University Standing Committees and Task Forces

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

Hal Barrett, Director, Office of Environmental Health Services

Membership

Harriet Deason, Chairperson, Libraries
Nidia Spence, C&BA
John Chambers, Graduate School
Melanie O’Rear, Education
Sandee Kirby, University Advancement
Melanie Miller, Student Affairs
Ken Dunn, Engineering
Rebecca Edwards, Nursing
Noah Funderburg, Law
Ralph Lane, HES
John Maxwell, CCHS
Jim Oakley, Communication
Milt Ward, A&S
Janice Palmer, Maintenance
Bill McDonald, Athletics
Bill Weems, Continuing Studies
Dot Martin, OAA
Sandra Wilson, Social Work

Student Member

Britney Mitchel (SGA VPEA)
Dale Becker

Faculty Senate Representative

Kagendo Mutua, Assoc Prof, Interdisciplinary Teacher Education

Liaison Members

Nancy Whittaker
Janie Fowler
Kenneth Moncayo
Mark Shepherd