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Committee: Academic Council

Membership

Leaders of academic units including deans, directors, Academic Affairs staff, and representatives from Faculty Council, Staff Council, and Student Affairs. Chaired by the Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Function

This committee addresses issues related to university academic functions including the   delivery of quality student learning experiences and student success. Through the Provost / VPAA, the Academic Council makes recommendations to the NSU Cabinet.

Meetings

The Academic Council meets monthly with additional meetings called as needed.  Minutes are maintained by the Office of Academic Affairs.

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Dr. Carla Swearingen, Chair, Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Dr. Vanessa Anton, Dean, College of Education
  • TBD, Director, Center for Tribal Studies
  • Dr. Janet Buzzard, Dean College of Business & Technology
  • Dr. Nathan Green as President, Faculty Council
  • Dr. Audell Shelburne, Dean, College of Liberal Arts
  • Dr. Eloy Chavez, Dean, College of Extended Learning (BA)
  • Mr. Li Xuan, Executive Director, International Programs
  • Dr. Cari Keller, Associate VP for Academic Affairs
  • Dr. Jessica Martin, Acting Dean, College of Science & Health Professions
  • Dr. Pamela Louderback, Interim Executive Director, University Libraries
  • Dr. Iain Anderson, Dean, Graduate College
  • Ms. Amy Dunn, Registrar
  • Dr. Kelly Jo Larsen, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management
  • Ms. Lisa McCormick, Executive Assistant to the Provost
  • Dr. Nathan Lighthizer, OD, Dean, Oklahoma College of Optometry
  • Dr. Richard Reif, Chief Information Officer, Director ITS
  • Mr. Richard Hoenes, Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness
  • Dr. Martha Parrott, Chair, Chairs’ Council
  • Mr. Jerol Skinner, Executive Director, NSU Online
  • Dr. Sydney Dorrough, Associate Dean, NSU Muskogee
  • Dr. Eruore Hopkins, Director of Operations & Community Relations (BA)
  • Dr. James Ferrell, Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs
  • Ms. Josita Baker, Executive Director, University Advising