Academic Advising
Advisory to the faculty. Recommends programs, policies, and procedures relating to organization and development of the academic advising program of the College. Works in appropriate ways with other campus services, offices, and individuals to enhance academic advising for Hendrix students.
Membership (1 student, 1 alternate):
Student Representative: Anna Broadwell-Gulde
Student Representative (Alternate): Molly Elders
Academic Assessment
The Committee on Academic Assessment assists with the development, monitoring, and evaluation of annual assessment plans and student learning goals for the College’s academic program including departments, programs, and general education.
Membership (1 student, 1 alternate):
Student Representative: Jacob Porter
Student Representative (Alternate): Savannah Skaggs
Academic Integrity
The Committee on Academic Integrity has jurisdiction over all alleged violations of academic standards as described in the College’s Statement of Academic Integrity. The committee follows the procedural guidelines as described in the Statement of Academic Integrity. A minimum of two faculty members and two student members is required to hold a formal hearing. Hearing groups are formed by the chair from the available committee members.
(Membership cannot be disclosed – 6 students, 1 alternate, 5 Faculty)
Athletic Advisory Committee
Advisory to the NCAA representative and to the Hendrix Athletic Director. Reviews policies and makes recommendations to appropriate College officials concerning the Hendrix intercollegiate athletic program.
Membership (2 students, 1 alternate):
Student Representative: John Weirich
Student Representative: Megan Childress
Student Representative (alternate): Jennifer Rable
College Conduct Council
The College Conduct Council has jurisdiction over serious breaches of the College’s standards of student conduct and over all student misconduct which does not fall under the responsibility of the minor disciplinary hearing panel or an administrative hearing body. The Council also serves as the appellate group for decisions made by a minor disciplinary hearing board or an administrative hearing body. A minimum of two faculty members and two student members is required to hold a formal hearing. Hearing groups are formed by the chair from the available committee members.
(Membership cannot be disclosed - 10 students, 1 alternate)
Committee on Budgets and Finance
Membership (2 students and 1 alternate):
Student Representative: Don Geders
Student Representative: Annie Vogt
Student Representative (Alternate): Graham Senor
Committee on Curriculum
Makes recommendations concerning curriculum to departments, areas, and the faculty. Receives reports and requests from departments and areas concerning revisions in course offerings and requirements for majors and minors; forwards such reports with recommendations to the faculty.
Membership (3 students, 1 alternate):
Student Representative: Sara Pearce
Student Representative: Nick Bemberg
Student Representative: Robin Brown
Student Representative (alternate): Mitch Goist
Committee on Diversity Concerns
Advises the faculty and administration on issues relating to the promotion of a community that welcomes and supports diversity, including but not limited to racial, ethnic, gender, sexuality, and religious diversity.
Membership (2 students, 1 alternate):
Student Representative: Vvdaul Holloway
Student Representative: Linh Chuong
Student Representative (alternate): Elizabeth Kasper
Committee on Enrollment and Financial Aid
Recommends to the faculty and interprets policies concerning recruitment, admission/readmission, and retention of students. The committee is advisory to the Office of Admission and to the Office of Financial Aid.
Membership (2 students, 1 alternate):
Student Representative: Hannah Hill
Student Representative: Xi Cai
Student Representative (alternate): Mitch Goist
Committee on Engaged Learning
Advises the Odyssey Director on policies and procedures for the operation of the Odyssey Program, including establishment of criteria for Odyssey credit not connected to regularly taught courses. Reviews and recommends to the Committee on Faculty requests from students and faculty for the funding of proposed Odyssey projects. Assists faculty members in the development of new Odyssey experiences, including new courses for proposal to the Curriculum Committee for Odyssey credit. Assists the Director in coordinating policies and the program’s interactions with related offices. Hears student appeals on Odyssey credit decisions.
Membership (2 students, 1 alternate):
Student Representative: Elana Harrison
Student Representative: Connor Corley
Student Representative (Alternate– Fall Semester): Catherine Gilman
Student Representative (Alternate– Spring Semester): Alyssa Jaksich
Committee on Information & Instructional Resources
Serves as the central campus unit on faculty and student proposals, concerns, and issues regarding academic technology and the library. Assesses and evaluates library services and academic technology and makes recommendations to the College. The committee is responsible for assessing and updating the academic technology plan.
Membership (2 students, 1 alternate):
Ex Officio--3 (Director of the Library, Representative from the Office of Information Technology, and Director of Media Center)
Faculty-at-large--3
Student Representative: Anthony Cabrera
Student Representative: Justin John
Student Representative (alternate): Peter Hanneman
Committee on International/Intercultural Studies
Advisory to the faculty. Recommends policy and procedures regarding international and intercultural study. Aids in the advising of international students. Advertises and evaluates programs of international or intercultural study. May assist in recommending students for international study.
Membership (2 students, 1 alternate):
Student Representative: Jill Nguyen
Student Representative: Joey Schmits
Student Representative (alternate): Katherine Dennis
Committee on Student Life
Advisory to the Office of Student Affairs. Works in conjunction with the Office of Student Affairs and the Student Senate in recommending and evaluating the various policies and programs of the College involving student activities, including discipline, orientation of new students, student-faculty relations, recreation, residential living, off-campus housing, student government and organizations, student media, health services, and campus center.
Membership (3 students, 1 alternate):
Student Representative: Annie Slattery
Student Representative: Brad Martins
Student Representative: Alyssa Jaksich
Student Representative (alternate): Lindsey Wiggin
Committee on Teacher Education
Designs, reviews, evaluates and recommends to the faculty policies and programs related to the education and certification of students preparing to teach in the elementary and secondary schools.
Membership (1 student, 1 alternate):
Student Representative: Allison Helm
Student Representative (alternate): Avery Loss