college governance & administration
The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences is committed to the concept of shared governance. Faculty and administration are mutually interested in the welfare of the college, and they share in oversight of many aspects of college life.
Standing committees of the College
Faculty Governance and Advising Committee
- One representative from each department or school, serving two-year terms
- Chair, Richard Kasschau, Psychology
Grievance Committee
- Seven tenured faculty members, elected by the whole CLASS faculty, serving two-year terms
- Chair: elected from the current membership
Promotion and Tenure Committee
- Nine members, chosen on rotating basis from the departments and schools, serving two-year terms
Chairs and Directors Committee
- All chairs and directors in the College
- Convener: Joseph Pratt, Dean
Undergraduate Studies Committee
- One representative from each department or school
- Convener: Sarah Fishman, Associate Dean
Graduate Affairs Committee
- One representative from each department or school
- Convener: Cathy Patterson, Associate Dean
Technology and Instructional Space Committee
- One representative from each department or school
- Convener: Jerome Crowder, Associate Dean
