UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY 2017-2018 s STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE COLLEGE Academic (Appointed by the Dean) - Reviews cases and makes recommendations for optometry students having academic difficulties. Amber Gaume Kayci Perez (2017) Jared Tyhurst (2017) Melissa Mares Admissions (Appointed by the Dean) Reviews applications for professional program and recommends admittance. Casey Johnston David Perrigin Interview Sub- Tonya Ketcham Casey Johnston Lisa Ostrin Daniel Powell Norman Leach Sheila Morrison Trang Prosak Lanny Shulman Basic Sciences Development & Merit Review Faculty Evaluation Ron Harwerth Clinical Sciences Development & Merit Review Faculty Evaluation Amber Giannoni * * (1) Joe DeLoach (1) Carolyn Carman (2) Judy Perrigin (1) (2) Elected; (terms) Curriculum (Appointed by the Dean) Evaluates optometry program curriculum and recommends improvements. Marcus Piccolo Roger Boltz Jennifer Deakins Amber Giannoni Kimberly Lambreghts Sheila Morrison Rachel Redfern Eric Ritchey * Elected Page 1 7/14/2017
Grievance Panel Elected annually by faculty. Considers appeals of faculty who consider themselves aggrieved by actions taken by the College. (Elected October, 2010) Rudolph Black James Walters Human Subjects (Appointed by the Dean) Reviews applications and protocols of faculty and students for use of human subjects in research or experiments. Debra Currie Eric Richey Ex officio Learning Resources & Teaching Excellence & Innovation (Appointed by the Dean) Identifies and facilitates implementation of methodologies that enhance teaching and learning. Krystal Schulle Suzanne Ferimer Kimberly Lambreghts Promotion & Tenure Performs duties related to peer review and evaluation for promotion/tenure of faculty * - 2017-2019 *Deb Otteson 2017-2018 Ray Applegate 2017-2019 - 2017-2019 2017-2018 Jim Walters 2017-2018 Scholarships & Financial Aid (Appointed by the Dean) Reviews optometry student applications for scholarships and loans and makes funding recommendations. Daniel Powell Anna-Kaye Logan Lisa Ostrin Krystal Schulle Lanny Shulman Andrea Griffin Melissa Mares SPECIAL COMMITTEES OF THE COLLEGE APPOINTED BY THE DEAN Benedict Chair/Nussenblatt Lectureship Coordinates selection of and program activities for the two lectureship chairs on an annual basis. Computer Resources Julianna Knowles Roger Boltz Kim Lambreghts Externship Advisory Carolyn Carman Susana Moreno Julianna Knowles Mona Younes * Elected Page 2 7/14/2017
Hazardous Materials & Infection Control Vijay Raghunathan Vivian Coulson-Thomas Judy Perrigin Optometry Seminars (Periopsia) Rachel Redfern Rump Residency Programs Judith Perrigin Quality Assurance and Improvement Joe DeLoach Lucy Kehinde Trang Prosak FP LV FP, OD/MED CCLS, DE PEDS UEI Credentialing and Privileging Ruth Manny (Appointed by Dean) Tonya Ketchum (Appointed by Dean) Service Directors FP, DE, CCL, LV, OD/MED, PEDS Carl Branch Lori Hernandez Lisa Nellums THE PRIVILEGING COMMITTEE ERIC RITCHEY HAN CHENG RALPH HERRING SERVICE DIRECTORS (6) NICK HOLDEMAN EX OFFICIO KIMBERLY LAMBREGHTS EX OFFICIO MARC PICCOLO LEE DEMPSEY EX OFFICIO EX OFFICIO STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE FACULTY APPOINTED BY FACULTY CHAIR Faculty Affairs Provides forum for discussion of issues that involve faculty and administration Faculty Recruitment - Reviews needs of College for faculty, makes recommendations to the Dean Eric Ritchey Kimberly Lambreghts * Elected Page 3 7/14/2017
GRADUATE FACULTY COMMITTEES Biological Imaging, Chair Vivian Coulson-Thomas Vijay Raghunathan Margaret Gondo Qualifying Examination Research Planning Graduate Faculty Appointments Graduate Admissions Madhumitha Mahadevan Graduate Student Review Ronald Harwerth Student Ray Applegate - Core Module Dir. - Core Module Director - Core Module Director Ruth Manny Core Module Director Rachel Redfern (TOSI) Graduate Curriculum and Degrees Rachel Redfern Rump VRSG Review To be appointed based on proposals submitted Summer Research Students * Elected Page 4 7/14/2017
DEPT. OF CLINICAL SCIENCES COMMITTEES Clinic Faculty - Advises on policies pertaining to clinical teaching and patient care. Elected for 1 or 2-year terms 15-17 Kimberly Lambreghts CAMPUS-WIDE FACULTY SERVICE APPOINTMENTS Faculty Senators - Elected for 3-year terms to represent UHCO in the UH Faculty Senate. Terms begin January 1 of each year. Ruth Manny Term expires 12/31/16 Debra Currie Term expires 12/31/17 A. Gaume Giannoni Term exp.12/31/17 Term Exp. 12/31/17 Term expires 8/15/18 Term expires 8/15/18 Research and Scholarship Via Senate 15-18 University Grievance - Elected by the faculty Perrigin 10/1/11 9/30/14 Animal Care and Use Human Subjects Biosafety Alternate Alternate Health Professions Advisory Graduate & Professional Studies Council Appointed by the Dean for 3-year terms 07-18 15-18 Conflict of Interest (DOR) Promotion & Tenure - Nominated by the faculty for 3-year terms Ruth Manny 17-20 * Elected Page 5 7/14/2017