Faculty and Staff Councils and Committees
Preamble
Shared governance is a long-standing tradition at West Virginia Northern Community College and in higher education. In addition, WV Code 18B-2A-4(j), Higher Learning Commission Criteria for Accreditation, and Board of Governors By-Laws all contain expectations for shared governance. Shared governance at WVNCC is a process that actively involves constituent groups in discussions about policies, practices and actions that affect them and provides mechanisms for meaningful feedback and input. A vehicle for shared governance at WVNCC is the committee and council structure including Faculty Assembly, Staff Council and the Student Senate.
Key elements of the shared governance structure at WVNCC include the following:
- All parties have specific roles.
- Shared governance involves active, two-way communication.
- Committees provide a mechanism for input and dissemination of information.
- Committees make recommendations to the President or senior-level administrator with responsibility for that area.
- The President has authority for all decision/actions.
- In some areas, a committee or constituent group may have primary responsibility such as faculty with curriculum and program assessment, but the President still authorizes final action.
Institutional committees and councils are established by the President in consultation with constituent groups. In addition, the President, a cabinet administrator, a constituent group or a committee may establish an ad hoc committee which submits reports or recommendations to the individual or group that established it. The description of the role and composition of institutional committees and councils follows.
1. STANDING COMMITTEES
The College has assembled standing (permanent) committees to consider particular subject areas of strategic importance to the College. At the top of this committee structure is the Continuous Improvement Council or CIC.
Continuous Improvement Council (CIC)
The Continuous Improvement Council (CIC) is a college wide coordinating and recommending body with a strategic and student focus. CIC is charged with facilitating more effective planning ensuring that the college leverages resources appropriately, achieves its mission and reaches both long-term strategic and annual operational goals (i.e., institutional effectiveness). The Council’s primary function is optimizing the college’s annual planning-assessment-feedback continuum which is composed of the four cyclical activities of: 1) planning, 2) budget, 3) implementation, and 4) assessment. Three college committees, listed below, fill a critical role in this continuous improvement cycle.
The Council exists to improve internal business processes, resolve difficult conversations, create a culture of continuous improvement, and help the college take bold steps.
Membership for CIC is by Presidential appointment. At the minimum, there will be (2) administrators, (2) staff members, (2) students, Faculty Assembly President, Staff Council President, and (2) Division Chairs in Academic Affairs (rotated annually).
Co-Chairs: Dr. Dan Mosser and Dr. Pam Sharma
Members for 2024 – 2025:
Tami Alfred
Chana Baker
David Barnhardt
Debbie Bennett
Regan Blaha
Robert Brak
Chris Corbin
Cynthia Craig
Wendy Doolin
Tina Edwards
Janet Fike
Angela Hawk
Curt Hippensteel
Stephanie Kappel
Justin Miller
Karri Mulhern
Natalia Omelchenko-Comer
Ryan Pasco
Kim Patterson
Bonnie Peterman
Thomas Queen
Nolan Rawlings
Jeff Sayre
April Schrump
Rana Spurlock
Lisa Soly
Ida Williams
Rebecca Yesenczki
1) Institutional Effectiveness Committee
The purpose of the Institutional Effectiveness Committee (IEC) is to facilitate annual planning by 1.) reviewing institutional data 2.) making evidence-based recommendations that align with WVNCC’s strategic plan, and 3.) evaluating strategic plan outcomes and processes.
The Institutional Effectiveness Committee supports the College’s mission to provide a quality education by ensuring that institutional planning is based on the sound interpretation of data. The IEC recommends ensuring the College meet its mission and achieves long-term strategic and operational goals.
Chair: Dr. Pam Sharma
Members for 2024-2025:
Angela Hawk
Lisa Soly
Nolan Rawlings
April Schrump
Stephanie Kappel
John Lantz
Wendy Doolin
Tina Edwards
Karri Mulhern
Hilary Curto
Brian Schamp
2) Budget Committee
The Budget Committee consists of faculty and staff representatives who meet with the CFO/Vice President of Administrative Services during the budget development process to assess financial needs and report to the President through the CFO/Vice President of Administrative Services their views on how the budget should be formulated. The Faculty Assembly selects five faculty and an alternate. The President selects one administrator and four staff to serve on the committee. The Chief Academic Officer, Vice President for Student Services, and Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness serve as ex-officio members.
Chair: Jeff Sayre
Members for 2024-2025:
Said Leghlid (Faculty)
Bonnie Peterman (Faculty)
Chris Kefauver (Faculty)
Dave Lawson (Faculty)
Heidi Napier (Faculty)
Jill Keyser (Alternate)
April Schrump (Staff)
Dennis “Matt” Thorn (Staff)
Staff – 2 vacant positions
Bob Brak (Administrator)
Angela Hawk (Ex-officio)
Janet Fike (Ex-officio)
Pam Sharma (Ex-officio)
Tina Edwards (Staff)
3) Institutional Assessment Committee
The Institutional Assessment Committee (IAC) is charged with coordinating findings between the Assessment of Student Learning Committee and the Institutional Effectiveness Committee. It convenes biannually to establish shared priorities and to make recommendations to the Continuous Improvement Council. The Director of Assessment serves as the committee chair. Committee membership consists of the Chairs of the Assessment of Student Learning Committee and the Institutional Effectiveness Committee, as well as 2 additional representatives from each committee. The committee shall include balanced representation of staff and faculty.
Chair: Wendy Doolin
Members for 2024-2025:
Dr. Pam Sharma
Darcey Ferrell
Dr. Natalia Omelchenko-Comer
John Labriola
Brenda Sole
Lisa Soly
4) Assessment of Student Learning Committee
The Assessment of Student Learning Committee (ASLC) is charged with monitoring and guiding the implementation of the College’s Institutional Assessment Guidebook as it applies to the assessment of student learning outcomes. It consults with ASLC subcommittees and recommends criteria and guidelines for Course, Program, General Education, and Co-Curricular learning outcomes assessment. The committee makes recommendations to the Continuous Improvement Council and Institutional Assessment Committee. The Faculty Assembly selects a minimum of six (9) faculty members to serve two-year staggered terms. The committee selects three (3) staff members who are versed in assessment to serve on the committee. The Chief Academic Officer will appoint a faculty member as the committee chair.
Chair: Lyndsie Scott-Guzek
Members for 2024-2025:
Darcy Ferrell (NM)
Jennifer Lantz (NM)
Dave Stoffel (WH)
Rustem Mulyuk (WH)
Lyndsie Scott-Guzek (WH)
Natalia Omelchenko-Comer (WH)
Rachelle Clemont
John Labriola (WH)
Lisa Aaron (WH)
Daniel Gomez (WH)
Daniel Gomez (WR)
Dave Lawson (WR)
Regan Blaha
Joe Wetzel (WH)
Pam Sharma, Ex-officio
Angela Hawk, Ex-officio
Student: TBD
4a) Co-Curricular Assessment Committee
The Co-Curricular Assessment Committee is charged with monitoring and guiding co-curricular assessment activities in the College. It reviews co-curricular assessment reports and outcomes and makes recommendations to the ASLC.
Co-Chairs: Lisa Soly and Regan Blaha
Jennifer Kriechbaum
Ryan Pasco
Tami Alfred
Nolan Rawlings
Heather Kalb
Tina Edwards
Cynthia Craig
Angela Hawk Ex-officio
4b) Assessment Academy/General Education Committee
The Assessment Academy Committee is charged with planning and executing new assessment projects consistent with the college’s mission and strategic priorities. Its 2022-2026 project is the revitalization of general education assessment.
Co-Chairs: Tami Pitcher and Lyndsie Scott-Guzek
Darcey Ferrell Brandy Killeen
Shannon Vinka Jessica Nichols
Tina Edwards Jennifer Lantz
Tami Pitcher
David Stoffel
Chana Baker
Academic Appeals Committee
The Academic Appeals Committee convenes as needed to hear student appeals involving academic matters. The Faculty Assembly will select a minimum of six faculty for the committee representing all divisions and campuses. No division chair or program director may serve on the committee. Upon the filing of an academic appeal, the Chief Academic Officer will constitute a committee to hear the appeal consisting of three (3) faculty from the faculty on the committee and two students recommended by the Campus Operations Manager on the campus where the appeal originated if from Weirton or New Martinsville Campuses or the Vice President of Student Services if from the Wheeling Campus. In a grade appeal, one faculty member must be from the discipline of the course in question or a related discipline. In a program dismissal appeal, one faculty member must be from the academic department housing the program. The committee will elect its chair.
Members for 2024-2025:
Faculty
Patrick Kerns
Parnell Sheldon
Heather Kalb
Jessica Nichols
John Reho
Chana Baker
Missy Stephens
David Hays
Delilah Ryan
Jennifer Lantz
Students:
TBD (WHG)
TBD (WR)
TBD (NM)
Academic Judicial Board
The Academic Judicial Board is convened as needed to hear disciplinary matters involving students. It consists of three faculty, one from each campus, and one alternate from each campus, appointed by the Faculty Assembly; administrative staff member appointed by the President who will serve as Chair; and three students, one from each campus and one alternate from each campus appointed by the Student Senate.
Chair: (administrative staff member appointed by the President)
Members for 2024-2025
John Lantz (Faculty - NM)
Heidi Ryan (Faculty - WR)
Melissa Timko (Faculty - WHG)
John Reho (Alternate - WR)
Brenda Sole (Alternate - NM)
RJ Canter (Alternate - WH)
TBD (Student - WR)
TBD (Student - NM)
TBD (Student - WHG)
Curriculum and Academic Policies Committee (CAP) (formerly Curriculum Committee)
The Curriculum and Academic Policies Committee (CAP) develops and/or reviews proposals that pertain to courses, programs, academic policies and academic procedures. The committee also reviews proposals and makes recommendations to the President’s Cabinet on the adoption of new programs, the discontinuation of existing programs, and the adoption of articulation agreements with other institutions. CAP assures that these proposals and agreements meet standards set by the faculty, the administration, the state of West Virginia, the Higher Learning Commission, and individual programmatic accreditors, as appropriate.
The Faculty Assembly selects a minimum of eight faculty with representation from all divisions to serve on CAP. These faculty serve as the voting members on the Curriculum side of CAP. The chair of CAP is a duly appointed faculty member by the Vice President of Learning.
As a committee that values and encourages engaged, stakeholder-informed decision making, additional non-voting members on the Curriculum side of CAP includes the Registrar, CELT Director, the Director of Learning Services, the Director of Financial Aid, the Student Representative elected by the Student Government, the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of the ACTion Center, and the Academic Affairs Operations Coordinator.
Academic Policy voting members include the Vice President for Learning, the Chair of CAP, the Registrar, the Director of Financial Aid, Academic Resource Center designee, the Vice President of Student Care and Success, the Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness, the Director of Student Services, the Director of the ACTion Center, the Student Representative elected by the Student Government, and two to four faculty chosen from the faculty side of CAP.
The Academic Affairs Operations Coordinator serves as a non-voting member on the Academic Policy side.
Other faculty and/or staff may be invited to each meeting as the need arises.
Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Breakdown
Curriculum Committee
Chair – John Lantz (vote in case of tie)
VPL – Angela Hawk (non-vote)
2 faculty from each division- no more than 10 (all vote) – Heidi Napier, Greg Winland (CLASS), Natalia Omelchenko-Comer, Lyndsie Scott-Guzek, Jennifer Kriechbaum (STEM), Misty Kahl, Erin Carr (AH), Brandy Killeen, John Labriola (ATC)
Registrar – Becky Yesenczki (non-vote)
CELT Director – Wendy Doolin (non-vote)
Financial Aid – Justin Miller (non-vote)
Vice President of IE – Pam Sharma (non-vote)
Action Center Director – Lisa Soly (vote)
Student Representative – TBD (vote)
Academic Affairs Op Coordinator – San Suggs (non-vote)
Policy Committee
Chair – John Lantz (vote in case of tie)
VPL – Angela Hawk (vote)
ARC Director – Cynthia Craig (vote)
Financial Aid – Justin Miller (vote)
Vice President of IE – Pam Sharma (vote)
Vice President of Student Success – Janet Fike (vote)
Director of Student Services – Tami Alfred (vote)
2-4 faculty pulled from Curriculum (vote) – Greg Winland, Misty Kahl, Jennifer Kriechbaum
Registrar – Becky Yesenczki (vote)
Student Rep – TBD (vote)
Academic Affairs Op Coordinator – San Suggs (non-vote)
Distance Education Committee
The Distance Education Committee makes recommendations to the Chief Academic Officer on policy development, best practices in teaching and learning, and faculty and student development activities that contribute to the quality and growth of distance education. Membership includes a minimum of eight faculty selected by the Faculty Assembly. The Vice President of Institutional Effectiveness serves as an ex-officio member. The Chief Academic Officer may appoint students or staff as appropriate.
Chair: Jeremy Doolin
Members for 2024-2025:
Kim Patterson
Melissa Timko
Dr. Natalia Omelchenko-Comer
Heidi Ryan
Jeremy Doolin
Dave Stoffel
Rustem Mulyuk
Heidi Napier
Deborah Kleeh
Staff (TBD)
Chris Corbin
Pam Sharma, Ex-Officio
Strategic Enrollment Management Committee
The Enrollment Management Committee is charged with implementing enrollment strategies in the areas of intentional outreach, strategic recruitment, admissions policies, and proactive academic advising that contribute to student enrollment initiatives consistent with the College strategic plan. The Committee will work collaboratively with other groups in order to achieve committee goals. Further, the Committee will use enrollment data to set enrollment targets. The Committee is co-chaired by a member of student services and a member of academic affairs. Additional faculty are selected by the Faculty Assembly to serve on the committee and a student is selected by the Tri-Campus Student Senate. Other members are appointed by the President upon recommendation of the co-chairs.
The Strategic Enrollment Management Committee manages the policies, activities, and practices related to the students’ enrollment and retention. The committee serves the best interests of the students and the school, and is focusing on ensuring the predictable enrollment and retention pattern; accessible comprehensive support of the learners; continuous faculty and stuff professional development; and consistent alignment of all enrollment and retention practices with the mission of the College, the Strategic Plan of the School, and HEPC regulations. The advising and management of the current practices the institution’s related to the enrollment and retention is also an important part of the committee work.
Co-Chairs: Tami Alfred and Crystal Harbert
Members for 2024-2025:
David Barnhardt
Lisa Soly
Deborah Kleeh
Barbara Nopwasky
Cynthia Craig
Regan Blaha
Rebecca Yesenczki
Justin Miller
Jenna Derrico, Recorder
Nolan Rawlings
Dennis Thorn
Students TBD
Janet Fike, Ex-Office
Pam Sharma, Ex-Officio
Angela Hawk, Ex-Officio
Retention Committee
The Retention Committee is responsible for implementing retention strategies in the areas of retention and dynamic support functions consistent with the strategic plan. The committee is co-chaired by a staff member from a support service area and a member of academic affairs. Additional faculty are selected by the Faculty Assembly to serve on the committee and a student is selected by the Tri-Campus Student Senate. Other members from support functions are appointed by the Chief Academic Officer.
Chair: Dr. Natalia Omelchenko-Comer & Cynthia Craig
Members for 2024-2025:
Curt Hippensteel
Kim Patterson
Heather Kalb
Tami Alfred
Kristi Aulick
Pam Sharma
Tina Edwards
Lisa Soly
Rana Spurlock
Hilary Curto Wilson
Regan Blaha
Early Entrance Committee
The purpose of the WVNCC Early Entrance Committee is to direct the pathways high school students may take to earn college credits, certificates, and degrees as early entrance students. Members will guide the coordinator in expanding partnerships with high school administrators to encourage eligible high school students to pursue their education at WVNCC after graduation. Members will assess and revised EE processes, course offerings, and instruction.
Members for 2024-2025:
Ida Williams, Chair
Greg Winland
Tami Alfred
Dennis Thorn
Curt Hippensteel
Heather Kalb
Open House Committee
Chair: Dennis Thorn
Members for 2024-2025:
Joyce Britt
Bonnie Peterman
David Barnhardt
Darcy Riggs-Suslovic
Regan Blaha
Rita Lyons
Tami Alfred
Debbie Bennett
Janet Fike
Crystal Harbert
Institutional Technology Committee
The Institutional Technology Committee is specifically charged to: 1) review and develop recommendations regarding policies and procedures related to the College's technology development and use, and 2) communicate committee work to faculty, staff, and students and provide input from these constituencies to the committee.
The committee is comprised of five faculty selected by the Faculty Assembly, three staff selected by the Staff Council and one student selected by the Student Senate. One member of the Institutional Technology Committee should also serve on the Distance Education Committee. Ex-officio members include the Instructional Designer, Director of Informational Technology, the Director of Library Services and the Chief Academic Officer.
Members for 2024– 2025:
Dave Hays (Faculty)
Hilary Curto (Staff)
David Barnhardt (Administrator)
RJ Canter (Faculty)
Barbara Nopwasky (Faculty)
Vikram Tugali (Faculty)
Tricia Binkiewicz (Faculty)
Cynthia Craig (TBD)
Becky Yesenczki (Staff)
Kim Patterson (Ex-officio)
Chris Corbin (Ex-officio)
TBD (Student)
Academic Resources Center Committee
The committee advises the Director of Learning Services, who oversees the library and academic support center, on policies, processes, and promotion of the services offered.
The committee is comprised of five faculty selected by the Faculty Assembly, one student selected by the Student Senate, staff and two community liaisons (one from a local library and one from rehabilitation services).
Chair: Cynthia Craig
Members for 2024 – 2025:
Sara Walter
Tami Pitcher
Crystal Harbert
John Reho
Hollie Buchanan (alternate)
Julie Kloss
Staff (TBD)
Community members – Jill Konkle and Amy Kastigar
Student: TBD
Mental Health and Wellness Committee
WVNCC recognizes that non-academic challenges are often a bigger barrier to student success than academic performance. The Mental Health and Wellness Committee is charged with investigating mental health issues that may affect student success and making recommendations on how the institution may help students with these challenges. Additionally, the committee may propose wellness programming to benefit students and personnel.
Chair: RJ Canter
Members for 2024-2025:
Kristi Aulick
Jeremy Doolin
Parnell Sheldon
Maclaine Murad
Vikram Tugali
Lisa Aaron
Justin Miller
Missy Thornton
Hannah Westfall
Regan Blaha
Kaitlyn Workman
RJ Faldowski
Rachelle Clemont
Luke Tacosik
Hannah Westfall
Regan Blaha
Kaitlyn Workman
RJ Faldowski
Rachelle Clemont
Luke Tacosik
TBD (Student)
TBD (Student)
Janet Fike (Ex-officio)
Pam Sharma (Ex-officio)
Professional Development Committee
The Professional Development Committee facilitates professional and personal growth opportunities that enhance the college’s ability to achieve its mission and strategic goals. The committee promotes excellence in instruction and effective student support services, as well as encourages a dynamic, comprehensive, continuum of educational services to facilitate student success and completion. The committee supports the college’s continuous improvement efforts and its diverse personnel and student body.
Chairs: Robert Brak and Angela Hawk
Members for 2024-2025:
Tina Edwards (Staff)
Rebecca Yescenzki (Staff)
TBD (Staff)
TBD (Staff)
Jenna Derrico (Staff Alternate)
Vikram Tugali (Faculty)
Jill Keyser (Faculty)
Hollie Buchanan (Faculty)
Heidi Napier (Faculty Alternate)
Janet Fike (Administrator)
Rules Committee
The Rules Committee develops rules and oversees the rulemaking process for the Board of Governors consistent with College policy and CTCS rules. The committee consists of two faculty and one alternate selected by the Faculty Assembly, two staff and one alternate selected by the Staff Council, and two Cabinet members selected by the President. The Executive Assistant to the President and the Director of Human Resources Development serves as the committee chairpersons.
Co-Chairs: Stephanie Kappel and Robert Brak
Members for 2024-2025:
Delilah Ryan (Faculty)
David Hays (Faculty)
Erin Carr (Faculty Alternate)
Rebecca Yesenczki (Staff)
Regan Blaha (Staff)
TBD (Staff Alternate)
Janet Fike (Administration)
Dr. Angela Hawk (Administration)
Safety and Security Committee
The Safety and Security Committee is responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal and State requirements for safety and security, reviewing College safety and security processes, and making recommendations about College facilities and property as they relate to safety and security. In addition, the committee develops and conducts training activities for college personnel and students. The CFO/Vice President of Administrative Services, Vice President of Student Services, and the Director of Human Resources Development serve as the executive committee for the committee. Members of the committee are appointed by the President based upon expertise they can contribute to the committee. Additionally, one at-large member is selected by the Faculty Assembly and one at-large member is selected by the Staff Council.
Executive Committee:
Jeff Sayre, CFO/VP of Administrative Services
Janet Fike, VP of Student Services
Robert Brak, Director of Human Resources Development
Committee Members for 2024-2025:
Debbie Bennett
RJ Faldowski
Bonnie Peterman
Chris Kefauver
Rachelle Clemont
Thomas Queen
Tina Edwards
John Lantz
Robert Combs
Regan Blaha
Chris Corbin
Dan McClure
RJ Canter
David Barnhardt
Scholarship Committee
The Scholarship Committee evaluates scholarship applications and selects or makes recommendations to the Financial Aid office on initial recipient. The committee consists of three faculty selected by the Faculty Assembly with one per campus, three staff selected by the Staff Council with one per campus, three students selected by the Student Senate with one per campus, and one college counselor. The Financial Aid Counselor serves as ex-officio staff for the committee and the Director of Financial Aid serves as the chairperson.
Chair: Justin Miller
Members for 2024 – 2025:
Heidi Ryan (Faculty)
Heather Kalb (Faculty)
Jill Keyser (Faculty)
Tami Alfred (Staff)
TBD (Staff)
Ida Williams (Staff)
Rana Spurlock, Ex-officio
Student: TBD
Student Appeals Committee (for Non-Academic Matters)
The Student Appeals Committee is convened to hear student appeals involving non-academic matters. Recommendations are forwarded to the Vice President of Student Services. The Student Appeals Committee consists of three faculty, three alternates selected by the Faculty Assembly, and one Campus Counselor. One faculty member and alternate are to have their main teaching responsibilities on the New Martinsville or Weirton campus. Students are elected by the Student Senate and randomly selected at time of hearing. At least one student member must be taking the majority of their classes on the New Martinsville or Weirton Campus. The committee elects its chair.
Members
Brenda Sole (NM)
John Reho (WR)
Chana Baker (WHG)
Alternate: Greg Winland (WR)
Alternate: Jennifer Kriechbaum (WHG)
Alternate: Hannah Westfall (NM)
Student Weirton Campus: TBD
Student Wheeling Campus: TBD
Student New Martinsville Campus: TBD
Textbook Affordability Committee
Members of the Textbook Affordability Committee increase student success by identifying innovative and student-friendly options to lower the cost of textbooks for students. Student Government, faculty, and administration advise members about issues with textbook or instructional materials that may negatively impact student success. The members seek and implement alternative options to the high cost of textbooks, such as Open Education Resources and first-day inclusion options, which improve access and support students success. The members are also responsible for completing the annual institutional report on textbook processes. Committee membership consists of the Chief Academic Officer (Chair), five faculty, the student Board of Governors representative, the campus operations managers or designee, one staff member, the bookstore manager or designee, and the Financial Aid Director or designee and the Vice President of Administrative Services/CFO who both shall serve as ex-officio members.
The Committee will report annually to the Board of Governors.
Chair: Crystal Harbert
Members for 2024 – 2025:
Faculty:
Said Leghlid
Daniel Gomez
Patrick Kerns
Jessica Nichols
Hollie Buchanan
Tina Edwards
Student BOG Rep – TBD
Becky Yesenczki (Staff)
Bookstore manager (or Designee)
Jeff Sayre, Ex-officio
Justin Miller, Ex-officio
2. AD HOC COMMITTEES
The College may convene ad hoc (temporary) committees or a task force to investigate particular issues or to plan events of the College. These special purpose committees dissolve when their task is completed.
Health Task Force
David Barnhardt
Robert Brak
Janet Fike
Stephanie Kappel
Jill Keyser
Angela Hawk
Said Leghlid
Thomas Queen
Dan Mosser
Karri Mulhern
Bonnie Peterman
3. CONSTITUENCY GROUPS AND SUB-COMMITTEES
Faculty Assembly
The Faculty Assembly is the traditional collegial body for faculty discussion and deliberation on the various issues affecting the College and for adopting recommendations on College policy, procedures and programs.
Officers for 2024 – 2025:
Chana Baker (President)
Lyndsie Scott-Guzek (Vice-President) (President-Elect)
Jennifer Kriechbaum (Secretary)
Deborah Kleeh (Faculty Representative to the State Advisory Council of Faculty)
Chris Kefauver (Faculty Representative to the Board of Governors)
Term to expire April 1, 2025
Chana Baker
Chris Kefauver
Jennifer Kriechbaum
John Lantz
Tami Pitcher
Vikram Tugali
Term to expire April 1, 2026
Joyce Britt
Crystal Harbert
Sara Walter
Heidi Napier
Misty Kahl
Lyndsie Scott-Guzek
Bonnie Peterman
Additional Information
New officers are elected at the April Faculty Assembly meeting (each even numbered year). A full-time faculty member serves as faculty representative on the Board of Governors. A full-time faculty member shall serve for a term of two years. Faculty members are eligible to succeed themselves for two additional terms, not to exceed a total of four consecutive years.
Faculty Emeritus Ad Hoc Committee
The purpose of the committee is to review nominations from members of Faculty Assembly of retiring faculty to make recommendations about granting those faculty Emeritus Status. The Faculty Assembly selects five members with at least one from each division. The committee only meets if there are nominations for emeritus status.
Members for 2024-2025:
Crystal Harbert
Greg Winland
Hollie Buchanan
Brandy Killeen
Deborah Kleeh
Faculty Evaluation Committee (FERC)
The committee develops, reviews, and makes recommendations to the faculty and administration regarding faculty evaluation policies and procedures. The Faculty Assembly selects members for the committee with a minimum of five recommended.
Chair: Jennifer Lantz
Members for 2024 - 2025:
Curt Hippensteel
Melissa Stephens
Jeremy Doolin
Crystal Harbert
Heidi Ryan
Tricia Binkiewicz
Jennifer Lantz
Faculty Promotion Committee
The Committee reviews applications for promotion and makes recommendations to the Chief Academic Officer. The Faculty Assembly selects individuals to serve on the Faculty Promotion Committee at the beginning of each academic year, making every effort to ensure that each academic division and each campus are represented in the composition of the committee. The committee shall include faculty ranks in the following distribution: three professors, two associate professors, two assistant professors, and two instructors. Out of the nine members, five members (including three professors) will serve on the Faculty Promotion Committee the following spring. Once candidates eligible for promotion have been identified, faculty who were nominated to this committee who have served as peer reviewers to the candidate for promotion will excuse themselves from the committee to avoid a potential conflict of interest. Division chairs are also excluded from serving on the Faculty Promotion Committee, as are Program Directors who are responsible for evaluation of faculty members. The Director of Human Resources will serve as a non-voting member. The committee reports to the Chief Academic Officer.
Members for 2024-2025:
John Labriola
Chris Kefauver
Hollie Buchanan
Joe Wetzel
John Reho
Greg Winland
Lyndsie Scott-Guzek
Jan Yabs
Faith Morell
Robert Brak, Ex-officio
Faculty Salary Committee
The committee reviews information about the College budget, actual and projected state appropriations, peer institution salary information, and other relevant data and makes recommendations to the President regarding the salary model for faculty and distribution of salary increases. The committee consists of four-six faculty selected by the Faculty Assembly, the CFO/Vice President of Administrative Services who serves as the convenor, the Chief Academic Officer, and the Director of Human Resources Development.
Members for 2024-2025:
Said Leghlid
Heidi Napier
Sara Walter
John Lantz
Maclaine Murad
Faculty Welfare/Advocacy Committee
The committee is a committee of the Faculty Assembly whose purpose is to make faculty aware of issues affecting faculty, including policies and procedures, to make faculty aware of grievance procedures and methods for addressing concerns in a collegial and professional manner and to advise faculty about the application policies, procedures, & rules related to fair & equal treatment of faculty. The committee consists of six faculty selected by the Faculty Assembly.
Members for 2024-2025:
Darcey Ferrell
Bonnie Peterman
RJ Canter
Sara Walter
Darcy Riggs-Suslovic
Parnell Sheldon
Tami Pitcher
Danford Award Committee
The Danford Award Committee meets to review nominations for the Danford Award and to select a recipient. Faculty Assembly selects one member from each division to serve on the committee. The committee reports to the Chief Academic Officer.
Members for 2024-2025:
Dave Stoffel
Delilah Ryan
Melissa Stephens
Brandy Killeen
Staff Council
The purpose of the Staff Council shall be to serve as representatives for, facilitate communication, and promote the interests of staff members, encouraging support and cooperation among staff, administration, faculty, and students.
Members for 2023 - 2025 -- (July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025)
Regan Blaha (Staff Council Chair)
Hilary Curto Wilson (Board of Governors Representative and Vice Chair)
Tillie Osman (Secretary)
Dennis Thorn (Treasurer)
Jenna Derrico (Advisory Council of Classified Employees Representative)
Scott Montgomery (Administrative Support and Paraprofessional)
Tillie Osman (Administrative Support and Paraprofessional)
VACANT (Administrative Support and Paraprofessional)
Dennis Thorn (Professional Non-Faculty)
Christa Nash (Professional Non-Faculty)
TBD (Professional Non-Faculty)
Chris Corbin (Official and Administrators)
Regan Blaha (Official and Administrators and Secretary)
Thomas Queen (Service & Maintenance)
Daniel McClure (Service & Maintenance)
Additional Information: New officers are elected in April of each odd-numbered year. The member representing staff employees on the Board of Governors shall serve for a term of two years and is eligible to succeed themselves for three additional terms not to exceed a total of eight consecutive years.
SGA Senator and Executive Board
President: Makala Dinch-Trevena
Vice-President: Hannah Thornton
Secretary: Jenn DiBacco
Board of Governors Student Representative: Lillian Ratliff
Representative Advisory Council of Students: Olivia Thornton
Wheeling Senators: Patrick Boldrick, Bronson Moghaddam, Laykottaha Taylor-Gilmore
New Martinsville Senator: Amber Tullier
4. ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES
President’s Cabinet
The President's Cabinet is appointed by the President and consists primarily of direct reports to the President. Its purpose is to consult with the President and to review and make decisions on significant topics that have impact beyond one functional area, including policy or procedural matters, so that all business units are aware of college-wide or department-based issues.
David Barnhardt
Robert Brak
Janet Fike
Angela Hawk
Stephanie Kappel
Jeff Sayre
Pam Sharma
Rana Spurlock
President’s Council
The President's Council is appointed by the President and consists of the Presidents’ Cabinet, supervisors, Faculty Assembly President, and Staff Council President. Its purpose is to consult with the President and serve as a liaison with the college community regarding policies, planning, and actions of interest to the College.
Members for 2024-2025:
David Barnhardt
Tami Alfred
Chana Baker
Debbie Bennett
Regan Blaha
Robert Brak
Chris Corbin
Cynthia Craig
Janet Fike
Angela Hawk
Stephanie Kappel
Justin Miller
Karri Mulhern
Tina Edwards
Thomas Queen
Jeff Sayre
Pam Sharma
Lisa Soly
Rana Spurlock
Ida Williams
Becky Yesenczki
5. PROGRAM ADVISORY COMMITTEEES
Program advisory committees are composed of business, industry, labor, and community representatives who provide up-to-date community-based information to the College. These committees can be broadly focused on the college, a particular campus, or a particular industry.
The College also has many advisory committees that are program specific, especially in career-technical education (CTE) programs, that meet regularly to provide input regarding the skills and competencies students need in a particular curriculum. Committee members are chosen for their ability to advise on the content of a particular curriculum and future directions of the workforce including, for example, advice on new technology, emerging skill needs, and other program developments.
There are several active program advisory committees at WVNCC including:
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Welding
- Nursing and Allied Health
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Child Development
6. WVNCC REPRESENTATIVES ON EXTERNAL COMMITTEES
State Advisory Council of Classified Employees (ACCE)
Jenna Derrico
State Advisory Council of Faculty (SACF)
Deborah Kleeh
State Advisory Council of Student Representatives
TBD
