The Committee on Accessibility advises university leadership in the centralization and coordination of efforts to foster a fully accessible university. The committee connects university and community members with campus resources to enable maximal participation in the university's physical, educational, virtual, and social environments. The committee will make recommendations to university leaders and participate in the assessment of efforts to achieve the highest level of accessibility on campus. The committee fosters and supports an accessible and welcoming campus culture for all.

Committee Membership

  • Dr. Emily K. Ferris
    CO-CHAIR : Outreach and Continuing Education
    Member since 08/15/2016
  • Ms. Stacey A. Reycraft
    CO-CHAIR : Director of Student Disability Services
    Member since 08/15/2016
  • Dr. Molly C. Pasco-Pranger
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2026
  • Dr. Emily L. Fransee
    Faculty : At-Large Member
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Dr. Stephanie L. Lusk
    Faculty : Member
    Member from 08/15/2021 to 08/15/2024
  • Mr. Chad M. Hunter
    Staff : University Architect
    Member since 04/15/2024
  • Ms. Rebecca L. Phillips
    Staff : Director of University and Public Events
    Member since 08/15/2016
  • Dr. Lionel Maten
    Staff : Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
    Member since 08/15/2012
  • Mr. Denny N. Buchannon
    Representative : Facilities Management
    Member since 08/15/2012
  • Dr. Shannon R. Singletary
    Representative : Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
    Member since 08/15/2014
  • Dr. Brian W. Hopkins
    Representative : Information Technology Deputy CIO for Academic Technology
    Member since 08/15/2016
  • Mr. Paul J. Caffera
    Representative : Ombudsperson
    Member since 05/01/2017
  • Ms. Reagan R. Stone
    Representative : Accessibility & Technology Solutions
    Member since 08/15/2023
  • Dr. Matteo D'Alessio
    Representative : Faculty Senate
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Mr. Jonathan M. Nance
    Representative : Staff Council
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Mr. David A. Whitcomb
    Representative : General Counsel
    Member since 08/15/2021
  • Dr. Shawnboda D. Mead
    Representative : Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Community Engagement
    Member since 08/15/2020
  • Mr. Samuel R. Patterson
    Representative : Director of Parking and Transportation Services
    Member since 07/01/2020
  • Dr. Natasha N. Jeter
    Representative : Student Affairs
    Member since 08/15/2019
  • Mr. Willie O. Mead
    Representative : Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
    Member since 08/15/2019
  • Mrs. Ashley S. Dees
    Representative : Libraries
    Member since 08/15/2018
  • Mr. Mark R. Garneau
    Representative : Campus Recreation
    Member since 08/15/2012
  • Mr. Michael Brown
    External Person : Mayor's Commission on Disability
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Slot2 Vacant
    External Person : Accessibility & Technology Solutions
    Member since 08/15/2023
  • Ms. Marilee Cleveland
    Undergraduate : Associated Student Body
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Ms. Emily Rasmussen
    Graduate : Student Body (Representative)
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Dr. Shaio H. Zerba
    Interim : Director of Center for Intelligence & Security
    Member from 08/15/2023 to 08/15/2024
  • Mr. Gene W. Rowzee
    Interim : Director of Equal Opportunity and Regulatory Compliance
    Member since 08/01/2020