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Committee: Deans Council

Membership

Deans of each undergraduate college, the Graduate College, the College of Extended Learning, the Oklahoma College of Optometry, campus deans, and Academic Affairs staff. Chaired by the Provost / Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Function

This committee oversees the delivery of quality learning and instructional experiences, academic prioritization; course, program, and degree quality; policies and procedures related to faculty recruitment, teaching, scholarly work, professional development, review and retention procedures; and academic accreditation. Through the Provost / VPAA, the Academic Council makes recommendations to the NSU Cabinet.

Meetings

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

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Dr. Carla Swearingen, Chair, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
  • Dr. Vanessa Anton, Dean, College of Education
  • Dr. Janet Buzzard, Dean, College of Business & Technology
  • Dr. Audell Shelburne, Dean, College of Liberal Arts
  • Dr. Eloy Chavez, Dean, College of Extended Learning (BA)
  • Dr. Cari Keller, Associate VP Academic Affairs
  • Dr. Jessica Martin, Dean, College of Science & Health Professions
  • Dr. Iain Anderson, Dean, Graduate College
  • Ms. Lisa McCormick, Executive Assistant, Academic Affairs
  • Dr. Nathan Lighthizer, Dean, Oklahoma College of Optometry
  • Dr. James Ferrell, Interim Assistant VP Academic Affairs
  • Dr. Sydney Dorrough, Associate Dean, NSU Muskogee
  • Dr. Eruore Hopkins, Director of Operations & Community Relations (BA)