Committee Charge

• Advise the Director of Adult & Continuing Education and the Administration on how Adult & Continuing Education and the University can be responsive to the needs of adult learners, working professionals, and other non-traditional students
• Provide diverse perspectives representing various stakeholders within the service region
• Provide input as it relates to the planning, growth, and development of Adult & Continuing Education in keeping with the Extension Task Force recommendations.
• The Adult & Continuing Education Advisory Council will meet two to four times per year as needed.
• Chairmanship – determined at first meeting in 2011
• Formula for Term of Office – determined at first meeting in 2011

Composition

• 6 IFO (one from each college and 1 non-teaching)
• 1 IFO from a Graduate Studies program
• 1 Council of Administrators
• Director of Outreach and Continuing Education
• 2 Adult Learners Students
• 2 Business-Industry Partners
• 1 Community/Technical College Partner
• 1 Adult Entry Process Advisor
• 1 WSU-Rochester Campus Representative

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Kent Hansen (Sp23)
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
• IFO from Graduate Studies: Vacant
• Council of Administrators: Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest
• Director of Outreach and Continuing Education: Acting Director Heather Dieterman
• Adult Learners Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Business-Industry Partners
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Community/Technical College Partner: Vacant
• Adult Entry Process Advisor: Vacant
• WSU-Rochester Campus Representative: Jeanine Gangeness

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Jana Craft (Sp21)
  2. Kent Hansen (Sp23)
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
• IFO from Graduate Studies: Vacant
• Council of Administrators: Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest
• Director of Outreach and Continuing Education: Acting Director Heather Dieterman
• Adult Learners
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Business-Industry Partners
  • Vacant
  • Vacant
• Community/Technical College Partner: Vacant
• Adult Entry Process Advisor: Vacant
• WSU-Rochester Campus Representative: Jeanine Gangeness

Committee Charge

Mission: Enhance student advising for all students at all academic levels

• Research best practices in advising and develop specific recommendations for strengthening advising
• Identify campus-specific training and professional development needs and programming for advisors
• Promote and/or assist with the implementation of advising-related initiatives and professional development
• Promote the enhancement of a culture of advising excellence recognition across the University
• Chair: 1 committee member (to be selected by the committee)
• Term of Membership: 2-year terms (staggered terms when possible)
• Meeting Notification:
  
  • When no Chair is identified: Office of Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Life will convene a meeting(s)
  • When a Chair is identified: The Chair will convene meetings

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 3 WSU Student Association Members
• Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs or staff appointee
• Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life or staff appointee
• 4 Ex-Officio
  
  • Director of Warrior Success Center
  • Chief Information Office
  • IPAR Director
  • AVP of Adult & Continuing Education

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO:
  1. Sara Hein (Sp23)
  2. Jessica Siebenbruner (Sp22)
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
• ASF:
  
  1. Kattie Sacia (FY22)
  2. Rebecca Sims (FY23)
• AFSCME: Renee Stowell
• MAPE: Vacant
• MMA: Vacant
• WSU Student Association Members
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
• Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Ted Reilly
• Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
• Ex-Officio
  
  1. Director of Warrior Success Center: Ron Strege
  2. Chief Information Officer: Ken Janz
  3. IPAR Director: Eri Fujieda
  4. AVP of Adult & Continuing Education: Vacant

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO:
  
  1. Sara Hein (Sp21)
  2. Amy Hermodson (Sp21)
  3. Jessica Siebenbruner (Sp21)
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
• ASF:
  
  1. Elizabeth Twiton
  2. Katie Sacia, Chair
• AFSCME: Renee Stowell
• MAPE: Vacant
• MMA: Vacant
• WSU Student Association Members
  1. Wesley Holm
  2. Wesley Efford
  3. Vacant
• Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs: Ted Reilly
• Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
• Ex-Officio
  1. Director of Warrior Success Center: Ron Strege
  2. Chief Information Officer: Ken Janz
  3. IPAR Director: Eri Fujieda
  4. AVP of Adult & Continuing Education: Vacant

Committee Charge

• Make recommendations to the President on all matters relating to AA/EO policy; coordinate and implement AA programs and procedures for the university; and review and make recommendations on all matters relating to Title IX compliance. In particular, this committee will:
  
  • Review policies and procedures for recruiting, hiring, and retaining faculty and staff
  • Develop recommendations to improve recruitment, hiring and retention of faculty and staff from historically marginalized groups through collaborative work across campus
  • Bring forward initial recommendations to President Olson and Cabinet by April 1, 2016
• Committee will elect a chairperson.
• Term of membership is 2-3 years (students one year)
  • Terms will be staggered
  • Ex-officio may serve indefinitely
• The Affirmative Action Officer will call the first meeting

Composition

• 4 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 4 WSU Students
• 6 Ex-Officio:
  
  • Affirmative Action Officer
  • Dean of Students
  • AVP of Equity & Inclusive Excellence
  • Athletic Director
  • Director of Access Services
  • Assistant Athletic Director

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO:
  1. Michael Klein (Sp22)
  2. Kara Lindaman (Sp23)
  3. Connie Mettille (Sp23)
  4. Vacant
• ASF: Justin Loehr (FY23)
• AFSCME: Linda Waldo
• MAPE: Kay Pedretti
• MMA: Vacant
• Students:
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  
  1. Affirmative Action Officer: Lori Mikl
  2. Dean of Students: Karen Johnson
  3. AV of Equity & Inclusive Excellence: Jonathan Locust
  4. Athletic Director: Eric Schoh
  5. Director of Access Services: Vacant
  6. Assistant Athletic Director: Melanie Brunsdon

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Kara Lindaman
  2. Connie Mettille
  3. Michael Klein
  4. Vacant
• ASF: Kate Noelke (FY22)
• AFSCME: Linda Waldo
• MAPE: Kay Pedretti
• MMA: Vacant
• Students
  1. Mikayla Yang
  2. Sofiya Podberetskaya
  3. Grace A. Wagner
  4. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  • Affirmative Action Officer: Lori Mikl
  • Dean of Students: Karen Johnson
  • AVP of Equity & Inclusive Excellence: Jonathan Locust
  • Athletic Director: Eric Schoh
  • Director of Access Services: Vacant
  • Assistant Athletic Director: Melanie Brunsdon

Committee Charge

• Provide input and direction for a faculty and staff annual fund drive
• Set dollar and participation goals for annual campaign
• Plan program and establish procedures for implementing an annual drive for faculty and staff
• Provide publicity for the drive
• Identify individuals to serve as division chairs and solicitors
• Committee will elect a chairperson or co-chairs
• Terms of office to be reviewed by each bargaining unit on an annual basis
• The Assistant Director of Annual Giving will call the first meeting

Composition

• 1 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 1 Student
• 3 representatives from the retired unclassified and classified staff to be selected by the President
• 1 representative from the WSU Foundation
• Assistant Director of Annual Giving

2021-2022

• IFO: Jennifer Ma
• ASF: Liz Schwanke (FY23)
• AFSCME: Dawn Frahm, Co-Chair
• MAPE: Sue Groth, Co-Chair
• Council of Administrators: Rita Rahoi-Gilchrist
• Student: Vacant
• Unclassified/Classified Retiree Co-Reps
  1. Serena Holstad
  2. Joanne Rosczyk
  3. Brian Aldrich
• WSU Foundation Representative: Vacant
• Assistant Director of Annual Giving: Matthew Ohs
• Recorder: Vacant

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO: Jennifer Ma
• ASF: Sarah Olcott (FY21)
• AFSCME: Dawn Frahm, Co-Chair
• MAPE: Sue Groth, Co-Chair
• Council of Administrators: Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest
• Student: Vivica Rosenberg
• 3 Unclassified/Classified Retiree Co-Reps
  1. Serena Holstad
  2. Joanne Rosczyk
  3. Brian Aldrich
• WSU Foundation Representative: Vacant
• Assistant Director of Annual Giving: Matthew Ohs
• Recorder: Kayleen Berwick

Committee Charge

The Winona State University Policy Committee is a standing committee of the University.

Its role is to help ensure that new or revised University policies follow an approved format and process, and are approved by the appropriate or assigned University Officer.

Composition

• 3 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 2 Students (one graduate student, if possible)
• 4 Ex-Officio: 
  • Provost or Designee
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life or Designee
  • Director of Human Resources or Designee
  • Legal Affairs

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Barbara Holmes (Sp22)
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
• ASF
  1. George Micalone (FY22)
  2. Eri Fujieda (FY23)
• AFSCME: Vacant
• MAPE: Toby Schmidt, Co-Chair
• MMA: Vacant
• Council of Administrators
  1. Charla Miertschin
  2. Dan Kirk
• 4 Students:
  
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. Provost: Darrell Newton
  2. Vice President for Student Life & Development: Denise McDowell
  3. Director of Human Resources: Lori Reed
  4. Legal Affairs: Lori Mikl

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Patrick Clipsham (Sp21)
  2. Barbara Holmes (Sp21)
  3. Matther Hyle (Sp21)
• ASF
  1. George Micalone (FY22)
  2. Tania Schmidt (FY21)
• AFSCME: Vacant
• MAPE: Toby Schmidt, Co-Chair
• MMA: Vacant
• Council of Administrators:
  1. Charla Miertschin
  2. Dan Kirk
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. Provost: Darrell Newton
  2. Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
  3. Director of Human Resources: Lori Reed
  4. Legal Affairs: Lori Mikl

Committee Charge

• Review technology initiatives, assess technology use and recommend policy and resource utilization
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students); terms will be staggered
• Chief Information Officer will call the first meeting

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 2 MAPE
• 1 Deans' Council
• 1 MMA
• 2 Students
• 2 Ex-Officio:
  
  • Teaching, Learning & Technology Services Director
  • Chief Information Officer

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Vernon Leighton (Sp22)
  2. Patrick Paulson (Sp23)
  3. Gregory Richard (Sp23)
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
• ASF: Doug Westerman (FY22)
• AFSCME: Dustin Tollesfrud
• MAPE:
  1. Travis Norman
  2. Lori Mjoen
• Deans' Council: Charla Miertschin
• MMA: Robin Honken
• Students:
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  
  1. Teaching, Learning & Technology Services Director: Ken Graetz
  2. Chief Information Officer: Ken Janz

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO:
  
  1. Lawrence Schrenk (Sp21)
  2. Joseph West (Sp21)
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
• ASF: Doug Westerman (FY22)
• AFSCME: Dustin Tollefsrud (Sp21)
• MAPE:
  1. Travis Norman
  2. Lori Mjoen
• Deans' Council: Charla Miertschin
• MMA: Robin Honken
• Students:
  
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. Teaching, Learning & Technology Services Director: Ken Graetz
  2. Chief Information Officer: Ken Janz

Committee Charge

• The committee will provide vision, oversight, and advice regarding the development and funding of the WSU campus and its allied properties as a regional Landscape Arboretum to support public enjoyment, education and scientific study. The recommendations of the committee are advisory and do not supersede the authority of the WSU Administration in all matters relating to campus properties.
• Committee will elect two chairpersons to serve 2-year appointments
• There is no formula for the terms of office
• Arboretum Director will call the first meeting
• All Committee members should have an interest in, responsibility for and/or expertise in horticulture and landscape development. Additional ad hoc members may be invited as the need for specialized expertise arises in order to achieve the Committee's charge, mission and goals.

Composition

• 3 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 2 Students
• 3 Community Members
• Landscape Services & Arboretum Director
• WSU Land Steward
• 3 Ex Officio
  • VP University Advancement or Designee
  • Assistant VP of Facilities Services or Designee
  • WSU Sustainability Coordinator or Designee

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Peter Knopick (Sp22)
  2. Matthew Lindaman (Sp22)
  3. Melanie Reap (Sp22)
• ASF: Cindy Jokela (FY22)
• AFSCME: Vacant
• MAPE: John Yearous
• MMA: Patricia Malotka
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Community Members
  1. Nancy Reynolds
  2. Tom Hoffmann
  3. Roberta Bumann
• Landscape Services & Arboretum Director: Nathan Anderson, Co-Chair
• WSU Land Steward: Amy Runck, Co-Chair
• Ex-Officio
  1. VP University Advancement Designee: Charla Miertschin
  2. Assistant VP of Facilities Services: James Goblirsch
  3. WSU Sustainability Coordinator: Nathan Engstrom

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Allison Quam (Sp21)
  2. Melanie Reap (Sp21)
  3. Peter Knopick (Sp21)
• ASF: Cindy Jokela (FY22)
• AFSCME: Willem du Preez
• MAPE: John Yearous
• MMA: Patricia Malotka
• Students
  1. Mikayla Cup
  2. Willard Huyck
• Community Members
  1. Nancy Reynolds
  2. Tom Hoffmann
  3. Roberta Bumann
• Landscape Services & Arboretum Director: Nathan Anderson, Co-Chair
• WSU Land Steward: Amy Runck, Co-Chair
• Ex-Officio
  
  1. VP University Advancement Designee: Charla Miertschin
  2. Assistant VP of Facilities Services: James Goblirsch
  3. WSU Sustainability Coordinator: Nathan Engstrom
  4. Facilities Services Manager: Dick Lande

Committee Charge

• The Art Collection Committee (ACC) will work collaboratively with the WSU campus community to guide the acquisition, appropriate display and storage, and eventual deaccession (when appropriate) of art and cultural objects of historic, aesthetic, and educational value.
• Dean of Liberal Arts will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO (1 preferred from each college and non-teaching)
• 1 Deans Council
• 1 Development Officer from Advancement
• 2 Students
• 1 Ex-Officio: WSU Art Administrator  

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. College of Liberal Arts: Rafael Narvaez (Sp22)
  2. College of Science & Engineering: Robin DeVinney (Sp23)
  3. Library & Information Services: Kendall Larson (Sp21)
  4. College of Education: Jodi Saunders (Sp21)
  5. College of Nursing & Health Services: Megan Anibas (Sp22)
  6. College of Business: Vacant
• ASF: Tyler Treptow-Bowman (FY23)
• Deans Council: Peter Miene
• Development Officer from Advancement: Robert Christiano
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. WSU Art Administrator: Roger Boulay 

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. College of Liberal Arts: Rafael Narvaez (Sp22)
  2. College of Science & Engineering: Robin DeVinney (Sp23)
  3. Library & Information Services: Kendall Larson (Sp24)
  4. College of Education: Jodi Saunders (Sp21)
  5. College of Nursing & Health Services: Megan Anibas (Sp22)
  6. College of Business: Vacant
• ASF: Tyler Treptow-Bowman
• Deans Council: Peter Miene
• Development Officer from Advancement: Robert Christiano
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. WSU Art Administrator: Roger Boulay Staff: Vacant  

Committee Charge

• The committee plans the academic year calendar for printing in the University catalogs, both undergraduate and graduate, as well as for distribution to all university office. The calendar must be approved by each constituent group on campus before being sent to the President for approval.
• The chairperson shall be the Provost or VP for Academic Affairs
• There is no formula for the term of office
• The Provost or VP for Academic Affairs will call the first meeting

Composition

• 4 IFO (one being the A2C2 Chair)
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 2 Students
• 1 WSU-Rochester staff
• Provost or VP for Academic Affairs or Designee
• 1 Ex-Officio: Registrar or Designee

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Craig Upright (Office A2C2), Co-Chair
  2. Amanda Brouwer (Sp22)
  3. Kathryn Frie (Sp22)
  4. Myles Weber (Sp22)
• ASF
  1. Mari Livingston (FY22)
  2. Jill Quandt (FY23)
• AFSCME: Vacant
• MAPE: Kay Pedretti
• Council of Administrators: Charla Miertschin
• Students:
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• WSU-Rochester Staff:  Kristi Ziegler
• Provost: Darrell Newton, Co-Chair
• Ex-Officio
  1. Registrar: Tania Schmidt
• Recorder: Julie Lutz

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Craig Upright (Office A2C2)
  2. Amanda Brouwer (Sp21)
  3. Myles Weber (Sp21)
  4. Kathryn Frie (Sp21)
• ASF
  1. Mari Livingston
  2. Amy Meyer
• AFSCME: Whitney Rolbiecki
• MAPE: Kay Pedretti
• Council of Administrators: Charla Miertschin
• Students
  1. Malorie Olson
  2. Vacant
• WSU-Rochester Staff: Kristi Ziegler
• Provost: Darrell Newton, Chair
• Ex-Officio
  1. Registrar or Designee: Tania Schmidt
• Recorder: Julie Lutz

Committee Charge

• Coordinate all activities for the graduation ceremony held at the end of the academic year
• Review nominations of candidates for honorary degrees and make recommendations to the President
• Administration will appoint a chairperson
• There is no formula for the term of office
• Representative for VP for Academic Affairs will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 3 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 3 Students
• 1 Coalition
• Representative for Provost/VP for Academic Affairs
• 5 Ex-Officio
  • Director of WSU Bands
  • Facilities Services Representative
  • Technical Director & Stage Setup
  • Public Information Director
  • Creative Services Representative

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. College of Science & Engineering: Hannah Leverentz-Culp (Sp22)
  2. College of Nursing & Health Sciences: Diane Forsyth (Sp22)
  3. College of Liberal Arts: Vacant
  4. College of Education: Vacant
  5. College of Business: Vacant
  6. Non-Teaching: Vacant
• ASF
  1. Paul Stern (FY22)
  2. Danya Espinosa (FY23)
• AFSCME
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
• MAPE: Vacant
• Council of Administrators
  1. Jeanine Gangeness
  2. Julie Anderson
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
• Coalition: Alex Sedlmayr
• Representative for VP for Academic Affairs: Julie Lutz
  Ex-Officio
  1. Director of WSU Bands: Melanie Brooks
  2. Facilities Services Representative: Mike Christensen
  3. Technical Director & Stage Setup: Vacant
  4. Public Information Director: Andrea Northam
  5. Creative Services Representative: Pat Malotka
• Recorder: Kristine Benjamin

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. College of Liberal Arts: Michael Scholz
  2. College of Education: Barbara Holmes
  3. College of Science & Engineering: Hannah Leverent-Culp
  4. College of Nursing & Health Sciences: Diane Forsyth
  5. College of Business: Vacant
  6. Non-teaching: Vacant
• ASF
  1. Paul Stern (FY22)
  2.  DeAnna Goddard (FY21)
• AFSCME
  1. Whitney Rolbiecki
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
• MAPE: Vacant
• Council of Administrators
  
  1. Jeanine Gangeness
  2. Julie Anderson
• Students
  1. Calli Roers
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
• Coalition: Alex Sedlmayr
• Representative for VP for Academic Affairs: Julie Lutz
• Ex-Officio:
  1. Director of WSU Bands: Melanie Brooks
  2. Facilities Services Representative: Mike Christensen
  3. Technical Director & Stage Setup: Vacant
  4. Public Information Director: Andrea Northam
  5. Creative Services Representative: Pat Malotka
• Recorder: Kristine Benjamin

Committee Charge

• Review standards, policies and practices for digital communications and properties including the winona.edu and all associated websites
• Review standards, policies, practices, and guidelines relevant to social media engagement on behalf of WSU
• Review accessibility, branding and design standards for digital communications
• Review and define campus standards around digital communication, digital fluency, and digital citizenship
• Serve as a campus advocate and ambassador for digital governance and strategy
• Provide reporting on the activities around digital communications governance to the Long-Range Planning Committee

The Digital Communications Advisory Committee serves to review, recommend, and provide feedback on strategy, standards, and policies for public-facing digital communications and properties (*), including official campus social media channels, blogs, winona.edu and all associated websites.

*Official University digital properties are websites, social media, blogs, and other digital presentations which are operated at the university, college, school, or department level. These digital properties do not include faculty personal teaching sites or digital instruction tools, student clubs or organizations, and other associated groups (such as bargaining units).

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 2 MAPE
• 2 MMA
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 1 Commissioners Plan
• 2 Students
• 4 Ex Officio (Non-Voting)
  • Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Media Relations
  • Director Digital Transformation and User Experience
  • Director of Web Communications
  • AVP Academic Affairs – Rochester Campus

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Lawrence Schrenk (Sp23)
  2. Adam Gaffey (Sp23)
  3. Kendall Larson (Sp23)
  4. Trung Nguyen (Sp23)
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
• ASF
  1. Heather Dieterman (FY23)
  2. Ron Strege (FY23)
• AFSCME: Dustin Tollefsrud
• MAPE
  
  1. Elizabeth Berres
  2. Dan Bailey
• MMA: Patricia Malotka
• Council of Administrators: Jonathan Locust
• Commissioners Plan: Jessica Wenzel
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex Officio
  
  1. Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Media Relations: Andrea Northam, Co-Chair
  2. Director Digital Transformation and User Experience
  3. Director Web Communications
  4. AVP Academic Affairs – Rochester Campus

Committee Charge

• Advise on strategies to optimize enrollment for the university
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students); terms will be staggered
• The VP Student Life & Development will call the first meeting

Composition

• 3 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Deans' Council
• 2 Students
• 7 Ex-Officio
  • Director of Admissions
  • Director of Warrior Success Center
  • Director of IPAR
  • International Studies Representative
  • AVP of Equity & Inclusive Excellence
  • VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life
  • AVP Marketing and Communications

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Sara Hein (Sp23)
  2. Matthew Lindaman (Sp22)
  3. Vacant
• ASF: Rebecca Sims (FY23)
• AFSCME: Vacant
• MAPE: Vacant
• Deans' Council: Ted Reilly
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. Director of Admissions: Kendra Weber
  2. Director of Warrior Success Center: Ron Strege
  3. Director of IPAR: Eri Fujieda, Chair
  4. International Studies Representative:  Kit Klepinger
  5. AVP of Equity & Inclusive Excellence: Jonathan Locust
  6. VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
  7. AVP Marketing and Communication: Andrea Northam

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Sara Hein (Sp23)
  2. Erika Pinter (Sp21)
  3. Vacant
• ASF: Misun Bormann (FY22)
• AFSCME: Nadia Miranda
• MAPE: Vacant
• Deans' Council: Ted Reilly
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. Director of Admissions: Kendra Weber
  2. Director of Warrior Success Center: Ron Strege
  3. Director of IPAR: Eri Fujieda, Chair
  4. International Studies Representative: Kit Klepinger
  5. AVP of Equity & Inclusive Excellence: Jonathan Locust
  6. VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
  7. AVP Marketing and Communication: Andrea Northam

Committee Charge

• Follow the Equity by Design framework and collect, analyze, and interpret data to promote a better understanding of why the current gaps are occurring and to provide best practices for measuring progress toward closing the gaps and to close the equity gaps identified in the Minnesota State Equity by 2030
• Tasks: Participate in Equity by Design training sessions offered by the Minnesota State System Office of Equity and Inclusion and develop competence in the Equity by Design methodology. Following the Equity by Design methodology:
  • Review and assess the currently available data on equity gaps at WSU (by race/ethnicity, socio-economic status, and first-generation status) and identify what additional data may be needed to better understand why the current gaps are occurring
  • Identify best practices of measuring the progress toward closing the gaps and determine what additional data may be needed at WSU for more effective monitoring
  • Conduct a national scan of best practices to learn how other institutions across the nation have addressed equity gaps and identify how we would assess whether these practices might be effective at WSU
• Brainstorm ideas about how WSU might engage with K-12 partners in data- informed practices toward helping all students be prepared for success at WSU
• Primary Focus: Undergraduate, degree-seeking students
• Report: December 2021
• Co-Chairs: To be elected at the first meeting

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 2 Council of Administrators
  • AVP-Inclusive Excellence
  • Associate Provost/AVPAA
• 2 Student Senate
• 3 Ex-Officio
  • IFO President
  • IPAR Director
  • Warrior Success Center Director

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Patrick Clipsham
  2. Sandra Herron
  3. Myoung Lee
  4. Joseph West
  5. Robert Wolf
• ASF
  1. Stephanie Bohlman
  2. Misun Bormann
• AFSCME: Sam Zierden
• MAPE: Travis Norman
• MMA: David Gresham
• COA
  1. AVP Inclusive Excellence: Jonathan Locust, Co-Chair
  2. Associate Provost/AVPAA: Ted Reilly
• Student Senate
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. IFO President: Jennifer Chernega, Co-Chair
  2. IPAR Director: Eri Fujeda, Co-Chair
  3. Warrior Success Center Director: Ron Strege

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Patrick Clipsham
  2. Sandra Herron
  3. Myoung Lee
  4. Joseph West
  5. Robert Wolf
• ASF
  1. Stephanie Bohlman
  2. Misun Bormann
• AFSCME: Sam Zierden
• MAPE: Travis Norman
• MMA: David Gresham
• Council of Administrators
  1. AVP Inclusive Excellence: Jonathan Locust, Co-Chair
  2. Associate Provost/AVPAA: Ted Reilly
• Student Senate
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. IFO President: Jennifer Chernega, Co-Chair
  2. IPAR Director: Eri Fujeda, Co-Chair
  3. Warrior Success Center Director: Ron Strege

Committee Charge

• Advise on policies for resource allocation within the university
• Responsible for reviewing Parking Appeals
• Co-Chairs: 1 selected by administration, 1 selected by committee
• Term of Office
• Administration will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MMA
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 2 Students
• 3 Ex-Officio
  
  • Director of Construction
  • Registrar
  • Budget Director

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Sandra Herron (Sp22)
  2. Vernon Leighton (Sp23)
  3. Charles Schreiber (Sp22)
  4. Nicole Williams (Sp24)
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
• ASF
  1. Tracy Rahim (FY22)
  2. Paul Stern (FY23)
  3. Kristi Ziegler (FY23)
• AFSCME: Whitney Rolbiecki
• MMA: Pat Malotka
• MAPE: Paul Omdal
• VP Finance and Administration: Scott Ellinghuysen, Co-Chair
• Council of Administrators
  1. Peter Miene
  2. Jonathan Locust
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Assistant VP for Facilities Management: James Goblirsch
• Ex-Officio
  1. Director of Construction: Tim Matthees
  2. Registrar: Tania Schmidt
  3. Budget Director: Stacey Matthees
• Staff: Kelsey Breer

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Sandra Herron (Sp22)
  2. Vernon Leighton (Sp23)
  3. Patrick Paulson (Sp21)
  4. Charles Schreiber (Sp22)
  5. Nicole Williams (Sp21)
  6. Gretchen Michlitsch (Sp21)
• ASF
  1. Tracy Rahim
  2. Mark Bambanek
  3. Kristi Ziegler (FY21)
• AFSCME: Whitney Rolbiecki
• MMA: Pat Malotka
• MAPE: Paul Omdal
• VP Finance and Administration: Scott Ellinghuysen, Co-Chair 
• Council of Administrators:
  1. Peter Miene
  2. Jonathan Locust
• Students
  1. Grace Wagner
  2. Drew Christensen
• Assistant VP for Facilities Management: James Goblirsch
• Ex-Officio
  1. Director of Construction: Tim Matthees
  2. Registrar: Tania Schmidt
  3. Budget Director: Stacey Matthees
• Staff: Kelsey Breer

Committee Charge

• Serve as advocate for an exceptional graduate student experience
• Provide feedback and recommendations on policies and procedures impacting graduate student experiences to the Dean for the School of Graduate Studies and the Long Range Planning Committee
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students); terms will be staggered
• The Dean for the School of Graduate Studies will call the first meeting

Composition

• Graduate Council Chair
• 3 IFO in graduate programs (ideally one from each college offering graduate programs)
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Deans Council
• 3 Graduate Students (ideally 1 from each graduate program at least one Graduate Assistant and graduate students who are in programs at each campus, additional students are welcome)
• 1 Ex-Officio: AVP Research, Graduate Studies, and Assessment 

2021-2022 Membership

• Graduate Council Chair: Elizabeth Zold, Co-Chair
• IFO
  1. Mitch Moore (Sp23)
  2. Mitch Moore (Sp22)
  3. Samantha Schneider (Sp24)
• ASF: Darcie Anderson (FY22)
• AFSCME: Patti Gangl
• MAPE: Dave Burman
• Deans Council
  1. Dan Kirk
  2. Julie Anderson
• Graduate Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
• Ex-Officio: AVP Research, Graduate Studies and Assessment Jeanine Gangeness 
• Staff: VP EMSL Denise McDowell

2020-2021 Membership

• Graduate Council Chair: Jenny Prochnow (Sp22)
• IFO
  1. Joel Traver (Sp21)
  2. Mitch Moore, Co-Chair
  3. Vacant
• ASF: Darcie Anderson
• AFSCME: Patti Gangl
• MAPE: Dave Burman
• Deans Council: 1. Dan Kirk 2.Julie Anderson
• Graduate Students
  1. Mandy Christensen
  2. Jaqueline (Jackie) Lingl
  3. Robyn Whitehead
• Ex-Officio: AVP Research, Graduate Studies and Assessment Jeanine Gangeness
• Staff: VP EMSL Denise McDowell

Committee Charge

• During WSU's history, many athletes, coaches, athletic directors, and faculty representatives have contributed to the distinction of the University. To honor these people, Winona State developed an Athletic Hall of Fame. The purpose of this organization is to pay tribute and give recognition to those people who have shown distinctive, unique, or exceptional ability while on campus and since graduation.
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Subgroups may be formed to deal with more specific matters
• There is no formula for the term of office
• Director of Athletics will call the first meeting

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 1 Student
• Faculty Athletic Representative
• Director of Athletics
• Compliance Officer
• Alumni Director
• 1 Alumni Association
• 1 Warrior Club, 1 WSU Foundation
• 2 Community Representatives
• 1 Ex-Officio: Assistant Athletics Director 

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Cynthia Jones (Sp24)
  2. Mason Rebarchek (Sp22)
  3. Jodi Saunders (Sp22)
  4. Michelle Keller (Sp24)
  5. Tom Sawyer (Sp23)
• ASF: Mark Bambenek (FY20)
• AFSCME: Vacant
• Council of Administrators
  1. Scott Ellinghuysen
  2. Andrea Northam
• Student: Vacant
• Faculty Athletic Representative: Kara Lindaman
• Director of Athletics: Eric Schoh
• Compliance Officer: Breana Larsen
• Alumni Director: Tracy Hale
• Alumni Association: Gary Grob
• Warrior Club: Judy Richter
• WSU Foundation: Jeff Bartholomew
• Community Representatives
  1. Mark Patterson
  2. Larry Holstad
• Ex-Officio: Assistant Athletics Director Jill Bratberg
• Recorder: Peter Watkins

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Cynthia Jones (Sp21)
  2. Mason Rebarchek (Sp22)
  3. Jodi Saunders (Sp22)
  4. Jessica Siebenbruner (Sp21)
  5. Tom Sawyer
• ASF: Mark Bambenek (FY21)
• AFSCME: Vacant
• Council of Administrators
  1. Scott Ellinghuysen
  2. Andrea Northam
• Student: Matthew Drewry
• Faculty Athletic Representative: Kara Lindaman
• Director of Athletics: Eric Schoh
• Compliance Officer: Breana Larsen
• Alumni Director: Tracy Hale
• Alumni Association: Gary Grob
• Warrior Club: Judy Richter
• WSU Foundation: Jeff Bartholomew
• Community Representatives
  1. Mark Patterson
  2. Larry Holstad
• Ex-Officio: Assistant Athletics Director Jill Bratberg
• Recorder: Peter Watkins

Committee Charge

• Propose, review, initiate and coordinate short-term initiatives for university improvement that are based on analysis of institutional-level data in preparation for the next accreditation, and develop assessment tool for evaluation of initiatives from the Long-Range Planning Committee.
• Co-Chairs: 1 selected by administration, 1 selected by committee
• Term of Office:
• Administration will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 2 COA
• 1 MAPE
• AVP Academic Affairs, Co-Chair
• 2 WSUSA
• 3 Ex-Officio
  • IPAR Director
  • VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life
  • General Education Director

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Andrew Ferstl (Sp24)
  2. Jing Han (Sp22)
  3. Barbara Holmes (Sp23)
  4. Mary Hudgens Henderson (Sp24)
  5. Aurea Osgood (Office)
  6. Carrie Travis (Sp23)
• ASF
  1. Laura McCauley (FY22)
  2. Paula Omalley (FY23)
  3. Brett Ayers (FY23)
• AFSCME: Beth Halleck
• MAPE: Edward Callahan
• AVP Academic Affairs: Ted Reilly, Co-Chair
• Council of Administrators
  1. Rita Rahoi-Gilchrist
  2. Dan Kirk
• WSUSA
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. IPAR Director: Eri Fujieda
  2. VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
  3. General Education Director: Aurea Osgood
• Recorder: Vacant

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Andrew Ferstl (Sp21)
  2.  Jing Han (Sp22)
  3. Barbara Holmes (Sp23)
  4. Mary Hudgens Henderson (Sp21)
  5. Aurea Osgood (Office)
  6. Carrie Travis (Sp23)
• ASF
  1. Paula OMalley
  2. Kendra Weber
  3. Laura McCauley
• AFSCME: Beth Halleck
• MAPE: Edward Callahan
• AVP Academic Affairs: Ted Reilly, Co-Chair
• Council of Administrators
  1. Rita Rahoi-Gilchrist
  2. Dan Kirk
• WSUSA
  1. Robert Beal-Lancaster
  2. Kaileigh Weber
• Ex-Officio
  1. IPAR Director: Eri Fujieda
  2. VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
  3. General Education Director: Aurea Osgood
•  Recorder: Vacant

Committee Charge

• Bring forward initial recommendations to University President and Cabinet to further develop and integrate university efforts for promotion of diversity-equity and inclusion
• In particular, committee will work to make excellence inclusive and welcoming through the following interdependent components:
  
  • Equity in Access and Success
  • Campus Climate Assessments
  • Curricular and Co-Curricular Program Alignment
  • Learning and Development Opportuni
  • ties Institutional structures and practices
• Committee will elect a chairperson.
• Term of membership is 2-3 years (students one year); terms will be staggered; ex-officio may serve indefinitely.
• The Director of Inclusion and Diversity will call the first meeting

Composition

• 4 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 MMA
• 4 Students
• 8 Ex Officio
  • AAO
  • Dean of Students
  • AVP of Office of Equity & Inclusive Excellence
  • Director of Warrior Success Center
  • IPAR Director
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life
  • Community Liaison from Rochester
  • Member of the Winona community, with preference for an alumnus/a of the Blandin Foundation Leadership Training Seminar

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Bekky Vrabel (Sp23)
  2. Jessica Siebenbruner (Sp23)
  3. Rieko Miyakuni (Sp22)
  4. Michael Klein (Sp22)
• ASF: Justin Loehr (Sp23)
• AFSCME: Beth Halleck
• MAPE: Kay Pedretti
• MMA: Tom Hill
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• Ex Officio
  • AAO: Lori Mikl
  • Dean of Students: Karen Johnson
  • AVP of Equity & Inclusive Excellence: Jonathan Locust
  • Director of Warrior Success Center: Ron Strege
  • IPAR Director: Eri Fujieda
  • Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
  • Community Liaison from Rochester: Vacant
  • Winona Community Member: Vacant

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Bekky Vrabel (Sp21)
  2. Kubilay Gok (Sp21)
  3. Rieko Miyakuni (Sp22)
  4. Michael Klein (Sp22)
• ASF: Brandon Douglas
• AFSCME: Beth Halleck (Sp21)
• MAPE: Kay Pedretti
• MMA: Tom Hill
• Students
  1. Devon Collins
  2. Mikayla Yang
  3. Vivica Rosenberg
  4. Anasia Phillips
• Ex Officio
  1. AAO: Lori Mikl
  2. Dean of Students: Karen Johnson
  3. AVP of Equity & Inclusive Excellence: Jonathan Locust
  4. Director of Warrior Success Center: Ron Strege
  5. IPAR Director: Eri Fujieda
  6. Vice President for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
  7. Community Liaison from Rochester: Vacant
  8. Winona Community Member: Vacant

Committee Charge

• To approve, require modifications in, or disapprove all research activities that fall within its jurisdiction as specified by both the federal regulations and local institutional policy; and to:
  
  1. Develop policy, procedures, and guidelines to protect animal subjects, including conducting program reviews at least once every six months
  2. Provide prior reviews of research proposals
  3. Monitor ongoing research as dictated by funding sources or other needs with respect to animal subjects' rights, including conducting animal facilities inspections at least once every six months
  4. Provide advice to researchers on issues concerning the treatment of animal subjects
  5. Investigate complaints that researchers have failed to obtain needed approval or have mistreated subjects
  6. Suspend or terminate approval of research that is not being conducted in accordance with requirements, or that has been associated with serious harm to subjects
  7. Keep written records of all reviews and decisions concerning reviews
  8. Submit reports and written recommendations to the President
• IACUC will elect a chairperson
• Term of office may be unlimited
• Grants & Sponsored Projects Director will call the first meeting

Composition

• IFO: Recommendations for appointments will be made to the Committee on Committees by the following Departments:
  
  • Biology
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
• 1 Council of Administrators
• Veterinarian
• Community Member
• 1 Ex-Officio: Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects)

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Biology: Mark Garbrecht
  2. Biology: Amy Runck
  3. Philosophy: Patrick Clipsham
  4. Psychology: John Holden
  5. Psychology: Vacant
• Veterinarian: Brett Flathers, DVM
• Council of Administrators: Charla Miertschin
• Community Member: Jane Menke
• Ex Officio: Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects Brett Ayers

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  
  1. Biology: Mark Garbrecht (Oct. 15, 2020)
  2. Biology: Amy Runck (Oct. 15, 2020)
  3. Philosophy: Patrick Clipsham (Oct. 15, 2020)
  4. Psychology: John Holden (Oct. 15, 2020)
  5. Psychology: Vacant
• Veterinarian: Brett Flathers, DVM
• Council of Administrators: Charla Miertschin
• Community Member: Jane Menke
• Ex Officio: Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects Brett Ayers

Committee Charge

• To approve, require modifications in, or disapprove all research activities that fall within its jurisdiction as specified by both the federal regulations and local institutional policy; and to:
  
  • Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to protect human subjects
  • Serve as a resource for researchers on issues concerning the treatment of human subjects
  • Review, approve, require modifications in, or disapprove all research activities involving human participants
  • Maintain written records of all IRB decisions and actions
  • Conduct continuing review of research at least once a year
  • Respond to complaints that researchers have failed to obtain needed approval or have mistreated, coerced, or deceived subjects
  • Withhold, suspend or terminate approval of research that is not being conducted in accordance with requirements, or that has been associated with serious harm to subjects
  • Notify appropriate institutional officials of any such action
• IRB will elect a chairperson
• Terms commence on October 15, shall extend for a minimum of three years, and may be unlimited. All members will be appointed to three-year terms on a rotating basis.
• Grants & Sponsored Projects Director will call the first meeting.
• Members shall:
  
  • have the professional competence necessary to review specific research
  • be appointed with due consideration given to race, gender and cultural background and sensitivity to such issues as community attitudes
  • not consist entirely of one profession
  • include one member whose primary concerns are scientific and one whose primary interests are non-scientific (e.g., lawyer, clergy, ethicist, etc.)
  • shall not have a conflicting interest
  • shall successfully complete an IRB-approved education program in the protection of human subjects
• Recommendations for IFO appointments will be made to the Committee on Committees by departments with faculty conducting research involving human participants
  
  • Each fall, the IRB will notify the Faculty Senate as to which 9 departments’ faculty and/or students have submitted the greatest combined number of  IRB Requests for Approval of Protocol forms in the past three consecutive academic years
  • Those Departments will be invited to make recommendations to the Committee on Committees for up to 2 IRB appointments. 
  • Additionally, there may be one at-large volunteer from each college
  • If there are more than nine candidates, the Committee on Committees will select nine from the total to recommend to faculty Senate, giving preference to the nominees from qualifying departments

Composition

At least five members, including:

• 4 -9 IFO, 1 Council of Administrators
• 1 community member (by invitation of the IRB)
• the Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects (as a non-voting member), who shall serve as human protections administrator

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Amanda Brouwer (Oct. 15, 2023)
  2. Ryan White– At Large (Oct. 15, 2021)
  3. Carole Jenson (Oct. 15, 2024)
  4. Nancee Quinn (Oct. 15, 2021)
  5. Alexandru Stana (Oct. 15, 2021)
  6. Peter Sternberg (Oct. 15, 2022)
  7. Theresa Waterbury (Oct. 15, 2022)
  8. Jay Palmer (Oct. 15, 2023)
  9. Vacant
• Council of Administrators: Julie Anderson
• Community Member: Gerald E. Neal
• Prisoner Representative: Richmond H. McCluer
• Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects: Brett Ayers
• Recorder: Brett Ayers

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Amanda Brouwer (Oct. 15, 2023)
  2. Ryan White– At Large (Oct. 15, 2021)
  3. Carole Jenson (Oct. 15, 2024)
  4. Nancee Quinn (Oct. 15, 2021)
  5. Alexandru Stana (Oct. 15, 2021)
  6. Peter Sternberg (Oct. 15, 2022)
  7. Theresa Waterbury (Oct. 15, 2022)
  8. Jay Palmer (Oct. 15, 2023)
  9. Vacant
• Council of Administrators: Julie Anderson
• Community Member: Gerald E. Neal
• Prisoner Representative: Richmond H. McCluer
• Director of Grants & Sponsored Projects: Brett Ayers
• Recorder: Brett Ayers

Committee Charge

• Advise on and recommend policies for international partnerships and programming
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students); terms will be staggered
• The Assistant Vice President of International Programs and Services will call the first meeting

Composition

• 4 IFO including
  
  • 1 representative from the Travel Study Advisory Committee
  • 1 representative from the Study Abroad Committee
• 1 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Deans' Council
• 2 Students
• 4 Ex-Officio:
  • Assistant Vice President of International Programs and Services
  • Director of International Services
  • Director of Study Away
  • Director of English Language Program
  • Staff

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• ASF: George Micalone (FY22)
• AFSCME: Vacant
• MAPE: Jill Bradley
• Deans' Council: Dan Kirk
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. Assistant Vice President of International Programs and Services: Ted Reilly
  2. Director of International Services: Kit Klepinger
  3. Director of Study Away: Susan Pham
  4. Director of English Language Program: Katie Subra
  5. Staff: Renee Stowell

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Danillo Bojic (Sp21)
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• ASF: George Micalone (FY22)
• AFSCME: Vacant
• MAPE: Jill Bradley
• Deans' Council: Dan Kirk
• Students
  1. Kiara VandenLangenberg
  2. Vacant
• Ex-Officio
  1. Assistant Vice President of International Programs and Services: Ted Reilly
  2. Director of International Services: Kit Klepinger
  3. Director of Study Away: Susan Pham
  4. Director of English Language Program: Katie Subra
  5. Staff: Renee Stowell

Committee Charge

• Build awareness, capacity and accountability for collaborations with community partners that serve as a form of pedagogy and scholarship to help develop our students' civic intelligence and empower them to contribute to the community in ways that are meaningful to society as well as themselves
• Select and coordinate WSU's annual "university-wide theme"
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of membership is 3 years (except students); terms will be staggered
• The Administrator will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 2 Students
• 2 Community Partnership Members
• 4 Ex-Officio
  1. Coordinator - Office of Learning & Community Engagement
  2. Faculty Liaison
  3. Director of Retiree Center
  4. Director of Communications, Marketing and Media Relations
  5. Staff

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Charissa Eaton (Sp23)
  2. Jim Kirk (Sp23)
  3. Amy Hermodson (Sp22)
  4. Teresa Lee (Sp22)
  5. Laura Carolevschi (Sp24)
  6. Autumn Cole (Sp24)
• ASF
  1. Deanna Goddard (FY22)
  2. Yeejsuab Nahla Lee (FY23)
  3. Kristi Ziegler (FY23)
• MAPE: Norbert Thomas
• Council of Administrators: Dan Kirk
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Community Partnership Members:
  1. Vacant, Engage Winona
  2. Kate Carlson, Visit Winona
• Ex-Officio
  1. Coordinator - Office of Learning & Community Engagement: Kendra Weber
  2. Faculty Liaison: Charissa Eaton
  3. Director of Retiree Center: Jessica Kauphusman
  4. Director of Communications, Marketing and Media Relations: Andrea Northam
  5. Staff: Elissa Alzate (Sp23) Office

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Elissa Alzate (Sp23)
  2. Jim Kirk (Sp23)
  3. Amy Hermodson (Sp22)
  4. Teresa Lee (Sp22)
  5. Huh-Jung Hahn (Sp21)
  6. Aurea Osgood (Sp21)
• ASF
  1. Deanna Goddard (FY22)
  2. Kayleen Berwick (FY21)
  3. Stephanie Bohlman (FY21)
• MAPE: Norbert Thomas
• Council of Administrators: Dan Kirk
• Students
  1. Wesley Elford
  2. Kyler Phan
• Community Partnership Members
  1. Brian Voerding, Engage Winona
  2. Kate Carlson, Visit Winona
• Ex-Officio
  1. Coordinator - Office of Learning & Community Engagement: Kendra Weber
  2. Faculty Liaison: Charissa Eaton
  3. Director of Retiree Center: Jessica Kauphusman
  4. Director of Communications, Marketing and Media Relations: Andrea Northam
  5. Staff: Vacant

Committee Charge

• Review and proposal major long-term projects and programs related to facilities and programs at WSU and make recommendations through WSU's shared governance process on the future direction of the university
• Co-Chairs: 1 selected by administration; 1 selected by committee
• Term of Office
• Call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 2 Students
• Provost/VPAA Co-chair
• 3 Ex Officio
  • IPAR Director
  • VP of Enrollment Services 
  • VP of University Advancement

2021-2022 Membership

• 6 IFO
  1. Dawnette Cigrand (Sp22)
  2. Kristi Wintheiser (Sp24)
  3. Nicole Williams (Sp24)
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
• ASF
  1. Sarah Olcott (FY22)
  2. Tyler Treptow-Bowman (FY22)
  3. Tania Schmidt (FY23)
• AFSCME:  Sheila Rinn
• MAPE: Dave Burman
• MMA: Vacant
• Council of Administrators
  1. Jeanine Gangeness
  2. Ken Janz, Co-Chair
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Provost/VP Academic Affairs:  Darrell Newton
• Ex Officio
  1. IPAR Director: Eri Fujieda
  2. VP for Enrollment Management and Student Life: Denise McDowell 
  3. VP Advancement: Andrea Northam

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Dawnette Cigrand (Sp22)
  2. Heather Schmidtknecht (Sp21)
  3. Nicole Williams (Sp21)
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
• ASF
  1. Sarah Olcott (FY22)
  2. Tyler Treptow-Bowman (FY22) 
  3. Justin Loehr (FY21)
• AFSCME:  Sheila Rinn
• MAPE: Dave Burman
• MMA: Vacant
• Council of Administrators: 1.Jeanine Gangeness 2. Ken Janz, Co-Chair
• Students
  1. Hannah Nagle
  2. Vacant
• Provost/VP Academic Affairs: Darrell Newton
• VP Advancement: Andrea Northam
• Ex Officio
  • IPAR Director: Eri Fujieda
  • VP for Enrollment Management and Student Life: Denise McDowell

Committee Charge

• Identify noted scholars and establish programs for the Lyceum series
• Develop publicity for the Lyceum series events
• Plan additional events within the budget of the Lyceum Committee
• Propose yearly budget for the Lyceum Committee on a year-to-year basis
• Propose guidelines and policies for continuation of Lyceum series
• Cooperate in effort to seek grants and additional funds for series continuation
• Committee will elect a chairperson.
• Stakeholder groups are encouraged to appoint members to multiyear, staggered terms. To prevent a complete turnover in committee memberships, the following schedule is suggested: 1st year: replace 1/3 of IFO, 1 Council of Administrators, 1/3 of Students, 1 MSUAASF, 1 Coalition, 1 Community Member.
• Art Administrator will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO (prefer one from each college plus non-teaching)
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Council of Administrators
• 4 Students
• 1 Community Member
• 5 Ex-Officio
  • Grants Director
  • Public Information Director
  • VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life
  • Financial Analyst
  • Art Administrator

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO (one from each college)
  
  1. Tomas Tolvaisas (Sp22)
  2. Kathryn Frie (Sp22)
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
• ASF
  
  1. Brett Ayers (FY22)
  2. Vacant
• ASFCME: Vacant
• MAPE: Ben Nagel
• Council of Administrators:
  
  1. Peter Miene
  2. Vacant
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• Community Member: Pat Mutter
• Ex-Officio
  1. Grants Director: Brett Ayers
  2. Public Information Director: Andrea Northam
  3. VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
  4. Financial Analyst: Melissa Soppa
  5. Art Administrator: Vacant
• Recorder: Vacant

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO (one from each college)
  1. Tomas Tolvaisas (Sp22)
  2. Hamid Yeganeh (Sp21)
  3. Kathryn Frie (Sp22)
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
• ASF
  1. Brett Ayers (FY22)
  2. Kayleen Berwick (FY21)
• AFSCME: Anne Gordon
• MAPE: Ben Nagel
• Council of Administrators
  1. Peter Miene
  2. Vacant
• Students
1. Robert Beal-Lancaster
2. Vacant
3. Vacant
4. Vacant
• Community Member: Pat Mutter
• Ex-Officio
  1. Grants Director: Brett Ayers
  2. Public Information Director: Andrea Northam
  3. VP for Enrollment Management & Student Life: Denise McDowell
  4. Financial Analyst: Melissa Soppa
  5. Arts Administrator: Vacant
• Recorder: Vacant

Committee Charge

• Review and discuss Freshman and Transfer Orientation Programs in theoretical and scholarly literature and on other campuses
• Plan future orientation programs so as to enhance the freshman educational experience to improve retention rates
• Recommend to the President the calendar of events to be followed during orientation period and structure to be used to assure that events take place, as well as the person or office responsible for implementation
• The Faculty Director for Orientation will report annually to the Faculty Senate at the first meeting in May
• The Faculty Director for Orientation will be compensated at a rate equivalent to three credits at the adjunct rate specified in the Master Contract
• The Faculty Coordinator and Advising Services Director will serve as co-chairs
• There is no formula for the term of office
• The Warrior Success Center Director will call the first meeting

Composition

• 4 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 4 Students
• 1 Academic Dean
• Vice President for Student Life & Development
• Dean of Students
• Warrior Success Center Director
• Faculty Director for Orientation
• Counseling Center Representative
• 3 Ex-Officio
  • Student Leader Coordinator
  • Student Union Representative
  • Residence Life Representative

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Jessica Siebenbruner (Sp22)
  2. Trisha Karr (Sp22)
  3. Heather Williams-Williams (Sp22)
  4. Matthew Lindaman (Sp22)
• 2 ASF
  1. Erica Thomas (FY22)
  2. Kathy Jicinsky (FY23)
• AFSCME: Dawn Frahm
• MAPE: Robin Delong
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• Academic Dean:  Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest
• VP for Student Life & Development:  Denise McDowell
• Dean of Students: Karen Johnson
• Warrior Success Center Director: Ron Strege, Co-Chair
• Faculty Director for Orientation: Chad Grabau, Co-Chair
• Counseling Center Representative: Lynda Brzezinski (Office)
• Ex-Officio:
  1. Student Leader Coordinator: Wayne Wicka
  2. Student Union Representative: Vacant
  3. Residence Life Representative: Paula Scheevel
• Recorder: Vacant

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Jessica Siebenbruner (Sp21)
  2. Heather Schmidtknecht (Sp21)
  3. Heather Williams-Williams (Sp21)
  4. Trisha Karr (Sp21)
• ASF
  1. Erica Thomas (FY22)
  2. Kathy Jicinsky (FY21)
• AFSCME: Dawn Frahm
• MAPE: Robin Delong
• Students
  1. Clara Kuerschner
  2. Mikayla Cup
  3. Malorie Olson
  4. Katrina Pfaffenbach
• Academic Dean: Rita Rahoi-Gilchrest
• VP for Student Life & Development: Denise McDowell
• Dean of Students: Karen Johnson
• Warrior Success Center Director: Ron Strege, Co-Chair
• Faculty Director for Orientation: Chad Grabau, Co-Chair
• Counseling Center Representative: Lynda Brzezinski (Office)
• Ex-Officio:
  
  1. Student Leader Coordinator: Wayne Wicka
  2. Student Union Representative: Vacant
  3. Residence Life Representative: Paula Scheevel
• Recorder: Vacant

Committee Charge:

• Propose, design, initiate and offer a cohesive array of professional development for the university community that provides timely, relevant opportunities for needs such as leadership skill development, conflict resolution, process improvement using tools such as educational lean (for processes or community needs that include for example: regulation changes, shared data projects,.), and individual and work place "health". The task force/advisory team will delineate our internal capacity and create a central resource point that includes our portfolio of professional leadership and skill development that can be complemented and supplemented with select and relevant external expertise/resources.
• Timeline: to be determined
• Co-Chairs: 1 selected by administration; 1 selected by committee
• Term of Office
• Administrative co-chair will call the first meeting

Composition

• 6 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 2 Council of Administrators
• HR Director (Co-Chair)
• 2 Students
• 2 Ex Officios: by current expertise

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
• ASF
  1. Sarah Olcott
  2. Susan Niedzwiecki-Pham
  3. Vacant
• AFSCME: Dawn Frahm
• MAPE: Jill Bradley
• Council of Administrators
  1. Rita Rahoi-Gilchrist
  2. Denise McDowell
• HR Director:  Lori Reed, Co-Chair
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex Officios:
  1. Vacant
  2. Theresa Waterbury
• Recorder: Vacant

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
  6. Vacant
• ASF
  1. Melissa Hettman (FY22)
  2. Sarah Olcott (FY21)
  3. Susan Niedzwiecki-Pham (FY21)
• AFSCME: Dawn Frahm
• MAPE: Jill Bradley
• Council of Administrators
  1. Rita Rahoi-Gilchrist
  2. Denise McDowell
• HR Director: Lori Reed, Co-Chair
• Students
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• Ex Officios
  1. Theresa Waterbury
  2. Vacant 
• Recorder: Vacant

Committee Charge

• Meet at least quarterly to review accident/worker's compensation reports
• Support safety program and review and recommend safety policies
• Act as advisory unit for appointing authority
• Chairperson to be appointed by appointing authority
• There is no formula for the terms of office for the appointed and Coalition members
• Council of Administrators will call the first meeting

Composition

• 1 IFO
• 1 ASF
• 4 AFSCME (one from each bargaining unit)
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 1 Student
• 1 Coalition
• Safety Director
• Physical Plant Director
• Director of Security
• 4 members appointed by the President
• 2 Ex-Officio
  • Human Resources Director (or Designee)
  • State Safety Committee representative

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO: Bryan Matera (Sp22)
• ASF: Wayne Wicka
• AFSCME
  1. Bob Olson (Unit 2)
  2. Vacant (Unit 3)
  3. Pattie Thompson (Unit 6)
  4. Vacant (Unit 7)
• MAPE: Matt Rink
• Council of Administrators: Karen Johnson
• Student: Hannah Amy
• Coalition: Perry Tibesar
• Safety Director: Erin Paulson, Chair
• Assistant VP for Facilities Management: James Goblirsch
• Director of Security: Christopher Cichosz
• President's Appointees:
  1. James Danneker
  2. Jeff Reinardy
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• Ex-Officio: Human Resources Director (or Designee)
  1. Lori Reed
  2. Jessica Wenzel
• State Safety Committee Representative: Sheila Rinn
• Recorder: Erin Paulson

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO: Bryan Matera (Sp21)
• ASF: Wayne Wicka
• AFSCME
  1. Bob Olson (Unit 2)
  2. Vacant (Unit 3)
  3. Pattie Thompson (Unit 6)
  4. Vacant (Unit 7)
• MAPE: Matt Rink
• Council of Administrators: Karen Johnson
• Student: Hannah Amy
• Coalition: Perry Tibesar
• Safety Director: Erin Paulson, Chair
• Assistant VP for Facilities Management: James Goblirsch
• Director of Security: Christopher Cichosz
• President's Appointees
  1. James Danneker
  2. Jeff Reinardy
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• Ex-Officio: Human Resources Director (or Designee)
  1. Lori Reed
  2. Jessica Wenzel
• State Safety Committee Representative: Sheila Rinn
• Recorder: Erin Paulson

Committee Charge

• The mission of the Sexual Violence Advisory Committee is to assist in creating a safe campus environment
  • The Committee shall review Federal and State statutes, and campus policies and procedures for handling cases of sexual violence
  • The Committee shall develop a plan to make accessible to students, staff and faculty information on policies and procedures relevant to sexual violence, and on services and resources available to survivors of sexual violence
  • The Committee shall make specific implementation recommendations to the university constituency groups for educational programs and preventative measures regarding sexual assault and sexual harassment.
• Committee will elect a chairperson
• Term of Office: 2 years
• The previous year’s chairperson will call the first meeting of the academic year

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 3 ASF
• 1 MAPE
• 1 AFSCME
• 1 Council of Administrators
• 1-4 Students
• Director of Affirmative Action/Equity and Legal Affairs
• a Recorder
• 3 Ex-Officio representatives
  • 1 Health Services
  • 1 Housing and Residence Life
  • 1 Security

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Michelle Keller (Sp22)
  2. Heather Schmidtknecht (Sp22)
  3. Tamera Berg (Sp23)
  4. Scott Maktenieks (Sp23)
  5. Samantha Schneider (Sp23)
• ASF:
  1. Katie Jensen (FY23)
  2. Jessica Schulz (Sp23)
  3. Vacant
• MAPE: Jill Bradley
• AFSCME: Christina Pruka (Rochester)
• Council of Administrators: Karen Johnson
• Students:
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
• Director of Affirmative Action/Equity and Legal Affairs: Lori Mikl
• Ex-Officio Representatives:
  
  1. Health Service: Connie Kamara
  2. Housing & Residence Life: Sarah Olcott
  3. Security: Christopher Cichosz 
• Recorder: Vacant

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Dawn Bos (Sp21)
  2. Michelle Keller (Sp22)
  3. Carrie Travis (Sp21)
  4. Heather Schmidtknecht (Sp22)
  5. Susan Zeller (Sp21)
• ASF
  1. Lindsey Marosi-Kramer (FY22)
  2. Katie Jensen (FY21)
  3. Melissa Hettmann (FY21)
• MAPE: Jill Bradley
• AFSCME: Christina Pruka (Rochester)
• Council of Administrators: Karen Johnson
• Students
  1. Sofiya Podberetskaya
  2. Devon Collins
  3. Christina Krajefska
  4. Madilyn Lavan
• Director of Affirmative Action/Equity and Legal Affairs: Lori Mikl
• Recorder: Vacant
• 3 Ex-Officio Representatives:
  1. Health Services: Connie Kamara
  2. Housing and Residence Life: Sarah Olcott
  3. Security: Christopher Cichosz

Committee Charge

• Insure due process
• Hear and investigate charges against student(s) of the University community that are brought forward by the Director of Student Conduct & Citizenship
• Hear appeals that are referred by the Director of Student Conduct & Citizenship
• Insure that the student(s) rights are protected
• Determine if the student(s) rights were violated
• Determine if the student(s) allegedly violated the WSU Conduct Code
• Make recommendations regarding disciplinary sanctions, when appropriate, to the Director of Student Conduct & Citizenship or their designee
• Committee will elect a chairperson.
• All faculty/staff members and two student members, from any grade level, will serve a two-year term
  • Four students, one from each grade level, will serve a minimum one-year term
  • The Director of Student Conduct & Citizenship (or their designee) will serve as an ex-officio member
• Director of Affirmative Action/Equity & Legal Affairs will call the first meeting.

Composition

• 3 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 1 AFSCME
• 6 Students (1 from each grade level, 2 from any grade level)
• Director of Affirmative Action
• 2 Ex-Officio: Director of Student Conduct & Citizenship, Dean of Students

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO
  1. Jason Kight (Sp22)
  2. Michael Klein (Sp22)
  3. Vacant
• ASF
  
  1. Xao Vang (FY22)
  2. Laura McCauley (FY23)
• AFSCME: Vacant
• Students
  1. Freshman: Vacant
  2. Sophomore: Vacant
  3. Junior: Vacant
  4. Senior: Vacant
  5. At Large: Vacant
  6. At Large: Vacant
• Director of Affirmative Action/Equity and Legal Affairs: Lori Mikl
• Ex-Officio:
  
  1. Director of Student Conduct Citizenship: Alex Kromminga
  2. Dean of Students: Karen Johnson
• Recorder: Vacant

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO
  1. Jason Kight (Sp22)
  2. James Parlow (Sp21)
  3. Michael Klein (Sp22)
• ASF
  1. Xao Vang (FY22)
  2. Charlie Opatz (FY21)
• AFSCME: Nadia Miranda
• Students
  1. Freshman: Vacant
  2. Sophomore: Madilyn Lavan
  3. Junior: Josie Groebner
  4. Senior: Katrina Pfaffenbach
  5. At Large: Corbin Starr
  6. At Large: Vacant
• Director of Affirmative Action/Equity and Legal Affairs: Lori Mikl
• 2 Ex-Officio
  1. Director of Student Conduct Citizenship: Alex Kromminga
  2. Dean of Students: Karen Johnson
• Recorder: Vacant

Committee Charge

• Serve as an advisory body, providing university-wide support and resources for building a strong culture of sustainability at WSU.
  
  • Specifically, the Sustainability Committee coordinates the Student Green Fee project proposal and review process, and makes recommendations for funding and implementation to WSU Administration.
  • The Sustainability Committee and its subcommittees are encouraged to invite guests to participate in meetings and provide information, drawing on campus and community expertise whenever appropriate.
• The Sustainability Director and Sustainability Studies Program Director serve as co-chairs of the Sustainability Committee. The Sustainability Director will call the first meeting each year.
• Term of membership is three years (except students).  Terms will be staggered to help provide stability and continuity.

Composition

• 5 IFO
• 2 ASF
• 2 AFSCME
• 1 MAPE
• 1 Administrator
• 5 Students
• 1 Community Member
• 6 Ex-Officio
  • Sustainability Director
  • Sustainability Studies Program Director
  • 1 Facilities Representative
  • 1 Business Office Representative
  • 1 Dining Services Representative
  • 1 Advancement Representative

2021-2022 Membership

• IFO:
  
  1. Candace Kairies Beatty (Sp23)
  2. Jana Craft (Sp23)
  3. Anne Vande Berg (Sp22)
  4. Ai (Iris) Wang (Sp22)
  5. Krishna Roka (Sp24)
• ASF:
  
  1. Laura McCauley (FY23)
  2. Kendra Weber (FY22)
• AFSCME:
  
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
• MAPE: Eric Wright
• Administrator: Charla Miertschin
• Students:
  1. Vacant
  2. Vacant
  3. Vacant
  4. Vacant
  5. Vacant
• Community Member: Tex Hawkins
• Ex-Officios
  
  1. Sustainability Director: Nathan Engstrom
  2. Sustainability Studies Program Director: Jeanne Franz
  3. Facilities Representative: Jim Goblirsch
  4. Business Office Representative: Laura Mann
  5. Dining Services Representative: Vacant
  6. Advancement Representative: Vacant

2020-2021 Membership

• IFO:
  
  1. Candace Kairies Beatty (Sp23)
  2. Jana Craft (Sp23)
  3. Anne Vande Berg (Sp22)
  4. Ai (Iris) Wang (Sp22)
  5. Krishna Roka (Sp21)
• ASF:
  
  1. Kit Klepinger (FY22)
  2. Kendra Weber (FY21)
• AFSCME:
  
  1. Shannon Merchlewitz
  2. Liz Wilson
• MAPE: Eric Wright
• Administrator: Charla Miertschin
• Students:
  
  1. Mitchell Prosser
  2. Kiara VandenLangenberg
  3. Drew Christensen
  4. Elise Gort
  5. Vacant
• Community Member: Tex Hawkins
• Ex-Officios:
  
  1. Sustainability Director: Nathan Engstrom
  2. Sustainability Studies Program Director: Jeanne Franz
  3. Facilities Representative: Jim Goblirsch
  4. Business Office Representative: Laura Mann
  5. Dining Services Representative: Vacant
  6. Advancement Representative: Vacant