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Institutional Animal Use & Care Committee
Diane Post
Doug Henderson
James Olson
Diana Younger
Kerry Coombs, D.V.M.
Pam Pipes - ex officio
Glenda McDowell - ex officio
James Tillapaugh – ex officio
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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.
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Awards & Recognition Committee
James Tillapaugh - Chair
Doug Hale
Rebecca Oekerman
Sophia Andres
Jim Olson
Leslie Toombs
David Dixon (Undergraduate student)
Hector Govea- ex officio
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This committee is directly responsible for the annual honors convocation, especially arranging for the selection of faculty who are honored at this event.
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Commencement & Honors Convocation Committee
Ana Leon, Chair
Karen Smith
Spencer Thompson
Marianne Woods
David Bunnell
Veronica Villarreal (Undergraduate Student)
Ana Olivas (Undergraduate Student)
Hector Govea – ex officio
Carla Nelson – ex officio
Travis Woodward – ex officio
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This committee is directly responsible for all arrangements associated with our graduation ceremonies.
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I. R. D. Committee (Computer)
Roy Hurst - Chair
Paul Hodges
Doug Hale
David Poindexter
Elizabeth Diaz
Luke Garrett (Undergraduate student)
Alex Castillo - ex officio
Keith Yarbrough - ex officio
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This committee acts in an advisory capacity for matters pertaining to the Information Resources Division
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5. |
Faculty/Instructional Development Committee
Pam Price - Chair
Kyle Beran
Wilma Dye
Prakash Pai
Cherry Owen
Ana Maria Perez-Gabriel
Todd Richardson
Diana Hinton
Spencer Thompson – ex officio
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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.
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L. R. C. Committee (Library)
Karen Smith - Chair
Scott Carson
Paul Haensly
Diana Hinton
Robert Worley
Jason Lagapa
Paul Feit
Emilio Mutis
Mary Gonzales (Graduate student)
Grisel Aranda (Undergraduate student)
Charlene Shults - ex officio
Keith Yarbrough - ex officio
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This committee serves in an advisory capacity for matters pertaining to the Learning Resources Center.
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Intellectual Property Committee
Roy Hurst - Chair
Don Allen
Ilhyun Lee
Doug Henderson
Jack Ladd
Michael Robinson
Carol Ann Traut
Mark Wildermuth
William Fannin - ex officio
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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.
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Advisory Committee on Human Experimentation (A.C.H.E.)
Gary McCullough – (2007) Chair
Wei He (2007)
Diane Post (2008)
Sherry McKibben (2008)
Paul Feit (2007)
Craig Emmert (2008)
June Rodriguez (Undergraduate student)
Charles Sponsel, M.D.
James Tillapaugh – ex officio
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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.
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Parking & Traffic Committee
Richard Kiekbusch - Chair
Haesun Lee
Brian Hagler
Chad Greenfield
Danny Lujan (Undergraduate student)
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This committee makes policy and procedural recommendations, as well as considering appeals, concerning parking and traffic on campus.
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Campus Building Use & Construction Committee
Helen Sun – Chair
Lois Hale
Lloyd Taylor
Gae Kovalick
Shawn Watson
Chris Forrest - ex officio
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This committee is mandated by the U. T. System and makes recommendations on campus building use and construction.
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Assessment Review Committee
Leslie Toombs, Chair
Chad Vanderford
Kay Ketzenberger
Emilio Mutis-Duplat
Chad Greenfield
Sherry McKibben
Cherry Owen
Jeannine Hurst
Linda Isham
Hector Govea
William Fannin - ex officio
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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).
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Environmental Health and Safety Committee
Kelly Kinnard – Chair
Seyf Ehdaie
Raj Desai
Pam Pipes
Sravani Hotha (Undergraduate student)
Lail Grant- ex officio
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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.
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Budget and Planning Committee
| Academic Department Chair: |
Emilio Mutis |
| Faculty Senate President: |
James Eldridge |
| Human Resources Director: |
Linda Isham |
| Vice President for Academic Affairs: |
William Fannin - Chair |
| Vice President for Student Services: |
Susan Lara |
| Vice President for Business Affairs: |
Chris Forrest |
| Director of Accounting: |
Alex Castillo |
| Interim Director of Physical Plant: |
Kelly Kinnard |
| Academic Dean: |
Lois Hale |
| Student Senate President: |
Iris Fierro |
| Information Resources Director: |
Keith Yarbrough |
| Faculty A: |
Kyle Baren |
| Faculty B: |
Shirley Davenport |
| Faculty C: |
Rebecca Oekerman |
Institutional Effectiveness Director:
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Denise Watts |
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This committee makes budgetary and strategic planning recommendations, both on process and substance.
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Student Fee Advisory Committee
Jeannine Hurst (faculty)
Kyle Beran (faculty)
Sherry McKibben (faculty)
Linda Isham (staff)
Karen Martinez (staff)
**First year of two year term (students):
Niray Bhakta
Robby Vasquez
Kelby Giesler
Adriana Andrade
Page Whalen
C J Hernandez
**Second year of two year term (students):
J P Garcia
Bhavisha Bhakta
Iris Fierro
**Student Alternate:
John Paul Garcia
Lara, Susan - ex officio (without vote)
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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.
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Cost Savings Committee
Chris Forrest – Chair
Wayne Counts
Linda Montgomery
Alex Castillo
Brian Brantley
Sylvia Holguin
Keith Yarbrough
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This committee is to identify and recommend cost-savings measures emphasizing efforts and strategies which would result in a more efficient operation while also achieving increased productivity and cost avoidance.
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Internal Audit Committee
Chris Forrest - Chair
William Fannin
Susan Lara
James Tillapaugh
W. David Watts
Alex Castillo
Linda Isham
Narita Holmes
Miles Ragland
Rick Carlton
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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.
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Faculty Athletics Committee
Spencer Thompson - Chair
Josh Levy
Don Allen
Paul Hodges
Douglas Powell
Derek Catsum
Richard Kiekbusch
Robert Perry
Rhina Toruño
Steve Aicinena - ex officio
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The Faculty Athletics Committee will evaluate the activities of the Athletic Department on a semester-by-semester basis and make recommendations for its effective operation.
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Access and Equity Committee
Susan Lara – Chair
Amine Fawaz
Jose Castillo
Joanna Hadjicostandi
Bruce Carter
Greg Harter
Derek Catsam
Linda Isham
Robert Vasquez
James Olson
Tracie Gibson
John Paul Garcia (Undergraduate student)
Darlene Alimbuyao (Undergraduate student)
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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.
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Institutional Data Committee
Denise Watts,Chair
Cherry Owen
Hector Govea
Alex Castillo
Trey Wetendorf
Mary Yarbrough
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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.
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Enrollment Management
Susan Lara, chair
William Fannin
Cathie Tinney
Trey Wetendorf
Kelly Kinnard
Efren Castro
Gilbert Sanchez
Robert Vasquez
Lois Hale
Robyn Hernandez (Student)
Kelly Combs (Student)
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The committee will advise on enrollment management.
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Post-Tenure Review Committee - Elected
Emilio Mutis – chair
James Eldridge
Paul Hodges
James Olson
Karen Smith
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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.
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Faculty Grievance Panel - Elected
Sophia Andres
Jim Olson
Doug Hale
Karen Smith
Rebecca Oekerman
Roland Spickerman
Robert Perry
Kay Ketzenberger
Chris Stanley
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The panel consists of nine members elected by the Faculty Assembly for a two-year term from which the President of the University appoints a Faculty Grievance Committee, should the need arise.
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Compliance Committee
Chris Forrest - Compliance Officer
W. David Watts
William Fannin
Susan Lara
James Eldridge
James Tillapaugh
Alex Castillo
Linda Isham
Narita Holmes
Keith Yarbrough
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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.
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Bookstore Committee
Chris Forrest - Chair
Steve Aicinena
Linda Montgomery
David Bunnell
Debbie Sinclair - Bookstore Manager
Sharon Royall - Director of Purchasing
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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.
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Admissions Committee
Gae Kovalick
Robert Perry
Ana Martinez
Efren Castro
Steve Jenkins
Leo Martinez
Hector Govea
Trey Wetendorf ex officio (Call the 1st meeting to elect Chair)
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This committee is to regularly review admissions procedures and students. Advise the Director of Admissions and Vice President for Student Services on admissions exceptions.
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Student Union Advisory Board (S. U. A. B.)
Veronica Mata(Student)
Wilma Rodriguez(Student)
Leticia Garcia (Student)
Austin Walden (Student)
__________________ Faculty Member (Nominated by Faculty Senate)
__________________ Faculty Member (Nominated by Faculty Senate)
Karen Martinez (Staff Advisory)
__________________ UTPB Alumnus
Rolando Diaz (Non-Voting Advisor)
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The Student Union Advisory Board is committed to operation 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.
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Tuition Advisory Committee
| Vice President for Student Services: |
Susan Lara - Chair |
| Faculty Senate Rep. (1 of 2) |
James Eldridge |
| Faculty Senate Rep. (2 of 2) |
Robert Perry |
| Vice President Business Affairs |
Chris Forrest |
| Human Resources Director |
Linda Isham |
| Student Senate Representatives |
Iris Fierro, Senate Gov. Pres. |
| (Student) |
Andrew Torres |
| (Student) |
Romelia Elguezabel |
| (Student) |
J. P. Garcia |
| (Student) |
Ryan Dekert |
| (Student) |
Josh Torres |
| Staff Advisory Council Representative (1 of 2) |
Karen Martinez |
| Staff Advisor Council Representative (2 of 2) |
TBA |
| Community Representative (1 of 2) |
TBA |
| Community Representative (2 of 2) |
TBA |
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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.
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Teacher Education Council
Ed Mills – Chair
Rebecca Babcock
Scott Carson
Roy Hurst
Rachel Juarez-Torrez
Ana Leon
Rebecca Oekerman
Dan Keast
Pam Price
Patricia Sherblom
Karen Smith
Doug Spence
Roland Spickermann
Spencer Thompson
Amine Fawaz
William Fannin - ex officio
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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 ExCET/TExES domains for those students seeking certification.
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Public Relations Committee
Travis Woodward - Chair
W. David Watts
William Fannin
Chris Forrest
Susan Lara
Shawna Buckley
Steve Aicinena
Melanie Nicholas
Thomas Davis
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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.
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Traditions Committee
James Tillapaugh- Chair
Leslie Toombs
Amine Fawaz
Diana Hinton
Emilio Mutis
Diana Younger
Ruth Ann McQuitty
Joanna Hadjicostandi
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The Traditions Committee recommends to the President ways to recognize outstanding elements of the University historical past such to build and enhance the traditions of the University. Recognition of the achievements of students and alumni are of special interest. Community leaders that have supported the University, outstanding faculty and staff, and other members of the greater university community would also be recognized.
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Lab Policy Committee
Chris Stanley – Chair
James Eldridge
Don Allen
Kyle Beran
Seyf Ehdaie
Gary McCullough
Steve Nelson
Lail Grant – ex-officio
Pam Pipes – ex-officio
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Reviews and recommends policies to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff with all university labs. Conducts lab safety reviews.
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Institutional Bio safety Committee
Emilio Mutis – Chair
Doug Henderson
Gae Kovalick
Kyle Beran
Pamela Pipes – ex-officio
David Baldwin Assistant Dean of Research TTHSC-Odessa
Richard Case Midland Certified Reagent
Sally Connor Ector County Health Department
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Reviews research proposals for compliance with NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules and other regulations.
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SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools)
Reaffirmation Committees |
Leadership team:
Doug Hale, Chair
William Fannin
Susan Lara
Chris Forrest
Rebecca Oekerman
Kay Ketzenberger
Patricia Sherblom
Miguel Chavez (Staff Advisory President)
James Eldridge (Faculty Senate Chair)
Iris Fierro (Student Government Chair)
Denise Watts (SACS Liaison)
QEP Committee:
Kay Ketzenberger, co-chair
Patricia Sherblom, co-chair
Tom Parks, Education
Paul Hodges, Business
Pamela Price, Arts and Sciences
Amine Fawaz, Arts and Sciences
Doug Spence, Arts and Sciences
Maureen Page, Editor
Elisha Washburn, Student Kinesiology
Jennifer Lee, Student Computer Science
Damie Green, Student Computer Science
Compliance Certification Team:
Rebecca Oekerman, Chair
Narita Holmes
Denise Watts
Roy Hurst
Bob Perry
Sophia Andres
Leslie Toombs
Bobbie Williams
Teresa Sewell
Narita Holmes
Kelly Kinnard
William Fannin
Melanie Nicholas
Travis Woodward
Maureen Page, Editor |
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