Appointments to Standing University Councils and Administrative Committees
Councils and Committees Reporting to:
The President
Clery Committee
Contact Office: President
Membership: Appointed by the President
Function: The primary function of the Clery Committee is to ensure compliance with the Clery Act. The committees' functions include reviewing data that is Clery reportable, reviewing institutional policies and procedures concerning campus safety and security, and communicating about the report in accordance with the law.
- Melanie Clayton, Chair
- Michael Stark
- Molly Baur
- Lauren Cole
- Amanda Horne
- Bryan Vaughn
- Chad Ballard
- John Harris
- Kaitlyn Breland
- Keith Coburn
- Mona Gilley
- Nicholas Brown
- Tammi Thompson
- Tracy Nakajima
- Travis Ball
Environmental Management Advisory Committee
Contact Office: President
Membership: The committee comprises a chair, co-chair, faculty and staff representatives, at least one student representative, and, as appropriate, representatives from university contractors. Members should possess relevant expertise and a genuine interest in environmental initiatives and campus sustainability programs. The president appoints the chair and members based on recommendations from the Environmental Management System core team and/or the designated environmental coordinator or manager. Student representatives are recommended by the vice president and dean of students and/or the president of the Student Government Association. Members serve renewable on-year terms.
Function: The Environmental Management Advisory Committee serves as an integral part of the East Texas A&M University Environmental Management System. Using best practices and acting as environmental stewards, the role of this committee is to uphold the university's Environmental Policy through such tasks as: (a) developing environmental policy's and overseeing the implementation and effectiveness of the university's programs; (b) serving as a campus-wide planning and advisory forum to identify, assess and rank environmental concerns; and (c) coordinating institutional responses to those priority
- Keith Coburn, Chair
- Perry Moler, Co-Chair
- Josh Adams
- Lucy Pickering
- Mona Gilley
- Melanie Clayton
- Eddie Pinckard
- Anita Macias-Solis
- Kacie Attlee
Ethics and Compliance Committee
Contact Office: President
Membership: The committee is chaired by the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and consists of subject matter professionals appointed for their expertise. The committee meets quarterly.
Function: The purpose of the University Ethics and Compliance Committee is to maintain a compliance plan, approved by the University President and the A&M System Ethics and Compliance Officer, in accordance with System Regulation 16.01.01. This plan recognizes how the university systematically addresses risks, identifies emerging risks, and monitors the effective mitigation of risks identified.
- Katelyn Severance, Chair
- Krispen Williams
- Melanie Clayton
- Mona Gilley
- Samuel Bachert
- Brittany Beck
- Keith Coburn
- Tami Morton
- Paige Bussell
- Toni Burton
- Sharissa Berry
- Jeffrey Faunce
- Kaitlyn Breland
- Travis Ball
- Brittainy Thomas
- Lucy Pickering
- Russell Blanchett
- James Vanbebber
- Michael Stark
- Tracy Nakajima
- Tonya Richardson-Dean
Executive Ethics and Compliance
Contact Office: President
Function: The Executive Ethics and Compliance is chaired by the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer and is responsible for executive level oversight of the risks identified by the University Ethics and Compliance Committee
- Kathelyn Severance, Chair
- Nicole Askew
- Andrea Graham
- Judy Sackfield
- Tina Livingston
- Devin Girod
- Mustafa Mashal
- Aaron Bryant
- Jim Curry
- Ricky Dobbs
- Sarah Baker
- Jeremy Gamez
- Tammi Thompson
- Bryan Vaughn
- Krystal Sutton
Executive Team Committee
Contact Office: President
Membership: Membership is comprised of the president, vice presidents, chief of staff, director of athletics and chief marketing and communication officer. The committee meets twice a week.
Function: The Executive Team is responsible for development and dissemination of the mission, vision, and guiding principles, oversight of strategic planning and financial and human resources for the university, as well as review and approval of university procedures and rules to ensure compliance with A&M System policies and regulations.
- Mark Rudin, Chair
- Andrea Graham, Interim Provost
- Tina Livingston
- Devin Girod
- Mustafa Mashall
- Jim Curry
- Judy Sackfield
- Aaron Bryant
- Nicole Askew
Space and Facilities Advisory Committee
Contact Office: President
Function: Committee members serve as subject matter experts to provide their expertise in developing recommendations for the appropriate allocation and utilization of university building spaces, including offices, classrooms, and laboratories. Their primary responsibility is to ensure optimal space usage in accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's policies and procedures.
see procedure 51.99.99.R0.01
- Eddie Pinckard, Chair
- Anecia Richardson
- Autumn Johnson
- Carrie Williams
- Casey Guliuzza
- Jeremy Gamez
- John Harris
- Katelyn Severance
- Josh Adams
- Kyle Lowe
- Mason Little
- Perry Moler
- Ryan Horne
- Sarah Baker
- Stephen Starnes
- Tim Conley
Staff Council
Contact Office: President
Membership: Membership is comprised of full-time, non-faculty, university staff from the following university divisions/operating units. Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Finance and Administration, Student Affairs, Philanthropy and Engagement, Research and Economic Development, Athletics, Compliance, Marketing Communications and the President's Office
Function: The mission of the Staff Council is to serve as a representative voice for all university staff and upper administration. The council strives to support university staff and to improve the sense of community among employees.
- Kacie Attlee, Chair
- Caleb Artis
- Melissa Breiten
- Marlena Cameron
- Sarah Clift
- Molly DePue
- Jeremy Evans
- Judy Fane
- Marcia Henderson
- Donna Russell
- Hannah Stotts
- Bryson Swearingen
- Imtiaz Uddin Ahamed
- Roziyah West
- Lauren Westbrook
- Natalie White
- Carrie Williams
Title IX Stakeholder Committee
Contact Office: President
Membership: Members are not limited and are representatives from across campus.
Function: The Civil Rights/Title IX Stakeholders Committee supports the university Civil Rights Administrator/Title IX Coordinator in advancing the institution's Title IX compliance initiatives. The committee promotes awareness and education regarding Civil Rights and Title IX compliance within the campus community, helps identify and address areas for improvement, and collaborates to develop effective preventive measures to address sexual misconduct.
- Mona Gilley, Interim Chair
- Melanie Clayton
- Elisabeth Dillard
- Michael Stark
- Jim Curry
- Taron Green
- Jared Leaper
- Genifer Hartfield
- Adriel Terrazas
- Yensina Reese
- Andrea Graham
- Adam Metts
- Chad Ballard
Visual Art Committee
Contact Office: President
Membership: A representative from each academic college, three distinguished alumni and two student representatives.
Function: The primary function of the Visual Arts Committee is to enhance campus through the coordination and commissioning of public art and visual art installations.
- Devin Girod, Chair
- Joseph Romero
- Joseph Daun
- John Harris
- Noah Kramer
- Sharon Kowalsky
- Aaron Bryant
- Iiana Short
- Kathryn Wheeler (Community Representative)
- Anita Macias (Student Representative)
- Elizabeth Duncan (Student Representative)
Faculty Advisory Council
Contact Office: President
Membership: The Faculty Advisory Council is a committee of twenty-five faculty. The University President appoints seven members, one from each college. Elections are held for eighteen members; each college has a designated number of representatives.
Function: The Council is an advising and recommending body, and reports to the University President. The Faculty Advisory Council is the faculty's only official representative body for university-wide participation in the academic programs of the University.
- Tammi Morton, Presiding Officer
- Brad Klypchak
- Maggie Salem
- Hunkar Gizem Yesilyurt
- Saurabh Srivastava
- Sarah Northam
- Peter Williams
- Julie Mills
- LaVelle Hendricks
- Laura Slay
- Nicole Farris
- Christian Hempelmann
- Joseph Durkin
- Catrina Soto
- Whitney Figland
- Jeff Kopachena
- Pamela Webster
- Jason Davis
- Singru Hoe
- Deena Besson
- Beth Bailey
- Fatemeh Kholoosi Raftar
- Zephyr Rankin
- Jacob Mills
Academic Affairs
Advisory Committee
Contact Office: Provost
Membership: The Advisory Committee is a standing committee of faculty who are nominated and elected by their peers. Elections are held in September of each year.
Purpose: The council advises the Vice President and Provost for Academic Affairs and/or the President on matters relating to faculty appeals and/or grievances.
Rule: University Rule: 12.01.99.R1, Academic Freedom and Responsibility
- Kriss Kemp-Graham, Chair
- Mohamed Komaki
- Sang Suh
- Tami Morton
- Ozum Yesiltas
- Jeff Kopachena
- Kurtis Williams (alternate)
- Anil Kumar (alternate)
Core Curriculum Committee
Contact Office: Provost
Membership: The Core Curriculum Committee consists of full-time faculty who are nominated from across all academic colleges. (The committee consists of two full-time faculty from the College of Business, College of Education and Human Services, College of Science and Engineering, and College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts, and one full-time faculty from the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and the College of Innovation and Design.)
Purpose: The Core Curriculum Committee evaluates proposed courses based on specific criteria to ensure they meet the general education expectations set by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Rule: University Procedure 11.06.99.RO.01, Core Curriculum Program
- Derrick McKisick (Chair)
- Grace Ogden
- Cheryl Scott
- Ruiliang Yan
- Kim Rahebi
- Karen Walker
- Jangsup Choi
- Kelin Loe
- George Swindell
- Tuan Tran
- Pam Webster
- Andrea Graham
Deans Council
Contact Office: Provost
Membership: The Provost serves as the council chair, and its membership is comprised of the Senior Vice Provost, Academic College Deans, Graduate School Dean, Library Dean, Honors College Dean and, Dean of Dallas & Extended Sites.
Function: The primary purpose of Deans Council is to advise and assist the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on matters related to the functions and operations of the colleges. The council acts in an advisory capacity to the Provost and reviews academic policies, procedures, new courses and programs, strategic plans, and other issues related to the functions and operation of the Academic Affairs Division.
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
- Bryan Rank
College of Business
- Nancy Albers
College of Education and Human Services
- April Sanders (Acting Dean)
College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts
- Joseph Romero
College of Innovation and Design
- April Sanders
College of Science and Engineering
- Venu Cheriyath (Acting Dean)
Associate Vice President for Transformative Learning and Honors College Dean
- Erin Webster-Garrett
Graduate School
- Ricky Dobbs (Acting Dean)
Assistant Vice Provost and Dean of University Library
- Lanee Dunlap
Dallas and Extended Sites
- Kathy Dixon
Faculty Development Leave Committee
Contact Office: Provost
Membership: Faculty Development Leave Committee is a standing committee of faculty representing each of the academic colleges, who are nominated and elected by their peers.
Purpose: Reviews and scores applications submitted by faculty who request development leave to begin the following academic year.
Rule: University Procedure 12.099.01.RO.01, Faculty Development Leave
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
- Charles Hoitt
- Rafael Bakhtavoryan
- Desire Djidonou (1st alternate)
- Whitney Figland (2nd alternate)
College of Business
- Daniel Hsaio
- Sonia Taneja
- Yuying Shi (1st alternate)
- Mohamed Komaki (2nd alternate)
College of Education and Human Services
- Anissa Guerin
- Shulan Lu
- Katharine Halfacre (1st alternate)
- Sarah Mitchell (2nd alternate)
College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts
- Mylynka Cardona, Chair
- Michael Tapia
- Flavia Belpoliti (1st alternate)
- Julia Meszaros (2nd alternate)
College of Science and Engineering
- Bjorn Schmidt
- Rebecca Dibbs
- Jinoh Kim (1st alternate)
- Laurence Angel (2nd alternate)
College of Innovation and Design
- Beth Bailey
- Catherine Cockrell
- George Swindell (1st alternate)
Graduate Council
Contact Office: Graduate School
Membership: Faculty membership on the Graduate Council shall be limited to members of the graduate faculty. Student membership shall be limited to those graduate students who are classified as full-time resident students as defined by university procedures.
Purpose: The Graduate Council formulates and recommends policies and procedures related to graduate education to the University President.
Rule: University Procedure: 12.04.99.RO.03, The Graduate Council
- Ashanka Kumari, Chair
- Jessica Brannon-Wranosky
- Rebecca Worley
- Ben Jang
- Jeff Kopachena
- Eralda Lameborshi
- Richardo Teixeira
- Srinivas Nippani
- Yuying Shi
- Maria Carlson
- Sharonda Pruitt
- Jose Lopez
- Stephanie Haden Payne
- Sarah Mitchell
Hearing Committee
Contact Office: Provost
Membership: The Hearing Committee is a standing committee of faculty who are nominated and elected by their peers. Elections are held in September of each year.
Purpose: The Hearing Committee is one of two standing committees that review cases involving faculty grievances that cannot be resolved by reasoned discussion within normal administrative channels of the university. Depending on the nature of the grievance, the reviewing body will either be the Advisory Committee or Hearing Committee.
Rule: University Rule: 12.01.99.R1, Academic Freedom and Responsibility
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
- Douglas Eborn
College of Business
- Sonja Taneja
- Zaki Malik
College of Education and Human Services
- Gracie Brownell, Chair
- Julia Persky
- Kamishia Childs
- Steven Prewitt
- Tony Lee
- Anissa Guerin (alternate)
College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts
- Derrick McKisick
- Michael Tapia
- Nicole Farris
- Udaya Wagle
- William Bolin
- Eralda Lameborshi (alternate)
College of Science and Engineering
- Matt Wood
- Redha Radaydeh
Tenure and Promotion Committee
Contact Office: Provost
Membership: Colleges conduct an annual election for membership. Members are elected and voted on by tenured and tenure-track faculty in each college. Only full-time, tenured faculty are eligible to serve; department heads, assistant deans or associate deans are not eligible. The college tenure and promotion committee must have a minimum of one committee member per department.
Purpose: Each college will have a Tenure and Promotion Committee to review all requests for sixth-year probationary reviews for tenure, fourth-year probationary reviews as well as promotions.
Rule: University Rule: 12.01.01.R1: Implementing Faculty Tenure and Promotion
2026-2027 Membership by College
- Celine Hoe
- Shiyou Li
- Stepanie Panen Haden
- Zaki Malik
- Chris Myers
- Gracie Brownell
- LaVelle Hendricks
- Lacy Krueger
- Tony Lee
- Tami Morton
- Elizabeth Wachira
- Peter Williams
- Chris Beaty
- Josh Ege
- Karen Roggenkamp
- Cynthia Ross
- Rebecca Worley
- Ozum Yesiltas
- William Kuracina (alternate)
- Ayman Elzohairy
- Bao-An Li
- Bukuo Ni
- Yelin Ou
- Bjorn Schmidt
- Yuehua Wang
- Brooke Clemmons
- Desire Djidonou
- Bob Williams
Undergraduate Academic Appeals Committee (UAAC)
Contact Office: Provost
Membership: Faculty member recommended by the dean from each college; Director of Financial Aid; Texas Success Initiative staff; Director of Student Success Teams. (Associate/assistant dean from each college serves in an ex officio role.)
Rule: University Procedure 13.99.99.RO.41, Undergraduate Academic Probation, Suspension, Appeal, and Readmission
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
- Maggie Salem
- Byron Housewright (ex-officio)
College of Business
- Sonia Taneja
College of Education and Human Services
- Stephen Reysen
- Melanie Loewenstein (ex-officio)
College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts
- Jackie Rosenfield
- Debbie Lelekis (ex-officio)
College of Innovation and Design
- Amanda Willows
- Jennifer Hudson (ex-officio)
College of Science and Engineering
- Pamela Webster
- Paulus Wahjudi (ex-officio)
Financial Aid and Scholarship
- Tonya Richardson-Dean
TSI Staff
- Dali Hatanville
Senior Director of Student Success
- Katrina Watkins
Finance and Administration
Digital Accessibility Committee
Contact Office: Vice President for Finance and Administration
Membership: Committee members meet at least two times a year and serve a staggered two-year term; membership is comprised of the university's chief information officer (CIO), the Digital Accessibility officer, and members from various departments across the university.
Function: The Digital Accessibility Committee coordinates efforts to improve the accessibility of the university's web resources, digital course content, and any other electronic information resources, as well as to integrate accessibility standards for East Texas A&M University.
- Jeremy Gamez, Chair
- Lydia Harke
- Lanee Dunlap
- Tom Estlack
- Carrie Williams
- Sam Bachert
Enterprise Risk Management
Contact Office: Vice President for Finance and Administration
Membership: Committee members meet quarterly each year and serve a staggered two-year term; membership is comprised of the university's Risk and Insurance Coordinator, the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, and members from various departments across the university.
Function: The Enterprise Risk Management committee coordinates efforts to proactively address potential risks and associated changes to ensure continuous operations of East Texas A&M University.
- Russell Blanchett, Chair
- Katelyn Severance
- Anecia Richardson
- Sarah Baker
- Paige Bussell
- Ray Dittrich
- Jeremy Gamez
- Burchan Aydin
- Arlana Martin
- Amanda Horne
Parking Committee
Contact Office: Vice President for Finance and Administration
Membership: Committee members meet monthly and serve a staggered two-year term; membership is comprised of representatives from various departments appointed by the Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO, as well as two student representatives.
Function: The university Parking Committee is responsible for reviewing and determining final decisions regarding appeals on parking citations submitted by employees, students, and third parties. The committee may also provide feedback to the VPFA regarding parking and permits.
- Tyler Mattson, Chair
- Bryan Vaughn (ex-officio)
- Molly Baur
- Jonathan Johnston
- Judy Fane
- Sarah Northam
- Kendra Saunders
- Amy Sims
- Michael Tapia
- Mike Smith
- Dakhiya Martin
- Aubrielle King
Student Affairs and Dean of Students
ADA Compliance
Contact Office: Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Students
Function: The function of the ADA Compliance Committee is to ensure adequate communication and coordination for university efforts related to ADA Compliance. The committee will identify areas of improvement and coordinate efforts for both physical accessibility concerns and digital accessibility concerns.
- Katelyn Severance, University Ethics and Compliance, Chair
- Carrie Williams, Student Disability Services
- Lanee Dunlap, Academic Affairs and Library
- Tom Estlack, Marketing and Communications
- Jeremy Gamez, Center for Information Technology Excellence
- John Harris, Facilities and Construction
- Tammi Thompson, Human Resources
- Student Affairs Representative, TBA
- Faculty Representative, TBA
- VPFA Representative, TBA
Alcohol and Other Drugs Committee
Contact Office: Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Students
Function: The purpose of the AOD committee is to target and document ETAMU's prevention efforts. The committee's focus should review the scope and effectiveness of campus prevention programs. As a university team, it is critical to create a comprehensive effort in promoting a healthy environment for the campus community, and the enforcement of regulations for prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.
- Michael Stark, Chair, Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Student Rights and Responsibilities
- Maxine Mendoza-Welch, Director Student Health Services
- Brian White, Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine
- Adam Metts, Director of the Counseling Center
- Bryan Vaughn, Chief of University Police Department
- Nicholas Brown, Director of Residential Living and Learning
- Taron Green, Director of Student Engagement
- Melanie Clayton, Clery Coordinator
- Jared Leaper, Employee Relations Administrator
- Brent Donham, VP for Research and Economic Development
- Kara Nemethy, Senior Registered Dietitian
- Student Representative: TBA
Enrollment Management
Commencement Committee
Contact Office: Vice President for Enrollment Management
Function: The purpose of the commencement committee is to organize and oversee the planning and execution of graduation ceremonies that take place at the conclusion of the Fall, Spring, Summer terms. This committee typically includes representatives from various departments and stakeholders across the institution. The committee's responsibilities include: Event Planning, Program Development, Logistics Management, Communication, Protocol and Etiquette, Safety and Security, Feedback and Evaluation.
- Paige Bussell, Registrar Office, Chair
- Amy Barrow, Registrar Office
- Chief Bryan Vaughn, UPD
- Ray Dittrich, UPD
- Rhonda Ferguson, President's Office
- Jeremy Gamez, CITE
- Jeff Knusta, CITE
- Mason Little, Custodial Service/SSC
- Gary Martin, Movers/SSC
- John Harris, Facilities
- Amanda Lowe, Alumni Relations
- Carrie Williams, SDS
- Tracy Nakajima, International Programs
- Anecia Richardson, Athletics
- Tom Estlack, Marcomm
- Jason Connel, Marcomm
- Katrina Watkins, Advising
- Camerin Edmonds, Graduate School
Financial Aid Appeals Committee
Contact Office: Vice President for Enrollment Management
Function: The purpose of the University Financial Aid Appeals Committee is to review and render a final decision on students' third and final financial aid appeals. The committee ensures that each case is considered thoroughly and fairly, while taking into account the individual circumstances presented by the student.
- Charles Robnett, Financial Services, Chair
- Molly Baur, Registrar Office
- Tina Lancaster, College of Innovation and Design/Faculty Senate
- Hattie Powell, Secondary Partnerships and Initiatives
- Amanda Horne, Student Engagement and Operations
Philanthropy and Engagement
Gift Acceptance Committee
Contact Office: Philanthropy and Engagement
Membership: Members of the Gift Acceptance Committee include:
Foundation Vice-Chair, Finance and Audit
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Vice President for Philanthropy and Engagement
Foundation Chairman
Foundation Vice-Chair, Governance
Function: The Gift Acceptance Committee will review any gift that falls outside the parameters of these Gift Acceptance Procedures or requires an exception to these Procedures not otherwise provided. The Gift Acceptance Committee will determine when the advice of legal counsel is required and will ensure that University and System policies are followed in regards to gift acceptance; for example, a gift of real estate.
Homecoming Committee
Contact Office: Philanthropy and Engagement
Membership: Members represent each key division of the university, including Student Life, Facilities Management, University Police Department, Greek Life, Residential Living and Learning, as well as faculty, staff, alumni, and other members of the university community.
Function: The Homecoming Committee is responsible for planning and executing all aspects of Homecoming Week, ensuring that preparation and organization are carried out efficiently and in a timely manner.
Research and Economic Development
Export Control Committee
Contact Office: Research and Economic Development
Membership: The Export Control Committee is comprised of representatives from offices across campus with responsibility for administering components of the export control compliance program and is chaired by the Empowered Official. The committee meets biannually to consider matters related to export control compliance at the University.
Function: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: regular reviews of the Export Control Compliance Manual; oversight of the export control program; perform routine monitoring of export control procedures and practices; assist in the development of export control processes and guidelines; and assist in disseminating export control information to the university community.
- Mustafa Mashal, Chair
- Travis Ball
- Richard Helge
- Kaylee Kinnaird
- Stephanie Anglin
- Amy Patrick
- Rickey Porter
- Tammi Thompson
- Kurtis Williams
- Toni Burton
- Jeremy Gamez
- Mario Martinez
- Tracy Nakajima
- Bryan Vaughn
- Russell Blanchett
- Katelyn Severance
- Sarah Baker
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Contact Office: Research and Economic Development
Membership: The IACUC chair and board members are appointed by the university Vice President for Research and Economic Development in staggered three-year terms. The committee meets once a month during the academic year.
Function: The IACUC reviews and approves all teaching and research activities involving animals. This includes but is not limited to: 1) reviewing all animal use protocols that are submitted at the university; 2) conducting two semi-annual reviews of the program and facilities; 3) ensuring all staff and faculty working with animals have completed their required training.
- Misty Lair, Chair
- Jodi White, Vice Chair
- Kevin Gray, Attending Vet
- Sheri Autry, Community Member
- Josh Adams
- Douglas Eborn
- Will Whitham
- Lani Lyman- Henley
- Charles Hoitt
- Catrina Soto
- Byron Housewright
- Perry Moler
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
Contact Office: Research and Economic Development
Membership: The IBC chair and board members are appointed by the university Vice President for Research and Economic Development in staggered three-year terms. The committee meets once a month during the academic year.
Function: The IBC reviews and approves all research activities involving agents or materials including but not limited to: 1) Pathogens or potential pathogens; 2) Materials potentially containing human pathogens; 3) Recombinant DNA and RNA; 4) Selected agents and toxins. In addition, it conducts lab inspections for BSL 1 & 2 research laboratories, and ensures that all staff and faculty involved in these projects have completed their required training.
- Venu Cheriyath, Chair
- Hyun-Ju Nam, Interim Vice Chair
- Richard Selvaggi, Community Member
- Deborah Brennan, Community Member
- Cindy Jones
- Diana Roy
- Evan Wilson
- Tasha King-Moser
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Contact Office: Research and Economic Development
Membership: The IRB chair and board members are appointed by the university Vice President for Research and Economic Development in staggered three-year terms. The committee meets once a month during the academic year.
Function: The Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) is responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of the university. The East Texas A&M University IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications in, or disapprove all research activities that fall within its jurisdiction as specified by both federal regulations and local institutional policy. All research involving human subjects are required to be reviewed and approved by the university IRB prior to initiation of data collection.
- Mei Jiang, Chair
- Melissa Arrambide, Vice Chair
- Tina Fletcher, Community Member
- Peter Williams
- Maria Carson
- Yuehua Wang
- Flavia Belpoliti
- Anabel Meyer
- Deidre Hill-Jenkins
- Katharine Halfacre
- Karyn Miller
- Kim Rahebi
- Jennifer Dyer, Community Member Alternate
- Anissa Guerin, Alternate
- Lucy Pickering, Alternate
- Sharonda Pruitt, Alternate
- Ajitha Kumaran, Alternate