Student Affairs Committees
Cross-functional committees help us achieve our mission of cultivating a community that provides access, fosters development, and promotes holistic well-being. The following committees advise, support, and advance the strategic goals of the Division of Student Affairs.
Purpose:
To work with all departments to ensure appropriate levels of assessment are being
conducted and the results of the assessment are appropriately utilized. The committee
will serve as a resource and support for all departments in Student Affairs and provide
training and development opportunities
2018 – 2019 Committee Members
Interim Chair:
Luke Hams, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Kara Johnson, Coordinator for Civic Engagement
Delton Gordon, Associate Dean for Residence Life
Colette Tobias, Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Ashley Phillips, Detective
Beth Snyder, Public Safety Officer
Meighan Burke, Director of Student Transition
Dr. Brett Bruner, Dean of Student Engagement
Purpose:
The "why" of student-employee learning outcomes embodies the idea that a job at ATU
is more than just a paycheck. It is an opportunity to improve skill areas, develop
existing strengths, and seek growth in new areas. This team will develop a division-wide
program to positively impact and measure student learning through on-campus student
employment within the Division of Student Affairs.
2018 – 2019 Committee Members
Chair: Will Cooper, Assoc. Dean for Student Conduct/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Clay Moore, Coordinator of Event & Building Management
Karissa Webb, Administrative Specialist for Residence Life
Amanda Eakin, Administrative Specialist for Student Conduct
Sabrina Anwar, International Student Services Specialist
Richard Wineland, Corporal/Parking and Camera Coordinator
Alec Mothershead, GA - Resident Director
Dylan Tedder, GA – Student Activities
Purpose:
To provide access to a range of opportunities for the intellectual, professional,
social, and cultural development of the Division of Student Affairs staff, allowing
them to increase in knowledge, enhance their professional competencies, and deliver
exceptional service to the students of Arkansas Tech.
2018 – 2019 Committee Members
Chair: Bill Lacava, Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Kristy Davis, Associate Dean for Student Wellness
Sara Chronister, International Student Immigration Specialist
Brittany Reves, Administrative Specialist for Campus Life
Dr. Danielle Brooks, Assistant Dean for Diversity & Inclusion
Nathaniel Clark, Patrol Officer
Purpose:
Graduate assistants are an essential part of functioning as a lean division within
the institution. This committee is charged with holistically examining the graduate
student experience within our division and seeking avenues to prepare our graduate
students for their future careers as they work within our various departments and
programs. The goals of the committee are to streamline the assistantship request process
for departments, create consistent expectations for graduate assistants and supervisors,
to develop more meaningful performance and experience evaluations, and to create a
professional development program for graduate assistants.
2018 – 2019 Committee Members
Chair: Kevin Solomon, Associate Dean for Campus Life
Luke Hams, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Aubrey Holt, Assistant Dean for Campus Life
Delton Gordon, Associate Dean for Residence Life
Aaliyah Moore, Coordinator for Multicultural Support
Thomas Strahan, Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Lauren Bryan, GA for Campus Recreation
Purpose:
To review and process applications and to create and implement a fundraising campaign
for the Fight On Fund, a student emergency assistance fund.
2018 – 2019 Committee Members
Chair: Mark Pyburn, Captain/Criminal Division Commander
Karissa Webb, Administrative Assistant for Residence Life
Karen Pittman, Testing Coordinator
Heather Campbell, Registered Nurse
Julie Knotts, Administrative Assistant for Student Wellness
KaShema Washington, Office Manager for UTDS
Kyle Wewers, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Purpose:
To provide ongoing advice to the Student Affairs Leadership Team, which will enable
the division to ensure that people with disabilities are given access to division
programs and services.
2018 – 2019 Committee Members
Chair: Holli Weiss, Director for UTDS
Ashlee Leavell, Coordinator of Disability Services
Janis Taylor, Counselor
Kerry Shannon, Coordinator for Campus Recreation
Yasu Onodera, Associate Dean for Int’l and Multicultural Student Services
Shelly Hall, Administrative Assistant for Veteran Services
Laura Palmer, Coordinator for Marketing and Assignments
Nikki Templeton, Counselor
Madalyn Sehorn, GA for UTDS
Purpose:
To represent the wellness interests and needs of the students. The primary function
of the committee is to foster communication with wellness program participants in
order to seek their advice and assistance in maximizing the effective use of resources
for wellness activities.
2018 – 2019 Committee Members
Chair: Brandye Bisek, APRN and Health Center Director
Cori Poore, Registered Nurse
Robin Joslin, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Hunter Bramlitt, Counselor
Janis Taylor, Counselor
Marsha Oels, Coordinator for Veteran Services
William Titsworth, Asst. Dean for Student Conduct/Lead Title IX Investigator
Carson Ayers, Graduate Assistant for Student Wellness
Purpose:
To provide a proactive approach in addressing AOD issues in the ATU community. The
primary function of this committee is to seek out and support the implementation of
AOD best practices and provide resources to the campus community.
2018 – 2019 Committee Members
Co-chair: Craig Witcher, Counselor
Co-chair: Nikki Templeton, Counselor
Colette Tobias, Assistant Dean for Residence Life
Thomas Strahan, Coordinator for Fraternity and Sorority Life
Tammy Dougan, Assistant Chief/Patrol Commander
Sabrina Billey, Area Coordinator for Residence Life
Chris Pearson, Detective
Dr. Robert Stevens, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science
Dr. Erica Wondolowski, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science
