2022-2023 Committees
Executive Leadership Council
The Executive Leadership Council is charged with providing leadership for the College District in each area in order to execute the College District's plans for student success. The Council shall function to coordinate work of the executive team in order to effectively integrate the functions of instruction, business, maintenance, student services, information technology, and grants. Each member shall have wide latitude in performing job-related tasks, but the council shall work together to resolve the issues when functions overlap or conflict.
The Executive Leadership Council shall also consider general recommendations to be made to the Board and general policies and procedures for the College District. When policy recommendations are made, the Executive Leadership Council shall also consult with the faculty association president for input.
The council shall be composed of the College President, who shall serve as chairperson, and those appointed by the President. Others may attend a the request of the College President from time to time or may be asked to attend regularly.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Jeremy McMillen | President |
| Faculty Association President | Katrinka Bartush | Faculty - Academic |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Business Services | |
| Gary Paikowski | Vice President for Information Technology | |
| Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics | |
| Randy Truxal | Executive Director of Grayson College Foundation | |
| Robyn Voight | Director of Human Resources | |
| Dr. Dava Washburn | Vice President for Instruction |
College Success Council
The purpose of the College Success Council (CSC) shall be to emphasize student success through the use of data, planning, and effectiveness to integrate continuous improvement campus-wide into all programs and services. Specifically, the group is responsible for the strategic plan. Further, the CSC will serve as the steering committee for the Achieving the Dream work. The CSC is charged to think globally about the strategic realignment of the college through systemic change. Additionally, the CSC will develop, execute, monitor, and improve our collective actions to help students succeed. This group is charged with the ongoing engagement of our larger campus community in the journey to institutional transformation.
Members of the CSC shall be appointed annually, usually each August, by the College President or designee.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics |
| Vicki Anderson | Faculty - Workforce | |
| Dr. Mike Ayers | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Faculty Association President | Katrinka Bartush | Faculty-Academic |
| Dr. Kelli Bowen | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Dr. Karen Campbell | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science and Director of Nursing | |
| Dr. Djuna Forrester | Exectutive Director, Center of Workplace Learning and Adult Education / Literacy | |
| Tiffany Francis | Coordinator of Texoma Promise Program | |
| Vacant | Director of Admissions and Registrar | |
| Kendrick Gibson | Director of Strategic Enrollment and Retention | |
| ex officio | Teresa Gray | Institutional Effectiveness Administrative Assistant |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Business Services | |
| Dana Kermanian | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Nancy Luthe | Director of Success Coaches | |
| Dr. Chase Machen | Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Stephanie Martin | Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services | |
| Dr. Logan Maxwell | Director of Success Initiatives | |
| Dr. Jeremy McMillen | President | |
| Camille Phelps | Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator | |
| Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development | |
| Robbie Trissell | Director of Administrative Computing | |
| Robyn Voight | Director of Human Resources | |
| Ilene Walton | Dean of South Campus | |
| Dr. Dava Washburn | Vice President for Instruction | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications |
Communications Council
The purpose of the Communications Council shall be to serve as an information sharing venue. Updates from Board meetings, various college committees, the executive administration, or any administrative departments will be shared during a monthly meeting, usually following regularly scheduled Board meetings.
Membership shall include all administrators at the college. Additional members will be appointed, usually each August, by the College President or designee. Additional members shall include representatives from the staff advisory group and Faculty Association President.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Jeremy McMillen | President |
| Dr. Mike Ayers | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Faculty Association President | Katrinka Bartush | Faculty - Academic |
| ex officio | Karen Bollinger | Office of the President Coordinator |
| Tomyra Britt | Director of Student Success Services | |
| Mike Brown | Director of Network Services | |
| Dr. Karen Campbell | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Matt Corder | Director of Facilities Managment | |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science and Director of Nursing | |
| Dr. Richard Davis | Department Chair of Arts and Humanities | |
| Lori Dunn | Director of Continuing Education | |
| Todd Ellis | Director of Teaching and Learning | |
| Aimee Flynn | Director / Instructor of Medical Laboratory Technology | |
| Dr. Djuna Forrester | Exectutive Director, Center of Workplace Learning and Adult Education / Literacy | |
| Tiffany Francis | Coordinator of Texoma Promise Program | |
| Vacant | Director of Admissions and Registrar | |
| Kendrick Gibson | Director of Strategic Enrollment and Retention | |
| Dr. Wade Graves | Department Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship | |
| Tonya Hance | Director of Dental Assisting | |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Lisa Hebert | Director of Library | |
| Lori Hoover | Coordinator of Associate Degree Nursing Program | |
| Melinda Howard | Coordinator of Vocational Nursing Program | |
| Danny Hyatt | Director of Fiscal Services | |
| Emily Johnson | Director of Emergency Medical Technology | |
| Paula Jonse | Director of Development | |
| Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Busienss Services | |
| Dana Kermanian | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Corey Leird | Career and Pathway Coach | |
| Nancy Luthe | Director of Success Coaches | |
| Barbara Malone | Director of Counseling and Social Services | |
| Stephanie Martin | Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services | |
| Dr. Logan Maxwell | Director of Success Initiatives | |
| Alan McAdams | Department Chair of Industrial Technologies | |
| Mike McBrayer | Director of Athletics / Women's Softball Coach | |
| Alice McEachern | Coordinator of RN-BSN Program | |
| Gary Paikowski | Vice President for Information Technology | |
| Dr. Patrice Parsons | Department Chair of Biological and Physical Sciences | |
| Marlene Phillips | Director of Advising and Outreach | |
| Shelby Rankin | Director of Radiologic Technology | |
| Becki Rathfon | Assistant Registrar | |
| Valerie Ray | Director of Academic and CTE Dual Credit | |
| Dr. Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development | |
| Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics | |
| Karen Stidham | Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center | |
| Mark Taylor | Director of Testing, Tutoring, and Disability Services | |
| Penny Ticknor | Assistant Director of Fiscal Services | |
| Ashley Trevino | Director of Adult Education and Literacy | |
| Robbie Trissell | Director of Adminstrative Computing | |
| Randy Truxal | Executive Director of Grayson College Foundation | |
| Robin Voight | Director of Human Resources | |
| Ilene Walton | Dean of South Campus | |
| Dr. Dava Washburn | Vice President for Instruction | |
| Kimberly Witter | South Campus Office Coordinator | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications | |
| Jackie Thomas | Interim Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management |
Instructional Council
The purpose of the Instructional Council shall be to make recommendations to the Executive Leadership Council on important instructional issues that contribute to strategic planning within instructional areas for improving curriculum quality and effectiveness.
Membership is composed of the Vice President for Instruction (chairperson), deans reporting to the Vice President for Instruction, and others invited by the Vice President for Instruction.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Dava Washburn | Vice President for Instruction |
| Dr. Mike Ayers | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Tomyra Britt | Director of Student Success Services | |
| Dr. Karen Campbell | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science and Director of Nursing | |
| Todd Ellis | Director of Teaching and Learning | |
| Dr. Djuna Forrester | Executive Director, Center of Workplace Learning and Adult Education / Literacy | |
| Lisa Hebert | Director of Library | |
| Nancy Luthe | Director of Success Coaches | |
| Dr. Chase Machen | Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Dr. Logan Maxwell | Director of Success Initiatives | |
| Valerie Ray | Director of Academic and CTE Dual Credit | |
| Dr. Karen Stidham | Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center | |
| Mark Taylor | Director of Testing, Tutoring and Disability Services |
E-Learning Advisory Council
The E-Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) shall be responsible for advising the vice president for instruction on matters pertaining to the functions, policies, and requirements of the areas involved in instructional technology and distance learning. The focus of the ELAC is on those instructional aspects related to distance learning, including delivery methods, faculty and student support, assessment, technology resources, reviews of distance learning courses and programs, and other matters relevant to distance education.
Membership shall consist of the director of teaching and learning, faculty representation from each instructional unit, the faculty association president, and others at the discretion of the President. Members of the ELAC shall be appointed by the College President or designee on an annual basis, usually in August.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Todd Ellis | Director of Teaching and Learning |
| Faculty Association President | Katrinka Bartush | Faculty - Academic |
| Dr. Allison Collins | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Aimie Flynn | Director / Instructor of Medical Laboratory Technology | |
| Dr. Sarah Garrett | Faculty - Academic | |
| Dr. Wade Graves | Department Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship | |
| Dr. Keri Harvey | Faculty - Academic | |
| Alan McAdams | Department Chair of Industrial Technologies | |
| Dr. Sondra Ringler | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Regan White | Instructional Designer |
Student Affairs Council
The general purpose of the student affairs council shall be to meet and review student affairs policies and procedures and to determine the best operations of the college district.
Membership shall include the dean of student affairs, directors of student services, the executive assistant to the dean of student affairs (ex officio), and others invited by the dean of student affairs.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs |
| Barbara Malone | Director of Counseling and Social Services | |
| Stephanie Martin | Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services | |
| KK Patton | Coordinator of Housing | |
| ex officio | Deann Pool | Executive Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs |
| Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications |
Campus Carry Committee
The purpose of the Campus Carry Committee shall be to investigate requests for exclusions to allowing concealed weapons on campus and making a recommendation to the president concerning the request.
The chair and members of this committee will be appointed by the president and will include representatives from the office of vice president for business services, the office of the vice president for instruction, the faculty association, staff advisory group, and student government association, office of the dean of student affairs, the office of human resources, and the office of public safety and emergency management.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Business Services |
| Michael Anders | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Alvin Bailey | Librarian | |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Emily Johnson | Director of Emergency Medical Technology | |
| Jackie Thomas | Interim Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management | |
| Linda Krueger | Assistant Director of Financial Aid | |
| Dr. Chase Machen | Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Brian McLaughlin | Faculty - Academic | |
| Brandon Poteet | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Mary Pyle | Director of Texoma Regional Police Academy | |
| David Tash | Contract Training Coordinator | |
| Robyn Voight | Director of Human Resources | |
| Rusty Weatherly | Director of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts |
Curriculum Committee
The purpose of the Curriculum Committee shall be to review curriculum change requests and to make appropriate recommendations to the vice president for instruction. The committee shall seek consensus on curriculum changes that best serve student interests in accordance with the College District's mission statement and that meet the requirements of relevant accrediting bodies.
The Curriculum Committee is a College District standing committee composed of faculty and administrative representatives. The membership shall consist of the vice president for instruction; ten faculty (to include all department chairs, health science program directors and the faculty association president); deans; an academic advising representative; a financial aid representative; an admissions/registrar representative; and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) liaison. Members of the Curriculum Committee shall be appointed annually, usually in August, by the College President or designee. The committee shall be chaired by the vice president for instruction or designee. A quorum of 50 percent plus one member is required.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Dava Washburn | Vice President for Instruction |
| Dr. Mike Ayers | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Faculty Association President | Katrinka Bartush | Faculty - Academic |
| Dr. Karen Campbell | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Dr. Billye Cheek | Department Chair of Math, Enginneering, and Technology | |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science and Director of Nursing | |
| Dr. Richard Davis | Department Chair of Arts and Humanities | |
| Aimee Flynn | Director / Instructor of Medical Lab Technology | |
| Dr. Djuna Forrester | Executive Director, Center for Workforce Learning and Adult Education / Literacy | |
| Vacant | Director of Admissions and Registrar | |
| Dr. Wade Graves | Department Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship | |
| Tonya Hance | Director of Dental Assisting | |
| Emily Johnson | Director of Emergency Medical Technology | |
| ex officio | Karen Johnson | Instructional Office Coordinator |
| Dana Kermanian | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Nancy Luthe | Director of Success Coaches | |
| Dr. Chase Machen | Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Stephanie Martin | Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services | |
| Dr. Logan Maxwell | Director of Success Initiatives | |
| Alan McAdams | Department Chair of Industrial Technologies | |
| Dr. Patrice Parsons | Department Chair of Biological and Physical Sciences | |
| Shelby Rankin | Director of Radiologic Technology | |
| Becki Rathfon | Assistant Registrar | |
| Doyle Roy | Department Chair of South Campus | |
| Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics |
Faculty Professional Development Fund Committee
The purpose of the Faculty Professional Development Fund Committee (FPDFC) shall be to review requests for faculty development funds and make appropriate decisions on funding.
The FPDFC shall be composed of six faculty members representing academic, workforce, and health sciences with one from each division rotating off each year. One new representative from each division shall be added each year. Appointment shall be made by the College President or designee on an annual basis, usually in August.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Jennifer Bridges | Faculty - Academic |
| Faculty Association President | Katrinka Bartush | Faculty - Academic |
| Dr. Kelli Bowen | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Dr. Aidan Holtan | Writing Center Coordinator | |
| ex officio | Karen Johnson | Instructional Office Coordinator |
| James Popplewell | Faculty - Workforce | |
| Doyle Roy | Department Chair of South Campus | |
| Jonathan Warner | Faculty - Health Science |
Financial Aid Appeals Committee
The Financial Aid appeals committee shall review financial aid appeals as needed.
Membership shall include a cross-representation of staff and faculty. Members shall be appointed annually, usally in August, by the College President or designee.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Stephanie Martin | Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services |
| Stacy Anders | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Dr. Jennifer Bridges | Faculty - Academic | |
| Carla Fanning | Faculty - Academic | |
| Justin Holder | Faculty - Workforce | |
| Emily Johnson | Director of Emergency Medical Technology | |
| Jordyn Moore | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Mary Pyle | Director of Texoma Regional Police Academy | |
| Cathleen Rangel | Succes Coach - Health Science |
Instructional Services Assessment Committee
The purpose of the Instructional Services Assessment Committee shall be to assist with and review academic assessment procedures and to process assessment artifacts and identified improvements.
The membership shall consist of the dean of strategic enrollmen management and analytics, assoiate dean of academic and workforce instruction, institutional effectiveness coordinator, and faculty members, ensuring representation from all College District instructional divisions. Members shall be appointed annually, usually in August, by the College President or designee.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics |
| Co-Chair | Dr. Karen Campbell | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction |
| Dr. Billye Cheek | Department Chair of Math, Engineering, and Technology | |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science and Director of Nursing | |
| Dr. Richard Davis | Department Chair of Arts and Humanities | |
| Dr. Wade Graves | Department Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship | |
| Dr. Aidan Holtan | Writing Center Coordinator | |
| Emily Johnson | Director of Emergency Medical Services Program | |
| Dr. Chase Machen | Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Alan McAdams | Department Chair of Industrial Technologies | |
| Dr. Patrice Parsons | Department Chair of Biological and Physical Sciences | |
| Camille Phelps | Institutional Effectiveness Coordinator | |
| Doyle Roy | Department Chair of South Campus | |
| Dr. Dava Washburn | Vice President for Instruction |
Student Honors and Awards Committee
The purpose of the Student Honors and Awards Committee shall be to honor students who have excelled in their endeavors at the College District.
The committee shall be composed of staff and administrators appointed annually, usually in August, by the College President or designee.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development |
| Vicki Anderson | Faculty - Academic | |
| Beverly Berni | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Alisha Danner | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Lori Dunn | Director of Continuing Education | |
| Dr. Pawel Gorel | Faculty - Academic | |
| Lisa Hebert | Director of Library | |
| Maddie Hector | Social Media and Sports Information Specialist | |
| Dr. Aidan Holtan | Writing Center Coordinator | |
| Jeffri Johnson Hodge | Coordinator of Tutoring and Disability Services | |
| Dr. Christy Kendrick | Faculty - Health Science | |
| David Kent | Faculty - Academic | |
| Jayce Randolph | Success Coach | |
| Dr. Jean Sorensen | Faculty - Academic | |
| Rachel Sumrall | Faculty - Academic | |
| Mark Taylor | Director of Testing, Tutoring, and Disability Services | |
| Rusty Weatherly | Director of Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts |
Employee Honors and Awards Committee
The purpose of the Employee Honors and Awards Committee shall be to honor employees who have excelled in their endeavors at the College District.
The committee shall be composed of staff and administrators appointed annually, usually in August, by the College President or designee.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Robyn Voight | Director of Human Resources |
| Alvin Bailey | Librarian | |
| Dr. Jennifer Bridges | Faculty - Academic | |
| Joanna Bryant | Faculty - Workforce | |
| Lewanda Diaz | Assistant Director of Success Coaches | |
| Maddie Hector | Social Media and Sports Information Specialist | |
| Dr. Aidan Holtan | Writing Center Coordinator | |
| Janet Hoover | Human Resouces Coordinator | |
| Jeffri Johnson Hodge | Coordinator of Tutoring and Disabilities Services | |
| Sara Kelly | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Kathryn Mathes | Success Coach | |
| Belinda McCloud | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Sandra Metcalf | Faculty - Academic | |
| Jennifer Miller | Information Technology Specialist | |
| Wanda Powell | Admissions Administrative Assistant | |
| Becki Rathfon | Assistant Registrar | |
| Mark Taylor | Director of Testing, Tutoring, and Disability Services | |
| Lorinda Wall | Faculty - Health Science |
Safety and Security Committee
The general purpose of the safety and security committee is to seek input from various members of the campus community on emergency management and public safety concerns.
Membership will be appointed annually, usually in August, by the College President or designee.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jackie Thomas | Interim Director of Public Safety And Emergency Management |
| Melanie Card | Athletic Trainer | |
| Beth Cavin | HR Recruiter | |
| ex officio | Matt Corder | Director of Facilities Maintenance |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science and Director of Nursing | |
| Kristin Erickson | Faculty - Academic | |
| ex officio | Dr. Wade Graves | Department Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship |
| Emily Johnson | Director of Emergency Medical Technology | |
| Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Business Services | |
| Mary Linder | Faculty - Academic | |
| Brian McLaughlin | Faculty - Academic | |
| Gary Paikowski | Vice President for Information Technology | |
| KK Patton | Coordinator of Housing | |
| Mary Pyle | Director of Texoma Regional Police Academy | |
| Johnathon Siebuhr | Veteran Benefits Advisor | |
| Amarion (AT) Thomas | Student Government Representative | |
| Jackie Thomas | Campus Police Officer | |
| ex officio | Robyn Voight | Director of Human Resources |
| Ilene Walton | Dean of South Campus | |
| Jonathan Warner | Faculty - Health Sceince |
Staff Advisory Group
The purpose of the Staff Advisory Group shall be to provide a representative group of staff an avenue for communication with the Executive Leadership Council in order to facilitate objectives and operations of the College District. The goal is to facilitate positive and productive employee engagement, enhance professional development, and to communicate issues that impact staff. Staff shall be defined as non-exempt employees for the purposes of this group. This group will meet monthly, or as needed. Select members from the Staff Advisory Group shall serve as members of the Communications Council.
Members shall be appointed annually, usually in August, by the College President or designee.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Robyn Voight | Director of Human Resources |
| Beth Cavin | HR Recruiter | |
| Karen Johnson | Instructional Office Coordinator | |
| Shalon Johnson | Executive Assistant to the Director of Grayson College Foundation | |
| Jeffri Johnson Hodge | Coordinator of Tutoring and Disability Services | |
| Jennifer Miller | Information Technology Specialist | |
| Deann Pool | Executive Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Wanda Powell | Admissions Administrative Assistant | |
| James Scoggins | Media Technology Specilist | |
| David Tash | Contract Training Coordinator | |
| Raylene Vickrey | Payroll Specialist | |
| Kimberly Witter | South Campus Office Coordinator |
Faculty Association
The general purpose of the faculty association is to ensure close cooperation between the faculty and administration in order to facilitate objectives and operations of the College District.
Membership shall be in accordance with the faculty association's policy.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Katrinka Bartush | President | |
| Dr. Jean Sorensen | President-Elect | |
| Dr. Vivian Baxter | Vice President | |
| Tonya Hance | Treasurer | |
| Aimee Flynn | Secretary |
Institutional Review Board
The purpose of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) shall be to ensure that all research using the College District as a source is approved by the Institutional Review Committee prior to conducting the research. Researchers shall submit an IRB application packed directly to the office of institutional effectiveness for approval by the IRB.
The IRB shall have at least three members. The chairperson shall assemble the committee upon receiving applications. Appoints shall be made by the College President or designee on an annual basis, usually in August.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics |
| Dr. Mike Ayers | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Dr. Kelli Bowen | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Dana Kermanian | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Dr. Jean Sorensen | Faculty - Academic |
Loan Default Task Force
Charge of the Loan Default Task Force will be to: (1) Understand (with data and not anecdote) the loan-taking, loan repayment, and default rate behaviors of Grayson College students. (2) Identify local policies that shape loan-taking, loan repayment, and default rate. (3) Identify and recommend best practices for improving responsible student loan behavior and repayment. (4) Monitor the effectiveness of practices over time, ultimately leading to a decreased loan default rate. (4) Set a measurable target for the default rate as a college.
Members shall be appointed by the College President or designee on an annual basis, usually in August.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Stephanie Martin | Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services |
| Alisha Danner | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Dr. Dayna Ford | Faculty - Academic | |
| Lori Hoover | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Nancy Luthe | Director of Success Coaches | |
| Kent Meek | Data and Reporting Analyst | |
| Monsita Powell | Faculty - Workforce | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications |
Behavioral Intervention Team
Grayson College is committed to student success and maintaining a safe campus environment for students, faculty and staff. The purpose of the Behavioral (BIT) is to provide timely intervention for students who may display early warning signs of disruptive and/or violent behavior towards self and/or others. The BIT will investigate and assess every referral and determine the level of intervention needed in order to assist the student of concern.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Ryan Dickerson | LPC Associate |
| Dr. Allison Collins | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Lewanda Diaz | Assistant Director of Success Coaches | |
| Carla Fanning | Faculty - Academic | |
| ex officio | Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs |
| Jeffri Johnson Hodge | Coordinator of Tutoring and Disability Services | |
| Jackie Thomas | Interim Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management | |
| Barbara Malone | Director of Counseling and Social Services | |
| Corwin Ransom | Student Support Services Advisor | |
| Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development | |
| Rachel Sumrall | Faculty - Academic |
G8 Council
The general purpose of the G8 Council shall be to have instructional services, business services, information technology, marketing and student affairs execute, monitor, and improve the College District's collective actions to help students succeed. This group may make recommendations to the Executive Leadership Council.
Membership shall include a faculty association representative. Others may attend at the request of the College President from time to time or may be asked to attend regularly.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs |
| Dr. Mike Ayers | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Faculty Association President | Katrinka Bartush | Faculty - Academic |
| Dr. Karen Campbell | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science and Director of Nursing | |
| Dr. Djuna Forrester | Executive Director, Center for Workplace Learning and Adult Education / Literacy | |
| Tiffany Francis | Coordinator of Texoma Promise Program | |
| Vacant | Director of Admissions and Registrar | |
| Kendrick Gibson | Director of Strategic Enrollment and Retention | |
| Danny Hyatt | Director of Fiscal Services | |
| Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Business Services | |
| Dr. Chase Machen | Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Stephanie Martin | Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services | |
| Dr. Logan Maxwell | Director of Success Initatives | |
| Dr. Jeremy McMillen | President | |
| Gary Paikowski | Vice President for Information Technology | |
| ex efficio | Deann Pool | Exective Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs |
| Valerie Ray | Director of Academic and CTE Dual Credit | |
| Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics | |
| Robbie Trissell | Director of Administrative Computing | |
| Randy Truxal | Executive Director of Grayson College Foundation | |
| Robyn Voight | Director of Human Resources | |
| Ilene Walton | Dean of South Campus | |
| Dr. Dava Washburn | Vice President for Instruction | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications |
QEP Steering Committee
The purpose of the QEP Committee is to guide the selection process for topic (or topics) for the College's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) for the SACSCOC 2021 Reaffirmation of Accreditation.
This Committee will engage faculty, staff, students and administrators in the QEP Proposal solicitation and topic selection process.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Logan Maxwell | Director of Success Initiatives |
| Dr. Richard Davis | Department Chair of Arts and Humanities | |
| Derek DeYonge | Assistant Director of Enrollment Management | |
| Dr. Wade Graves | Department Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship | |
| Lori Hoover | Coordinator of Associate Degree Nursing Program | |
| Dana Kermanian | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Corey Leird | Career and Pathways Coach | |
| Nancy Luthe | Director of Success Coaches | |
| Dr. Patrice Parsons | Department Chair of Biological and Physical Sciences | |
| Marlene Phillips | Director of Advising and Outreach | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications |
Campus Beautification Committee
The purpose of the Campus Beautification Committee is to seek input on ways to maintain and enhance the appearance of buildings and green spaces on campus. The committee may consider ways to develop energetic and interactive features including plazas, courtyards, outdoor spaces, seasonal displays, public art, and landscaping at Grayson College.
The committee shall be appointed annually, usually in August, by the College President or designee.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Business Services |
| Derek DeYonge | Assistant Director of Enrollment Management | |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs | |
| ex officio | Cheryl Hayes | Business Services Coordinator |
| Ilene Walton | Dean of South Campus | |
| Layne Woodfolk | Student Government Association | |
| Vacant | Director of Marketing and Communications |
Grayson Cares Committee
The Grayson Cares Committee provides oversight for enhanced program performance, changes in procedures, and coordination across departments with the purpose of closing the gap on student basic needs.
The Grayson Cares Committee includes representation from the Grayson College Foundation, financial aid, business office, veteran services, Baptist Student Ministries, student support services, faculty, staff, and the dean of student affairs. The director of counseling and social services chairs the GC Cares Committee.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Barbara Malone | Director of Counseling and Social Services |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Students Affairs | |
| Dana Kermanian | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Austin Lambert | Director of Baptist Student Ministries | |
| Mary Linder | Faculty - Academic | |
| Stephanie Martin | Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services | |
| Davina Ransom | Assistant Director of Adult Education and Literacy | |
| Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development | |
| Shirley Sims | Accounting Specialist | |
| Randy Truxal | Executive Director of Grayson College Foundation |