COUNCIL MEMBERSHIPS 2024-2025 |
ACADEMIC COUNCIL
- Purpose: The primary responsibility of the Academic Council is to review and coordinate all curriculum and educational program revisions, including additions and deletions to the course inventory, and to either approve or disapprove their adoption. Curriculum and program revisions approved by the Academic Council are recommended to the Board of Regents for adoption.
- Membership: The membership includes all departmental chairpersons, the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Technical Education, Dean of Health Professions, Dean of Nursing Programs, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Dean of the Downtown Center, Dean of Enrollment Management, Director of Libraries, Director of Advising and Testing, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, Director of Institutional Research, Registrar, Vice President for Student Affairs, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who serves as chairperson for the council.
- Meetings: The council meets once a year in the spring and at other times as needed. Requests for special meetings should be directed to the vice president for academic affairs.
Dr. Ryan Gibbs, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chairperson
All Departmental Chairpersons
Dr. Jacob Braddock, Dean of Health Professions
Dr. Stan DeMerritt, Vice President for Student Affairs
Ryan Fitzgerald, Dean of Enrollment Management
Albert Garcia, Dean of Technical Education
Christa Henley, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs
Lola Hernandez, Director of Advising and Testing
Dr. Gail Malone, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center
Dr. Kara Martinez, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center
Tyson Meredith, Director of Institutional Research
Dr. Nathan Ragland, Director of Libraries
Andrew Ruiz, Registrar
Dr. Tara Strawn, Dean of Nursing Programs
Alan Worley, Dean of Arts and Sciences
ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL
- Purpose: The Administrative Council services as the primary consultative body to the President of the College and is responsible for the development and implementation of administrative policy and procedures affecting the operations of the College. The council is also responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Institutional Plan of the College.
- Membership: The Administrative Council is composed of the following administrative officers; the president, (who serves as chairperson), Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Business Affairs, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Technical Education, Dean of Health Professions, Dean of Nursing Programs, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, Executive Director of Administrative Services, Dean of Students, Dean of Enrollment Management, Dean of the Downtown Center, Associate Dean of Information Services, Executive Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technical Center, Director of the Plainview Center.
- Meetings: The council meets at the call of the President.
Dr. Robin Satterwhite, President, Chairperson
Dr. Ben Alexander, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technical Center
Dr. Jacob Braddock, Dean of Health Professions
Nickolis Castillo, Executive Director of Administrative Services
Dr. Lynne Cleavinger, Dean of Students
Dr. Stan DeMerritt, Vice President for Student Affairs
Dane Dewbre, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
Shanna Donica, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
Phebe Dowels, Director of the Plainview Center
Ryan Fitzgerald, Dean of Enrollment Management
Albert Garcia, Dean of Technical Education
Julie Gerstenberger, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Dr. Ryan Gibbs, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Teresa Green, Vice President for Business Affairs
Christa Henley, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs
Dr. Van Howell, Associate Dean of Information Services
Dr. Kara Martinez, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center
Dr. Tara Strawn, Dean of Nursing Programs
Alan Worley, Dean of Arts and Sciences
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
- Purpose: The Executive Council serves as the primary advisory council to the President of the College and functions to coordinate the instructional and administrative operations of the College. The Council is charged with reviewing and approving all administrative policies and procedures, overseeing the planning and budgeting processes, and identifying and addressing challenges facing the College. The Council serves to coordinate constituent, community, and governmental relations to the benefit of the College. There is no agenda for these meetings. Each person may discuss any item of business that needs attention.
- Membership: The Executive Council is composed of the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Business Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications.
- Meetings: The council meets weekly. The only exception to this is when one or more of the members cannot attend. There is no agenda for meetings. Each person may discuss any item of business that needs attention. The President shall appoint a recorder for the purpose of keeping minutes of business and decisions made.
Dr. Robin Satterwhite, President, Chairperson
Dr. Stan DeMerritt, Vice President for Student Affairs
Dane Dewbre, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
Julie Gerstenberger, Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Dr. Ryan Gibbs, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Teresa Green, Vice President for Business Affairs
INSTRUCTIONAL COUNCIL
- Purpose: The Instructional Council provides a primary communication link among the instructional divisions of the College for the purpose of coordinating educational programs, curricula, and instructional policies.
- Membership: The membership includes the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Health Professions, Dean of Nursing Programs, Dean of Technical Education, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center, Dean of Enrollment Management, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Director of Libraries, Director of Instructional Technology, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technical Center, Director of the Plainview Center, Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development, Vice President for Academic Affairs who serves as chairperson.
- Meetings: The council meets monthly during the academic year and at other times as required.
Dr. Ryan Gibbs, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chairperson
Dr. Ben Alexander, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technical Center
Dr. Jacob Braddock, Dean of Health Professions
Shanna Donica, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment
Phebe Dowels, Director of the Plainview Center
Ryan Fitzgerald, Dean of Enrollment Management
Albert Garcia, Dean of Technical Education
Christa Henley, Dean of Dual Enrollment and Early College Programs
Dr. Nathan Ragland, Director of Libraries
Dr. Kara Martinez, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center
Amy Shriver, Director of Instructional Technology
Dr. Tara Strawn, Dean of Nursing Programs
Jay Warnick, Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Development
Alan Worley, Dean of Arts and Sciences
STUDENT AFFAIRS COUNCIL
- Purpose: The Student Affairs Council provides a primary communication link among student support services for the purpose of coordinating student services, programs, and policies.
- Membership: The membership includes the Dean of Enrollment Management, Dean of Health Professions, Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technology Center, Director of the Plainview Center, Director of Advising and Testing, Director of Health and Wellness, Director of Student Life, Director of Financial Aid, Director of the Business Office, Coordinator of New Student Programs and Vice President for Student Affairs who serves as chairperson.
- Meetings: The council meets monthly during the academic year and at other times as required.
Dr. Stan DeMerritt, Vice President for Student Affairs, Chairperson
Dr. Ben Alexander, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technical Center
Dr. Jacob Braddock, Dean of Health Professions
Rebecca Canon, Director of Health and Wellness
Danielle Castillo, Director of the Business Office
Dr. Lynne Cleavinger, Dean of Students
Phebe Dowels, Director of Student Life
Ryan Fitzgerald, Dean of Enrollment Management
Shane Hill, Associate Dean of Students
Christa Henley, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs
Lola Hernandez, Director of Advising and Testing
Anastasia Maldonado, Coordinator of New Student Programs
Dr. Kara Martinez, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center
Susan Nazworth, Director of Financial Aid
TBD, Director of the Plainview Center
STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS 2024-2025
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
- Purpose: The primary purpose of the Admissions Committee is to review admissions appeals from students who have been either academically suspended or who do not meet regular admissions standards. Upon review and/or personal interview, the committee determines acceptance or denial of the appeal based on majority vote.
- Membership: Since the primary purpose of the Admissions Committee is to review student appeals for admission, the committee shall be composed of both faculty and administrative personnel. The faculty is represented by four (4) individuals chosen by the Dean of Enrollment Management and representatives of the instructional areas of the college. Ex-officio members include: the Dean of Enrollment Management (who serves as chair and secretary for the committee), Dean of Students, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Technical Education, Dean of Health Professions, Director of Advising and Testing.
- Length of Membership Term: The length of term for the faculty members is three (3) years, with staggered appointments so that one (1) new member is selected each year. Members may not serve consecutive terms.
- Meetings: All meetings are called by the chairperson and are based on submission of admissions appeals.
** Ryan Fitzgerald, Chairperson
** Albert Garcia
Dr. Jacob Braddock
** Dr. Lynne Cleavinger
Emily Gilbert (SP 26)
** Lola Hernandez
Delany Jackson (SP 26)
Zach Pauda (SP 26)
** Alan Worley
ADN ADMISSIONS/ACADEMIC STANDARDS COMMITTEE
Purpose: The major purpose of the ADN Admissions/Academic Standards Committee is to participate in the admissions process, to determine class membership, review academic and/or clinical problems and acts on student disciplinary matters to determine re-admission to and dismissal from the ADN program.
- Membership: There are eight (9) members on this committee. The Director of Nursing Programs is an ex-officio member. Members of this committee are selected by the Director of Nursing Programs: four (4) members are selected from the ADN faculty, the nursing department retention specialist, and the nursing department success coordinator one (1) member is selected from the Biology Department, one (1) member is selected from the Arts and Sciences Division, and one (1) member is selected from the faculty at large. One (1) SPC advisor is selected to serve on the committee and is mutually agreed upon by the Director of Advising and Testing and the Director of Nursing Programs. The committee chairperson may request that the Vice President for Student Affairs appoint a representative from student services to serve in an advisory capacity in cases involving disciplinary action.
- Length of Membership Term: Indefinite - Reviewed annually.
- Officers: Chairperson - the Director of Nursing Programs serves as the chairperson.
- Meetings: The chairperson will call meetings during the semester.
** Dr. Tara Strawn, Chairperson
Sarah Gill
Natalie Guerra
Dr. Kyle Keltz
Alma Lopez
Holly Scrivner
Katheryn Townsend
Dorothy Weaver
Jessica Williams
Kaitlyn Williams
ATHLETIC COMMITTEE
- Purpose: The purpose of the Athletic Committee is to review and approve athletic scholarships, recruitment, and admission as proposed by the varsity coaches and athletic director.
- Membership: There are four (4) faculty members, one (1) student representative and two (2) ex-officio members on the Athletic Committee. The athletic director appoints the faculty members. The athletic director selects the student representative. The President of the College and Athletic Director are ex-officio members.
- Length of Membership Term: The length of term is four (4) years with one faculty member terminating service each year. The student representative serves a one (1) year term and must be selected after the fall semester begins. Members may not serve consecutive terms.
- Officers: Chairperson - this office is elected by the membership at the first meeting each fall; Secretary - this office is elected by the membership at the first meeting each fall.
- Meetings: The Athletic Committee meets at the beginning of each semester. Special meetings may be called at the request of the athletic director or the committee chairperson.
** Roger Reding, Chairperson
** Dr. Robin Satterwhite
Kristi Barker (SP 25)
Krisha Hoelscher (SP 26)
Alan Worley (SP 28)
Student Rep (SP 25)
BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
- Purpose: The Building and Grounds Committee serves as an advisory body, a communications link for the Maintenance Department regarding the status of campus physical facilities and ensures that South Plains College is in compliance with the Texas Hazard Communication Act and Rules. This includes:
- Providing a means for communicating to the maintenance department breakdowns, needs, problems, and differences regarding building/grounds maintenance, custodial status, or hazardous situations.
- Assisting with establishment of priorities for maintenance/custodial needs and dealing with hazardous situations campus wide.
- Assisting with establishment of maintenance and custodial standards and a system of evaluation.
- Membership: There are thirty-six (36) members, including one (1) student representative, on this committee, all of whom are selected by the Vice President for Business Affairs. Division leaders and workplace leaders who represent various buildings, departments and responsibilities are among the membership.
- Length of Membership Term: The length of term is indefinite and is generally adjusted as needed to cover all facilities on campus. The student representative serves a one (1) year term and must be selected after the fall semester begins.
- Officers: Chairperson - the Director of the Physical Plant shall serve as chairperson.
- Meetings: The committee meets each fall and, in the spring, to review maintenance requests. The chairperson may call special meetings when needed.
** Cary Marrow, Chairperson
Dr. Ben Alexander – Lubbock Career and Technical Center
Billy Alonzo – Communications
Kristin Bingham – Biology
Dr. Jacob Braddock – Reese Center
Kenny Burns – Law Enforcement Building
Rebecca Canon – Student Health and Wellness
Dr. Stan DeMerritt – Student Services Building
Dane Dewbre – Visitors Center
Phebe Dowels, Student Center
Albert Garcia – Technical Arts Building
Brian Gerstenberger – Grounds
Samantha Goldie – Development and Alumni Relations
Gary Ham – Automotive Technology
Holly Harrist, Administration Building
John Heh - Science
Dr. Sheyleah Harris-Plant – Math and Engineering Building
Michael Harrison - Natatorium
Shane Hill – Student Residence Halls
Dr. Gail Malone –Third Floor
Dr. Kara Martinez – Lubbock Downtown Center
Stuart Moody – Creative Arts Building
Dr. Dan Nazworth – Fine Arts/Theater
Dee Dee Ninemire – Physical Education Complex
Octavio Perez – Metals Technology
Dr. Nathan Ragland – Library
Dr. Buffy Rattan –English
Michael Slaughter – Technology Center
James Stratton – Welding Technology Building/Technologies
Bill Tackett – Industrial Manufacturing/Emerging Technologies (IMET)
Sarah Thompson – Cosmetology Building
Dr. Tara Strawn – Health Sciences/Nursing
Sam Villarreal – Texan Hall, Sundown Room, Snack Bar
Residence Hall, Student Rep (SP 25)
TBD, Plainview Center
TBD, Diesel Technology
TBD, Agriculture/Rodeo Grounds
CAMPUS CARRY COMMITTEE
- Purpose: Assist the SPC President in decisions related to Campus Carry
- Membership: Vice President for Student Affairs, Chairperson, Executive Director of Administrative Services, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center, Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Students, Director of Health and Wellness, Chief of Police, Coordinator of New Student Programs, Director of the Plainview Center, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technology Center, Dean of Health Professions, Director of Physical Fitness Center, Director of Student Life, Dean of Dual Enrollment & Early College Programs., Faculty Senate President, one administrative assistant from a vice president office, Student Government Association President, and one faculty member from each of the following areas: law enforcement, emergency medical services, government, education or reading, sciences (any area), paralegal studies, fine arts, nursing.
- Length of Membership Term: TBD
- Officers: Chairperson – Vice President for Student Affairs
- Meetings: Annually and as called.
Dr. Stan DeMerritt, Chairperson
Dr. Ben Alexander
Kristin Bingham
Dr. Jacob Braddock
Kenny Burns
Rebecca Canon
Nickolis Castillo
Dr. Lynne Cleavinger
Dr. Kim Dayton
Phebe Dowels
Christa Henley
Shane Hill
Morgan Kenner, Interim Director of the Plainview Center
Drew Landry
Anastasia Maldonado
Dr. Kara Martinez
Dee Anna Ninemire
Delma Salinas
Dr. Tara Strawn
Jonathan Sullivan
Dr. Erika Warnick
Student Govt. Student Rep (SP 25)
DISTANCE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
- Purpose: The Distance Education Committee serves as an advisory body to the Continuing and Distance Education and Instructional Technology departments. Its primary purpose is to consider policies, procedures, and resources for distance education at South Plains College.
- Membership: The Distance Education Committee is composed of the Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Continuing and Distance Education Specialist, Dean of Enrollment Management or designee, Director of Instructional Technology, Instructional Designer, two (2) faculty that are involved in interactive television, two (2) faculty that are involved in web-based courses, and two (2) at large representatives to be chosen by the Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs.
- Length of Membership Term: Faculty will serve a three (3) year term. Members may not serve consecutive terms.
- Officers: Co-Chairpersons - Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs and Director of Institutional Research and Reports and Director of Instructional Technology; Secretary- designated by the co-chairpersons
- Meetings: The Distance Education Committee meets once during the fall and spring semesters. The co-chairpersons may call special meetings when needed.
Christa Henley, Co-Chairperson
Amy Shriver, Co-Chairperson
Jim Ann Batenhorst
Heather Medley
Dr. Sherley Rios
EVALUATION COMMITTEE
- Purpose: The major responsibility of the Evaluation Committee is to monitor the instructional evaluation process. Important considerations include the evaluation instrument, the timing of the evaluations, and the tabulation of results. Recommendations for modification of evaluation policies or design of the instrument are directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. This committee's responsibility for the evaluation process is limited to the instructional evaluation of ALL South Plains College faculty by their students.
- Membership: The Evaluation Committee is composed of departmental chairpersons, instructional deans, Faculty Senate President, Vice President for Academic Affairs. One (1) student representative serves on this committee and is selected by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- Length of Membership Term: The length of term is indefinite.
- Officers: Chairperson – Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as the chair; Secretary - the chairperson will designate the recording secretary for committee minutes.
- Meetings: Regular committee meetings will be at the beginning of each fall and spring semester. The chairperson may call special committee meetings.
**Dr. Ryan Gibbs, Chairperson
Departmental Chairpersons
Instructional Deans
Dr. Jacob Braddock, Faculty Senate President
Student Govt. Rep. (SP 24)
INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS COMMITTEE (IEC)
- Purpose: The purpose of the Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) is to advise, facilitate and monitor the program of institutional effectiveness at South Plains College. This committee is charged with the responsibility to assure the systematic integration of planning and assessment at all levels; to coordinate the collection, analysis, and distribution of data useful for planning and decision-making; to develop and monitor outcome measures of institutional effectiveness; and to facilitate and monitor compliance with SACS accreditation requirements and standards.
- Membership: The IEC is comprised of 24 appointed members with representation from instructional divisions (12 appointed members), academic and student support services (6 appointed members) and administrative support services (6 appointed members). Members are appointed to the IEC by the President of the College as recommended by the Administrative Council. The student representative is recommended by the Student Government Association and the Director of Student Life, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Student Affairs, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Technical Education, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Dean of Health Professions, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technical Center, Director of the Plainview Center, Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment, Dean of Enrollment Management, President of the Faculty Senate are ex-officio members of the committee.
- Length of Membership: All appointed members serve staggered four-year terms. Members may be appointed for consecutive terms.
- Officers: The Chairperson is appointed by the President of the College for a two-year term. The chairperson may serve consecutive terms. The vice chairperson is selected by the membership of the committee for a two-year term. The vice chairperson collaborates with the chairperson in coordinating committee projects and assignments. The Chairperson appoints the recorder.
- Meetings: The IEC meets at least once in the fall and once in the spring. The chairperson may call other meetings as needed.
** Shanna Donica, Chairperson
** Dr. Ben Alexander
* Ryan Fitzgerald, Dean of Enrollment Management
Kristi Barker (SP 27)
Dr. Jacob Braddock
Camy Brunson (SP 26)
Nick Castillo (SP 25)
Devin Collins (SP 25)
Ashley Davis (SP 27)
Dane Dewbre (SP 28)
** Dr. Stan DeMerritt
** Dr. Jerry Findley
** Albert Garcia
** Julie Gerstenberger
** Dr. Ryan Gibbs
Morgan Groves (SP 27)
Holly Harrist (SP 28)
Christa Henley
Lola Hernandez (SP 28)
Dr. Gary Hudson (SP 26)
Morgan Kenner, Interim Director of the Plainview Center
Margaret Kirby (SP 25)
Anastasia Maldonado (SP 26)
** Dr. Kara Martinez
Dr. Andrea McCourt (SP 27)
Heather Medley (SP 25)
Jeremy Nicholson (SP 25)
James Perkins (SP 26)
Andrew Strawn (SP 28)
Dr. Tara Strawn (SP 27)
Jackie Underwood (SP 27)
** Jay Warnick
Jeb Wilcox (SP 27)
** Alan Worley
Student Govt. Commute Affairs Rep (SP 25)
TBD, Director of the Plainview Center
LIBRARY COMMITTEE
- Purpose: The Library Committee studies, evaluates, and makes recommendations regarding library services, resources, and policies. This committee serves in an advisory capacity to the director of libraries.
- Membership: The Library Committee is composed of one (1) faculty representative from each instructional department chosen by the Departmental chairperson, one student representative chosen by Director of Libraries, the Director of Libraries (ex-officio).
- Length of Membership Term: The length of term is three (3) years. With agreement from the Library Director and the committee members, terms may be extended in three-year intervals. The student representative serves a one (1) year term and must be selected in the spring for the following year.
- Officers: Chairperson - the chairperson is elected by the committee at the first meeting each academic year. The chairperson may serve more than one (1) term; Secretary - the secretary is selected by the chairperson.
- Meetings: The Library Committee meets at the beginning of each semester. The chairperson may also schedule special meetings as the need arises. An agenda will be prepared, and minutes will be kept of each meeting. Copies will be distributed to committee members and the director of libraries.
** Dr. Nathan Ragland, Chairperson
Ashley Davis (SP 26)
Mackinzee Escamilla (SP 26)
Aaron Greene (SP 27)
Dr. Serena Mangano (SP 27)
Heather Medley (SP 27)
Mollie Moore (SP 26)
Janet Ross (SP 26)
Nancy Smith (SP 27)
Kylee Cross, Student Rep. (SP 25)
MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
- Purpose: The Marketing and Communications Committee shall provide direction for the planning, implementation, and assessment of institutional goals, objectives and strategies that ensure the college of a stable marketing and communication plan. As an advisory body, it is responsible for policy development as it pertains to institutional marketing and communications activities of the college. It shall function as an information exchange network to facilitate decision-making and the effective coordination of marketing and communications activities. It shall report its findings and recommendations to the Executive Council and the President of the College.
- Membership: The committee includes fifteen (15) ex-officio members, including the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Health Professions, Dean of Technical Education, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Dean of Enrollment Management, Associate Dean of Students, Director of Advising and Testing, Director of Financial Aid, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center, Director of the Plainview Center, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technical Center, Executive Director of Administrative Services, Director of Student Life. Membership also includes four (4) faculty representatives from the Arts and Sciences Division, three (3) faculty from the Technical Education Division and three (3) faculty from the Health Occupations Division. Four (4) staff members from Marketing and Communications shall be appointed as members by the Executive Director of Marketing and Communications. Two (2) student representatives, one from the Levelland campus and one from the Lubbock Center shall be appointed by the committee chair based on recommendations from the committee membership.
- Length of Membership Term: For ex-officio members, the length of term is indefinite. Faculty members appointed to the committee shall serve alternating two-year terms. Student members shall serve one-year terms.
- Officers: The Executive Director of Marketing and Communications serves as the chairperson. The recording secretary shall be appointed by the chairperson of the committee.
- Meetings: The committee meets at least once during the fall and spring semesters. Special meetings may be called at other times by the chairperson. Additionally, the chairperson of the committee along with the respective divisional dean and faculty representatives will meet at least once a year with the departmental chairpersons of that division for the purpose of exchanging information on committee activities and decisions, soliciting input, advice, and concerns from the departmental chairpersons, and maintaining communication links with program faculty.
** Dane Dewbre, Chairperson
** Dr. Ben Alexander
Dr. Jacob Braddock
** Nickolis Castillo
Phebe Dowels
** Ryan Fitzgerald
** Albert Garcia
Christa Henley
** Lola Hernandez
** Shane Hill
Morgan Kenner, Interim Director of the Plainview Center
** Dr. Kara Martinez
Adrian Mellberg
Chris Nazario
** Susan Nazworth
** Alan Worley
LEV – Campus Ambassador -Student Rep
Student Reps from both Lubbock Centers (SP 25)
TBD, Director of the Plainview Center
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
- Purpose: The Professional Development Committee serves as an advisory body, for the purposes of assessing, planning, and reviewing professional development activities for the employees of South Plains College.
- Membership: Members of the committee are Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Technical Education, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center, Dean of Enrollment Management, Dean of Health Professions, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Director of Human Resources, Director of the Teaching and Learning Center, Director of Advising and Testing, Director of Libraries, Instructional Designer, Vice President for Academic Affairs, four faculty, one representative from classified personnel, one representative from maintenance/grounds/custodial staff, one representative from professional/non-faculty.
- Length of Membership Term: The length of term of faculty members and staff shall be two years with staggered terms for continuity on the committee. Members may not serve consecutive terms.
- Officers: Chairperson - the Vice President for Academic Affairs appoints the chairperson; Secretary - the chairperson will designate the secretary.
- Meetings: The committee will meet once during each fall and spring semester. The chairperson may call special meetings when needed.
** Heather Medley, Chairperson
Dr. Jacob Braddock
Kourtney Brosius
Ashley Davis
Jeri Ann Dewbre
Kara Donatelli
Brant Farrar
** Ryan Fitzgerald
** Albert Garcia
** Dr. Ryan Gibbs
Megan Gonzales
Christa Henley
Lola Hernandez
Victoria Huffhines
** Dr. Gail Malone
** Dr. Kara Martinez
Callie Nations
** Dr. Nathan Ragland
Brent Wheeler
** Alan Worley
REGISTRATION COMMITTEE
- Purpose: To review and evaluate registration processes and provide recommendations, as needed.
- Membership: The Registration Committee is chaired by the Dean of Enrollment Management and its membership shall consist of the Dean of Technical Education, Director of the Business Office, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Director of Advising and Testing, Associate Dean of Information Services, Dean of Health Professions, Director of Financial Aid, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Registrar, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Director of Information Services, Director of Information Services Customer Support, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technical Center and Director of the Plainview Center.
- Length of Membership Term: None
- Officers: Dean of Enrollment Management serves as chair of the committee and the Administrative Assistant to the Dean of Enrollment Management serves as secretary.
- Meetings: The committee will meet once during each fall and spring semester. The chairperson may call special meetings when needed.
** Ryan Fitzgerald, Chairperson
Dr. Ben Alexander
Dr. Jacob Braddock
** Danielle Castillo
Dane Dewbre
** Albert Garcia
Christa Henley
Lola Hernandez
Dr. Van Howell
Morgan Kenner, Interim Director of the Plainview Center
** Dr. Kara Martinez
** Susan Nazworth
Kayla Perrin
** Andrew Ruiz
** Alan Worley
TBD, Director of the Plainview Center
SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE (Substance Abuse and Safety and Health Committees were combined starting fall 2012)
- Purpose: The purpose of the Safety and Health Committee exists to ensure reduced risk to develope, monitor and promote a culture of safety, environmental health, and security consciousness throughout SPC. To conduct evaluations of campus facilities, equipment, and operations in accordance with this manual and other standardized material as prescribed. To provide written recommendations and suggestions for corrective action, related to safety and health, to the administration. To assist in the investigation of campus accidents as needed and to utilize findings for further policy and procedure modifications. To review and revise this manual annually.
- Membership: The Safety and Health Committee is chaired by the Vice President for Student Affairs and its membership shall consist of the Vice President for Business Affairs, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of Students, Dean of Health Professions, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center, Dean of Technical Education, Associate Dean of Information Services, Executive Director of Administrative Services, Associate Dean of Students, Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technology Center, Director of Health and Wellness, Chief of Police, Director of Human Resources, Director of Physical Plant, Director of the Plainview Center, Disability Services Coordinator, selected members of the faculty, selected student representatives and appropriate consultants as necessary.
- Length of Membership Term: The length of term is indefinite, with exception of students who may serve up to two years, or the duration of time enrolled at SPC.
- Officers: The Vice President for Student Affairs serves as Chairperson
- Meetings: The chairperson will call meetings as needed.
Subcommittees:
Safety and Security (noted by §) – Dr. Stan DeMerritt, Chairperson
additional college representatives include Nickolis Castillo, Olga Lozano
Alcohol and Other Drugs (noted by α) – Rebecca Canon, Chairperson
additional college representatives include Representative from Managed Care,
Representative from South Plains Rural Health, additional college representatives
include Brant Farrar, Rachel Montgomery, Kassidy Greaves, and the Director of Student
Life.
** Dr. San DeMerritt, Chairperson
Dr. Ben Alexander
Dr. Jacob Braddock
Kenny Burns
Rebecca Canon
Nickolis Castillo
** Dr. Lynne Cleavinger
** Dane Dewbre
** Jeri Ann Dewbre
DeEtte Edens
April Edgett
** Albert Garcia
** Dr. Ryan Gibbs
** Teresa Green
Rick Herbert
Shane Hill
Dr. Van Howell
** Morgan Kenner, Interim Director of the Plainview Center
Olga Lozano
** Cary Marrow
** Dr. Kara Martinez
Marc Moore
** Dr. Peggy Skinner
Dr. Tara Strawn
**Jonathan Sullivan
**Dawn Valles
Alan Worley
Step-Up Club President Rep. (SP 25)
TBD - Director of the Plainview Center
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
- Purpose: The purpose of the Scholarship Committee is to serve as an objective body that reviews and ranks applicants for college-wide scholarships. The committee also serves in an advisory capacity to evaluate the scholarship selection process at the College and to recommend, as necessary, changes to the policy and procedures that govern the process. The committee also assists in establishing selection criteria for new scholarship programs, as needed.
- Membership: The committee consists of at least forty (40) faculty members who are appointed to at-large positions, the Scholarship Coordinator, and the Director of Development. Faculty membership is representative of the instructional departments of the College and the location of programs. Recommendations for additional faculty membership are submitted by departmental chairpersons to the Scholarship Coordinator who selects members as required for the evaluation of scholarship applications.
- Length of Membership: Members of the Scholarship Committee are appointed to three-year terms on a staggered basis. Members may serve consecutive terms.
- Officers: Chairperson - the chairperson is selected by the committee on an annual basis. The chairperson may serve more than one year; Secretary - the secretary is selected by the committee membership at the first meeting each year.
- Meetings: The committee meets in January. Special meetings may be called at other times by the chairperson.
** Shalyn Slape, Chairperson
Chris Adams (SP 25)
Dr. Alicia Barr (SP 27)
Anne Nichols Burge (SP 26)
Christopher Clark (SP 27)
Rachel Fleenor (SP 27)
Petra Gambles (SP 25)
Eric Gamez (SP26)
** Julie Gerstenberger
Aaron Greene (SP 26)
Tori Hall (SP 26)
Julianna Harris (SP 26)
Michaela Heth (SP 26)
Ryan Heth (SP 25)
Dr. Taek Hyun Jang (SP 26)
Leonard Johnson (SP 27)
Mark Lee (SP 26)
Dr. Serena Mangano (SP 25)
Catherin McMahan (SP 25)
Sal Molinar (SP 26)
Eliseo Montanez (SP 26)
Hilary Nixon (SP 26)
Natalie Osuna (SP 26)
Crystal Owens (SP 27)
Tom Payton (SP 25)
Mason Powers (SP 25)
Vanessa Reales (SP 25)
Miriam Rivera (SP 25)
Alheli Romero (SP 27)
Stephen Sanders (SP 27)
Phil Smith (SP 26)
Jerry Serrano (SP 25)
James Stratton (SP 25)
Patti Thompson (SP 25)
Kathy Townsend (SP 26)
Chris Trobridge (SP 26)
Gary Ufford (SP 26)
Jeb Wilcox (SP 25)
Shawn Wilson (SP 27)
Dr. Jamie Wormsbaker (SP 26)
STRATEGIC ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (SEM)
- Purpose: The Strategic Enrollment Management Committee coordinates the overall implementation of strategic enrollment management (SEM) retention plan for students at South Plains College. It provides leadership in identifying strategies to improve student success and coordinating current recruitment and retention initiatives and developing new initiatives. By reviewing and analyzing college and other student success-related data, the committee develops and implements programs targeted to improve recruitment and student success. It is responsible for recommending policy development as it pertains to enrollment management activities of the college. The Committee shall report its findings and recommendations to the Executive Council and the President of the College.
- Membership: The committee includes ex-officio members including the Dean of Enrollment Management, Director of Advising and Testing, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Director of Institutional Effectiveness & Assessment, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Health Professions, Dean of Technical Education, Director of Financial Aid, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center, Director of the Plainview Center, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technical Center, Executive Director of Administrative Services, Director of Student Life, Coordinator of New Student Programs, Professional Advisor, Admissions Counselor, Pathways Advising Specialist, Associate Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs. Membership also includes at least one faculty representative from each of the following instructional divisions: Arts and Sciences, Technical Education and Health Sciences. Student members (at least one from each campus location).
- Length of Membership Term: For ex-officio members, the length of term is indefinite. Faculty members and staff shall serve alternating three-year terms. Student members shall serve one-year terms.
- Officers: Chairperson - The Dean of Enrollment Management and the Director of Advising and Testing and the Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs serve as the co-chairpersons.
- Meetings: The committee meets at least twice during the fall and spring semesters. Special meetings may be called at other times by the chairperson.
**Ryan Fitzgerald, Co-Chairperson
**Lola Hernandez, Co-Chairperson
**Dr. Ben Alexander
Dr. Jacob Braddock
**Nick Castillo
**Dr. Stan DeMerritt
**Shanna Donica
Phebe Dowels
Enrique Escamilla (SP 27)
**Albert Garcia
Christa Henley
**Shane Hill
Krisha Hoelscher
Victoria Huffhines
Morgan Kenner, Interim Director of the Plainview Center
**Anastasia Maldonado
**Dr. Kara Martinez
**Susan Nazworth
Natalie Osuna
Abbey Whatley (SP 25)
**Alan Worley
Student Govt. President Rep (SP 24) (A Student member from each location)
TBD, Director of the Plainview Center
STUDENT SUCCESS ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Purpose- The purpose of the Student Success Advisory Committee is to provide representation for each department system-wide to receive, transmit, and respond to reports of activities to support student academic success and as to how best meet and serve the current and anticipated needs of the SPC community (students, faculty, etc.). In that regard, the purpose of the committee is ongoing.
- Membership- The twenty-two (2) members on the committee include seventeen (17) faculty, three (3) ex-officio members and three (3) student representatives. The seventeen (17) faculty members represent each of the instructional departments. The faculty members are recommended by their respective department chairpersons. The three (3) ex-officio members: the director of the libraries, the director of the teaching and learning center, and the academic support coordinator, select the student representative with one from each division (Arts and Sciences, Technical Education, Health Sciences).
- Length of Membership Term- The faculty members on the Committee serve a three (3) year term and may be recommended to serve successive terms. The student representatives serve a one (1) year term.
- Officers- Chairperson - the chairperson is elected annually at the first meeting of the committee.
- Meetings- The committee will meet prior to the fall and spring semesters. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson when needed.
**Dr. Gail Malone, Chairperson
**Dr. Nathan Ragland, Chairperson
**Dalila Gonzales, Chairperson
Sean Bingham
Dr. Jacob Braddock
Mark Frandsen
Becky Greene
Michaela Heth
Shawn Horn
Dr. Taek Jang
Mark Lee
Dr. Johnathan Martin
Natalie Osuna
Mirian Rivera
Steve Sanders
Omar Solano
Emily Wheeler
Jessica Williams
Diane Wittie
Student Rep (A&S)
Student Rep (A&S)
Student Rep (AH)
Student Rep (A&S)
Student Rep (Tech Ed)
TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
- Purpose - The Technology Committee serves as an advisory body. Its primary purpose is to establish priorities for a technology infrastructure, which will assist SPC in achieving its mission. The committee will issue recommendations to the administration and maintain the South Plains College Technology Plan.
- Membership: The membership includes: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Vice President for Business Affairs, Associate Dean of Information Services, Dean of Arts and Sciences, Dean of Technical Education, Dean of Students, Dean of Health Professions, Dean of the Lubbock Downtown Center, Dean of Dual Credit and Early College Programs, Director of Instructional Technology, Director of Libraries, Chairperson of the Business Administration and CIS Department, Executive Director of the Lubbock Career and Technical Center, the Director of the Plainview Center, and two faculty members.
- Length of Membership Term: The length of term is indefinite and is adjusted as personnel changes occur on campus.
- Officers: Chairperson - the Associate Dean of Information Services serves as the chairperson; Secretary - the chairperson will designate the secretary.
- Meetings: The committee will meet during the fall and spring semesters. The chairperson may call special meetings when needed.
Dr. Van Howell, Chairperson
Dr. Ben Alexander
Dr. Jacob Braddock
Dr. Lynne Cleavinger
Ryan Fitzgerald, Dean of Enrollment Management
Phebe Dowels
Albert Garcia
**Dr. Ryan Gibbs
**Teresa Green
**Christa Henley
Morgan Kenner, Interim Director of the Plainview Center
**Dr. Kara Martinez
**Dr. Nathan Ragland
Donald Sarchet
Amy Shriver
Michael Slaughter
**Alan Worley
WEB ADVISORY COMMITTEE
- Purpose: The purpose of the Website Advisory Committee is to advise, monitor and coordinate the continued development and maintenance of the South Plains College website, including its structure, design, content, policies, and procedures. This committee is charged with the responsibility to study, review and recommend best practices in web content and design; to promote author/user collaboration and support for this important resource by coordinating web-related activities; to assist in evaluating the effectiveness and performance of the website and to recommend appropriate improvements as needed; to facilitate and monitor compliance with college policies and procedures pertaining to the website; and to assist in creating an engaging, useful and user-friendly site.
- Membership: The Website Advisory Committee is comprised of 18 appointed members with representation from instructional, student services and administrative support areas of the college, one student representative and four ex-officio members for a total of 23 members. Members are appointed to the Website Advisory Committee by the President of the College as recommended by the Administrative Council. The student representative is recommended by the Student Government Association and the Director of Student Life. The Executive Director of Marketing and Communications, Associate Dean of Information Services, Director of Instructional Technology, and the Web Content Coordinator are ex-officio members of the committee.
- Length of Membership: All appointed members serve staggered four-year terms. Members may be appointed for consecutive terms.
- Officers: Chairperson: The Web Content Coordinator shall serve as committee chairperson. Vice Chairperson: The vice chairperson is selected by the membership of the committee for a two-year term. The vice chairperson collaborates with the chairperson in coordinating committee projects and assignments.
- Recorder: The recorder is appointed by the chairperson
- Meetings: The Web Advisory Committee meets once in the fall and once in the spring. The chairperson may call other meetings as needed.
**Adrian Mellberg, Chairperson
Billy Alonzo
Kristin Bingham
Clinton Bishop
Greg Cook
Dr. Stan DeMerritt
**Dane Dewbre
Phebe Dowels
Enrique Escamilla
Mackenzie Escamilla
Ryan Fitzgerald
Albert Garcia
Lola Hernandez
Shane Hill
**Dr. Van Howell
Victoria Huffhines
Deagan Lawless
Anastasia Maldonado
Marcie Miller
Dr. Nathan Ragland
**Amy Shriver
Jay Warnick
Alan Worley
Student Govt, Public Relations Officer
