University Standing Committees and Task Forces

Duties

Advise the President and the University administration on the implementation, revision, and updating of the Campus Master Plan and Campus Landscape Master Plan; review proposed additions and changes to campus physical facilities, particularly for their adherence to the planning and development guidelines established in the Campus Master Plan; and submit recommendations for appropriate action to be taken on these proposals.

Composition

This committee, consisting of up to eighteen members, shall include seven faculty, representatives of the staff and local community, a representative of the Faculty Senate and a representative of the Professional Staff Assembly..  There shall be three student representatives; one who lives off campus, one who lives in a residence hall, and one who lives in a fraternity or sorority house.  Consideration shall be given to geographic locations on campus in selecting University membership.  Included in the membership in an ex officio capacity are the following:  Academic Affairs Representative, Student Government Association Representative, and Director of Residential Life.

In addition, the following shall serve in a liaison capacity:  Chairperson of Parking and Traffic Regulations Committee; Representative from Office of University Advancement; Director of Planning, City of Tuscaloosa; Vice President for Community Affairs; Director of Facilities Planning and Design Services; Assistant to the Provost/Academic Vice President; and Director, Auxiliary and Support Services.

Reporting Channel

Dr. Robert Witt, President through Dr. Judy Bonner, Executive Vice President/Provost and Dr.
Linda Gilbert Vice President for Financial Affairs

Membership

Catherine Davies, Co-Chairperson, Assoc Prof, English, 2009
Rona Donahoe, Co-Chairperson, Prof, Geological Sciences, 2010
Jeff Richetto, Assoc Prof, Geography, 2008
Kristina Hopton-Jones, Food Service Contract Admin, Aux Ser, 2008
Gene Byrd, Prof, Astronomy, 2008
Martha Bace, Head/Asst Prof, Catalog Dept, Gorgas, 2008
Susanna Johnson, Proj Mngr, Purchasing, 2010
Jon Acker, Coord for Assessment, Inst Research, 2010
April Sanders, Facilities Coord, Ferguson Center, 2010
John Peaslee, Asst Prof, Clothing, Textiles, Interior Design, 2008
Judy Thorpe, Director, Office of Disability Services, 2009
Cheryl M Ballard, Web Services Coord Univ Libaries 2009

Community Member

Stephen Reinhart

Student Representatives

Kendra Key
R.B. Walker (SGA President)
Richard Byrd

Faculty Senate Representative

Srinath Viswanathan, Assoc Prof, Metallurgical and Materials Engr.

Professional Staff Assembly Representative

Joan Barth, Research Social Scientist, ISSR

Ex officio Members

Dot Martin - Asst Provost, Academic Affairs
Judy Bonner - Executive Vice President and Provos
David Jones, Executive Director, Housing and Residential Communities

Liaison Members

Michael Conerly - Chair, Parking and Traffic Committee
Pat Whetstone - Dir, Alumni Affairs
William L. Snowden - Dir of Planning, Tuscaloosa City
John Schmitt - Assoc Dean, Graduate School
Samory Pruitt - Vice President for Community Affairs
Dan Wolfe - Dir, Facilities Planning           
Gina Johnson - Dir, Auxiliary and Support Services
Dana Keith - Assoc Vice President for Financial Affairs