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Committee: American Indian Heritage

Membership

Representatives among faculty, staff, and student organizations including two students appointed by the Northeastern Student Government Association.  The Director of the Center for Tribal Studies will chair the committee.  The Dean of Liberal Arts serves as a non-voting, ex officio member.

Function

The Indian Heritage Committee plans and coordinates the Annual Symposium of the American Indian, and seeks funding to help defray symposium expenses.  The committee also assists with the American Indian Graduation Convocation, participates in American Indian Heritage Month activities and other heritage related events.  The committee reports to Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Meetings

Usually meets two or three times per month when selecting events and speakers for the symposium.  Minutes are sent to the Dean of Liberal Arts and Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Mr. Joseph Byrd, Chair, Director, Center for Tribal Studies
  • Dr. Wendi Middleton, Faculty Member (CSHP)
  • Dr. Renee Cambiano, Faculty Member (COE)
  • Dr. Allen Shamow, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Dr. Toni Hail, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Dr. Steven Byers, Faculty Member (COE)
  • Dr. Dee Gerlach, Faculty Member (COE)
  • Dr. Yen-Ting Chen, Faculty Member (COE)
  • Dr. Justin McBride, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Dr. Tiffany Hardbarger, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Dr. Jeromy Miller, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Dr. Kimberly Lee, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Dr. Johnny Mark Kirk, Faculty Member (COE)
  • Dr. Pamela Louderback, Faculty Member
  • Dr. Ryan Fenska, Faculty Member (OPT)
  • Dr. Michelle Martin, Faculty Member
  • Ms. Brandi Moore, Faculty Member (CBT)
  • Dr. Candessa Tehee, Faculty Member (COLA)
  • Mr. Clayton Keyes, Faculty Member
  • TBD, Faculty Member
  • TBD, Faculty Member
  • TBD, Faculty Member
  • TBD, Faculty Member
  • TBD, Faculty Member
  • Mr. Jerret Carpenter, Coordinator, Center for Tribal Studies
  • Ms. Carla Feathers, Project Manager, Center for Tribal Studies
  • Mr. Gaelen Rose, Student Engagement Coordinator
  • Ms. Randilyn Rose, Retention Specialist
  • TBD, Faculty/Staff Engagement Coordinator
  • Ms. Jennifer Zehnder, Staff Member
  • Dr. Audell Shelburne, Dean, College of Liberal Arts