Shared Governance
The faculty in the College of the Pacific play an active role in academic affairs and other university concerns by serving on standing committees of the College as well as University committees.
Descriptions of the committees are provided below along with current members.
The responsibilities of the faculty pertaining to the governance of the College are set forth in the College Bylaws.
STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COLLEGE
College of the Pacific Council
The College of the Pacific Council is the representative governing body of the College and is the agent through which the faculty acts in the making of College policy.
Meeting Schedule, Agenda and Minutes
Committee Members
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Traci Roberts - Camps |
Modern Languages and Literature |
2014 |
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Cathie McClellan |
Theatre Arts |
2012 |
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Elenor Wittrup |
Philosophy |
2012 |
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Alan Lenzi, Chair-Elect |
Religious and Classical Studies |
2013 |
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Natural Sciences |
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Scott Jensen |
Psychology |
2012 |
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Jianhua Ren |
Chemistry |
2014 |
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Aleksei Beltukov |
Mathematics |
2014 |
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Matt Normand |
Psychology |
2012 |
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Social & Behavioral Sciences |
Sharmila King, Chair |
Economics |
2012 |
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Ethel Nicdao |
Sociology |
2014 |
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Ken Day |
Communication |
2013 |
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Michelle Amaral |
Economics |
2012 |
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Pete Schroeder |
Sport Sciences |
2013 |
Ex-Officio: Thomas Krise, Dean
COPA Representative: Shelby Hogan
Courses and Standards Committee
The Committee on Courses and Standards hears student petitions regarding College academic policies and regulations.
Committee Members
Chair: Cynthia Dobbs
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Jee Young Peck |
Modern Language & Literature |
2013 |
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Jeffrey Hole |
English |
2013 |
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Lisa Tromovitch |
Theatre Arts |
2012 |
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Natural Sciences |
Stacy Luthy |
Biological Sciences |
2013 |
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Carolynn Kohn |
Psychology |
2014 |
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Social & Behavioral Sciences |
Jennifer Helgren |
History |
2013 |
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Dennis Flynn |
Economics |
2012 |
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Caroline Cox |
History |
2014 |
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee of the College reviews proposed curricular changes in the College, including the addition and deletion of courses, majors and programs.
Committee Members
Chair: Lou Matz
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Marie Lee |
Visual Arts |
2013 |
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Jake Cipris |
Modern Languages & Literature |
2014 |
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Jennifer Little |
Visual Arts |
2012 |
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Natural Sciences |
Sarah Merz |
Mathematics |
2013 |
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Ajna Rivera |
Biological Sciences |
2014 |
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Jialing Dai |
Mathematics |
2012 |
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Social & Behavioral Sciences |
Jon Schamber |
Communication |
2012 |
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Ethel Nicdao |
Sociology |
2012 |
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Sharmila King |
Economics |
2012 |
COP Information Technology Committee
Committee Members
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Jie Lu |
Modern Languages and Literature |
2014 |
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Natural Sciences |
James Hetrick |
Physics |
2014 |
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Social Sciences |
Keith Smith |
Political Science |
2014 |
Edie Sparks (Chair)
Karl Underwood
Patti Ianni
AD HOC COMMITTEES
College Facilities Committee
Committee Members
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Member |
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Edie Sparks (Chair) |
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Matt Normand |
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Pete Schroeder |
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Cathie McClellan |
UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES
Academic Council
The University of the Pacific Academic Council recommends policy concerning curricular, faculty and other academic issues.
Committee Members
Past Chair: Susan Giraldez
Chair: Chris Goff
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Tanya Storch |
Religious & Classical Studies |
2012 |
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Courtney Lehmann |
English |
2014 |
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Jie Lu |
Modern Language & Literature |
2013 |
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Natural Sciences |
Kieran Hollan |
Physics |
2014 |
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Lisa Wrischnik |
Biology |
2014 |
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Laura Rademacher |
Earth & Environmental Sciences |
2013 |
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Social & Behavioral Sciences |
William Swagerty |
History |
2014 |
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Chris Snell |
Sports Science |
2014 |
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Marlin Bates |
Communications |
2012 |
Academic Affairs Committee
The Academic Affairs Committee reviews proposed curricular changes in the University, including the addition and deletion of courses, majors and programs.
Committee Members
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Andreea Boboc |
English |
2013 |
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Natural Sciences |
Mouchumi Battacharyya (Chair) |
Mathematics |
2012 |
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Social Sciences |
Gregory Rohlf |
History |
2014 |
Committee for Academic Planning and Development (CAPD)
This faculty committee has primary responsibility for the encouragement of the professional development of faculty as teachers, and it will serve as an advisory board for the Pacific Center for Teaching Excellence. The committee grants teaching development awards, develops technology and resources for the assessment and improvement of teaching and learning, and reviews Faculty Development Leave Programs.
Committee Members
Chair: Jeff Miles
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Jie Lu |
Modern Language & Literature |
2013 |
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Natural Sciences |
Matt Normand |
Psychology |
2013 |
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Social Sciences |
Tomomi Kinukawa |
History |
2014 |
International Programs and Services Committee
The IPSC is the primary body designed to ensure the quality of International education at the University including Pacific students studying abroad and international students studying here.
The Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Director of International Programs and Services about all practices and policies affecting international education including academic approval of all study abroad programs.
Committee Members
Chair: TBD
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Martin Camps |
Modern Language & Literature |
2014 |
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Natural Sciences |
Jianhua Ren |
Chemistry |
2013 |
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Social Sciences |
Gesine Gerhard |
History |
2014 |
Council on Teacher Education
The Council on Teacher Education is charged with the definition and coordination of the University's approved programs of teacher preparation and licensing.
Committee Members
Chair: Darrin Kitchen
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Natural Sciences |
Jialing Dai |
Mathematics |
2013 |
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Kirk Land |
Biological Sciences |
2012 |
Admissions and Financial Aid Committee
The Admissions and Financial Aid Committee reviews and recommends policies governing admissions to the undergraduate programs of the University. The committee reviews and recommends policies for the awarding of financial aid to undergraduate students.
Committee Members
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Lynn Kraynak (Chair) |
Religious & Classical Studies |
2013 |
Experiential Learning Oversight Committee (ELOC)
The Experiential Learning Oversight Committee is responsible for oversight, review and approval of all experiential learning opportunities (ELOs) provided to meet the guaranteed experiential learning placements offered for all eligible students at the University.
Committee Members
Chair: Calvin Chen
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Randall Enlow |
Theatre Arts |
2012 |
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Natural Sciences |
Geoff Lin-Cereghino |
Biological Sciences |
2012 |
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Social Sciences |
Jon Schamber |
Communication |
2011 |
Faculty Compensation
The Faculty Compensation Committee is charged with representing the faculty on the Stockton campus in originating, reviewing or consulting on all matters related to faculty compensation.
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Kathy Richman |
Modern Language & Literature |
2013 |
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Natural Sciences
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Marcia Hernandez |
Sociology |
2014 |
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Geoff Lin-Cereghino (Audit Fall 2011) |
Biology |
2014 |
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Social & Behavioral Sciences |
Bill Swagerty |
History |
2012 |
Faculty Research
The Faculty Research Committee reviews and recommends policies and practices affecting research; it allocates University Scholarly Activity Grants in conjunction with the Office of the Provost. Moreover, it selects recipients of the Eberhardt Summer Research Grants, chooses the annual Faculty Research Lecturer and participates in the review of the Faculty Development Leave Program.
Committee Members
Chair: Camille Norton
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Natural Sciences |
Lisa Wrischnik |
Biological Sciences |
2013 |
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Humanities |
Merrill Schleier |
Visual Arts |
2014 |
General Education Committee
The General Education Committee is responsible for oversight of the University General Education Program. The committee is responsible for policies and requirements of the program, as well as maintaining and reviewing courses in the program.
Committee Members
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Traci Roberts-Camps |
Modern Language & Literature |
2013 |
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Natural Sciences |
Paul Bulakowski |
Mathematics |
2012 |
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Social Sciences |
Paul Turpin |
Communications |
2014 |
Library Committee
The Library Committee is the primary body designed to encourage and facilitate faculty utilization of and planning for the Library. The committee communicates to the University community the needs, problems and progress of the Library. The committee may make recommendations with regard to Library services, facilities, budget and personnel.
Committee Members
Chair: Paul Turpin
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Humanities |
Kathy Richman |
Modern Language & Literature |
2013 |
University Graduate Studies Committee
The Committee on Graduate Studies is charged with ensuring the quality of graduate education on the Stockton Campus and with reviewing and making recommendations on all policies and practices affecting graduate education on the Stockton campus. The Committee approves new graduate courses and reviews graduate programs. The Committee recommends deletions and/or changes of graduate courses. All recommendations of the Committee are made to the Dean of Graduate Studies who is responsible for seeking final approval of such recommendations or for implementing them.
Committee Members
Chair: Bhaskara Jasti
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Discipline |
Member |
Department |
Term Expires |
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Social & Behavioral Sciences |
Pete Schroeder |
Sports Sciences |
2014 |
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Natural Sciences |
Liang Xue |
English |
2012 |