Faculty Handbook Revision Committee
Reports to the Office of the Provost
Purpose: In accordance with the Faculty Handbook (section 15.2.2.1), the committee shall take under consideration proposals considered substantive and pressing. The committee shall seek a reasoned consensus as advocates for good order and due process throughout the entire academic community. The committee’s recommended action shall be filed with the Faculty Senate. The committee shall conduct a complete review and revision of the Faculty Handbook every seven years.
Membership: The committee shall be comprised of six members, plus the chair-elect of the Faculty Senate, who serves as an ex officio member. Three members are from the tenured faculty and three members are academic administrators. Committee members may serve two successive two-year terms, but will then be ineligible for reappointment for a minimum of two years. Appointments are staggered, with three members appointed (or reappointed) each year.
Ethan Amidon, CRM, RCASH, Professor (Since FA26)
Michael Bird, HCP, MCHHS, School Director (Since FA24)
Shannon Hauschildt, SHCP, MCHHS, Clinical Associate Professor and Program Director
(Since FA26)
Chris Herr, T&D, RCASH, Department Head (Since FA26)
Seth Hoelscher, FERM, COB, Department Head (Since FA26)
Andrea Miller, LIB, Professor (Since FA25)
William Sandel, CRM, RCASH, Faculty Senate Chair-Elect, ex officio ( through AY26/27)
David Meinert, COB, Provost Office, ex officio (through FA26)
Updated October 1, 2026