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Committee: University Environmental Safety and Sustainability

Membership

Twelve members to include at least one representative from biology, physics, chemistry, optometry and one at large faculty member, the university safety officer, university risk manager, Assistant Vice President of Capital Projects & Planning, and the Assistant Director of Physical Plant (BA Campus). Deans of the College of Science and Health Professions and College of Optometry serve as non-voting ex officio members. Note: the at-large faculty position is rotated among CBT, COE, and CLA annually.

Function

This committee is an advisory body to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) regarding courses which may involve bio-hazards or other safety concerns. This committee, at the request of the VPAA, reviews laboratory safety policies and makes recommendations concerning bio-hazards and safety. The committee also advises the VPAA, as requested on matters concerning proposals for external funds involving bio-hazardous materials and students in a laboratory setting.

Meetings

At least once each semester and as called by the chair. Minutes are sent to the Deans of the College of Science and Health Professions and Oklahoma College of Optometry and the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

2024-2025 Committee Members

  • Dr. Deborah Petrik, Biology Representative, GWCSHP
  • Dr. Jody Buckholtz, Chemistry Representative, GWCSHP
  • Dr. Rui Zhang, Physics Representative, GWCSHP
  • Dr. Joseph Shetler, Optometry Representative
  • Dr. Sallie Ruskoski, Medical Science Laboratory Representative
  • Dr. Johnny Mark Kirk (COE), At Large Faculty Member
  • Harold McMillen, Asst. VP of Capital Projects and Planning
  • Julia Rogers, ex officio, Asst. Director Physical Plant (BA)
  • Mr. James Bell, ex officio, University Risk Manager
  • Mr. Dennis Moore, University Safety Officer
  • Dr. Nathan Lightizer, ex officio, Dean, College of Optometry
  • Dr. Jessica Martin, ex officio, Dean, Gregg Wadley College of Science & Health Professions