Farmer School Committees

Chair:

• Nam Vu (ECO) (2028)

Members:

• Mary Jo Odom-Dull (MGT) (2029)
• David Eyman (ESP) (2029)
• Paul Becker (FIN) (2029)
• Michael Gowins (ISA) (2029)
• Peter Nguyen (MKT) (2028)
• Brent Schmidt (ACC) (2029)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Chanelle White

Alternates:

• Li Yang (ACC) (2029)
• David Lindequist (ECO) (2028)
• Tzveta Vateva (FIN) (2028)
• Bob Leonard (ISA) (2028)
• Darryl Rice (MGT) (2028)
• Eric Stenstrom (MKT) (2028)

Committee Charge:

1. Consider academic grievances as outlined in the Student Handbook.
2. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
3. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.
   
   

Chair:

• Jan Taylor, Director, Honors and Scholars Program (MKT)

Members:

• Michele Frank (ACC) (2029)
• Greg Niemesh (ECO) (2027)
• Beth Troy (ESP) (2029)
• Feifei Wang (FIN) (2028)
• Ozge Surer (ISA) (2027)
• Megan Gerhardt (MGT) (2028)
• Rachel Stevens (Senior Academic Advisor, ex officio) (2028)
• Anne Bonanno (Assistant Director of Academic Advising, ex officio)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

Committee Charge:

1. In an advisory capacity, provide oversight and guidance of the Business Honors program and the Farmer School of Business (FSB) Scholars Program.
2. Assist the Honors Director and Assistant Director in managing the FSB Honors Program.
3. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
4. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Committee of Advisors Chair and Dean’s Liaison:

• Chanelle White

Members:

• Jan Eighme (ACC)
• Carla Nietfeld (ECO)
• Jim Friedman (ESP)
• Corey Shank (FIN)
• Wei (Vivian) Chen (ISA)
• Tom Farnbacher (MGT)
• Helen Koons (MKT)
• Bobby Gray (FYIC)

Committee Charge:

1. Review undergraduate student petitions.
2. Consider ways to improve the advising process at both divisional and departmental levels.
3. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
4. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Devon DelVecchio (MKT) (2029)

Members:

• Qing Burke (ACC) (2029)
• Janice Kinghorn (ECO) (2029)
• Anna-Katharina Lenz (ESP) (2029)
• Brooke Wang (FIN) (2029)
• Joseph Nwankpa (ISA) (2029)
• Lisa Ellram (MGT) (2029)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Xiaowen Huang

Committee Charge:

• The Committee supports the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Farmer School of Business societal impact strategy, consistent with the School’s mission, strategic plan, and AACSB Standard 9.

The Committee will:

• Coordinate and monitor progress across curriculum, scholarship, and engagement.
• Maintain and review evidence of outcomes and societal impact.
• Recommend priorities, adjustments, and resource needs to strengthen implementation.
• The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
• The Committee Chair will provide a summative year—end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair and Dean’s Liaison:

• Xiaowen Huang

Members:

• Jon Grenier (ACC) (2028)
• Josh Ederington (ECO) (2027)
• Brett Smith (ESP) (2029)
• Tom Boulton (FIN) (2029)
• Skip Benamati (ISA) (2028)
• Peng Wang (MGT) (2028)
• Hannah Lee (MKT) (2029)

Committee Charge:

1. Serve as Advisory Committee to the Dean for Divisional P&T.
2. Provide periodic reviews of Endowed Chairs and Professors and forward recommendations to the Dean.
3. Review applications for FSB Faculty Research Fellows and forward recommendations to the Dean.
4. Review applications for the Endres Associate Professor Fellowships and forward recommendations to the Dean.
5. The Committee will meet to address its annual charge.

Chair and Dean’s Liaison:

• Xiaowen Huang

Members:

• Jan Eighme (ACC) (2028)
• Ling Shao (ECO) (2028)
• Jim Friedman (ESP) (2028)
• Bill Myers (ISA) (2029)
• Cindy Oakenfull (MGT) (2028)
• Jan Taylor (MKT) (2028)
• Chelsea Green (FIN) (2029)
• Becky Crews (FYIC) (2028)

Committee Charge:

1. The committee meets in February and advises the dean.
2. Identify and recommend professional development opportunities relevant to TCPL faculty roles.
3. Promote mentorship and peer support opportunities to help TCPL faculty navigate the promotion process.
4. The Committee will meet to address its annual charge.

Chair:

• Jenny Darroch, Dean

Members:

• Kirk Bogard (Associate VP of Development and External Relations)
• Katherine Brun (Director, University Communications and Marketing)
• Becky Crews (FYIC Director)
• Annie Farrell (Chair, ACC)
• Joel Harper (Chair, FIN)
• Xiaowen Huang (Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Excellence)
• Yao (Henry) Jin (Chair, MGT)
• Allison Jones Farmer (Chair, ISA)
• Suraj Maraboyina (Executive Director of Altman Institute of Entrepreneurship)
• Jenny Minier (Chair, ECO)
• Audra Morrison (Accreditation, Analytics, And Planning Manager)
• Drew Reffett (Associate Dean for Educational Excellence)
• Hessam Sarooghi (Chair, ESP)
• Chanelle White (Sr. Assistant Dean)
• Zhiyong Yang (Chair, MKT)

Chair:

Michele Frank (Director, Masters in Accountancy) (2028)

Members:

• Janice Kinghorn (MBA) (2028)
• Jonathan Wolff (ECO) (2028)
• Brenda Homan (ESP) (2029)
• Lee Biggerstaff (FIN) (2028)
• Maciej Rysz (ISA) (2029)
• Pete Salzarulo (MGT) (2028)
• Devon DelVecchio (MKT) (2027)
• Anne Bonanno (Assistant Director of Academic Advising, ex officio)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

Committee Charge:

1. Review graduate curriculum change proposals for all FSB graduate courses and programs.
2. Stay informed of current Graduate School requirements and pending/recent changes, communicate updates to departments, and collaborate with them to identify opportunities for FSB graduate courses/programs.
3. Monitor the assessment process for the Divisional Graduate Programs (i.e., the MBA program) and identify needed program and curricula updates and changes.
4. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
5. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Tim Greenlee (MKT) (2027)

Members:

• Tim Eaton (ACC) (2028)
• Jing Li (ECO) (2027)
• David Eyman (ESP) (2029)
• Tyler Henry (FIN) (2027)
• Rayna Xu (ISA) (2027)
• John Ni (MGT) (2027)
• Bill Holmes (Director, Global Business Programs, ex officio)
• Marcia Smith (Associate Director of Academic Advising, ex officio)
• Hannah Lee (Associate Professor of Marketing, ex officio)
• Lee Armstrong (Director Education Abroad, Miami Global Initiatives Representative)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

Committee Charge:

1. Work with FSB Associate Dean for Educational Excellence and the FSB Director of Global Business Programs to develop a broad strategy for increasing FSB participation rates in meaningful, extensive (i.e. 1 day) off-campus learning experiences.
2. Define academic program expectations for the students and faculty on FSB Study Abroad and Study Away Programs.
3. Monitor BUS international curricula and make recommendations for changes as needed. Ensure all Study Abroad and Study Away Programs and workshops meet instructional policy compliance.
4. Review and approve proposals for FSB Study Abroad Programs and other workshops that run through University Global Initiatives.
5. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
6. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Janice Kinghorn (ECO) Assessment Director (2028)

Members:

• Katie Tew (ACC) (2028)
• Brad Reitz (BUS 284) (2027)
• Ling Shao (ECO) (2028)
• Hessam Sarooghi (ESP) (2029)
• Haim Kassa (FIN) (2028)
• Waldyn Martinez (ISA) (2027)
• John Ni (MGT) (2029)
• Helen Koons (MKT) (2028)
• Becky Crews (Director of FYIC ex officio)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

Committee Charge:

1. Review and support the division’s Assessment Program. Assist the Director of Assessment and the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence in ensuring successful assessment planning and execution of all aspects of FSB assessment for compliance with AACSB and HLC accreditation. Provide a year-end report that indicates the direct assessments collected in the current year and any resulting changes made and indicates the direct assessments to be collected in the subsequent year.
2. The Committee will oversee assessment in programs without departmental homes, e.g., Interdisciplinary Business Management.
3. Promote professional development related to assessment by staying informed of emerging trends, evolving accreditation standards, and best practices.
4. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
5. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Xi Liu (FIN) (2028)

Members:

• Jon Pyzoha (ACC) (2027)
• Nam Vu (ECO) (2028)
• Hessam Sarooghi (ESP)(2029)
• Fadel Megahed (ISA) (2029)
• Peng Wang (MGT) (2027) P
• Peter Nguyen (MKT) (2029)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Xiaowen Huang

Committee Charge:

1. Determine Summer Research Grant recipients based on established criteria and application materials.
2. Determine FSB annual research award winners based on established criteria and application materials.
3. Develop and implement a process to ensure that all faculty nominated for grants and research awards are contacted regarding their nomination.
4. Organize the annual research showcase to highlight the work of research grant recipients and award winners and foster a culture of scholarly engagement.
5. Launch annual “Business Impact Research Showcase” to show how FSB scholarship informs practice.
6. Coordinate with the Teaching Effectiveness Committee when organizing the research showcases.
7. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
8. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Matt Wieland (ACC) (2027)

Members:

• Chuck Moul (ECO) (2028)
• Mark Lacker (ESP) (2027)
• Hannah Lee (MKT) (2027)
• Karen Meyers (FIN) (2028)
• Chad Anderson (ISA) (2028)
• Joe Rode (MGT) (2028)
• Kerrie Carsey (FYIC) (2029)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

Committee Charge:

1. Review and revise eligibility criteria for awards, as relevant.
2. Determine FSB annual Teaching Effectiveness Award winners based on established criteria and application materials.
3. Develop and implement a process to ensure that all faculty nominated for the Teaching Effectiveness Award are contacted regarding their nomination.
4. Organize an annual workshop showcasing the effective pedagogy and insights of teaching award winners.
5. Organize professional development workshops that highlight teaching innovations, emerging pedagogical tools, and evidencebased strategies—drawing from both research and practice—to enhance student learning, engagement, and real-world application.
6. Coordinate with the Research Committee when organizing the workshops noted above.
7. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
8. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Arthur Carvalho (ISA) (2028)

Members:

• Jame Zhang (ACC) (2028)
• Kimberly Berg (ECO) (2029)
• Mark Lacker (ESP) (2028)
• Tanja Kirmse (FIN) (2027)
• Matt Schwieterman (MGT) (2028)
• Gillian Oakenfull (MKT) (2027)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

Committee Charge:

1. Identify and evaluate technologies/tools/products that FSB staff and/or faculty potentially can utilize to enhance the FSB educational experience and/or improve FSB operations. The identification of such technologies/tools/products could result from the committee’s independent research, student/staff/faculty suggestions and proposals, vendor proposals and/or other sources.
2. Review student tech-fee proposals on behalf of the FSB.
3. Develop and offer technology focused educational workshops for FSB faculty and staff.
4. Develop and review policies related to the ethical, responsible, and effective use of technologies—including AI, instructional tools, and data systems.
5. Coordinate with applicable Miami University committees to stay aware of university level technology related initiatives and consider how the FSB can leverage and/or contribute to such initiatives.
6. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
7. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• David Yin FIN (2029)

Members:

• Billy Brink (ACC) (2029)
• Carla Nietfeld (ECO) (2028)
• Brenda Homan (ESP) (2027)
• Jordan Tait (ISA) (2028)
• Tom Bussen (MGT) (2028)
• Jason Weimer (MKT) (2028)
• Jon Maxey (FYIC) (2028)
• Anne Bonanno (Assistant Director, Academic Advising, ex officio)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

Committee Charge:

1. Review and make recommendations to faculty on undergraduate-level course and curricular change proposals.
2. Stay informed of current Miami Plan requirements and pending/recent changes, communicate updates to departments and collaborate with them to identify opportunities for FSB undergraduate courses to contribute meaningfully to the Miami Plan curriculum.
3. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
4. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Kim Cochran, Assistant to Associate Deans (2027)

Members:

• Lori Foister, Administrative Assistant (2028)
• Sarah Keefe, Associate Director Professional Development (2028)
• J Ravancho, Academic Advisor (2027)
• Alex Wood, Director of Passport, Ryan Family Scholars, and Student Organizations (2027)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Xiaowen Huang

Committee Charge:

1. Serve as an advisory body to the FSB Dean on issues of concern to FSB staff.
2. Will be composed of representatives as described above, elected from their appropriate professional areas. For a three-year term.
3. Committee Chair shall be elected by members of the DSAC committee.
4. Will meet with the Dean a minimum of once per semester.

The FSB AI Committee serves as a two-way conduit between departments and the Dean’s Office, supports the sharing of practical AI knowledge and experiences across FSB, and partners with the Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Excellence to support faculty AI learning and development. The committee consults with the Director of AI Initiatives to help ensure coordination with related FSB AI efforts.

Chair:

• Zhe (Jay) Shan (ISA)

Members:

• Ted Polat (ACC)
• David Lindequist (ECO)
• Geoff Zoeckler (ESP)
• Simon Buechler (FIN)
• Jon Maxey (FYIC)
• Carol McGuire (ISA)
• Gillian Oakenfull (MKT)
• Tom Braun (MGT)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Xiaowen Huang

Committee Charge:

1. Serve as a departmental conduit for AI-related questions, needs, experiences, and opportunities, and communicate relevant themes to the Dean’s Office liaison.
2. Identify and share useful AI applications, teaching practices, research uses, experiments, and other examples across FSB to support cross-department learning.
3. Organize faculty AI learning and development opportunities in collaboration with the Dean’s Office liaison, including faculty demonstrations, peer sharing, practical sessions, and other activities responsive to faculty interests and needs.
4. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and activities.
5. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

The FYIC Redesign Committee is charged with reviewing and advancing proposals for the redesign of the First-Year Integrated Core (FYIC). The committee will evaluate faculty-generated redesign options and develop recommendations that support program sustainability, coherence, and academic rigor.

Chair:

• Becky Crews (Director FYIC)

Members:

• Cindy Oakenfull (BUS 101 Team Lead / MGT)
• Gina Dutro (BUS 102 Team Lead)
• Jon Maxey (ESP 103 Team Lead)
• Josh Ferris (BUS 104 Team Lead)
• Brenda Homan (ESP)
• Brad Goldie (FIN)
• Skip Benamati (ISA)
• Jan Taylor (MKT)
• Chuck Moul (ECO)
• James Zhang (ACC)
• Mandy Olejnik (Howe Writing Center)
• Tim Greenlee (Original Development Ambassador)
• Chanelle White (Advising)
• Beth Troy (Curriculum Designer)
• Katherine Brun / Scott Sadowski (FSB Communications)
• Avery Jakobowski (Student Representative)
• Cami Bui (Student Representative)
• Michelle Chevalier (Development Representative, on occasion)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

All curricular changes to the FYIC will flow through the normal curriculum approval process.

Committee Charge:

1. Review Redesign Proposals
   1. Examine redesign options submitted by FYIC and divisional faculty.
   2. Assess proposals in relation to program goals, student learning outcomes, and institutional priorities.
   3. Identify strengths, gaps, and areas for further development.
2. Develop a Comprehensive Redesign Proposal (as needed)
   1. Develop a cohesive redesign model for FYIC (potentially informed by, but not limited to, existing faculty proposals).
   2. Articulate the structure, goals, and implementation considerations of the proposed design.
   3. Ensure alignment with program priorities, including sustainability, shared labor distribution, transfer of learning, rigor, and consistency across courses.
3. Develop Recommendations for Shared Labor Distribution
   1. Consider equitable and sustainable models of faculty and staff workload.
   2. Explore structures for shared responsibilities across courses and roles.
   3. Evaluate the potential role of a research fellow or similar position to support program coordination, assessment, and/or scholarship.
4. Promote Transfer, Rigor, and Consistency
   1. Provide guidance on how redesigned structures can support transfer of learning across courses and experiences.
   2. Recommend strategies to ensure academic rigor across all FYIC offerings.
   3. Identify mechanisms to maintain consistency in curriculum delivery, while allowing for appropriate instructional flexibility.
5. Synthesize and Communicate Findings
   1. Develop a set of actionable recommendations for FYIC leadership.
   2. Clearly articulate trade-offs, resource implications, and implementation considerations.
   3. Where appropriate, propose phased or pilot approaches to redesign.

The Marcum Center for Business Innovation Steering Committee (The Marcum Committee) is charged to address critical questions regarding the future use of the Marcum Center and its potential to benefit student outcomes across the university.

Marcum Center for Business Innovation Steering Committee and Advisors Steering Committee Members:

Co-Chairs:

• David Eyman (ESP)
• Tim Greenlee (MKT)

Members:

• Arthur Carvalho (ISA)
• Zhe (Jay) Shan (ISA)
• Gillian Oakenfull (MKT)
• Chanelle White (Advising)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

Steering Committee Advisors:

• Chris Lorenzen, CEO, Eagle Seven Holdings, MU Foundation Board
• Melissa Stevens, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, Fifth Third Bank
• Dinesh Paliwal, Partner, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, MU Trustee
• Ron Rice, Chairman of the Board, Metallus, Inc., FSB Business Advisory Council
• Bill Ebbing, President and CEO, New Albany Company, MU Trustee
  
  

Chair:

• Monique Murfield (MGT) (2029)

Members:

• Sydney Shu (ACC) (2028)
• EJ Ume (ECO) (2029)
• Gina Dutro (MKT/FYIC) (2027)
• Mark Lacker (ESP) (2027)
• Paul Cox (FIN) (2028)
• Carol McGuire (ISA) (2027)
• Jan Taylor (MKT/FSB Honors) (2029)
• Tim Greenlee (MKT) (2028)
• Michelle Chevalier (Director of Industry Partnerships) (2027)
• Amanda Pyzoha (Ernst & Young Professional Development Advisor) (2027)
• Michael Webb (Schweinfurth Director of Career Development) (2028)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Kirk Bogard

Committee Charge:

• Work with the Director of Professional Development:
  1. Educate faculty and students about the Office of Career Services policies and services.
  2. Strategically expand the number of on-campus recruiting firms.
  3. Improve student placement (internship/employment) outcomes.
  4. Better understand and meet the unique needs of our diverse students (major; international; etc.).
  5. Monitor the use of and student outcomes related to the BUS 340 Professional Practice workshop.
  6. Improve communication of divisional career-related services through FSB web-presence.
  7. Develop a comprehensive, four-year career education strategy.
  8. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
  9. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Peter Nguyen (MKT) (2027)

Members:

• Ling Shao (ECO) (2029)
• Sid Vedula (ESP) 2028)
• Tyler Wiggers (FIN) (2029)
• Yicheng Kang (ISA) (2028)
• Megan Gerhardt (MGT) (2028)
• Ted Polat (ACC) (2028)
• Benjamin Palmer (Sr. Academic Advisor) BSAC (Student Representative)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Kirk Bogard

Committee Charge:

1. To nominate, for the Dean’s consideration, the student speaker and the keynote speaker for the FSB commencement ceremony.
   1. Recommendations for student speaker should focus on FSB graduating students with the highest academic and leadership credentials and accomplishments, from across all FSB programs. The Committee will provide the Dean with 2-4 finalist nominations.
   2. Recommendations for commencement speaker should focus on high profile individuals, particularly alumni, who can make a positive impact on graduates as they move forward in their lives and careers.
2. To nominate, for the Dean’s consideration, the speaker for the Anderson Distinguished Lecture Series, and other highprofile speakers coming to the Farmer School. Recommendations for the Anderson Series should be based on the MOA with the Anderson family, keeping in mind potential budget constraints.
   1. In making speaker recommendations, the Committee should consider scholarly or professional achievement, outstanding service to society, unique contribution to businesses or economies, social, technological or entrepreneurial innovation, and such other characteristics as the Committee shall consider worthy.
   2. All recommendations should consider that high profile speakers are often linked with controversial subjects, and while the purpose of these speakers is not to agitate members of the campus community, open dialogue on meaningful issues is at the heart of the university mission.
3. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.

The FSB Educational Experience Committee will collaborate with the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence to develop, evaluate, and work with the FSB academic departments to implement initiatives for enhancing the educational experience we provide to our students.

Chair and Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

Members:

• Po-Chang Chen (ACC)
• Chuck Moul (ECO)
• Jim Friedman (ESP)
• Terry Nixon (FIN)
• Joshua Ferris (FYIC)
• Gabe Lee (ISA)
• Megan Gerhardt (MGT)
• Tim Greenlee (MKT)
• Cory Duscheneau (Assistant Director of Academic Advising)

Committee Charge:

1. Each department representative on the committee will convey committee recommended plans to their home departments, receive and convey departmental feedback to the committee, and work with home departments to implement finalized plans for enhancing the educational experience we provide to our students. 1. Provide an annual report by major.
2. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
3. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Lisa Raatz (Office of the Dean)

Members:

• Dan Heitger (ACC)
• Austin Hembree (FSB IT)
• Rosemary Tufon (ISA)
• Helen Koons (MKT)
• Mike Smith (Academic Advising)
• Bobby Gray (MGT/FYIC)
• Josh Ferris (FYIC)
• Alex Wood (PRG)
• Gerald Granderson (ECO)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett

Committee Charge:

1. Plan development and maintenance. The EPC is charged with developing, updating and maintaining a comprehensive, all-hazards emergency management plan for the FSB.
2. Policy and procedure formulation. The EPC is charged with creating and recommending emergency-related policies and procedures for each department and the school as a whole, in alignment with university emergency management and public safety offices.
3. Training and drills. The EPC is charged to facilitate and conduct regular drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of the plan. The EPC is charged with developing and providing training for FSB faculty and staff on emergency procedures.
4. The EPC will examine the existing safety policies and propose a strategy to enhance FSB stakeholder’s safety.
5. The EPC is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
6. The EPC Chair will provide a summative year-end report of committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Jenny Minier (ECO)

Members:

• Joel Harper (FIN)
• Allison Jones-Farmer (ISA)
• Zhiyong Yang (MKT)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Xiaowen Huang

Committee Charge:

1. Determine the annual Faculty Service Excellence Award recipients.
2. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
3. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year. 
   
   

Chair and Dean’s Liaison:

• Katherine Brun (Director of Marketing and Communication)

Members:

• Suraj Maraboyina (Executive Director of Altman Institute of Entrepreneurship)
• Jake Matig (FYIC)
• Justin McGlothin (FYIC)
• Sina Esteky (MKT)
• Kirk Bogard (Office of Dean)
• Bill Holmes (Global)
• Michael Webb (Career Development)
• Jon Pyzoha (ACC)
• EJ Ume (ECO)
• Maria Weese (ISA)
• Tom Mobley (MGT)
• David Gempesaw (FIN)
• Joy Usner (Admission)

Committee Charge:

1. Provide strategic and tactical input to the Director of Marketing and Communication on divisional, departmental, and program-level marketing initiatives.
2. Share and evaluate marketing best practices to promote alignment, innovation, and effectiveness across units.
3. Explore and advise on the adoption of new marketing tools, platforms, and technologies that enhance the school’s reach and engagement.
4. Support cross-unit coordination to ensure consistency with the FSB brand and messaging across recruitment, admissions, and external communications.
5. The Committee is expected to meet as needed to fulfill its annual charge. Meeting minutes should be taken to document discussions and decisions.
6. The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities and accomplishments following a standardized template to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.

Chair:

• Brian Ballou (Miami MBA Fac Director)

Members:

• Kris Reid (Assoc Director FSB Graduate Programs)
• Alex Tosolini (MU MBA Fac and SDA Bocconi Advisory Board)
• Tom Boulton (Finance and MU MBA Fac)
• Lisa Ellram (Management-Supply Chain and MBA Fac at other Schools)
• Gregory Fisher (MKT Associate Professor and MU MBA Fac)
• Michele Frank (Accounting and MU MBA Fac)
• Carrie Hall (Psychology Fac and MBA student)
• Andrew Jones (Chemical, Paper, and Biomedical Engineering Fac)
• Carol McGuire (Information Systems and Analytics Fac and IT Consultant)
• Sandy Steiger (Director of Analytics at TQL and MU MBA Fac)
• Tod Stuart (Director, Institute for Innovation in Arts and Design and CCA Fac)
• Chris Vendome (Computer Science and Soft Eng, and MBA Student)

Alumni and Students:

• Tiffany Best (Regional Director, Graduate Medical Education, Mercy Health, and In-Person MBA Alum)
• Selena Gillespie (Wavespace Design Specialist Senior EY and MBA Student)
• Mike Palumbo (VP, Sr. Mgr. Member Support and Strategy Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, and Online MBA Alum)
• Kate Ward (SVP and Chief Business Officer, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, and In-Person MBA Alum)

Dean’s Liaison:

• Drew Reffett (Associate Dean for Educational Excellence)

Committee Charge:

• Serve a special role separate from the Graduate Studies Committee to ensure that the Miami MBA program (in-person and online) continually adapts to the dynamic competitive environment for MBA programs targeted for experienced professionals.
• Develop a strategy for evolving the Miami MBA program (in-person and online) to enable the program to successfully differentiate itself in the local and online marketplace focused on the same quality education experience as the undergraduate program.
• Assist the Program Director and Associate Deans in developing curricula for the MBA program (in-person and online) and work with the Graduate Studies Program for moving forward proposed courses and changes to existing courses (or key learning objectives).
• Assist the Program Director and Associate Deans in identifying appropriate MBA faculty and external instructors to ensure sufficient quality of instruction in place regardless of program demand.
• The Committee will meet as needed on an ongoing basis to ensure progress in addressing its charge.
• The Committee Chair will provide a summative year-end report of Committee activities to the Associate Dean for Educational Excellence. This report will be added as a consent item to the agenda of the first faculty meeting of the following academic year.