Faculty Senate

University Wide Committees

Academic Grievance Board
Bookstore Advisory Board
Calendar Committee
Campus Signage Committee
Catalog Committee
Children's Center Advisory Board
Commencement Speaker Selection Committee
Cultural Center Advisory Board
Enrollment Management Committee
Food Service Advisory Committee
Foundation Scholars - Service
Foundation Scholars - Research and Creativity
Foundation Scholars - Teaching
Health Wellness Advisory Board
Human Resources Advisory Committee
Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Committee
Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Committee
Parking Citation Review Board
Publications Board/Student Newspaper
Research Council
Service-Learning Advisory Board
Student Conduct Board
Student Policy & Appellate Board
Student Recreation Board of Governors
Student Union Board of Governors
Women's Center Advisory Board

Academic Grievance Board

This board hears grievances filed by students who feel they have been graded unfairly. The other function of this board is to hear appeals of decisions made at the College level in cases of academic dishonesty.

Faculty representation:

9 (one from each college/division and the Graduate college.)

Robert Shaver, Applied Technology, (2009), ext. 6-3992, MS-2005, robertshaver@boisestate.edu
Cheryl Hindrichs, Arts & Letters, (2009), ext. 6-7072, MS-1525, cherylhindrichs@boisestate.edu
Nina Ray, Business and Economics, (2008), ext. 63837, MS 1630, nray@boisestate.edu
Connie Pollard, Education/Library, (2008), ext. 6-3043, MS 1747, cpollar@boisestate.edu
Vacant, Engineering
Kyungduk Ko, Graduate College, (2008), ext. 6-1123, MS-1555, kyungdukko@boisestate.edu
Lorrie Kelley, Health Sciences, (2009), ext. 6-1606, MS-1845, lkelley@boisestate.edu
Stephen Brill, Natural Sciences, (2008), ext. 6-3122, MS-1555, sbrill@boisestate.edu
Mark Plew, Social Sciences & Public Affairs, (2009), ext. 6-3444, MS1950, mplew@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Steve Woods, Advisor, Registrar's Office, ext. 6-3381, MS-1365, stevenwoods@boisestate.edu

Bookstore Advisory Board

Advises the Bookstore management concerning policies and operation of the Boise State University Bookstore and reviews financial information.

Faculty representation:

5 from different colleges.

Tom Trusky, Arts and Letters, (2009), ext. 6-1999, MS-1525 ttrusky@boisestate.edu
Janet Holmes, Arts and Letters, (2009), ext. 6-3134, MS-1525 jholmes@boisestate.edu
Kip Krumwiede, Business & Economics, (2009), ext. 6-2288, MS-1610, kipkrumwiede@boisestate.edu
Jeremy Tutty, Education/Library, (2009), ext. 6-1023, MS-1747, jtutty@boisestate.edu
Ross Burkhart, Social Sciences & Public Affairs, (2009), ext. 6-3280, MS-1935, rburkha@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Kim Thomas, Bookstore, ext. 6-3048, MS-1225, kthomas@boisestate.edu
Jennifer Cornwall, Bookstore, ext. 6-1599, MS-1225, jennifercornwall@boisestate.edu

Calendar Committee

This committee is responsible for advising and preparing recommendations on all matters associated with the scheduling of all calendar academic related matters.

Faculty representation:

Faculty Senate President and one faculty member-at-large.

David Saunders, Faculty Senate President, Arts and Letters, (2008), ext 6-3298, MS-1560, dsaunder@boisestate.edu
Michael Fischer, Arts and Letters, (2008), ext 6-2647, MS-1560, mfischer@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Mara Affre, Executive Director of Enrollment Services, ext. 6-1630, MS
1320

Campus Signage Committee

The committee will develop a comprehensive sign program for Boise State University.

Faculty representation:

One Faculty member

Kyungduk Ko, Natural Sciences, (2008), ext. 6-1123, MS-1555 kyungdukko@boisestate.edu

Contact:

James Maguire, Vice President for Campus Planning and Facilities Administration, ext. 6-1200, MS-1200 jamesmaguire@boisestate.edu

Catalog Committee

This committee recommends catalog design and organization.

Faculty representation:

(3 from different colleges).

Melissa Kozel, Education/Library, (2008), ext. 6-1973, MS 1430, mkozel@boisestate.edu
Jim Wanek, Business and Economics, (2009), ext. 6-4987, MS-1625 jwanek@boisestate.edu
Elaine Long, Health Sciences, (2010), ext. 6-3260, MS-1835, elong@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Mark Damm, Catalog Editor, Registrar's Office, ext 6-2870, MS-1365 mdamm@boisestate.edu

Children's Center Advisory Board

The Board of Directors has the responsibility of advising the director and staff of the center on proposed programs, child care, philosophy, procedures, policies, and university center relations

Faculty representation:

1 faculty.

Lisa Bostaph, Social Sciences & Public Affairs, (2008), ext. 6-3886, MS-1955, lisabostaph@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Hob Boazman, Children's Center, 6-4404, MS-1385, hboazman@boisestate.edu
Leah Barrett, Executive Director Student Union & Student Involvement

Commencement Speaker Selection Committee

Committee will evaluate nominations for student speakers for December and May commencements and identify students to forward on in the process.

Faculty Representation:

2 faculty

Richard Klautsch, (2009), Arts & Letters, ext. 6-3597, MS-1565, rklauts@boisestate.edu
George Murgel, Engineering, (2008), ext. 6-3788, MS-2075, gmurgel@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Leah Barrett, ext. 6-1988, MS-1335 lbarrett@boisestate.edu
Mandy Nelson, ext. 6-1294, MS-1365 mandynelson@boisestate.edu
Kris Collins, ext. 6-2484, MS-1365 kcollin@boisestate.edu

Cultural Center Advisory Board

The Cultural Center at Boise State University is committed to creating an inclusive environment where cultural diversity is appreciated and valued, and where people with different values and beliefs are treated with respect and dignity. The Center provides a safe, open, friendly, home-away-from home atmosphere in which students are able to create relationships on campus and ease into the adjustment of university life.

Faculty Representation:

1 faculty

Vacant, (), ext. 6-, MS-,

Contact:

Ro Parker, Cultural Center, ext. 6-4317, MS-1335 roparker@boisestate.edu

Enrollment Management Committee

This committee helps provide the university with the direction of enrollment management as well as helping the university address enrollment issues.

Faculty representation:

1 faculty.

Jeremy Ball, Social Sciences and Public Affairs, (2008), ext. 6-3769, MS-1955 jeremyball@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Jennifer Cardenas, Director of Admissions, ext. 6-, MS-1955

Food Service Advisory Committee

Provides feedback to the contract administrators and Fine Host regarding food service components in the areas of retail food service, catering, resident dining and concessions. Meets once per semester for updates on food service program on campus and gives constituencies a chance to give feedback.

Faculty representation:

1 faculty.

Vernon Hickman, Applied Technology, (2008), ext. 6-4199, MS-2005 vhickman@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Kim Thomas, ext. 6-3048, MS-1225, kthomas@boisestate.edu

Foundation Scholars - Service

The University Foundation Scholar Awards honor faculty members of Boise State University who have demonstrated ongoing commitment, expertise, and accomplishments in teaching, research/creative activities, or professionally related service. Finalists, recipients, and past recipients are honored at a special luncheon held in April.

SELECTION COMMITTEE CALENDAR (pdf)

Faculty representation:

One official faculty member from each college/division except the Graduate College and Honors College.

Bonnie Noonan, Applied Technology, (2008), ext. 6-3985, MS-2005, bnoonan@boisestate.edu
Beret Norman, Arts and Letters, (2008), ext. 6-1072, MS 1530 beretnorman@boisestate.edu
Pat Shannon, Business & Economics (2008-3nd term), ext. 6-3786, MS-1615, pshannon@boisestate.edu
Bobbie Birdsall, Education/Library, (2008), ext. 6-3204, MS-1721 bbirdsa@boisestate.edu
Tim Andersen, Engineering (2008), ext. 6-5768, MS-2075, tanderson@boisestate.edu
Jody Lester, Health Sciences, (2009), ext. 6-3672, MS-1850, jlester@boisestate.edu
Jaechoul Lee, Natural Sciences, (2008), ext. 6-1172, MS-1515, jaechoullee@boisestate.edu
Todd Shallat, Social Sciences and Public Affairs, (2009), ext. 6-3701, MS-1925, tshalla@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Cindy Anson, Director, Professional Development, ext. 6-3677, MS-1000, canson@boisestate.edu

Foundation Scholars - Research and Creativity

The University Foundation Scholar Awards honor faculty members of Boise State University who have demonstrated ongoing commitment, expertise, and accomplishments in teaching, research and creative activities, or professionally related service. Finalists, recipients, and past recipients are honored at a special luncheon held in April

SELECTION COMMITTEE CALENDAR (pdf)

Faculty representation:

One official faculty member from each college/division except the Graduate College and Honors College.

Gordon Reinhart, Arts and Letters, (2008), ext. 6-1406, MS 1565 greinhar@boisestate.edu
Celia Renner, Business and Economics, (2008), ext. 6-2847, MS-1610, crenner@boisestate.edu
Carrie Mori, Education/Library (2008), ext. 6-2804, MS-1725, cmori@boisestate.edu
Sin Ming Loo, Engineering (2008), ext. 6-5679, MS-2075, smloo@boisestate.edu
Tedd McDonald, Health Sciences, (2008), ext. 6-2425 , MS-1835, tmcdonal@boisestate.edu
Julie Oxford, Natural Sciences (2008), ext. 6-2395, MS-1515, joxford@boisestate.edu
CHAIR: Scott Yenor, Social Sciences & Public Affairs, (2008), ext. 2388, MS 1935, syenor@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Cindy Anson, Director, Professional Development, ext. 6-3677, MS-1000, canson@boisestate.edu

Foundation Scholars - Teaching

SELECTION COMMITTEE CALENDAR (pdf)

Faculty representation:

One official faculty member from each college/division except the Graduate College and Honors College.

Julie Hosman-Kulm, Applied Technology, (2008), ext. 6-1957, MS-2005, jhousman@boisestate.edu
Marla Hansen, Arts and Letters, (2008), ext. 6-3568, MS 1565, mhansen@boisestate.edu
Tom Cavaiani, Business and Economics, (2009), ext. 6-2482, MS-1615, tcavaiani@boisestate.edu
CHAIR: Ken Bell, Education/Library, (2008), ext. 6-1228 , MS 1710, kbell@boisestate.edu
Nader Rafla, Engineering, (2009), ext. 6-3711, MS-2075, nrafla@boisestate.edu
Uwe Reischl, Health Sciences, (2008), ext. 6-2445, MS-1835, ureischl@boisestate.edu
Jim Smith, Natural Sciences, (2008), ext. 6-3511, MS-1515, jfsmith@boisestate.edu
Mary Stohr, Social Sciences and Public Affairs (2008), ext. 6-1378, MS-1955, mstohr@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Cindy Anson, Director, Professional Development, ext. 6-3677, MS-1000, canson@boisestate.edu

Health Wellness Advisory Board

Faculty representation:

One from College of Health Sciences.

Sara Ahten, Health Sciences, (2008), ext. 6-2642, MS-1840, sahten@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Lynn Swanson, Health, Wellness, and Counseling, ext. 6-1602, MS-1720, lswans@boisestate.edu

Human Resources Advisory Committee

This committee provides advice and feedback to HRS regarding issues affecting Boise State University employees, including policies, compensation, benefits, etc.

Faculty representation:

1 member from Faculty at-large.

Bob McCarl, Sociology, (2008), ext. 6-4038, MS-1945, bmccarl@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Jane Buser, Human Resource Services, ext. 6-1739, MS-1265, jbuser@boisestate.edu

Intercollegiate Athletics Advisory Committee

Meets monthly to review current events, policy procedures of the athletic department.

Faculty representation:

5 faculty with 3-year terms.

Dwayne Barney, Athletics Representative, Business & Economics, ext. 6-3429, MS-1630, ldbarney@boisestate.edu
Donna Orr, Applied Technology, (2009), ext. 6-1097, MS-2005, dorr@boisestate.edu
Roger Munger, Arts and Letters, (2009), ext 6-4211, MS-1525munger@boisestate.edu
Chris Loucks, Business and Economics, (2008), ext. 6-1468, MS-1620, cloucks@boisestate.edu
Dan Lester, Education/Library, (2008), ext. 6-4088, MS-1430, dlester@boisestate.edu

Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Committee

Membership: The Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Committee is appointed by the President of the university and shall consist of individuals representing the various constituencies of the university, including minority groups, women, students and the disabled. One member will be appointed by the Chairperson of the Faculty Senate, and two members each will be appointed by the Chair of the Association of Professional Staff, Association of Classified Employees and the Associated Student Body of Boise State University (ASBSU). The Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Committee shall have no less than 9 and no more than 15 voting members. The Affirmative Action Director and the Director of Human Resources are ex-officio, nonvoting members. The Chairperson of the Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Committee shall be a voting member. A term on the Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Committee shall be two years. Members may be reappointed for consecutive terms.

Nader Rafla, Engineering, (2009), ext. 6-3711, MS-2075 nrafla@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Holly Borden, Affirmative Action Director, ext. 6-1979, MS-1265 hollyborden@boisestate.edu

Parking Citation Review Board

Two representatives:

Michael Heikkinen, Education/Library, (2009), ext. 6-2856, MS-1745, mheikkinen@boisestate.edu
Terry Madden, Education/Library, (2008), ext. 6-3581, MS-1435, tmadden@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Dan Morris, Editorial Advisor Appointed by Provost, ext. 6-1906, MS-1920, dmorris@boisestate.edu

Publications Board/Student Newspaper

Fiscal oversight of student newspaper. Also hires student editor and student business manager.

Faculty representation:

2 faculty.

Cheri Folkner, Education/Library, (2009), ext. 6-1082, MS-1430, cherifolkner@boisestate.edu
Thomas Peele, Arts and Letters, (2008), ext. 6-3908, MS-1525, tpeele@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Dan Morris, Editorial Advisor Appointed by Provost, ext. 6-1906, MS-1920, dmorris@boisestate.edu

Research Council

This standing committee shall serve as a faculty advisory group to the Vice President for Research to provide overall advice regarding strategic directions for University research programs, and policies and procedures developed and implemented through the Division of Research. Committee members shall provide a communication link necessary to foster and encourage research within the academic community between the Division of Research and the college/schools in which each member holds an appointment.

Faculty representation:

Helen Lojek, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, (English), Ext. 6-61414, MS-1500, hlojek@boisestate.edu
Sian Mooney, Business and Economics, (Economics) Ext. 6-1471, MS-1620, sianmooney@boisestate.edu
Ronald Pfeiffer, Education/Library, (Kinesiology), Ext. 6-3709, MS-1710, rpfeiff@boisestate.edu
Bill Knowlton, Engineering, (Materials Science and Engineering), Ext. 6-5705, MS-2075, bknowlton@boisestate.edu
Edward Baker, Health Sciences, (Center for Health Policy), Ext. 6-3118, MS-1835, ebaker@boisestate.edu
Bill Clement, Natural Sciences, (CGISS), Ext. 6-4307, MS-1536, billc@cgiss.boisestate.edu
Troy Rohn, Natural Sciences, (Biology), Ext. 6-2396, MS 1515, trohn@boisestate.edu
Joanne Klein, Interim Associate Dean, SSPA, (History), Ext. 6-5248, MS-1900, jklein@boisestate.edu
Roy Rodenhiser, SSPA, (Social Work), Ext. 6-1789, MS 1940, royrodenhiser@boisestate.edu
Faculty Senate Liaison: Jeff Peloquin, (2008), ext. 6-1423, MS-1520, jeffreypeloquin@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Mark Rudin, Vice President for Research, Ext. 6-5732, MS-1135

Service-Learning Advisory Board

This committee advises the Service-Learning Coordinator and staff with issues of strategic planning, course model development, faculty participation and assessment.

Faculty representation:

Helen Lojek, Arts and Letters, (2009), ext. 6-1414, MS-1500, hlojek@boisestate.edu
Dusty Bodie, Business and Economics, (2009), ext. 6-3393, MS-1625, dbodie@boisestate.edu
Sian Mooney, Business and Economics, (2009), ext. 6-1471, MS-1620, sianmooney@boisestate.edu
Aileen Hale, Education/Library, (2009), ext. 6-1136, MS-1725, aileenhale@boisestate.edu
Kathy Reavy, Health Sciences, (2009), ext. 6-1598, MS-1840, kreavy@boisestate.edu
Don Warner, Natural Sciences, (2009), ext. 6-3030, MS-1520, dwarner@boisestate.edu
Robin Allen, Social Sciences and Public Affairs, (2009), ext. 6-4290, MS-1910, rallen@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Kara Brascia, Service Learning Coordinator, ext. 6-2380, MS-1150, KaraBrascia@boisestate.edu

Student Conduct Board

The Student Conduct Board shall have jurisdiction over Student Code of Conduct and other university student conduct meetings at Boise State University. The Student Conduct Board will review all complaints with reference to the above unless said complaints fall under the jurisdiction of the ASBSU Judiciary. Appeals from decisions of the Student Conduct Board will be made to the Student Policy and Appellate Board.

Faculty representation:

1 faculty

Ann Klautsch, Arts and Letters, (2009), ext 6-3953, MS-1565 aklautsc@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Blaine Eckles, Student Services, ext. 6-1583, MS-1375, beckles@boisestate.edu

Student Policy & Appellate Board

The Student Policy and Appellate Board, under the chairmanship of the Vice President for Student Affairs, is designated as the primary agency for the development and administration of the Student Code of Conduct; the student conduct system; and other student policies and procedures relating to student life on the campus of Boise State University. The Student Policy and Appellate Board is the highest and final board in the conduct system, and as such will hear appeals from cases heard by the Student Conduct Board, Student Housing Administrator, University Administrator, Academic Grievance Committee, and decisions rendered by faculty members in cases of academic dishonesty. The Student Conduct Board and all other conduct bodies are subordinate to the Student Policy and Appellate Board.

Faculty Representation:

2 faculty.

Jeremy Ball, Social Sciences and Public Affairs, (2008), ext 6-3769, MS-1955, jeremyball@boisestate.edu
Maria-Alicia Garza, Arts and Letters, (2009), ext. 6-1049, MS-1530, agarza@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Michael Laliberte, Vice President for Student Affairs, ext. 6-1418, MS-1300, michaellaliberte@boisestate.edu
Blaine Eckles, Student Services, ext. 6-1583, MS-1375, beckles@boisestate.edu

Student Recreation Board of Governors

The Board shall serve as the primary advisory committee to the Director of Campus Recreation in all matters related to the Boise State University Student Recreation Center, its operation and programs.

Faculty Representation:

1 faculty

Melissa Kozel, , Education/Library, (2008), ext. 6-1973, MS-1430, mkozel@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Joyce Grimes, Campus Recreation Center, ext. 6-1769, MS-1711, jgrimes@boisestate.edu

Student Union Board of Governors

A. The Student Union serves as a center and forum for the academic community - students, faculty, staff, alumni, and guests. As a facility, it provides services, conveniences, and amenities needed to enhance the daily life of the University.

B. The Student Union is an organization and a program designed to encourage students and other members of the University community to meet and share talents, interests, and ideas in an action-learning setting.

C. Through cooperative governance between boards, committees, and staff and through the provision of cultural, social, and recreational programs, there is the opportunity for ripening of intellectual, creative, and communicative capacities.

Faculty Representation:

2 faculty

Elaine Watson, Education/Library, (2009), ext. 6-1737, MS-1430, ewatson@boisestate.edu
Trevor Hall, Social Science and Public Affairs, (2009), ext. 6-2962, MS-1920, trevorhall@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Linda Hamson, Student Union and Activities, ext. 6-1551, MS-1335, lhamson@boisestate.edu

Women's Center Advisory Board

The Women's Center Advisory Board is comprised of 13 members who represent faculty, staff, students and Boise City community members. The Board works to provide advice and assistance to the Women's Center coordinator in the development and promotion of activities on campus. Along with participation in a fall retreat, the Board meets every three weeks on Tuesday's at noon. If you are interested in serving on the Board, please contact the Women's Center coordinator at 426-4259 for more information.

Faculty representation:

Terry Madden, Education/Library, (2008), ext. 6-3581, MS-1435, tmadden@boisestate.edu
Lisa Bostaph, Social Science & Public Affairs, (2009), ext. 6-3886, MS-1955, lisabostaph@boisestate.edu

Contact:

Wanda Viento, Women's Center, ext. 6-4256, MS-1335, wandaviento@boisestate.edu