2023-2024 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 |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Business Services | |
| Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics | |
| Robbie Trissell | Vice President for Information Technology | |
| 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 | |
| Dr. Karen Campbell | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Dr. Dana Clark | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science | Director of Nursing | |
| Aimee Flynn | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Tiffany Francis | Director of Promise Programs and Enrollment Management | |
| Kendrick Gibson | Director of Strategic Enrollment and Retention | |
| ex officio | Teresa Gray | Institutional Effectiveness Administrative Assistant |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications | |
| Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Business 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 | |
| Becki Rathfon | Assistant Registrar | |
| Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development | |
| Faculty Association President | Dr. Jean Sorensen | Faculty - Academic |
| Robbie Trissell | Vice President for Information Technology | |
| Robyn Voight | Director of Human Resources | |
| Ilene Walton | Dean of South Campus | |
| Dr. Dava Washburn | Vice President for Instruction |
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 | |
| ex officio | Karen Bollinger | Office of the President Coordinator |
| Natalia Bravo | Student Government Representative | |
| Tomyra Britt | Director of Student Success Services | |
| Mike Brown | Director of Network Services | |
| Dr. Karen Campbell | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Dr. Billye Cheek | Department Chair of Math, Engineering, and Technology | |
| Dr. Dana Clark | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Dr. Jamie Coley | Associate Dean of Health Sciences | Director of Nursing | |
| Matt Corder | Director of Facilities Management | |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science | 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 | |
| Carla Fanning | Department Chair of Social Sciences | |
| Dr. Djuna Forrester | Director of Grant Acquisition | |
| Tiffany Francis | Coordinator of Texoma Promise Program | |
| Kendrick Gibson | Director of Strategic Enrollment and Retention | |
| Dr. Wade Graves | Department Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship | |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Lisa Hebert | Director of Library | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications | |
| Danny Hyatt | Director of Fiscal Services | |
| Paula Jonse | Director of Development | |
| Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Busienss Services | |
| Nancy Luthe | Director of Success Coaches | |
| Dr. Chase Machen | Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| 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 | |
| Dr. Patrice Parsons | Department Chair of Biological and Physical Sciences | |
| Becki Rathfon | Assistant Registrar | |
| Valerie Ray | Director of Academic and CTE Dual Credit | |
| Tammi Ross | South Campus Office Coordinator | |
| Doyle Roy | Department Chair of South Campus | |
| Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development | |
| Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics | |
| Faculty Association President | Dr. Jean Sorensen | Faculty - Academic |
| Dr. Karen Stidham | Executive Director of the Small Business Development Center | |
| Dr. Rebecca Stout | Executive Director of the Center for Workplace Learning | |
| Mark Taylor | Director of Testing, Tutoring, and Disability Services | |
| Jackie Thomas | Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management | |
| Penny Ticknor | Assistant Director of Fiscal Services | |
| Ashley Trevino | Director of Adult Education and Literacy | |
| Robbie Trissell | Vice President for Information Technology | |
| 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 |
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. Jamie Coley | Associate Dean of Health Sciences | Director of Nursing | |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science | Director of Nursing | |
| Todd Ellis | Director of Teaching and Learning | |
| Dr. Djuna Forrester | Director of Grant Acquisition | |
| 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 | |
| Ilene Walton | Dean of South Campus | |
| Ashley Trevino | Director of Adult Education |
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 |
| Dr. Billye Cheek | Department Chair of Math, Engineering, and Technology | |
| Dr. Allison Collins | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Erin Conklin | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Dr. Richard Davis | Department Chair of Arts and Humanities | |
| Aimie Flynn | Director / Professor 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. Alice McEachern | RN-BSN Program Coordinator | |
| Faculty Association President | Dr. Jean Sorensen | Faculty - Academic |
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 |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications | |
| 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 | Dean of Student Affairs Administrative Assistant |
| Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development |
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 | Assistant Director of Library Services | |
| Ethan Hall | Student Government Association | |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Emily Johnson | Director of Emergency Medical Technology | |
| 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 | |
| Jackie Thomas | Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management | |
| 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 | |
| Dr. Karen Campbell | Associate Dean of Academic and Workforce Instruction | |
| Dr. Billye Cheek | Department Chair of Math, Engineering, and Technology | |
| Dr. Dana Clark | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Dr. Jamie Coley | Associate Dean of Health Sciences | Director of Nursing | |
| Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science | Director of Nursing | |
| Dr. Richard Davis | Department Chair of Arts and Humanities | |
| Aimee Flynn | Director / Instructor of Medical Lab Technology | |
| Dr. Djuna Forrester | Director of Grant Acquisition | |
| 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 |
| 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 Association President | Dr. Jean Sorensen | Faculty - Academic |
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 | Katrinka Bartush | Faculty - Academic |
| Dr. Gill Deep | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Carla Fanning | Faculty - Academic | |
| Dr. Aidan Holtan | Writing Center Coordinator | |
| ex officio | Karen Johnson | Instructional Office Coordinator |
| Carol Lavender | Faculty - Health Science | |
| James Popplewell | Faculty - Workforce | |
| Doyle Roy | Department Chair of South Campus |
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. Keri Harvey | Faculty - Academic | |
| Justin Holder | Faculty - Workforce | |
| Sara Kelly | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Keilah Marcom | Public Services Success Coach | |
| Joni Martin | Recruiter | |
| John Siebuhr | Veteran Benefits Advisor |
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 enrollment management and analytics, associate 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 | |
| Ex-Officio | Dr. Michael Cox | Dean of Health Science | 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 | |
| Ex-Officio | 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 | |
| Chad Tomaselli | Faculty - Academic | |
| Ex-Officio | 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 | |
| Lori Dunn | Director of Continuing Education | |
| Dr. Deep Gill | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Lisa Hebert | Director of Library | |
| Maddie Hector | Social Media and Sports Information Specialist | |
| Dr. Aidan Holtan | Writing Center Coordinator | |
| Jeffri Johnson Hodge | Tutoring and Accessibility Services Coordinator | |
| Ashley Oakfield | Resident Experience Specialist | |
| Jayce Randolph | Success Coach | |
| Faculty Association President | Dr. Jean Sorensen | Faculty - Academic |
| Dr. 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 | Assistant Director of Library Services | |
| Hannah Baugh | Recruiter | |
| Tomyra Britt | Director of TRIO Student Support Services | |
| Mike Brown | Director of Network Services | |
| Joanna Bryant | Faculty - Workforce | |
| Dr. Gill Deep | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Kendrick Gibson | Director of Strategic Enrollment and Retention | |
| Dr. Aidan Holtan | Writing Center Coordinator | |
| Melinda Howard | Vocational Nursing Program Coordinator | |
| Jeffri Johnson Hodge | Coordinator of Tutoring and Disabilities Services | |
| Sara Kelly | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Rachel Langford | Success Coach | |
| Belinda McCloud | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Makayla McMorris | Recruiter II | |
| Sandra Metcalf | Faculty - Academic | |
| Jennifer Miller | Information Technology Specialist | |
| Wanda Powell | Admissions Administrative Assistant | |
| Wendy Renfro | Faculty - Dental Assisting | |
| Mark Taylor | Director of Testing, Tutoring, and Disability Services | |
| Leigh Wickier | Health Sciences Administrative Assistant |
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 | Director of Nursing | |
| Kristin Erickson | Faculty - Academic | |
| ex officio | Dr. Wade Graves | Department Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship |
| Ethan Hall | Student Government Representative | |
| Emily Johnson | Director of Emergency Medical Technology | |
| Carolyn Kasdorf | Vice President for Business Services | |
| Mary Linder | Faculty - Academic | |
| Brian McLaughlin | Faculty - Academic | |
| KK Patton | Coordinator of Housing | |
| Mary Pyle | Director of Texoma Regional Police Academy and Criminal Justice | |
| Johnathon Siebuhr | Veteran Benefits Advisor | |
| Robbie Trissell | Vice President for Information Technology | |
| ex officio | Robyn Voight | Director of Human Resources |
| Ilene Walton | Dean of South Campus | |
| Brian Ward | Police Officer | |
| Jonathan Warner | Faculty - Health Sceince | |
| Dr. Dava Washburn | Vice President for Instruction |
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 |
| Hannah Baugh | Recruiter | |
| Beth Cavin | HR Recruiter | |
| Karen Johnson | Instructional Office Coordinator | |
| Jeffri Johnson Hodge | Coordinator of Tutoring and Disability Services | |
| Jennifer Miller | Information Technology Specialist | |
| Michelle Mitchell | Library Administrative Assistant | |
| Deann Pool | Executive Assistant to the Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Wanda Powell | Admissions Administrative Assistant | |
| James Scoggins | Media Technology Specialist | |
| Leigh Wickizer | Health Sciences Administrative Assistant |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jean Sorensen | President | |
| Joanna Bryant | President-Elect | |
| Dr. Jane Carr | Secretary | |
| Dr. Wade Graves | Treasurer | |
| Rusty Weatherly | Vice-President |
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. Wade Graves | Department Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship | |
| Melinda Howard | Vocational Nursing Program Coordinator | |
| Dr. Logan Maxwell | Director of Success Initiatives | |
| Michael Perry | 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 |
| Dr. Dayna Ford | Faculty - Academic | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications | |
| Lori Hoover | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Rachel Langford | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Nancy Luthe | Director of Success Coaches | |
| Kent Meek | Data and Reporting Analyst | |
| Monsita Powell | Faculty - Workforce |
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 | Corey Leird | Grayson Cares Coordinator |
| Dr. Allison Collins | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Lewanda Diaz | Assistant Director of Success Coaches | |
| Interim Chair | Carla Fanning | Department Chair of Social Sciences |
| ex officio | Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs |
| Jeffri Johnson Hodge | Tutoring and Accessibility Services Coordinator | |
| Melinda Howard | Vocational Nursing Program Coordinator | |
| Barbara Malone | Director of Counseling and Social Services | |
| Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development | |
| Rachel Sumrall | Faculty - Academic | |
| Jackie Thomas | Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management |
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 |
| Tiffany Francis | Director of Promise Programs and Enrollment Management | |
| Kendrick Gibson | Director of Strategic Enrollment and Retention | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications | |
| 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 | |
| ex efficio | Deann Pool | Dean of Student Affairs Administrative Assistant |
| Becki Rathfon | Assistant Registrar | |
| Valerie Ray | Director of Academic and CTE Dual Credit | |
| Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics | |
| Faculty Association President | Dr. Jean Sorensen | Faculty - Academic |
| Robbie Trissell | Vice President of Information Technology | |
| 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 |
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 |
| Stacey Browning | CWL Success Coach | |
| Dr. Dana Clark | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Edwin Clark | Career Pathways Specialist | |
| Dr. Richard Davis | Department Chair of Arts and Humanities | |
| Tiffany Francis | Director of Promise Programs and Enrollment Management | |
| Dr. Wade Graves | Department Chair of Business and Entrepreneurship | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications | |
| Lori Hoover | Coordinator of Associate Degree Nursing Program | |
| Nancy Luthe | Director of Success Coaches | |
| Dr. Patrice Parsons | Department Chair of Biological and Physical Sciences |
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 |
| Mike Brown | Director of Network Services | |
| Joanna Bryant | Culinary Arts Chef Professor | |
| Beth Cavin | HR Recruiter | |
| Cristian Chavez | Student Account Specialist | |
| Heather Cox | Office of the President Administrative Assistant | |
| Kristin Erickson | Faculty - Academic | |
| Taylor Dixon | Student Government Association | |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Student Affairs | |
| Cheryl Hayes | Business Services Coordinator | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications | |
| Linda Krueger | Assistant Director of Financial Aid | |
| Linda Schantz | Recruiter | |
| Ilene Walton | Dean of South Campus |
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 |
| Tomyra Britt | Director of TRIO Student Support Services | |
| Dr. Dana Clark | Department Chair of Public Services | |
| Lori Dunn | Director of Continuing Education | |
| Dr. Molly Harris | Dean of Students Affairs | |
| Blaine Jones | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Austin Lambert | Director of Baptist Student Ministries | |
| Mary Linder | Faculty - Academic | |
| Stephanie Martin | Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services | |
| Sandra Metcalf | Faculty - Workforce | |
| Shantee Siebuhr | Director of Student Life and Development | |
| Shirley Sims | Accounting Specialist | |
| Randy Truxal | Executive Director of Grayson College Foundation |
Caring Vikings
The purpose of the Caring Vikings group is to make recommendations to the Executive Leadership Council to enhance student success and staff and faculty engagement in that success. The group will bring forward suggestions for necessary changes and enhancements to strategies that focus on building a caring and inclusive culture for the campus as a whole. The group will consist of volunteer members and will be appointed annually by the College President or designee.
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Co-chair | Camille Phelps | Instructional Effectiveness Coordinator |
| Hannah Baugh | Recruiter | |
| Melissa Carlisle | Student Life Administrative Assistant | |
| Cristian Chavez | Student Accounts Specialist | |
| Alexander Connors | Custodian | |
| Maddie Hector | Marketing Coordinator | |
| Dr. Aidan Holtan | Writing Center Coordinator | |
| Blaine Jones | Faculty - Health Science | |
| Rachel Langford | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Mary Linder | Faculty - Academic | |
| D'Anna Lodge | CWL Administrative Assistant | |
| Keilah Marcom | Public Services Success Coach | |
| Belinda McCloud | Financial Aid Advisor | |
| Amy Navarro | Accounting Specialist | |
| Wanda Powell | Admissions Administrative Assistant | |
| Corwin Ransom | TRIO Student Support Services Advisor | |
| Chelsea Simpson | Human Resources Administrative Assistant | |
| Faculty Association President | Dr. Jean Sorensen | Faculty - Academic |
| Rachel Sumrall | Faculty - Academic | |
| Aaron Thomas | LAN Support Technician | |
| Regan White | Instructional Designer | |
| Leigh Wickizer | Health Sciences Administrative Assistant |
Strategic Communications Committee
The Strategic Communications Committee is a cross-functional team charged with developing, executing, and monitoring recruitment and student communication strategies across the life cycle of the student experience, from prospect to graduation and beyond. The Strategic Communications Committee will lead the implementation of the College District's new marketing and communications tools, design and analyze student outreach and routine communication streams that create a seamless experience across every touchpoint including email, movile, advertising, website, direct mail, and support services. The committee shall be composed of: Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics, Director of Marketing and Communications, Director of Strategic Enrollment and Retention, Director of Success Initiatives, Web Design Coordinator, Marketing Coordinator, Director of Success Coaches, Assistant Director of Financial Aid and Veteran Services, Director of Promise Programs and Enrollment Management, Director of Academic and CTE Dual Credit, Health Science Admissions Specialist, Executive Director, Center for Workplace Learning and Adult Education/Literacy, and Business Office Staff
| Role | Name | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Chair | Dr. Debbie Smarr | Dean of Strategic Enrollment Management and Analytics |
| Tiffany Francis | Director of Promise Programs and Enrollment Management | |
| Kendrick Gibson | Director of Strategic Enrollment and Retention | |
| Maddie Hector | Marketing Coordinator | |
| Anna Hicks | Director of Marketing and Communications | |
| Danny Hyatt | Director of Fiscal Services | |
| Linda Kreuger | Assistant Director of Financial Aid | |
| Dr. Joseph Lyszczarz | Web Design Coordinator | |
| Nancy Luthe | Director of Success Coaches | |
| Dr. Logan Maxwell | Director of Success Initiatives | |
| Valerie Ray | Director of Academic and CTE Dual Credit | |
| Dr. Rebecca Stout | Executive Director of the Center for Workplace Learning |