Committees that advise specific programs or offices.
Committees that primarily serve to advice a specific program or office. Committee members are elected and/or appointed.
Unless specified by an asterisk (*), recommendations for membership on these committees will be approved by the Committee on Committees, and these committees will be included in the faculty/staff committee preference survey.
For information on committees and committee members, please click on the committee name listed. To submit committee updates, Christie Crowe at christie.crow@ua.edu.
- Conflict of Interest Committee*
- Core Curriculum Oversight Committee*
- Faculty Participation in the Selection of Deans & Department Chairpersons & in the Evaluation of Academic Programs Committee*
- Fleet Management Committee*
- Grievance and Mediation Committee*
- Health and Safety Committee*
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee*
- Institutional Biological Safety Committee*
- Intercollegiate Athletics Committee
- Maintenance Personnel Committee*
- Media Planning Board*
- Medical Institutional Review Boards for Protection of Human Subjects*
- Non-Medical Institutional Review Boards for Protection of Human Subjects*
- Research Grants Committee*
Conflict of Interest Committee
DUTIES: The University Conflict of Interest Committee serves as a resource with respect to matters involving conflicts of interest and the identification and management, mitigation, or elimination of specific conflicts of interest. The committee will work with the investigators and Research Compliance Officer to resolve potential or apparent conflicts of interest by implementing reasonable controls which are commensurate with the potential for conflict. The committee will also provide oversight for implementation of the Policy on Conflict of Interest and recommend to the Vice President for Research and Provost all future changes/modifications to the Policy.
COMPOSITION: This committee shall consist of four faculty members experienced with the administration of Federal Grants/Contracts appointed by the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs (one of whom shall serve as chairperson), the Associate Deans for Research in the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Community Health Sciences, College of Commerce and Business Administration, and College of Engineering. A Faculty Senate representative will also serve on the committee. The Research Compliance Officer and a member of the University’s Office of Counsel will serve as liaison (non-voting) members.
REPORTING CHANNEL: Vice President for Research and Economic Development
| Membership |
|---|
| John Wiest, Professor and Chair, Chemical & Biological Engineering, College Engineering, Chair |
| Martha Crowther, Associate Dean for Research, College of Community Health Sciences |
| David Walker, Associate Professor, College of Education |
| Ray White, Associate Dean for Research, College of Arts & Sciences |
| Sam Addy, Director, Center for Business & Economic Research |
| Tim Haskew, Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering |
| David Walker, Associate Professor, Education, Faculty Senate Representative |
Liaison Members:
Josh Thompson, University Counsel, UA System
Emilee Belk, Interim Manager, Research Financial Conflict of Interest]
Core Curriculum Oversight Committee
DUTIES: The Core Curriculum Oversight Committee is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the core curriculum and to interpret it when changes are deemed appropriate. The Oversight Committee has the power to grant, deny or revoke appropriate designations to courses proposed by the various divisions as part of the Core Curriculum.
The Oversight Committee also is empowered to appoint subcommittees to consider various categories of courses and to call in additional faculty and students for advice when their expertise is needed. Decisions of the Oversight Committee are subject to the approval of and may be appealed to the Office for Academic Affairs and the President.
| Membership |
|---|
| Joyce Meyer, Instructor, Management, CCB 2025, Co-Chair |
| Kevin Shaughnessy, Professor, Dept of Chemistry & Biochemistry, A&S 2025, Co-Chair |
| Alex Hainen, Associate Professor, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, Engineering 2026 |
| Shayla Smith, Senior Instructor, Social Work 2026 |
| Janeck Wasserman, History, A&S 2024 |
| George Daniels, Associate Professor, CCIS, 2026 |
| Amy Pardo, Instructor, English, A&S, 2026 |
| Jennifer Nunnelley, Clinical Instructor, Information systems, Statistics & Mgt, CCB, 2024 |
| Emy Decker, Professor/Associate Dean, Libraries 2025 |
| Morgan Milstead, Instructor, HES 2024 |
| Becky Totten, Associate Professor, Geological Sciences, A&S, 2026 |
| Staci Simmons, Clinical Asst. Professor, Nursing 2025 |
| Todd Dezoort, Professor, Accounting, CCB, 2026 |
| Jeff Melton, Professor, American Studies, A&S, 2024 |
| Sundar Krishnan, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, 2024 |
| Jim Gleason, Professor, Math, A&S, 2024 |
| Cory Callahan, Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Education 2025 |
| Oleg Sinelnikoz, Associate Professor, Kinesiology, Education, 2024 |
| Xabier Granja, Assistant Professor, Modern Language & Classics, A&S, 2024 |
| Weihua Su, Associate Professor, Aerospace & Engineering Mechanics, Engineering 2025 |
| Cassander Smith, Associate Dean, Honors College, 2025 |
| Thomas Herwig, Assistant Professor, Honors College, Faculty Senate Representative |
Liaison Members
Chris Coleman, Interim Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Daniel Strickland, Associate University Registrar
Mary Ellen Hanna, Senior Associate University Registrar
Amanda Ingram, Executive Director, OTIDE
Katie Lupica-Ewsuk, Assistant University Registrar
Faculty Participation in the Selection of Deans & Department Chairpersons and in the Evaluation of Academic Programs Committee
DUTIES: Express provision is set forth in the Faculty Handbook for monitoring the effectiveness of and for recommending any changes as might become desirable in the policies and guidelines for faculty participation in the selection of deans and departmental chairpersons and in the evaluation of academic programs. A committee of deans, departmental chairpersons, and faculty shall be charged with (1) monitoring the effectiveness of the existing policies on faculty participation, (2) offering proposals for changes in the mechanism for faculty participation for consideration by the University community, (3) screening proposals for change from other sources, and (4) coordinating discussions and study by the faculty, deans, chairpersons, and the Central Administration of any proposed changes prior to their approval by the President.
COMPOSITION: The members of this committee shall consist of two deans, two departmental chairpersons and four faculty members (selected by a list provided by the Faculty Senate), as well as a representative from the Faculty Senate. A faculty member will chair the committee. The Assistant Academic Vice President shall serve as an ex officio member.
REPORTING CHANNEL: Executive Vice President and Provost
| Membership |
|---|
| Deans |
| Peter Hlebowitsh, Dean, Education 2016 |
| Milla Boschung, Dean, HES |
| Departmental Chairs |
| Tim Haskew, Department Chair, Engineering |
| Ray White, Department Chair, Physics |
| Faculty |
| Patricia Parmelee, Professor, Arts & Sciences, Psychology 2016 |
| Russ McCutcheon, Professor, Religious Studies, 2015 |
| Joy Burnham, Professor, College of Education 2017 |
| John B. Vincent, Professor, Chemistry, Faculty Senate Representative |
| Patricia Sobecky, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Ex Officio Member |
Fleet Management Committee
DUTIES: The Fleet Management Committee will primarily study, review, advise and make recommendations to enhance the University Fleet of Vehicles.
COMPOSITION: This committee shall consist of no more than six members. One committee member will be appointed by the Associate Vice President for Public Safety from the offices listed below. Committee members will serve three year terms and may serve multiple terms. In addition, the following shall serve as ex-officio members: Executive Director of Fleet Management, Executive Director of Parking Services, Director of Automotive Services, Associate Director of Fleet Services and Automotive & Fleet Business Analyst.
REPORTING CHANNEL: Associate Vice President for Public Safety
| Membership |
|---|
| Robert W. Plumb, Office of Risk Management |
| Rainey Way, Business Analytics and Process Improvement |
| Brandie Nabors, Strategic Communications |
| Rosalind Moore-Miller, Student Engagement |
| Vance Bristow, Advancement |
| Jordan Johnson, Office for Academic Affairs |
Grievance and Mediation Committee
DUTIES: All grievances by the faculty are directed to the University Grievance and Mediation Committee as the first step in the grievance process. The committee makes the determination of grievability and attempts to mediate and solve the grievance. In cases where mediation is not possible, the committee will assist in the selection of a Hearing Tribunal and call the first meeting between that tribunal and the Faculty Liaison. The Faculty Liaison is a senior tenured faculty member who is appointed annually by the Executive Vice President and Provost, with consultation of the President of the Faculty Senate [See Appendix B, Section 5 A of the Faculty Handbook for a full description of the responsibilities of the Faculty Liaison.]
COMPOSITION: The University Grievance and Mediation Committee is composed of six tenured faculty members who are not administrators and two administrators. The faculty members are elected by the Faculty Senate, to staggered three-year terms, with two terms expiring on August 15 of each year. No more than one faculty representative may be from any one academic division. Faculty members completing a term on the committee are ineligible for re-election until two years have passed. Any faculty vacancy occurring on the committee may be filled on a temporary basis by a majority vote of the faculty representatives remaining on the committee; the Faculty Senate shall elect a faculty member to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. The President of the University or his or her designee chooses the administrative members from among the administrators of the University who are tenured or tenure-earning faculty members in one of the academic programs and who hold an administrative appointment in an academic area. Each August, the committee selects its chairperson from among the faculty representatives. The chairperson is responsible for coordinating and expediting the work of the committee, ensuring that grievances normally are settled or are submitted to Hearing Tribunals within no more than eight weeks from the time the grievances are received by the committee. The chair works with the Faculty Liaison who provides guidance about the process to all parties and to the committee. See the final sentence in the Duties statement, above. The committee does not meet during the summer months.
REPORTING CHANNEL: President through Executive Vice President and Provost
| Membership |
|---|
| Maria Hernandez-Reif, Professor, HES, 2022-2025, Co-Chair |
| Dan Bachrach, Professor, Business, 2024-2027 |
| Alan Blum, Professor, CCHS, 2023-2026 |
| David Hardy, Associate Dean, Education, 2022-2025 |
| Rich Houston, Chair, Department of Accountancy, Business, 2022-2025 |
| Robert Riter, Associate Professor, C&IS, 2024-2027 |
| Yong Zhang, Professor, A&S, 2022-2025 |
| Brenda Smith, Professor, Social Work, Faculty Liaison |
Health and Safety Committee
DUTIES: Assist the Director of the Office of Environmental and Health Services, and advise the President in the development of a safe and healthful environment for faculty, staff, students and visitors. Emphasize the correction and prevention of safety and health hazards in the University community, as well as strict compliance with externally established standards and guidelines.
COMPOSITION: This committee shall consist of the chairpersons of the area/program safety committees, a student representative and a Faculty Senate representative. In addition, the following shall serve as liaison members of the committee: Associate Vice President for Financial Affairs – Administration, Safety Coordinator for Environmental Health and Safety, Assistant Vice President for Facilities and Senior Facility Analyst.
REPORTING CHANNEL: Assistant Vice President for Public Safety through Director, Office of Environmental Health Services
| Membership |
|---|
| Donald Keith, Director, Emergency Preparedness, Chair |
| Russ Speed, College of Business |
| Kerri Morthland, Graduate School |
| Allison Drake, Advancement |
| Melanie O’Rear, Education |
| Tommy Le Bratcher, Nursing |
| Bill Ballen, Law |
| Ray White, Arts & Sciences |
| Matt Hollub, OTIDE |
| Darcel Green, Social Work |
| Jeri Zemke, Assistant Professor, CHES, Faculty Senate Representative |
| Caleb Thome, Student Member |
| Liaison Members |
| Christy Herron, Safety Coordinator, Environmental Health & Safety |
| Mark Shepherd, Senior Facility Analyst |
| Nancy Whittaker, Associate VP for Human Resources |
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee
DUTIES: The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) has oversight of animals used by any University employee or visiting scholar for research, teaching, or exhibitions and acts to ensure that current policies and procedures are followed concerning the humane care, welfare and use of laboratory animals as set forth Animal Welfare Regulations (9 CFR Ch 1. § 2.32), the Guide for the care and Use of Laboratory Animals, AALAC accreditation standards and OLAW standards.
COMPOSITION: This committee shall consist of three or more members appointed from the faculty and staff upon the recommendation of pertinent deans and a Faculty Senate representative. Included in this membership, the following shall serve as voting members: (Some members may serve in more than one capacity, but no more than three members may represent the same University department.) A representative from the Office for Research Compliance; Dean of Arts and Sciences or representative; the attending veterinarian; Director of the Animal Care Facility; Assistant Director, Office of Environmental Health and Safety or representative; and a member of the local community not affiliated with the University. The Associate Vice President for Research shall have administrative oversight of the IACUC. These members form the Assurance Committee which is required and confirmed by the federal government. Faculty shall be appointed for rotating two year terms, with the availability of renewal.
REPORTING CHANNEL: Vice President for Research and Economic Development
| Membership |
|---|
| Phil Harris, Associate Professor, Biology, Chair |
| Luoheng Han, Associate Provost, Office for Academic Affairs |
| Vincent Scalfani – Science & Engineering Librarian |
| Carpantato “Tanta” Myles – Director and Research Compliance Officer, Office for Research Compliance |
| Darren Moss – Biological Safety Manager, Environmental Health and Safety |
| Scott White – Veterinarian |
| Kim Lackey – Optical Analysis Facilities Coordinator, Biological Sciences |
| James Ramage – Manager, Animal Care Facility |
| Ruth Ann Hall, Senior Instructor, Business, Faculty Senate Representative |
| John Isaac, Community Representative |
| Alternates |
| Phillip M. Smith, Assistant Director, Animal Services, Veterinarian |
| Glenda Davis, Assistant Director, Office for Research Compliance |
| Andrea Davidson, Chemical Safety Manager, Environmental Health & Safety |
Institutional Biological Safety Committee
DUTIES: The University of Alabama has an institutional biological safety program established to ensure that all research, testing, and teaching activities involving the use of biohazardous materials, and the facilities used to conduct such work, remain compliant with all external regulations and applicable university policies.
The Institutional Biological Safety Committee (IBC) was established in order to conform to National Institute of Health (NIH) guidelines. The IBC is now involved in the oversight of all projects involving infectious agents and recombinant DNA (rDNA).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Review the use of Risk Group 1 (RG1) and RG2 biohazardous agents.
– Review and approve the use of select agents and recombinant DNA (NIH Guidelines).
– Review the Biological Safety Program annually to determine if the program is effective and compliant with regulations.
– Advise the Institutional Biological Safety Officer (BSO) and support the biological safety program.
– Assist the BSO with enforcement of regulations and guidelines.
– Advise the Vice President for Research and Economic Development.
COMPOSITION: The committee consists of no fewer than five members from the faculty and staff who fulfill requirements listed under Section IV-B-2-a of the NIH Guidelines. In addition, NIH requires that the membership include the Biosafety Officer and two non-affiliated community members. A Faculty Senate representative is a member of the committee, and a representative from the Office of Counsel serves as liaison. Members of the committee are appointed by the President upon the recommendation of the Institutional Biological Safety Officer and are subject to approval by the Office of Science Policy (OSP), at the National Institute of Health (NIH).
REPORTING CHANNEL: Vice President for Research and Economic Development
| Membership |
|---|
| Kristi Crowe-White, Associate Professor, Department Chair, Human Nutrition & Hospitality Management, Chair |
| Matt Jenny, Associate Professor; Associate Department Chair, Biological Sciences |
| Tanta Myles, Director, Office for Research Compliance |
| Yuping Bao, Associate Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering |
| John Wiest, Professor, Engineering |
| John Wingo, Associate Professor, Department Head, Kinesiology |
| Cynthia Rodenburg, Biological Safety Officer, Office for Research Compliance |
| Juliette Commodore-Botoklo, Laboratory Safety Manager, EHS |
| Clara Rebecca Owings, Assistant Professor, Nursing, Faculty Senate Representative |
| Jeff Hinton, Community Member |
| Olli Kelly, Community Member |
| Josh Thompson, Office of Counsel, Liaison |
Intercollegiate Athletics Committee
DUTIES: Assist the President in the formulation of policy for intercollegiate athletics. In carrying out its duties, the committee shall provide oversight for all aspects of the intercollegiate athletics program. Oversight shall include but not be limited to: the Athletics Department’s mission statement; periodic review of Student-Athletes Handbook, Compliance Manual; compliance with NCAA and SEC rules and regulations; academic services, admissions profiles and graduation rates; financial affairs; gender equity and equal opportunity policies and practices; coach/student-athlete relationships and discipline; competitive event scheduling; student-athlete exit interviews and general reputation of the athletics program.
COMPOSITION: This committee, appointed by the President, shall consist of 11 voting members: a total of six faculty, including the Faculty Senate Representative and the Faculty Athletics Representative (who serves as chair), a Professional Staff Assembly representative, an OCT Staff Assembly representative, a retired faculty/staff representative, two student athlete representatives (one male and one female). In addition, there will be nine ex officio members: Director of Alumni Affairs, Member of the Board of Trustees, President of the Faculty Senate, President of the SGA, Vice President for Student Life, Associate Provost, University Registrar, member of the Tuscaloosa community, and Vice President for Financial Affairs. The four non-designated faculty positions will be nominated by the CUC and serve three-year terms. The Athletic Director and the Associate Athletic Director/Senior Woman Administrator shall serve as ex officio members.
REPORTING CHANNEL: President
| Membership |
|---|
| James King, Professor, Business, Faculty Athletics Representative, Chair |
| Susan Prevost, Professor, Nursing 2027 |
| Rohan Sood, Associate Professor, Engineering 2027 |
| Jason Scofield, Associate Professor, HES, 2025 |
| Jeri Zemke, Assistant Professor, HES, 2026 |
| Serena Blount, Faculty Senate Representative |
| Lisa Young, Professional Staff Assembly Representative |
| Allyson Holliday, OCT Staff Assembly Representative |
| Mike Spearing, Retired Faculty/Staff Member |
| Thomas Dedrick, Community Representative |
| Barry Evans, Men’s Student Athlete Representative |
| Kaylie Crews, Women’s Student Athlete Representative |
Ex Officio Members
Jimmy Warren, Director, Alumni Affairs
Scott Phelps, Member, Board of Trustees
Steven Hood, Vice President, Student Life
Luoheng Han, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs
Adam Tate, Director of Budgets, VP of Financial Affairs
Samad Gillani, President, SGA
Matthew Hudnall, President, Faculty Senate
Tamiko Oglen, Program Assistant, Culverhouse Dean’s Office
Karin Lee, Senior Woman Administrator
Mike Ward, Senior Associate Athletic Director
Maintenance Personnel Committee
DUTIES: Evaluate issues of current concern to maintenance personnel and make recommendations to the Vice President for Financial Affairs regarding University policies or decisions that have a significant impact upon the conditions and quality of the total working environment for maintenance personnel, including working conditions, general support and other provisions needed to maintain and upgrade the maintenance staff. Refer individual and group issues to the Staff Development Committee or other appropriate committees.
COMPOSITION: This committee shall consist of twelve to fourteen maintenance personnel from the various categories of job classifications with representation from as many shops as possible. Committee members shall be recommended each year by the current Maintenance Personnel Committee and a liaison from the Department of Human Resources. Recommendations are subject to the approval of the Committee on University Committees. The Associate Vice President for Human Resources shall serve as liaison member.
REPORTING CHANNEL: Vice President for Finance and Operations
| Membership |
|---|
| Tony Frizell, Cabinet Maker, Building Maintenance, Chair |
| Latisha Mansfield, Custodian Services |
| Mark Bentley, Plumbing, Building Maintenance |
| Jeff Hoyle, Custodian Services |
| Tyler Capell, Painter, Building Maintenance |
| Kevin Rowland, Facilities and Grounds |
| Brian Sexton, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| Scott Matherson, Building Maintenance |
| Cravens Belk, Coliseum Maintenance |
| Mark McCray, Electrical, Building Maintenance |
| Matt Burroughs, Elevator, Building Maintenance |
| Liaison Members |
| Nancy Whittaker, Associate Vice President for Human Resources |
| Paul Wuebold, Executive Director of Facilities & Grounds |
Media Planning Board
DUTIES: Responsible for recommending and documenting the broad policy guidelines affecting the six current, and any future, University Student Media.
COMPOSITION: This board shall consist of four members of the University faculty, three media professionals, and seven students appointed by the Vice President for Student Life. One faculty member each represents: the College of Communication & Information Sciences, the Department of English, the Department of History and the Faculty Senate. One media professional representative shall have experience in the business operations of publications, one shall have editorial experience, and the final representative shall have broadcast experience. The chair of the board is appointed by the Vice President for Student Life. Included in this membership, the following shall serve in an ex-officio capacity: Senior Associate Vice President for Student Life, Director of Student Media and other Student Media staff members. In addition, a representative from the University Office of Counsel will serve as a liaison member.
REPORTING CHANNEL: Vice President for Student Life
| Membership |
|---|
| Robin Behn, English |
| Pat Duggins, Broadcast Professional |
| Michele Massey, Business Professional |
| Stephen Dethrage, Editorial Professional |
| Trinity Hunter, SGA |
| Anthony Williams II, BSU |
| Jaycilynn Conger, RHA |
| Leah Mae Aldridge, GSA |
| Timothy Bowens, C&IS |
| AJ Bauer, Assistant Professor, C&IS, Faculty Senate Representative |
Ex Officio Members
Steven Hood, Associate Vice President for Student Life
Jessie Jones, Director of Student Media
Monique Fields, Assistant Director, Editorial
Traci Mitchell, Assistant Director, Operations
Julie Salter, Assistant Director, Advertising
Terry Siggers, WVUA-FM Adviser
Katie Thompson, UA Counsel Liaison
Medical Institutional Review Board for Protection of Human Subjects
DUTIES: Review medically related research proposals, projects and activities that involve human subjects; determine for each activity or proposed activity if human subjects will be placed at risk; if risk is involved, determine if the importance of the knowledge to be gained warrants allowing the subject to accept the risks; oversee protection of rights and welfare of subjects; function in accordance with accepted institutional commitments and regulations, applicable laws, standards of professional conduct and practice and community attitudes.
COMPOSITION: The Medical IRB shall consist of at least five members, with varying backgrounds to promote complete and adequate review of research activities commonly conducted by the university. The membership shall include at least one member who has no other association with The University of Alabama, at least one member whose primary concerns are in nonscientific areas and a Faculty Senate representative. Members of the board are appointed by the Vice-President for Research. Appointments are made for three-year alternative periods, and reappointments can be made. In addition, an attorney from the Office of Counsel shall serve as liaison member.
CONDITIONS: Appointments to the Institutional Review Board for Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) #2 Medical are subject to approval by the Director of the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Policies and procedures of the IRB must conform to regulations of all applicable agencies.
REPORTING CHANNEL: Vice President for Research and Economic Development
| Membership |
|---|
| J. Grier Stewart, Associate Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Chair |
| Jan Chaisson , UMC, Medical Records |
| Tanta Myles, Director Research Compliance, Office for Research |
| Patricia Parmelee, Director & Professor, Center for Mental Health & Aging |
| Karen Salekin, Associate Professor, Psychology, Prisoner Representative |
| Rebecca Allen, Associate Professor, Psychology |
| Jeannine Lawrence, Senior Associate Dean & Professor, HES |
| Michael Callihan, Assistant Professor, Nursing, Faculty Senate Representative |
| Non-Voting Liaison Members |
| Katie Thompson, Office of Counsel |
| Darren Moss, Environmental Health & Safety, Biological Safety Manager |
| Andrea Davidson, Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Safety Manager |
| Alternates |
| Deidre Leaver-Dunn, Associate Professor, Director-Athletic Training Education, HES |
| A. Lynn Snow, Associate Professor, Psychology |
Non-Medical Institutional Review Board for Protection of Human Subjects
DUTIES: Review non-medical related research proposals, projects, and activities that involve human subjects; determine for each activity or proposed activity if human subjects will be placed at risk; if risk is involved, determine if the importance of the knowledge to be gained warrants allowing the subject to accept the risks; oversee protection of rights and welfare of subjects; function in accordance with accepted institutional commitments and regulations, applicable laws, standards of professional conduct and practice and community attitudes.
COMPOSITION: The Non-Medical IRB shall consist of at least five members with varying backgrounds to promote complete and adequate review of research activities commonly conducted by the University. The membership shall include at least one member who has no other association with The University of Alabama, at least one member whose primary concerns are in nonscientific areas and a Faculty Senate representative. Members of the board are appointed by the Vice President for Research. Appointments are made for three-year alternative periods and reappointments can be made. In addition, an attorney from the Office of Counsel shall serve as the liaison member.
CONDITIONS: Appointments to the Non-Medical Institutional Review Board for Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) are subject to approval by the Federal Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Policies and procedures of the IRB must conform to regulations all applicable agencies.
REPORTING CHANNEL: Vice President for Research & Economic Development
| Membership (subject to DHHS approval) |
|---|
| Stuart Usdan, Associate Professor, Health Sciences, HES, Chair |
| Joan Barth, Research Social Scientist, ISSR |
| Judy Giesen, Clinical Associate Professor Emerita, Education |
| Jennifer Cox, Assistant Professor, Psychology |
| Tanta Myles, Research Compliance Officer, Research |
| Laura Hopson, Associate Professor, Social Work |
| Beverly Roskos, Professor, Psychology |
| Mary K. Alsip, ICIR Asst. Research Scientist |
| Beth Todd, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering |
| Pat Parmelee, Professor, Psychology, Director, Center for Mental Health & Aging |
| Debra Whisenant, Associate Professor, Nursing |
| Karen Carr-Turner, Community Member, Prisoner Representative |
| Roland Lewis, Community Member |
| Valeria Rudolph-Rivers, Community Member |
| Leah LeFebvre – Associate Professor, C&IS, Faculty Senate Representative |
| Non-Voting Liaison Members |
| Robin Jones, Office of Counsel |
| Darren Moss, Biological Safety Manager, Environmental Health & Safety |
Alternates
Kim Bissell – Assoc Dean for Research, C&IS
James Hamilton – Assoc Prof, Psychology
Nicole Ruggiano – Asst Prof, Social Work
Debra McCallum – Dir, Institute for Social Science Research
Nicole Swoszowski – Asst Prof, Special Education & Multiple Abilities, College of Edu
Lea Yerby – Asst Prof, Community & Rural Medicine
Zoe Woodruff – Community Representative (Alt Prisoner rep)
Research Grants Committee
DUTIES: Provide advice to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development on the use of University funds available for individual faculty research, with specific responsibility for policy relating to the application and grants award process. The committee will receive and evaluate grant applications, make recommendations concerning RGC grant awards and administer such grants and any intellectual property associated with them.
COMPOSITION: The Research Grants Committee will include three subcommittees: Physical and Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering; Social and Behavioral Sciences and Arts and Humanities. Faculty from the ranks of professor or associate professor and, in special circumstances, assistant professor are appointed by the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs to serve three-year terms. The Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs appoints a committee chairperson from the faculty group and chairpersons for the three area sub–committees. The committee chair and the subcommittee chairpersons will serve as a steering committee. Provision is made for the following representation:
Area A: Physical and Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
Arts and Sciences 4
Engineering 3
Human Environmental Sciences 1
Education 1
College of Community Health Sciences 1
Area B: Social and Behavioral Sciences
Arts and Sciences 2
Commerce and Business Administration 2
Education 2
Communication 1
Human Environmental Sciences 1
Community Health Sciences 1
Nursing 1
Social Work 1
Area C: Arts and Humanities
Arts and Sciences 5
Law 1
Communication 1
Education 1
In addition, the Library will have one member. The subcommittee appointment will vary, depending on the representative.
A Faculty Senate Representative will be included in the membership.
The following shall serve as liaisons: The Vice President for Research and Economic Development; the Assistant Academic Vice President and Dean of the Graduate School; the Director of Sponsored Programs; a representative from the Office of University Counsel.
Reporting Channel: Vice President for Research and Economic Development
| Membership Area A: Physical and Biological Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering | |
|---|---|
| Laura Myers, Center for Advanced Public Safety, Facilitator & Chair | |
| Greg Starr, Biology, FY22 – FY24 | A&S |
| Brad Pierce, Chemistry, FY23 – FY25 | A&S |
| Harold Stowell, Geological Sciences, FY22 – FY24 | A&S |
| Wanyun (Abby) Shao, Geography, FY23 – FY25 | A&S |
| Thang Dao, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, FY22 – FY24 | Engineering |
| Rohan Sood, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, FY24 – FY26 | Engineering |
| Sameer Mulani, Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics, FY22 – FY24 | Engineering |
| Libo Tan, Nutritional Biochemistry, FY23 – FY25 | HES |
| Hayley MacDonald, Kinesiology, FY24 – FY26 | Education |
| Ravi Kumar Majeti, Community Health Sciences, FY22 – FY24 | CHS |
| Membership Area B: Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
|---|---|
| Sharlene Newman, Alabama Life Research Institute, Facilitator & Chair | |
| David Hardy, College of Education, Facilitator & Chair | |
| Sarah Steinbock-Pratt, History, FY24 – FY26 | A&S |
| Matthew Dolliver, Psychology, FY24 – FY 26 | A&S |
| Qin Wang, Statistics, FY23-FY25 | CBA |
| Sandra Mortal, Finance, FY22 – FY24 | CBA |
| Alison Hooper, Early Childhood Education, FY24 – FY26 | Education |
| Ryan Cook, Ed. Studies, Res Method, Counsel, FY24 – FY26 | Education |
| Steven MacCall, Library and Information Sciences, FY23 – FY25 | C&IS |
| Jen Nickelson, Health Science, FY24 – FY26 | HES |
| Antonio Gardner, Rural Programs, FY24 – FY26 | CHS |
| Todd Smith, Nursing, FY24 – FY26 | Nursing |
| Daphne Cain, Social Work, FY24 – FY26 | SW |
| Kevin Walker, University Libraries, FY22- FY24 | Libraries |
| Membership Area C: Arts & Humanities | |
|---|---|
| Tricia McElroy, Associate Dean Arts and Sciences, English, Facilitator/Chair | |
| Emily Wittman, English, FY23 – FY25 | A&S |
| Tom Robinson, School of Music, FY23 – FY 25 | A&S |
| Evie Malaia, Communicative Disorders, FY24 – FY26 | A&S |
| Barbara Brickman, New College, Gender and Race Studies, FY22 – FY24 | A&S |
| Bryan Koronkiewicz, Modern Language and Classics, FY24- FY26 | A&S |
| Paul Horowitz, School of Law, FY24 – FY26 | Law |
| Leah LeFebvre, Communication Studies, FY24-FY26 | C&IS |
| Latrise Johnson, Curriculum and Instruction, FY24 – FY26 | Education |
Faculty Senate Representative
Patrick Kung – Associate Professor, Engineering
Liaison Members
Susan Carvalho, Dean, Graduate School
Jennifer Camp, Assistant VP and Director of Sponsored Programs
Samory Pruitt, VP for Community Affairs
Mike Spearing, Office of Counsel
Russell Mumper, VP for Research and Economic Development