2010
- Chris Stanley – elected Dec 2010
- Kay Ketzenberger – elected Dec 2010
- James Eldridge – elected Dec 2011
- Prakash Pai – elected Dec 2011
- Sophia Andres – elected Dec 2011
- Todd Richardson – elected Dec 2011
The panel on this committee consists of nine members elected by the Faculty Assembly at the Fall meeting for a two-year term.
18. Faculty/Instructional Development Committee
- Kyle Beran, Chair
- Joe Stauffer
- Prakash Pai
- Derek Catsam
- Diana Hinton
- Bill Harlow
- Joanna Hadjicostandi
The committee represents the faculty in important policy and procedural matters related to faculty development and the improvement of instruction on campus. It also makes recommendations to the Vice President for Academic Affairs on faculty development awards according to approved guidelines. The committee acts in an advising capacity for matters pertaining to the Instructional Development Center.
19. Handbook of Operating Procedures (H.O.P.) Committee:
- Carla Nelson, Chair, ex-officio
- Bill Fannin, Provost and VP, ex-officio
- Dale Cassidy, VPBA, ex-officio
- Teresa Sewell, Senior Associate Vice President
- Derek Catsam, Faculty Senate President, ex-officio
- Scott Smiley, Staff Advisory Council Chair, ex-officio
- Brittany Pitrucha, Student Senate President, ex-officio
- Juli Ratheal, Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies & Research
- W. David Watts, President
Make recommendations regarding changes in the Handbook of Operating Procedures.
20. I. R. D. Committee (Computer)
- Doug Hale, Chair
- Paul Hodges, Faculty Representative
- Hector Govea, Registrar
- Hugo Rodriguez (Undergraduate student) 2012-2013
- _____________, Accounting/Business Affairs TBA
- Oneita Burgess, REACH Representative
- James Tuttle, Library Representative
- Joe Sanders, Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar Representative
- Keith Yarbrough - ex officio
This committee acts in an advisory capacity for matters pertaining to the Information Resources Division
21. Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
- Spencer Thompson, Chair
- Diane Post
- Doug Henderson
- James Olson
- Diana Younger
- Henry S. Lide, D.M.V.
- Sarah Ontiverez, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
- Adaline Schelling - ex officio
- Glenda McDowell - ex officio
This committee will assess the animal programs, facilities and procedures, as called for by the USDA's 1992 Standards. No research or other activities involving the use of animals may commence without the written approval of the committee.
22. Institutional Biosafety Committee
- Emilio Mutis – Chair
- Doug Henderson
- Gae Kovalick
- David Baldwin, Assistant Dean of Research TTHSC-Odessa
- Richard Case, Midland Certified Reagent
- Sally Connor, Ector County Health Department
- Adaline Schelling - ex-officio
- Rutesh Bhakta, Undergraduate Student 2012-2013
Reviews research proposals for compliance with NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules and other regulations.
23. Institutional Data Committee
- Denise Watts, Chair
- Hector Govea
- Scott Smiley
- Mary Yarbrough
- Nathan Smith
The committee will monitor and coordinate the collection, derivation, and application of institutional data, especially in relation to the institutional reporting requirements of state and federal agencies.
24. Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Jim Olson, Chair
- Diane Post
- Janet Carter
- Jeff Dennis
- Joe Stafford
- Jamie Hughes
- Sam Sanchez (Undergraduate student) 2012-2013
- Richard Paul Bartlett, MD
- Brandon Walker (Graduate Student) 2012-2013
- Sarah Wilson (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
This committee is essential in making recommendations concerning the use of human subjects in campus research, and in insuring that approved policies are followed in the use of human subjects in research. The committee is appointed for 3 year terms.
25. Intellectual Property Committee
- Mark Wildermuth – Chair
- Don Allen
- Ilhyun Lee
- Doug Henderson
- Jack Ladd
- Michael Robinson
- Carol Ann Traut
- Abelita Freeland, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
- William Fannin - ex officio
This committee is mandated by The U. T. System and considers any questions relating to patents arising from faculty and student research on campus. It recommends the pursuit of patent searches and patents when appropriate.
26. Internal Audit Committee
- W. David Watts- Chair
- William Fannin
- Teresa Sewell
- Juli Ratheal
- Dale Cassidy
- __________, Director of Accounting TBA
- Susan Paddack
- Caron Perkins
- Eric Polonski, UT System
- Rick Carlton, S. W. Bank
The committee is to ensure that: the activities of U. T. Permian Basin comply with the appropriate Business Procedures Memoranda, the Institute of Internal Auditors' Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and the Texas Internal Auditing Act; audit coverage for U. T. Permian Basin adequately encompasses all aspects of The University's operations and the coverage is not inhibited or limited by any individual or department; audit activities are responsive to The University's needs and objectives; and management is aware of internal audit activities, results of audits, and progress toward implementation of audit recommendations.
27. International Oversight Committee
- Robert Perry, Chair
- William Fannin
- Dale Cassidy
- Derek Catsam
- Rebecca Babcock
- Carl Greenfield
- Raquel Rivas, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
The International Oversight Committee will develop policy recommendations regarding the safety of students, faculty, and staff traveling outside North America or in Mexico. It will review and make recommendations regarding individual exemptions from any prohibition on travel to particular countries.
28. L. R. C. Committee (Library)
- Paul Haensly, Chair
- Jason Lagapa
- Scott Carson
- Diana Hinton
- Raj Desai
- Paul Feit
- Emilio Mutis
- Xinyun Zhu
- Rhina Toruno
- Clark Moreland
- Yasmin Wingo (Graduate student) 2012-2013
- Krystal Villanueva (Undergraduate student) 2012-2013
- Keith Yarbrough - ex officio
- Michele Kuchel, Interim Library Director – ex officio
This committee serves in an advisory capacity for matters pertaining to the Learning Resources Center.
29. Lab Policy and Safety Committee
- Chris Stanley – Chair
- James Eldridge
- Don Allen
- Steve Nelson
- Raj Desai
- Kyle Beran
- Lail Grant – ex-officio
- Mike Robinson
- Adaline Schelling – ex-officio
- Helen Gallinger, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
- Lynzi Pinter , Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
Reviews and recommends policies to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff with all university labs. Conducts lab safety reviews.
30. Non Tenured Faculty Committee
- Derek Catsam, Chairman
- Jeff Dennis
- Kay Kolb
- Jeff Dennis
- Maureen Page
Make recommendations on issues unique to non-tenured faculty.
31. Parking & Traffic Committee
- Richard Kiekbusch - Chair
- Kay Kolb
- Gloria Carpenter
- Ana Martinez-Catsam
- Rob Rankin
- Brian Hagler
- Jan Murdock
- Susan Kimbriel
- Hugo Rodriguez (Undergraduate student) 2012-2013
- Micaela Oliver (Undergraduate student) 2012- 2013
- Jorgina Garcia (Undergraduate student) 2012-2013
- Police Chief Tom Hain, ex officio
This committee makes policy and procedural recommendations, as well as considering appeals, concerning parking and traffic on campus.
32. Post-Tenure Review Committee – Elected to serve through Fall Semester
- Juli Ratheal - elected Dec 2010
- Barbara Scofield - elected Dec 2010
- Roy Hurst – elected Dec 2011
- Jim Olson – elected Dec 2011
- Doug Spence – elected Dec 2011
- Doug Hale – elected Dec 2011 (alternate)
This committee is mandated by The U. T. System and will conduct the post tenure evaluation of faculty members. The committee will consist of members elected by the Faculty Assembly for staggered two-year terms. (calendar year)
33. Public Relations Committee
- Anshu Saran, Chair
- Travis Woodward
- W. David Watts
- Scott Smiley
- William Fannin
- Dale Cassidy
- Thomas Davis
- Jan Murdock
- Teresa Sewell
- Shawna Buckley
- Steve Aicinena
- Amanda DeFrance ( Undergraduate Student )2012-2013
The Public Relations Committee advises the President on the University's advertising, student recruitment materials, and other aspects of the institution's community and public relations
34. Student Fee Advisory Committee
- Jeannine Hurst (faculty)
- Shawn Watson (faculty)
- Terrance Anders (staff)
- **First year of two year term (students): (2011-2012 & 2012-2013)
- Megan Smiley (Undergraduate Student) 2011-2012
- Sarah Wilson (Undergraduate Student) 2011-2012
- Joe Casas (Undergraduate Student)2011-2012
- ** Student Alternate: Josh Ward (Undergraduate Student)2011-2012
- **Student Alternate: Ivy Benavides (Undergraduate Student)2011-2012
- **Student Alternate: Matthew Cottrell (Undergraduate Student)2011-2012
- **Second year of two year term (students): (2012-2013 & 2013-2014)
- Jessica Ibanez (Undergraduate Student)2011-2012
- Michaela Oliver (Undergraduate Student)2011-2012
- Cristian Rodriguez (Undergraduate Student)2011-2012
- Caron Perkins – ex officio
- Teresa Sewell - ex officio
This committee is mandated by state law and recommends to the President annual expenditures from student fees. The designated student **will call the first meeting to order, in which a Chair (student) will be elected. Students will be appointed by the Student Senate later in the year.
35. Student Union Advisory Board (S. U. A. B.)
- Penney Nichols, Chairman, ex-officio
- Veronica Mateus (Undergraduate Student)2012-2013
- Giselle Loya (UndergraduateStudent) 2012-2013
- Thor Prosise(Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Helen Gallinger (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Brittany Pitrucha (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Charlie Ball (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Marianne Woods (Nominated by Faculty Senate)
- ______________ (Nominated by Faculty Senate) TBA
- ______________, Staff Advisory TBA
- Doug Hildebrand (UTPB Alumnus - Non-Voting Advisor)
The Student Union Advisory Board is committed to the operation of the Student Union for the specific purpose of enhancing the experience for the diverse population of students. The Student Union Advisory Board will invest in the well-being of the UTPB students and prepare them to be socially responsible leaders and productive individuals.
36. Sustainability Committee
- Director of physical plant:
- Michael Ruland
- At least four representatives from the College of Arts & Sciences:
- Jeff Dennis
- Joanna Hadjicostandi
- Diane Post
- Todd Richardson
- Cory Alexander
- At least one representative from the School of Education:
- Lorraine Spickermann
- Kathy Siepak
- At least one representative from the School of Business:
- Prakash Pai
- Raj Desai
- Two staff members:
- Lail Grant
- Adaline Schilling
- Jay Haney
- Lynzi Printer, Undergraduate Student 2012-2013
- Brittany Pitrucha, Student Senate President 2012-2013
37. Teacher Education Council
- Frank Hernandez, Chair
- Roy Hurst
- Rebecca Babcock
- Ruth Ann McQuitty
- Scott Carson
- Ana Leon
- Jeanine Hurst
- Dan Keast
- Yolanda Salgado
- Lorraine Spickermann
- Doug Spence
- Roland Spickermann
- Spencer Thompson
- Juli Ratheal
- Warren Koepp
- William Fannin - ex officio
The Council addresses the need for institutional oversight for education certification programs, the need to coordinate educator certification programs with other programs, and the need to coordinate discipline requirements with TExES domains for those students seeking certification.
38. Tuition Advisory Committee.
- Teresa Sewell – Chair Senior Associate Vice President
- Todd Richardson, President of Faculty Senate (1st of 2 positions)
- Prakash Pai, Chair of Budget and Governance Committee (2nd of 2 positions)
- Dale Cassidy, Vice President Business Affairs
- Caron Perkins, Director of Human Resources
- Brittany Pitrucha, Senate Gov. Pres. (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Student Senate Representatives:
- Mia Gonzales, (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Charlie Ball, (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Josh Ward, (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Abelita Freeland, (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Oscar Vazquez, (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- _____________, Staff Advisory Council (position 1) TBA
- _____________, Staff Advisory Council (position 2) TBA
- Community Representative, Dr. Anne Acreman
A proposed tuition plan will be presented to the Committee for review. The Committee will provide its advice on possible changes in the schedules of tuition and fees for the campus to the President of the University.
39. University Athletics Committee
- Derek Catsam, Chair
- Spencer Thompson
- Don Allen
- Paul Hodges
- Carol Traut
- Bill Fannin
- Richard Lloyd
- Kyle Beran
- Robert Perry
- Lanita Akins
- Jeff Dennis
- Terrance Anders
- Jessica Zuniga
- Iris Fierro
- Steve Aicinena - ex officio
- Joey Toro, Student Senate Representative 2012-2013
- ____________, UTPB Booster Club Representative TBA
- ____________, Student Athletic Club Advisory Council Representative –TBA
- Ariel Renteria, (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
- Katie Groneman (Graduate Student) 2012-2013
- Josh Ward (Undergraduate Student) 2012-2013
The University Athletics Committee will evaluate the activities of the Athletic Department on a semester-by-semester basis and make recommendations for its effective operation.
40. Web Oversight Committee
- Nathan Smith,Chair - Information Support Specialist-IRD
- Travis Woodward, Media and Special Programs Rep.
- Scott Smiley, Admissions Director
- ____________,Faculty Senate Representative TBA
- ____________, Staff Advisory Council Representative TBA
- Oneita Burgess, REACH Director
- Keith Yarbrough, AVP-IRD
- Thomas Davis, Webmaster
- Helen Sun, CAS Representative
- John Paul Garcia
The charge of the Web Oversight Committee is to make recommendations to the President regarding the official University website policy as needed. This committee will address questions or problems pertaining to website, management or policy.
41. Wellness Committee
- Tammy Angerer, Chair
- Lexi Sibert
- Tiffany Hancock
- Janet Carter
- Lara Kessler
- Margaret Boyd
- Ynes Alderson
- Jill Miller
- Lail Grant
- Kaylen May, student
- Briana Perez, student
- Kaylen Gerky, student
- Terrance Anders, ex officio
The mission of the UTPB Wellness Committee is to establish and communicate opportunities, tools, and resources to help manage health. We believe that promoting wellness will enhance the quality of life for our faculty, staff, students, and their families.
**To contact students on the respective committees, the Committee Chairs will be mailed the e-mail addresses for student representatives on the committees.



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