Chancellor's Standing Committees
Sensitivity and Respect
The Committee will serve as an immediate point of contact for any member of our University community who is subjected to actions or words that are in conflict with our EEO anti-discrimination policy. The Committee will be asked to receive and review any such complaints as well as consider proactive measures to encourage community harmony and emphasize the high value we place on respect for the dignity of individuals.
The composition of the committee is as follows:
- Dr. Shawnboda D. MeadCHAIR : Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community EngagementMember since 8/15/2020
- Ms. Sarah K. HenniganFaculty : MemberMember from 8/15/2022 to 8/15/2025
- Dr. Teresa A. LefmannFaculty : MemberMember from 8/15/2021 to 8/15/2024
- Mr. David A. WhitcombStaff : General CounselMember since 8/15/2021
- Mr. James R. ZookStaff : Chief Marketing & Communications OfficerMember since 8/15/2019
- Dr. Charlotte F. PeguesRepresentative : Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsMember since 8/15/2012
- Mr. Paul J. CafferaRepresentative : OmbudspersonMember since 5/1/2017
- Mr. Dean L. HansenRepresentative : Facilities ManagementMember since 8/15/2020
- Mrs. Virginia R. ChavisRepresentative : Provost OfficeMember since 8/15/2021
- Dr. Jennifer N. SaxonRepresentative : Intercollegiate AthleticsMember since 8/15/2021
- Ms. Adreanna H. McKnightRepresentative : Staff CouncilMember from 8/15/2022 to 8/15/2023
- Slot1 VacantExternal Person : Faculty SenateMember from 8/15/2022 to 8/15/2023
- Ms. Karissa OrrUndergraduate : Associated Student BodyMember from 8/15/2022 to 8/15/2023
- Ms. Aabha MantriUndergraduate : Student RepresentativeMember from 8/15/2022 to 8/15/2023
- Ms. Lila OsmanUndergraduate : Associated Student Body (President)Member from 8/15/2022 to 8/15/2023
- Mr. Jakob GammonsGraduate : Student Council RepresentativeMember from 8/15/2022 to 8/15/2023
- Mr. Gene W. RowzeeInterim : Equal Opportunity and Regulatory ComplianceMember since 8/1/2020