College Beautification

Ad Hoc (Faculty Volunteers)

Charge

To make recommendations to the Dean on ways to make the buildings and grounds housing the College of Science and Mathematics more attractive. Members will report to the Dean and College Council.

• Dr. David Probst (Physics & Engineering Physics)
• Dr. Bill Eddleman (Biology)
• Dr. Bjorn Olesen (Chemistry)
• Dr. Xuesong Zhang (Computer Science)
• Dr. Cheryl McAllister (Mathematics)

College Council

(3-Yr Term)

• Dr. Chris McGowan (Dean, College of Science and Mathematics ), Chair
• Dr. Jai Dahiya (Associate Dean, College of Science and Mathematics )
• Dr. Bill Eddleman (Biology)
• Dr. Walt Lilly (Biology) 2008
• Dr. Philip Crawford (Chemistry)
• Dr. Sharon Coleman (Chemistry) 2008
• Dr. Ken Surendran (Computer Science)
• Dr. David Naugler (Computer Science) 2008
• Dr. Vic Gummersheimer (Mathematics)
• Dr. Candide Walton (Mathematics) 2009
• Dr. David Probst (Physics & Engineering Physics)
• Dr. Peggy Hill (Physics & Engineering Physics) 2007

Council Non-Voting Members

• Heather Seabaugh (Advising Center)
• Dr. Steve Overmann (Environmental Science)

Computer Technology Committee

Ad Hoc committee made up of a Representative member from each Department, with Chair chosen by the group.

Charge

To oversee and plan for implementation of computers and technology in the College.

• Dr. Jerzy Wojdylo (Mathematics), Chairperson
• Dr. Allen Gathman (Biology)
• Dr. Michael Rodgers (Chemistry)
• Dr. David Naugler (Computer Science)
• Dr. Gary Cwick (Physics & Engineering Physics)

Departmental Library Liasons

Representative will be selected by each department and will serve a 3-year term.

Charge

To work with Kent Library staff to purchase new materials for stacks.

• Dr. Allan Bornstein (Biology) 2009
• Dr. David Ritter (Chemistry) 2009
• Dr. Ziping Liu (Computer Science) 2008
• Dr. Michael Aide (Physics & Engineering Physics) 2008
• Dr. Paul Deiermann (Mathematics) 2007
• Dr. Peggy Hill (Physics & Engineering Physics) 2008

Hazardous Materials Advisory and Lab Safety Committee

Ad hoc volunteers from affected departments to serve on this committee. Group Selects a chair. Charge: To oversee various safety issues in college.

• Dr. Bjorn Olesen (Chemistry), Chair
• Dr. John Kraemer (Biology)
• Dr. Christina Frazier (Biology)
• Dr. Jai Dahiya (Physics) Autumn Gentry (Risk Management)

Jane Stephens Honors Program Committee

Standing (Appointed for three-year term; representative member from each department, associate dean is chair of committee).

Charge

Review of faculty awards and make recommendation to dean.

• Dr. Jai Dahiya (Associate Dean), Chairperson
• Dr. Diane Wood (Biology) 2009
• Dr. Philip Crawford (Chemistry) 2009
• Dr. Ziping Liu (Computer Science) 2007
• Dr. James Bruening (Mathematics) 2007
• Dr. Jian Peng (Physics & Engineering Physics) 2008

International Student Committee

Ad Hoc (Selected by the Dean)

Charge

To promote exchange of faculty and students between Southeast & foreign universities and report to Dean.

• Dr. Alan Journet (Biology)
• Dr. Mohammed Ali (Chemistry)
• Dr. Xuesong Zhang (Computer Science)
• Dr. Mohan Tikoo (Mathematics)
• Dr. Jai Dahiya (Physics & Engineering Physics)

Master of Natural Science Steering Committee

Standing. No official chair. Members are appointed.

Charge

Oversight of the MNS program; to report to the Dean.

• Dr. Walt Lilly (Biology)
• Dr. Christina Frazier (Biology)
• Dr. Mike Rodgers (Chemistry)
• Dr. Mohammed Ali (Chemistry)
• Dr. Ken Surendran (Computer Science)
• Dr. Ernest Kern (Godwin Center for Science & Math)
• Dr. Vic Gummersheimer (Mathematics)
• Dr. Robert Sheets (Mathematics)
• Dr. Peggy Hill (Physics & Engineering Physics)

Professional Development Advisory Development Committee

Standing. Representative member from each department selected for a 3-year term; Chair to be chosen by the committee. Charge: Make recommendations to the Dean on distribution of Professional Development.

• Dr. Bruce Hathaway (Chemistry) 2009 Chairperson
• Dr. Alan Journet (Biology) 2009
• Dr. Bill Weber (Computer Science) 2008
• Dr. Robert Sheets (Mathematics) 2007
• Dr. Jai Dahiya (Physics & Engineering Physics) 2007

Promotion and Tenure Advisory

Standing. Representative member from each Department selected for a three-year term; Chair to be chosen by the committee. Charge: Make recommendations to Dean concerning sabbatical matters, tenure, promotion, hears appeals; reports to Dean.

• Dr. Chris McGowan (Dean, College of Science and Mathematics), ex officio
• Dr. Chris Frazier (Biology) 2008
• Dr. Bruce Hathaway (Chemistry) 2007
• Dr. David Naugler (Computer Science) 2007
• Dr. James Bruening (Mathematics) 2008
• Dr. Jai Dahiya (Physics & Engineering Physics) 2009

Radiation Safety Committee

• Dr. Chris McGowan (Dean's Office, CoSM)
• Dr. Walt Lilly (Biology)
• Dr. John Kraemer (Biology)
• Dr. Michael Aide (Physics & Engineering Physics)
• Dr. Dennis Holt (Admin. and Enrollment Management)
• Vacant (Risk Management)

Recruitment Committee

Standing

• Ms Jean Miller (Advising Center)
• Dr. John Kraemer (Biology)
• Dr. Marc Bond (Chemistry)
• Dr. Ken Surendran (Computer Science)
• Dr. Pardeep Singh (Mathematics)
• Dr. John Tansil (Physics & Engineering Physics)
• Dr. Steve Overmann (Environmental Science)
• Ms. Debbie Below (Office of Admissions)

Retention Committee

Standing

• Ms. Heather Seabaugh (Advising)
• Chairperson Dr. Lucinda Swatzell (Biology)
• Dr. David Ritter (Chemistry)
• Dr. Bill Weber (Computer Science)
• Dr. W. Y. Chan (Mathematics)
• Dr. Peggy Hill (Physics)
• Dr. Steve Overmann (Environmental Science)
• Mr. Trent Ball (Minority Student Programs)

Review Committee for Research Involving Human Subjects

Standing. College election for three-year term; chair selected by the dean; four members.

Charge

To review research proposals which involve human subjects; will report to dean.

• Dr. Tim Judd (Biology) 2007
• Dr. Cheryl McCallister (Mathematics) 2007
• Dr. Candide Walton(Biology) 2009
• Dr. Sophia Scott (IET) Chairperson 2008

Scholarship Committee

Standing. Representative member from each department selected for a three-year term; dean to serve as chair of the committee.

Charge

To accept scholarship applications, review them and choose scholarship recipients. They are then forwarded to the dean, who in turn forwards them to the Office of Financial Aid to verify that requirements have been met.

• Dr. Chris McGowan (Dean, College of Science and Mathematics), Chair
• Dr. Steve Overmann (Biology) 2009
• Dr. Bruce Hathaway (Chemistry) 2009
• Dr. Xuesong Zhang (Computer Science) 2007
• Mr. Candide Walton (Mathematics) 2008
• Dr. John Tansil (Physics) 2009

Science Education Graduate Program Committee

Ad hoc. Members of the committee will be appointed by the dean, with Dr. Kern serving as chairperson. Charge: To develop the structure, curriculum, and course syllabi for a MNS in Science Education; will report to dean and college council.

• Dr. Ernest Kern (Geosciences), Chair
• Dr. Margaret Waterman (Biology)
• Dr. Sharon Coleman (Chemistry)
• Dr. Peggy Hill (Physics)

Southeast Missouri Regional Science Fair Committee

Charge

Required by the-laws of the Regional Science Fair to oversee the rules, organization and implementation of a yearly science fair.

• Dr. Chris McGowen, Chair

College Representatives

• Dr. Steve Overmann (Biology)
• Dr. David Probst (Phisics)
• Ms. Wilma Huffman (CoSM)