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2008-09 Committees

Name

Members

Meeting Notes


  Academic Review

Reviews student appeals of academic suspension.

 


Melissa Barnes, Scott Blankenship, Matt Carlisle, Laurie Clary (chair) Rod McDonald, Art Oestreich, Laura Ratcliff, Julie Skokan, Arlene Torgerson, Charlie Watkins, Penny Woodruff, Shane Voss (student).

 



  Advising

Advises on procedures & processes concerning student advising.


Sarah Aiken, Melissa Barnes (chair), Nancy DeVerse, Brad Duffy, Erin Frasier, Russ Jones, Brian Shook, Diane Smith, Linda Springer, Penny Woodruff, Jason Pickering (student).

 

 


  Bishop Center Events

Meets once (usually winter quarter) to make recommendations concerning Bishop Center programming.


Melissa Barnes, Matt Carlisle, Brad Duffy, Cal Erwin-Svoboda, Jane Goldberg, John Hillier, Margo Hood, Randy Karnath, Bob Richardson, Brenda Richardson, Joseph Ryan, Julie Skokan, Lee Smith, Arlene Torgerson (chair), Ken Waite, GHAB (students).

 

 


  Board of Trustees

Responsible for the policies, operations and fiscal integrity of Grays Harbor College. Specific aspects of these responsibilities are defined in board policies.

 


Carol Warfield, Dennis Colwell, John Warring,
Fawn Sharp, Rebecca Chaffee.


10-22-08

09-16-08
06-17-08
05-20-08
04-15-08
03-18-08
02-19-08
01-15-08

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  Budget

Decides allocation of one-time funds towards strategic planning initiatives.


Ed Brewster, Laurie Clary, Nancy DeVerse, Keith Foster (chair), Donna Fowler, Stan Horton, Russ Jones, Mike Kelly, Leon Lead, Sandy Lloyd, Mark Reisman, Diane Smith, Arlene Torgerson, Cindy Wilson, Barbara Wood, Penny Woodruff, Division chairs, faculty union rep, classified union rep, Rick Willey (student).

 

 


  Calendar

Determines the academic calendar for the year


Laurie Clary, Nancy DeVerse (chair), Maureen Espedal, Gloria Hibbs, Russ Jones, Jeff Koskela, Bobbi Rotter (student).

 

 


  Celebration

Plans and conducts various celebration events throughout the year.


Zhandra Andrade, Linda Blauvelt, Maureen Espedal, Nancy Estergard, Jane Goldberg (chair), Diana Grigsby, Gloria Hibbs, Margo Hood, Carol O’Neal, Adrienne Roush, Kenji Seta, Linda Smith, Monica Todd, Sandy Zelasko.

 

 


  Computer & Related Technologies

Develops a Technology Plan and implementation process for the college.

 


Sarah Alvarez, Ron Deaton, Stan Horton, George Johnson, Lisa Krause, Sandy Lloyd (chair), James Neiworth, Mark Reisman, Adrienne Roush, Denis Samson, Arlene Torgerson, Shiloh Winsor, Barbara Wood, Rick Willey (student).

 

 


  Diversity

Meets monthly to work on issues of diversity & student success.


Zhandra Andrade, Jennifer Barber, Cal Erwin-Svoboda, Patricia Foshaug, Erin Frasier, Corrie Hightower, Erin Potter, John Rajcich, Mark Ramon, Brian Shook (chair), Jim Sorensen, Linda Springer, Jane Wilson, Howard Tenke, GHAB (students).

 

 


  Division Chairs

 


Melissa Barnes, Darby Cavin, Diane Hanson, Stan Horton, Mike Kelly, Tom Kuester, Rod McDonald, Darrelyn Miller, Chris Portmann, Mark Reisman, Diane Smith, Catherine Slagle, Penny Woodruff, Laurie Clary, Chris Aiken, Diane Smith.

 

 


  Energy Savings

Discuss and develop strategies, implementation and reporting in response to:
• Governor Gregoire “Adjustments to State Agency Spending” – reduction of fuel consumption
• SBCTC Exec. Dir. Charlie Earl “Reductions Targets” – gas/energy consumption

 


Heidi Bomhoff, Gloria Fenton, Alan Gozart (chair), Diana Grigsby, Penny James, Randy Karnath, Jim McDougal, Craig Miller, Janet Parker, Tony Simone, Rich Wenke.

 


10-21-08


  Enrollment Management

Discusses methods & activities to maintain/increase enrollment & issues of student success.

 


Ed Brewster, Laurie Clary, Brenda Dell, Nancy DeVerse (chair), Brad Duffy, Jane Goldberg, Mike Kelly, Leon Lead, Mark Reisman, Debbie Reynvann, Diane Smith, Arlene Torgerson.

 

 


  Excellence – Faculty

Recommends Faculty Excellence awardees from applications (faculty members and chair elected).

 


Melissa Barnes, Laurie Clary, Brad Duffy, Dan Pratt, Laura Ratcliff, Bob Richardson, Angela Deel (student).

 


  Excellence - Staff

Recommends Staff Excellence awardees from nominations.

 


Dave Halverstadt (chair), + 3 classified staff, Brianna Pifer (student).

 


  Exempt Staff

 


Sarah Aiken, Melissa Barnes, Linda Blauvelt, Edward Brewster, Laurie Clary, Nancy DeVerse, Cal Erwin-Svoboda, Keith Foster, Jane Goldberg, Dave Halverstadt, Nadine Hibbs, Stan Horton, Mike Kelly, Leon Lead, Sandy Lloyd, Wes Peterson , Julie Rabey, John Rajcich, Laura Ratcliff, Debbie Reynvaan, Mark Reisman, Julie Skokan, Catherine Slagle, Diane Smith, Robert Smith, JEB Thornton, Arlene Torgerson, Cynthia Wilson, Barbara Wood, Penny Woodruff.

 


12-02-08

11-04-08
10-07-08

06-03-08
05-06-08
03-04-08
02-05-08
11-06-07

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  Human Resources

Works closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer to examine new programs & methods to improve the working environment for all GHC staff through the development of innovative programs & ideas related to HR initiatives.

 


Scott Blankenship, Nancy Estergard, Gloria Fenton, Patricia Foshaug, Dave Halverstadt (chair), Penny James, Randy Karnath, Jeff Koskela, Nellie Miller, Tony Simone.

 


  Human Subjects (use of)

Addresses classroom, laboratory or clinical activities in which learning by students requires the use of human subjects as part of the training procedures, demonstrations or experiments. Members appointed by pres. & chaired by VP for instruction.  Membership includes at least one faculty member teaching in biology, nursing, psychology and at least two faculty members teaching in other fields.

 


Laurie Clary (chair), Mohammad Ibrahim, Jeff Koskela, Chris Portmann, Laura Ratcliff, Erik Sandgren, Monica Todd, Charlie Watkins.

 

 


  Instructional Council

Serves as an advisory group to the president. Its composition shall represent the divisions and act as a liaison between the president and the divisions in matters pertaining to instruction.

 


Darby Cavin, Nancy DeVerse, Mike Kelly, Tom Kuester, Rod McDonald, Darrelyn Miller, Chris Portmann, Mark Reisman, Diane Smith, Catherine Slagle, Arlene Torgerson, Penny Woodruff, Denise Yochum, Chris Aiken.

 

 


  International Students/
  Study Abroad

Develops plan for expansion of international student programs at GHC.  Plans and communicates Study Abroad opportunities for GHC students.

 


Zhandra Andrade, Jennifer Barber, Ron Deaton, Nancy DeVerse, Cal Erwin-Svoboda (co-chair), Patricia Foshaug, Corrie Hightower, Vivian Kaylor, Bob Richardson, Kenji Seta, JEB Thornton (co-chair), Cindy Wilson.

 


  Legislative

Develops GHC legislative agenda for next legislative session.

 


Ed Brewster (chair), Laurie Clary, Gloria Fenton, Keith Foster, Jane Goldberg, Leon Lead, Gary Murrell, Bob Richardson, Arlene Torgerson, Cindy Wilson, Patrick Satler (student).

 


  Library

Meets monthly to advise library director on library and media needs for the campus.

 


Darby Cavin, John Hillier, Stan Horton (chair), Narendran Kodandapani, James Neiworth, John Rajcich, Denis Samson, Lynn Siedenstrang, Bobbi Rotter (student).

 


  Outcomes

Manages outcomes assessment activities & funding.

 


Darby Cavin, Laurie Clary, Stan Horton, Darrlyn Miller, Debbie Reynvaan (chair), Joseph Ryan, Shiloh Winsor, Jason Pickering (student).

 


  President's Cabinet

 


Ed Brewster, Diane Carter, Laurie Clary, Keith Foster, Donna Fowler, Dave Halverstadt, Kathee Katainen, Gary Murrell, Shane Voss (student), Mark Holm, George Johnson, Leon Lead, Sandy Lloyd, Arlene Torgerson.

 


12-08-08
11-10-08
10-13-08
06-11-08
05-14-08
04-09-08
03-11-08
02-19-08
01-09-08

Archives


  Scholarship

Reads applications & makes recommendations regarding scholarship recipients.

 


Brion Buisman, Matt Carlisle, Kristy Ford, Dave Halverstadt, Nadine Hibbs (chair), John Hillier, Cindy Jasper, Kathee Katainen, Wes Peterson, Eric Potts, JEB Thornton, Ken Waite, Charlie Watkins.

 

 

 


  Speakers

Plans for speakers to present at GHC


Greg Adamski, Kathy Barker, Ed Brewster, Brad Duffy, Jane Goldberg, Tom Kuester (chair), Gary Murrell, Erik Sandgren, Rich Wenke, Mark Zerr, GHAB (students).

 


11-04-08
10-07-08


  Staff Development & Training

Provides education and training opportunities to all classified employees.

 


Cindy Jasper, Mark Holm, Donna Fowler, Jackie Blumberg, Laurie Chesterman, Vickie Jenkins, Dave Halverstadt (advisor), Matt Crollard, Nellie Miller
(new members starting January 1st).
 


  Sustainability

Conservation / recycling / energy savings

 


Jennifer Barber, Kathy Barker, Lorena Marchant (chair), Mark Ramon, Brenda Richardson, Adrienne Roush, Joseph Ryan, Erik Sandgren, Carol Staricka, Kelly Toda, Rich Wenke, Jane Wilson, Barbara Wood.

 

 


  Tech Fee

Makes recommendations concerning expenditure of Student Tech Fee funds.

 


Ron Deaton, Sandy Lloyd (chair), Darrlyn Miller, Arlene Torgerson (ex-officio), Rick Willey (student & 4 others).

 


  Wellness

Promotes health and wellness campus wide.

 


Sarah Aiken, Gary Arthur, Diana Berry, Alice Bisbee, Linda Blauvelt, Maureen Espedal (co-chair), Pauline Geraci (co-chair), Corrie Hightower, Margo Hood, Lisa Krause, Madelene Matthews, Trish McIntosh, Darrlyn Miller, Nellie Miller, Julie Nelson, Carol O’Neal, Chris Portmann, Joseph Ryan, Erik Sandgren, Lynn Siedenstrang Tony Simone.

 

 

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