Senate Committees
2025-2026
Nominating CommitteeThis committee shall be responsible for nominating candidates for vacancies on the statutory committees of the university and the standing committees of the Faculty Senate. The committee shall be comprised of four senators (one per school/college) who, by secret ballot, shall be elected by the Faculty Senate at the last meeting of the spring semester. The Nominating Committee shall submit to the secretary of the Faculty Senate a slate of candidates for the Faculty Senate committees.
Committee Members
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Name |
Department |
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Dr. Krista Sowell * |
HPSS |
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Dr. Bao Maddux |
Mathematics |
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Dr. Torin Alexander |
Liberal Studies |
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Dr. Mueni Muiu |
History, Political Science, and Social Justice |
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Dr. Rashunda Richardson |
Psychology |
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Dr. Debzani Deb |
Computer Science |
*Chair of Committee
Committee on Academic Freedom, Tenure, Promotion and Evaluation
This committee shall review, amend, and/or create (within the limitations of The Code) criteria used for evaluating faculty for promotion and tenure, as well as reviewing issues relating to academic freedom. The committee shall consist of no fewer than three tenured senators of the Faculty Senate. In addition, one at-large professor or associate professor from the General Faculty and one at-large assistant professor from the General Faculty shall be elected.
Committee Members – This committee currently does not have a chair
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Name |
Department |
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Dr. Jeffery Lucas * |
Occupational Therapy |
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Dr. Mahamadou Diab-Kassamba |
Liberal Studies |
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Dr. Dawn Tafari |
World Languages and Cultures |
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Ms. Zaire McPhearson |
Art and Visual Studies |
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Dr. Namyoon Gil |
Therapeutic Recreation |
*Chair of Committee
Budget Committee
This committee shall have the primary responsibility for reviewing and making recommendations on the budget, the priorities which inform allocations to various programs, and the criteria for allocation or cuts in allocation to the various programs. This committee shall consist of three senators and other members of the General Faculty as deemed appropriate. One of the senators shall serve as chair of this committee. The chair of this committee shall serve as a member of the chancellor’s University Budget Advisory Committee. A member of the Division of Finance and Administration shall serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of this committee.
Committee Members – This committee currently does not have a chair
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Name |
Department |
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Dr. Jill Keith |
Chemistry |
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Dr. Devonna King |
Social Work |
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Dr. William Booth |
Medical Laboratory Science |
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Dr. Zagros Madjd-Sadjadi * |
Accounting, Economics, and Finance |
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Dr. Russell Robinson |
Communication and Media Studies |
Committee on Faculty Welfare and Salaries
This committee shall review and make recommendations on those factors that affect faculty welfare and contribute to the professional satisfaction of the faculty, including compensation, benefits, teaching loads, administrative support, working conditions, and retirement programs. WSSU Faculty Constitution Amended 08-21-09 12 This committee shall consist of three senators and other General Faculty members as deemed appropriate by the Faculty Senate. One of the senators shall serve as chair of this committee.
Committee Members
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Name |
Department |
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Dr. Melissa Foster * |
Healthcare Management |
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Dr. Akamu Jude Ewunkem |
Biological Sciences |
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Dr. Mutasfa Atay |
Computer Science |
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Dr. Radscheda Nobles |
History, Political Science, and Social Justice |
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Dr. Jason Jakeila |
Physical Therapy |
*Chair of Committee
Faculty Handbook Committee
This committee shall have the primary responsibility of reviewing and/or making changes to the Faculty Handbook consistent with The Code, the grant of Management Flexibility to WSSU by the Board of Governors, and the Faculty Constitution. This committee shall consist of five senators (two professors, one associate professor, one assistant professor, and one instructor) and other General Faculty members as deemed appropriate by the Faculty Senate. One of the senators shall serve as chair of this committee. A member of the Office of the Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs shall serve as an ex-officio, nonvoting member of this committee.
Committee Members
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Name |
Department |
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Dr. Keisha G. Rogers * |
Rehabilitation Counseling |
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Dr. Sarah Adjei Fremah |
Biological Sciences |
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Ms. Dominique Johnson |
English |
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Dr. Jessica Goodman |
Exercise Physicology |
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Dr. Kinard Douthit |
Music |
Faculty Senate Bylaws Committee
This committee shall review the Faculty Constitution and the bylaws of the Faculty Senate. This committee shall receive and review suggestions for amendments and shall report annually and at other appropriate times to the Faculty Senate and the General Faculty. This committee shall consist of three senators and other General Faculty members as deemed appropriate by the Faculty Senate. One of the senators shall serve as chair of this committee.
Committee Members
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Name |
Department |
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Dr. Cretson Dalmadge * |
Management Information Systems |
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Dr. Alice Etim |
Management Information Systems |
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Dr. Catherine Payne |
Mathematics |
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Dr. Karen Rice |
Music |
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Dr. Kinard Douthit |
Music |
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Dr. Bora Jin |
Behavioral Sciences |
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Dr. Kristine Roberson |
Nursing |
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Mr. Stuart Robinson |
English |
*Chair of Committee
