The Committee on Committees (CoC) is a standing committee of the Academic Assembly of Seattle University (AcA) and reports to the AcA. The purpose of the CoC is to facilitate faculty membership for AcA committees, standing University committees and ad hoc University committees. Please find listed below information about the standing committees of the AcA, university committees, faculty representation on Board of Trustee Committees and ad hoc university committees. If you are aware of a committee that is not represented below that would like to be listed here, please reach out the CoC at Academic_Assembly@seattleu.edu.
Sarah Bee (VP of Comittee on Committees)
Gregory Silverman
Katie Oliveras
Kirsten Thompson
Margit McGuire
The Academic Honesty Committee is a university panel that reviews student appeals of findings and penalties imposed by the dean or dean's designee under the Academic Integrity Policy, or other relevant university policy
Joelle Pretty, Chair
Eric Gilbertson, CSE June '23
Misuk Lee, ALB June '23
Randall Souza, CAS June '23
Ann McNally, CSE June '23
Mark MacLean, CSE June '23
Davit Adut, ALB June '23
Elizabeth Dale, CAS June '23
The Academic Policy and Forms Revision Committee (APFRC) shall drive overall adademic policy structure and content change, as well as review existing and proposed university-wide academic policies. Additionally, the APFRC will review and recommend from changes as brought forth in the ITS e-form conversion efforts that began in AY 20-21.
Joyce Allen, Chair
John Fleming, Co-Chair
Kate Elias, CAS June '22
Mara Rempe, CSE June '22
Jeffrey Millard, ALB June '22
Jeff Philpott, University Core June '22
Eric Larson, CSE June '23
Kristen Swanson, NUR June '22
Robert Duniway, IR June '22
The Faculty Technology Committee is a standing subcommittee of the Academic Assembly. As a subcommittee of the Academic Assembly, this Committee shall be the primarly faculty body charged with representing faculty voice regarding teaching and learning, research and creative works-related technology project priorities, as well as relevant University standards and policies.
Richard LeBlanc, Chair
Patrick Murphy, CON June '21
Karl Eriksen, LIB June '23
Alexander Mouton, CAS June '21
Gregory Silverman, LAW June '22
Katie Oliveras, CSE June '21
Jiangmeng Liu, CAS June '22
Aaron Ottinger, NCS June '23
Misuk Lee, ALB June '23
Kerry Von Esch, COE June '23
This separate budget committee was created for faculty members only and has a critical and strategic role during this budget cycle. The BAC-F communicates with the Budget Advisory Group (BAG) on a regular basis to help SU achieve its financial repositioning goal by bringing proposals forward for resource allocation, defining strategic investment priorities, and defining when we will achieve operating margin break-even.
Wilson Garrone, Chair
Mark Chinen, LAW June '21
Any Kim, CSE June '21
Russell Powell, LAW June '21
Jennifer Marrone, ALB June '21
Niranjan Chipalkatti, ALB June '22
Kathleen Cook, CAS June '22
Kathryn Troxel, ALB June '22
Concerned for justice in all that it does, and sensitive to the needs of its faculty, the University provides faculty, who have what they consider to be a significant and reasonable grievance regarding conditions of service, infringement of academic freedom, or alleged violations of the Faculty Handbook, with a grievance procedure.
Dylan Helliwell, Chair
Rick Block, LIB June '22
Peter Brous, ALB June '23
Rick Malleus, CAS June '22
Kate Koppelman, CAS June '21
Margit McGuire, COE June '23
Kathleen La Voy, Ex-Officio
The Faculty Welfare Committee shall be a standing committee of the Academic Assembly. The purpose of the Faculty Welfare Committee is to monitor and promote the welfare and well-being of the faculty of Seattle University.
Frank Shih, Chair
Meenakshi Rishi, ALB June '23
Diedre Bowen, LAW June '23
Felipe Anaya, LIB June '23
Carol Adams, COE June '23
Kirsten Thompson, CAS June '21
Robin Narruhn, CON June' 23
Laura Austin, CSE June '23
This group consists of faculty & staff from each school/college, a Graduate Student Council (GSC) graduate student, and representatives from differing areas that serve our graduate students such as admissions, enrollment, student development, registrar, advising, marketing, career services, library, financial services and others from across the campus. This broad variety of expertise and on-the-ground knowledge is focused on supporting our graduate students and improving their experience across all areas in a coordinated manner, whether it be through academic affairs, policy, communication, student safety, programming or other means.
Trish Henley, Chair
Bonnie Bowie, CON
Obed Kabanda, GSC Rep
Paul Holland, LAW
Kevin Krycka, CAS
Katie Kuder, CSE
Erica Martin, STM
Jeff Millard, ALB
Brendan Taga, COE
Holly Ferraro, ALB June '22
Hye-Kyung Kang, CAS June '22
Erin Swezey, COE June '22
Joyce Allen, Registrar
Wade Bird, Enrollment
Hillary Flanagan, Career Services
Laura Hauck-Vixie, Graduate Student Advising
Rochelle Lundy, Library
Francesca Nisco, MARCOM
Aleksandra Petrovich, ELLC
Jeff Scofield, Student Financial Services
Janet Shandley, Admissions
Dale Watanabe, International Student Center
James Willette, Student Development
Toward the betterment of Seattle University and all faculty not on the tenure track, the University NTT Committee represents NTT faculty across all colleges and works on issues of particular interest to its constituents. The Committee communicates with and reports to the Academic Assembly (AcA) and the Provost's office.
Dominic CodyKramers, Chair
Stacey Jones, ALB June '22
Heath Spencer, CAS June '21
Brenda Bourns, CSE June '22
Mary Kay Brennan, CAS June '21
Audrey Hudgins, CAS June '22
Giuseppe Tassone, CAS June '21
Maria Tedesco, CAS June '21
Aurora Vandewark, NURS June '23
Michael Ng, CAS June '21
Eric Lloyd, ALB June '23
Kelli Rodriguez-Currie, ALB June '23
The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) Advisory Council serves an advisory function for the Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) by making recommendations on strategic planning, policies, procedures and new OSP initiatives in support of faculty research and sponsored project endeavors. The council provides guidance on how best OSP can engage faculty in seeking external funding; identifies priorities and strategies for faculty research development and interdisciplinary collaborations; provides a feedback mechanism for SU faculty to the OSP; and cultivates the campus research culture through communication and engagement with the OSP. For more information on the Office of Sponsored Projects please visit their webpage here: OSP.
John Carter, CSE June '22
Margaret Chon, LAW June '22
Cheryl Cooke, CON June '22
Elizabeth Dale, CAS June '23
Kristin Hultgren, CSE June '21
Mathew Isaac, ALB June '22
Hidy Kong, CSE June '23
Rochelle Lundy, LIBRARY June '22
Claus Portner, ALB June '22
Erica Rauff, CAS June '23
Nova Robinson, CAS June '23
Michael Trice, STM June '23
Kerry Von Esch, COE June '23
Recruits, reviews, and selects nine Sullivan Scholars each year from high school applicants residing and attending school in the United States. Scholarship recipients receive tuition, lodging, and meals for each of four years of study at SU. For more information about the competition please see the Sullivan Leadership Award website Sullivan.
Adair Dingle, Co-Chair
Brooke Gialopsos, CAS June '23
Greg Magnan, ALB June '23
Henry Kamerling, CAS June '23
Mark Jordan, CSE June '23
Mattew Rellihan, CAS June '22
Mike Marsolek, CSE June '23
Ming Feng, CAS June '24
Nathan Colaner, ALB June '25
Therry Eparwa, CON June '22
Allocates summer faculty fellowships. Develops selection philosophy and guidelines for summer faculty fellowships and fellowship proposals. Receives and reviews all summer faculty fellowship proposals and selects fellowship recipients.
Alfred Perez, CAS June '23
Amelia Derr, CAS June '23
Eric Bahuaud, CSE June '23
Eunice Rhee, ALB June '23
Heidi Liere Ardon, CAS June '23
Katie Oliveras, CSE June '21
Kumhee Ro, CON June '23
Mathew Isaac, ALB June '21
Matthew Hickman, LAW June '20
Steven Bender, LAW June '21
The University Assessment Committee purpose and processes are in development. Members for this committee will be solicited in Fall 2021 once the committee has been redefined.
Caitlin Plovnick, Chair
Erin Beary Anderson, Student Devlopment
Lynn Deeken, Library
Robert Duniway, Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness
Michelle Etchart, Student Development
Alvin Moser, CSE June '22
Erica Martin, STM June '22
Estella Williamson, CAS June '22
Gillian Dutton, LAW June '22
Jennifer Marrone, ALB June '22
Nicholaus Erber La-Pierre, COE June '22
Steven Palazzao, CON June '22
Susan Meyers, University Core June '22
Trish Henley, NCS June '22
The University Rank and Tenure Committee (URTC) is a standing committee of the Academic Assembly of Seattle University. The purpose of the URTC is to make recommendations regarding faculty applications for tenure and promotion in rank to the Provost and University President. The URTC reviews faculty applications and files for tenure and promotion in rank and makes recommendations to the Provost and University President on faculty tenure and promotions in rank applications.
Jodi O'Brien, Chair
Anita Jablonski, CON June '24
Dave Arnesen, ALB June '22
Eric Bahuaud, CSE June '23
Kristi Lee, COE June '23
Mark Chinen, LAW June '22
Mark MacLean, CSE June '24
Michael Trice, STM June '21
Sharon Suh, CAS June '21
The Annual Performance Review (APR) Task Force will evaulate the practice of Annual Performance Reviews across colleges/schools/library and make recommendations to improve the process
To be determined.
The Anti-Racism in the Curriculum Task Force will evaluate current anti-racism content in the curriculum and make recommendations to incorporate anti-racism content across university curriculum.
To be determined.
The Seattle University Athletics Advisory Board (AAB) assists and advises the Athletics Director (AD) in the exercise of insitutional responsibility and control of intercollegiate athletics. The guiding concern of the AAB is the overall welfare of students who particpate in intercollegiate athletics. The AAB both advises the Director on policy issues brough to the AAB's attention by the AD and also initiates discussion on issues of concern regarding student-athletes to the faculty adn/or administration.
Shaney Fink, Chair
Arie Greenleaf, AcA June '22
Brett Kaiser, CSE June '22
Bryan Ruppert, ALB June '23
Jennifer Marrone, ALB June '23
Erin Vernon, ALB June '22
Gabriel Saucedo, ALB June '23
Maylon Hanold, ALB June '21
Michael Marsolek, CSE June '23
Yancy Dominick, CAS June '21
Casey Sagarang, Women's Rowing
David Lance, Assistant University Counsel
Eric Guerra, Associate Athletics Director
Jan Dwyer, Board of Regents
Katie Qualls, Assistant Athletics Director for Academic Services
Michelle Etchart, Assistant Vice President
Patrick McCarthy, Admissions Counselor
Steve Reid, Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance
The Academic Affairs Committee is responsible for the University's academic mission, execution of academic strategic priorities, and ensuring the quality and integrity of academic programs, including but not limited to providing oversight on academic program development, major academic initiatives, and similar matters.
Frank Shih, AcA President June '21
The Finance Committee is responsible for safeguarding and monitoring the University's financial stability and long-term economic health, including but not limited to consideration of matters relating to business operations, administration, budgeting, financing, and financial reserves. It is the University's intention, if possible, that the Finance Committee consist of not less than three Trustees, in addition to the Chair of the Board.
Valentina Zamora, ALB June '21
The Intercollegiate Athletics Oversight Committee assists the Board of Trustees in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities relating to the University's program of intercollegiate athletics.
Gabriel Saucedo, ALB June '21
The essential purpose of the Committee is to review and make recommendations and reports to the Board of Trustees about the areas for which the Board has fiduciary responsibility in regard to the University's Catholic and Jesuit mission, its inclusive excellence and diversity, its campus culture and workforce excellence.
Mary Graham, COE June '21
The Board of Trustees has a fiduciary responsibility to preserve, protect, and enhance the value of the university's assets, including mission and identity, proprety, finances, human resources, student well-being, educational programs, and reputation. The Brand, Reputation and External Affairs Committee is a standing committee established by resoluation of the Board and shall assist the Board in carrying out its fiduciary and strategic responsibilities relating to the University's brand, reputation, marketing, alumni affairs and external relations.
Rubina Mahsud, ALB June '21
The Student Development Committee is in place to ensure that the institution focuses on the best interests of all Seattle University students and that the mission serves as the foundation for their co-curricular experience outside of the classroom.
Ann McNally, CSE June '21
The primary function of the Committee is to ensure prudent and effective financial management of endowment fund assets in order to serve the long-term best interests of the University. The Committee shall carry out this function in accordance with the Investment Policy Statement as approved by the Board.
Kim Woo-Joong, CSE June '21
The primary function of the Facilities & Technology Infrastructure Committee is to ensure a strategic and financially prudent approach to long term campus planning as it addresses facilities and technology infrastructure, including technology strategy, major capital projects, opportunities for acquisitions, deferred maintenance issues, and space utilization.
Kathleen Cook, CAS June '21
The SRI Task Force is part of the Board of Trustee’s Investment Committee and was set up for a term of one year. It consists of 11 members representing the Board of Trustees, alumni, students, faculty and staff. The SRI Task Force will consider issues of social responsibility in the investment policies and practices of Seattle University. It is charged with making recommendations to the Investment Committee on socially responsible investment issues related to the investments in the university’s endowment.
To be determined.
The SU Institutional Review Board (IRB) and its staff serve as the compliance authority and liaison among the federal government, the SU administration, and SU affiliates with research projects involving human subjects. The IRB members and IRB staff review all proposed human subjects research studies from SU faculty, staff, and students, considering ethical considerations, risks for participants, scientific merit, and adherence to state and Federal regulations and SU policies. IRB members also educate campus colleagues on human subjects research policies and practices, engage in professional development regarding evolving regulations and guidelines, and participate in efforts to ensure ethical human subjects research standards across campus. For more information please visit the IRB's webpage here: IRB.
Michael Spinetta, Chair
Alexander Tang, IRB Grad Admin Assistant
Janiece DeSocio, CON June '22
Diane Lourdes Dick, LAW June '22
Colette Hoption, ALB June '22
William Parkin, CAS June '23
Ashli Tyre, COE June '22
Matthew Whitlock, STM June '22
Jeffrey Anderson, COE June '22
Kumhee Ro, CON June '23
Douglas Latch, CSE June '23
Aakanksha Sinha, CAS June '23
Stefan Shipman, Associate Director - Juno Therapeutics
Karen Carlos, MEd Service Coordinator - Hilltop House, Inc.
Mike West, Program Manager - King County Dept. of Juvenile Detention
