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Faculty Development Committee

Membership

At least one faculty member from each academic college and the library serving two-year staggered terms plus a member of the Northeastern State University Faculty Council. The Executive Director of the NSU Online/Center for Teaching and Learning is a voting, ex officio member. The chair is appointed by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs for a two-year term.

Function

This committee is responsible for reviewing requests for professional development funding (i.e. travel funding requests). The committee reports to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Meetings

This committee meets monthly, during the first week of the month. Minutes are sent to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Committee Members: 2025-2026 Term

  • Dr. Martha Parrot, Chair (2027), GWCSHP
  • Dr. Janet Naguib (2025), College of Optometry
  • Dr. Sherry Been, College of Education
  • Dr. Aubry Tackett (2026), College of Optometry
  • Dr. Jamie Thomas (2025), BA - GWCSHP
  • Dr. Mfon Akpan (2027), College of Business and Technology
  • Dr. Thomas Rink (2027), John Vaughan Library
  • Dr. Kurt Choate (2026), College of Education
  • Dr. Christopher Miller (2025), College of Liberal Arts
  • TBD, Faculty Council Representative
  • Mr. Jerol Skinner, ex officio, Executive Director, NSU Online

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