Academic Appeals
To provide students an opportunity for a hearing when they believe they have received an unfair grade or unfair treatment by a faculty member. The committee is charged with the responsibility of considering whether the action received in a particular case is justified and either endorsing the action or recommending an alternate decision.
Adrienne Hampton
From: 2021 To 2024
EJ Unegbu
From: 2021 To 2024
Austin Perry
From: 2021 To 2024
Cindy Gaddis
From: 2019 To 2022
Carrie Hobbs
From: 2019 To 2022
Willace Johnson
From: 2020 To 2023
Dave Funk
From: 2020 To 2023
Margaret Rapp, ex-officio
Assessment
To promote continuous improvement and enhancement of student learning through the use of assessment data; to discuss and share assessment strategies, make assessment resources available to encourage continued learning about assessment, and maintain the College’s outcomes for all units (educational programs, general education, academic and student support services, and administrative); to serve as a repository for assessment efforts, and to encourage challenging and student-centered instruction.
Donna Belt, Chair
From: 2020 To 2022
Julie Mettlen, Chair-Elect
From: 2020 To 2023
Ashleigh Lewis
From: 2021 To 2024
Geoff Wilbanks
From: 2021 To 2024
Stormie Perry
From: 2021 To 2024
Jack Delaney
From: 2021 To 2024
Cory Fowler
From: 2021 To 2024
Link Worthen
From: 2021 To 2024
Roland Schick
From: 2021 To 2024
Alyssa Haynes
From: 2021 To 2024
Karen Williams
From: 2019 To 2022
Bridget Moore
From: 2019 To 2022
Derrick White
From: 2020 To 2023
Heather Mensch
From: 2020 To 2023
Justin Sullivan
From: 2020 To 2023
Paul Watts
From: 2020 To 2023
Nicole Wright
From: 2020 To 2023
Deb Welch
From: 2020 To 2023
Anne Provencher
From: 2020 To 2023
Wesley Speake
From: 2020 To 2023
Steve Logan (NAA)
From: 2020 To 2023
Brad Gifford (NAA)
From: 2020 To 2022
Britt Sabota (NAA)
From: 2020 To 2022
Danna Baggett (NAA)
From: 2021 To 2023
Bill Wong (NAA)
From: 2021 To 2024
Andrew Cantey (NAA)
From: 2021 To 2024
Faculty Senate Academic Committee Representative
From: 2021 To 2022
Belinda Prihoda, ex-officio
College Program Review
Review, revise, and implement a program review process for all educational programs/awards; mentor/advise department chairs undergoing the program review process; develop and implement a program review assessment schedule; based on the strategic plan, identify student data and review departmental student data to determine areas for continuous improvement; and support continuous improvement across the college to increase student success and achievement. Membership includes the following: 3 deans, one department chair from each school, one faculty member from each school, Director for Student Success, Director for Learning Commons, Registrar (data manager and report development), and Director for Institutional Effectiveness (Chair of Committee).
Jim Richey, Dean HCFA
From: 2021 To 2024
Elizabeth Olivier, Dean NHS
From: 2021 To 2026
Brent Wallace, Dean CS
From: 2021 To 2025
Bethany Yearty, Department Chair NHS
From: 2021 To 2025
Geoff Willbanks, Department Chair EMS
From: 2021 To 2026
Jason Waller, Department Chair PTP
From: 2021 To 2024
Derik Gray, Program Coordinator HCFA
From: 2021 To 2025
Lisa Baker, Faculty NHS
From: 2021 To 2024
Jennifer Parsons, Faculty EMS
From: 2021 To 2025
Katie Craddock, Faculty PTP
From: 2021 To 2026
Bridget Moore, Faculty HCFA
From: 2021 To 2024
Matthew Ramirez, Director Student Success
From: 2021 To 2025
Maggie Ruelle, Director Learning Commons
From: 2021 To 2026
Britt Sabota, Registrar
From: 2021 To 2024
Belinda Prihoda, Director Institutional Effectiveness
From: 2021 To 2026
Curriculum & Instruction
The purpose of the committee is to review all curriculum change requests and, if applicable, make appropriate recommendations to the Provost. The committee will seek consensus on curriculum changes that best serve student interests in accordance with the Tyler Junior College mission statement and within the requirements of relevant accrediting bodies. The committee will serve as a channel of communication for all curriculum changes (WECM or ACGM) across the Tyler Junior College institution. Dissemination of information will flow from the Curriculum and Instruction Committee to the Director, Curriculum Development to appropriate offices including the Provost, Registrar, Academic Advising, Financial Aid, Institutional Effectiveness, Library Services, Information Technology, Deans and Department Chairs.
Chris Shaw, Chair
From: 2019 To 2022
EJ Unegbu
From: 2021 To 2024
Meredith Ashley
From: 2020 To 2023
Jeff Akin
From: 2019 To 2022
Julie Mettlen
From: 2020 To 2023
Janet Booth
From: 2019 To 2022
Jill Johnson
From: 2020 To 2023
Zelia McGaha
From: 2021 To 2024
Keitha McLain
From: 2021 To 2024
Jennifer Coon
From: 2020 To 2023
Amanda Ratcliff
From: 2021 To 2024
Billie Anderson, ex-officio
Denny Yarbrough, ex-officio
Chris Fontaine, ex-officio
Britt Sabota, ex-officio
Devon Wiggins, ex-officio
Kristy Magnuson, ex-officio
Maggie Ruelle, ex-officio
General Education
To establish measurable general education outcomes which specify knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing courses in the various component areas of the core curriculum; to review submissions for changes to the general education core curriculum and make appropriate recommendations to the Provost; and to oversee all College assessment efforts that pertain to General Education including analysis of results, use of results, and follow-up of action plans.
Rebecca Owens, Chair
From: 2019 To 2024
Jason Waller, Chair-Elect
From: 2020 To 2023
Tammy Burnette
From: 2021 To 2024
Jennifer Garner
From: 2021 To 2024
David Dickerson
From: 2021 To 2024
Brent Thorn
From: 2021 To 2024
Keith Eppich
From: 2021 To 2024
Griffin Nelson
From: 2019 To 2022
Jo Schmidt
From: 2019 To 2022
Karl Zuehlke
From: 2020 To 2023
Anne Provencher
From: 2020 To 2023
Brenda Korich
From: 2021 To 2025
Faculty Senate Representative, ex-officio
Billie Anderson, ex-officio
Belinda Prihoda, ex-officio
Department Chairs
To represent the chairs in collaboration with the academic deans and the Provost in addressing educational issues affecting chairs. Collect data and other information and solicit input from members of the academic team. Make recommendations to the Provost and President of TJC, work with the Human Resource office to provide professional development activities to improve the performance of chairs, and monitor the interaction of chairs with administrative offices. Composed of one chair from each academic school, one academic dean, and a representative of the professional development office of the Human Resources Department will work with the Faculty Senate to present issues and recommendations to the administration as a partner in shared governance.
Carrie Hobbs, Chair
From: 2021 To 2024
Rodney Whetzel
From: 2021 To 2024
Jim Richey
From: 2020 To 2023
Bill Stiles
From: 2019 To 2022
Lara Smith
From: 2021 To 2024
Maggie Ruelle
From: 2021 To 2024
Honors
To facilitate the implementation of innovative ideas with the Honors Program; to make key decisions about the program’s curricula, instruction, and operation; to advise the honor’s director and the administrative dean, and to evaluate the program along the lines of vision and efficacy on an annual basis.
Cliff Boucher
From: 2020 To 2022
Chuck Thornton
From: 2020 To 2023
Kasi Dickerson
From: 2021 To 2024
Lisa Baker
From: 2019 To 2022
Regan Minkel
From: 2019 To 2022
Andrea Hathcote
From: 2019 To 2022
Debra Holcomb
From: 2019 To 2022
Dave Funk, ex-officio
Ryan Button, ex-officio
Institutional Animal Care and Use
To serve as an advocate for any live animal used in teaching at Tyler Junior College. Under this general charge, the committee has oversight over the animal care programs, the facilities where animals are used, transported or housed, and proposed protocols describing animal use. The committee is composed of a faculty member at large, the faculty veterinarian, the faculty veterinary technician, the dean of Engineering, Mathematics, and Sciences, and three community members in the veterinary/animal care field.
Idalia Trent, Chair
From: 2020 To 2023
Lousia Schmid
Jennifer Counsel
Cliff Boucher
Christy Freislinger
From: 2020 To 2023
Steven Lloyd
From: 2020 To 2023
Bryan Ramsey
From: 2020 To 2023
Institutional Review Board
To assure, both in advance and by periodic review, that appropriate steps are taken to protect the rights and well-being of humans participating as subjects in a research study. The Institutional Review Board is authorized to approve, require modification (to secure approval), or disapprove research. The Committee is chaired by the Director for Institutional Effectiveness.
Belinda Prihoda, Chair
Christine Melius
From: 2019 To 2022
Kristine Kirst
From: 2020 To 2023
Kathrine Murray
From: 2020 To 2023
Jack Caddell
From: 2021 To 2024
Tom Hooten
From: 2019 To 2022
Erica Powell
From: 2019 To 2022
TBD Community Member
From: 2021 To 2024
Ryan Button, ex-officio
Student Conduct Committee
Functions as a pool of individuals to serve in panels of 3-5 persons on a Student Conduct Hearing Committee or Student Discipline Appeals Committee, in accordance with the TJC Student Code of Conduct. Panels will be selected by the Student Code of Conduct Coordinator. Committee membership is recommended by the Dean of Students, with approval of the academic dean/supervisor to whom the member reports.
Sick Leave Pool Committee
To consider employee requests for use of time from the College Sick Leave Pool. The Sick Leave Pool Committee will be composed of one faculty member from each school, three classified employees (one administrative assistant, one support staff, and one maintenance), one professional employee, and one administrative employee. The Director for Human Resources will serve as an ex-officio member of the committee.
DeVonne Cagle
From: 2021 To 2021
Nicole Wright
From: 2021 To 2023
Jeanne Ivy
From: 2021 To 2022
Chris Chappa
From: 2021 To 2024
Bill Stiles
From: 2021 To 2024
Kristi Bennett
From: 2021 To 2023
Jimmie Vickers-Dews
From: 2021 To 2022
Phil Weber
From: 2021 To 2023
Melanie Tate
From: 2021 To 2024
Judie Bower
From: 2021 To 2022
Kevin Fowler, ex-officio
Diversity Committee
To assist in the design and execution of action-oriented programs aimed toward accomplishing the goals and objectives of the College’s affirmative action plan.
Al Ippolito
From: 2020 To 2022
Tony Rand
From: 2020 To 2022
Zelia McGaha
From: 2020 To 2022
Trina Hoard
From: 2020 To 2022
Gjergji Gaqi
From: 2020 To 2023
BJ Williams
From: 2020 To 2023
Kiera Wade
From: 2020 To 2023
Caitlyn Ibarra
From: 2020 To 2023
Matt Ramirez
From: 2020 To 2024
EJ Unebu
From: 2020 To 2024
Lisa Black
From: 2020 To 2024
Dalia Mimms
From: 2020 To 2024
Andrew Cantey, ex-officio
Tam Nannen, Student Affairs Administrator
Justin Hall, Faculty Senate Representative
TJC Engagement and Wellness Committee
To plan appropriate social and recreational events each semester for the faculty and staff.
Maggie Ruelle, Chair
From: 2020 To 2024
Dave Funk
From: 2020 To 2023
Daniel McKinzie
From: 2020 To 2022
Kevin Vest
From: 2020 To 2024
Anne Provencher
From: 2020 To 2023
Hunter Throckmorton
From: 2020 To 2022
Ed McPherson
From: 2020 To 2024
Lyn Sitton
From: 2020 To 2023
Victoria Goss McGee
From: 2020 To 2022
Christina Horton
From: 2020 To 2024
GiGi Delk
From: 2020 To 2023
Kayla Cantey
From: 2020 To 2022
Jeanie Oxler
From: 2020 To 2024
Lara Smith
From: 2020 To 2023
Casey Wells
From: 2020 To 2022
Tammy Rose
From: 2020 To 2023
Derik Gray
From: 2020 To 2023
Verta Bradley
From: 2020 To 2022
Deborah Welch
From: 2020 To 2023
IT Steering Committee
To serve as an advisory group in establishing and evaluating computer resource plans, policies, and priorities and monitoring computer hardware/software purchases to ensure compatibility, state-of-the-art technology and the College’s ability to support acquisitions. The Chief Information Officer chairs this committee.
CIO, Chair
Kim Lessner
Deana Sheppard
From: 2021 To 2022
Clair Mizell
From: 2021 To 2022
Ken Craver
From: 2021 To 2022
Loretta Swan
From: 2021To 2022
Hunter Throckmorton
From: 2021 To 2022
Chuck Smith
From: 2021 To 2022
Mitch Andrews
From: 2021 To 2022
Data Standards Committee
This Committee focuses on standardization of data entry and governance around data entered into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and affiliate systems. Membership on this committee is based on job title.
Britt Sabota, Chair
Registrar
Jason Kuhn
Director for ERP
Carol Hutson
Executive Director for Business Services
Devon Wiggins
Director for Financial Aid
Jeremy Boyd
Assistant Director for Enrollment Services
Claire Mizell
Director for Admissions
Bill Wong
Director for Advancement Operations and Chief Operating Officer of the TJC Foundation
Kevin Fowler
Executive Director for Human Resources
Brent Wallace
Dean of Continuing Studies
Kaytee Hassel (ex-officio)
Director for IT Security
Ken Craver (ex-officio)
Director for Distance Education
Belinda Prihoda (ex-officio)
Director for Institutional Effectiveness
College Safety
To promote a safe and healthy setting for all employees, students, and visitors by focusing on protecting human health, property, and the environment.
Michael Seale (Co-Chair)
From: 2020 To 2023
David Liner
From: 2021 To 2024
Andrew Cantey
From: 2020 To 2023
Julie Newman
From: 2020 To 2023
Stan Borel
From: 2020 To 2023
Andrea Barron
From: 2020 To 2023
Kristi Cuellar
From: 2020 To 2023
Jason Christopher
From: 2020 To 2023
Stephanie Lassanske
From: 2020 To 2023
Admission Appeals Committee
To consider requests for admission or readmission in which the applicant’s qualifications are atypical, and to consider policies and procedures appeals from students who have been placed on scholastic probation or suspension.
Claire Mizell
Chris Fontaine
From: 2020 To 2023
Adam Wiggins
From: 2020 To 2022
Rose Roberson
From: 2020 To 2023
Andrea Hathcote
From: 2020 To 2022
Policy Review Committee
To review policies of the College and recommend changes to keep policies up-to-date. Membership on the committee consists of the SACSCOC Institutional Liaison, the Director for Employee Relations, Governance, and Compliance, a representative from Human Resources, a representative from Academic Affairs (dean or department chair), an Associate Vice President, a representative from Business Services, and a representative from Marketing and Enrollment Services.
Belinda Prihoda, Chair
Human Resources Representative
From: 2020 To 2023
Hunter Throckmorton
From: 2020 To 2022
Elizabeth Olivier
From: 2020 To 2023
Rebecca Sanders
From: 2020 To 2022
Andrew Cantey
Strategic Plan Evaluation Committee
To regularly assess the College’s execution of an ongoing, integrated, institution-wide effort to engage in research-based planning, resulting in the enhancement of the College District’s ability to achieve its mission. The Committee monitors the achievement of measurable outcomes found in the College’s strategic plan, serves as a liaison with campus stakeholders for the continuous assessment of the strategic plan, provides the College President with a formal evaluation of progress toward the accomplishment of the strategic plan goals in March of every year, recommends changes to the College’s goals and/or priorities, and conducts a thorough evaluation of the strategic plan and offers suggestions for the next strategic plan after the third year of the current strategic plan unless otherwise directed by the President. The Committee is chaired by the SACSCOC Institutional Liaison.
Belinda Prihoda, Chair
Jim Richey
From: 2020 To 2022
Kelly Cobb
From: 2020 To 2023
Casey Callendar
From: 2020 To 2024
Maggie Ruelle
From: 2020 To 2023
Jason Kuhn
From: 2020 To 2023
Tampa Nannen
From: 2020 To 2022
Tammy Burnette, Faculty Senate President
From: 2021 To 2022
Human Resources Representative
From: 2020 To 2022
Loretta Swan
From: 2020 To 2023
Judie Bower
From: 2021 To 2024
Matthew Bennett
From: 2020 To 2022
Idalia Trent
From: 2020 To 2022
Cliff Boucher
From: 2020 To 2023
Elizabeth Olivier
From: 2020 To 2023
Bill Wong
From: 2021 To 2024
Hunter Throckmorton
From: 2021 To 2024
Deana Sheppard, ex-officio