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Committee: Admissions Appeals

Membership

Twelve members, comprised of nine faculty and three staff, with staggered terms of three years plus chair. Chaired by the Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs/Enrollment. The Executive Director of the University Advising Center will be a non-voting, ex officio member.

Function

This committee reviews and makes recommendations regarding written appeals for re-admission when a decision for re-admission has been denied.  All recommendations are forwarded to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for Student Affairs.

Meetings

This committee meets as necessary and when called by the chair.  Minutes are sent to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for Student Affairs.

2025-2026 Committee Members

  • Dr. Kelly Jo Larsen, Chair, Asst. VP for Student Affairs/Enrollment
  • Ms. Tammy Perry (2024), Staff Member
  • Ms. Amanda Estes (2024), Staff Member
  • Dr. Rick Wallace (2025), Faculty Member
  • Ms. Deborah Hyde (2024), Faculty Member
  • Dr. Johnny Mark Kirk (2025), Faculty Member
  • Dr. Carolyn Cox (2025), Faculty Member
  • Dr. David Dyson (2025), Faculty Member
  • Dr. Jericho Hobson (2027), Faculty Member
  • Dr. Michael Morgan (2025), Faculty Member
  • Ms. Sara Swaim (2025), Faculty Member
  • Dr. Barbara Jones (2028), Faculty Member
  • Ms. Alicia Arnall (2025), Staff Member
  • Ms. Chelsea Pappas, ex officio, Exec. Director, University Advising Center