COMMITTEE: APPELLATE COMMITTEE ON DISMISSAL OF TENURED FACULTY MEMBERS
Membership
The Appellate Committee shall not exceed nine (9) tenured faculty members, eight (8) of whom shall be nominated or elected by secret ballot by the tenured faculty of the faculty-governing body of the University (Faculty Association), and one (1) member appointed by the president of the university. A quorum shall be five (5) members or a majority of qualified members of the committee. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms.
Function
The Appellate Committee will hold hearings as requested by a faculty member when said faculty member has received a notice of recommendation of dismissal by the Chief Academic Officer.
Meetings
Meets as needed when requested by faculty member meeting criteria to request a dismissal appeals hearing.
2025-2026 Committee Members
Members whose terms of office expire in August of 2025 are:
- Dr. Stephan Sargent (CoE)
- Dr. Cheryl Van Den Handel (CoLA)
- Dr. Latricia Pack (Optometry)
- Dr. Kurt Choate (CoE alternate)
- Appointed by President Hanley - Dr. Jennifer Edwards
Members whose terms of office expire in August of 2026 are:
- Dr. Christopher Burba (CSHP)
- Dr. Takahiro Yamaguchi (CoE)
- Dr. Bill Rosener (CBT)
- Dr. Brian Jackson (CBT)
- Junior Alternate: Dr. Wendi Middleton (CSHP)