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Chancellor's Committees

The Chancellor’s Faculty Athletic Council is comprised of at least six faculty members who do not hold administrative appointments above the rank of department chair, plus the Faculty Representative. The Athletic Council reports directly to the Chancellor in an advisory capacity on issues involving the administration of intercollegiate athletics at UNCW.

Name, Title, Term:

Dr. Anthony Atkins, Committee Chair, Associate Professor, English/CHSSA, 25-27

Dr. Nathan Crowe, Associate Professor, History/CHSSA, 25-27

Dr. Jason Foster, Lecturer, SHAHS/CHHS, 27-29

Dr. Daniel Ivancevich, Professor, Accountancy/CSB, 25-27

Dr. Emily Jones, Assistant Professor, Communication Studies/CHSSA, 25-27

Dr. Shannon Klotsko, Associate Professor, Earth & Ocean Sciences/CSE, 26-28

Dr. Mark Lammers, Professor, Mathematics and Statistics/CSE, 25-27

Ms. Jennifer Myers, Senior Lecturer, Psychology/CSE, 25-27

Dr. Noell Rowan, Professor, Social Work/CHHS, 21-28

Dr. Andrew Ryder, Associate Professor, Educational Leadership/WCE, 26-28

Ms. Jenneffer Sixkiller, Assistant Librarian, UNCW Library, 25-27

Dr. Elisabeth Struckell, Assistant Professor of Practice, Management/CSB, 25-27

Ex-Officio:

Dr. Sheri Brinson, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Financial Services, Athletics  

Dr. Michael Gordon, Associate Professor, Faculty Athletic Representative, World Languages and Cultures/CHSSA  

Ms. Kiersten Klekner-Alt, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Governance and Eligibility, Athletics  

Ms. Stacy Kosciak, Deputy Athletic Director and Chief Operating Officer, Athletics  

Mr. Michael Oblinger, Director of Athletics, Athletics  

Dr. Shannon Pease, Director of Student Athlete Support Services (SASS) and Associate Athletic Director, Athletics  

 

 

Works in consultation with the Office of Academic Affairs and other divisions of the University to develop the annual academic calendar and ensure that instructional minutes are reached each term as outlined in the UNC Policy Manual 400.1.6 and to meet the calendar committee guidelines. Committee works to designate dates including, but not limited to, beginning and end of each semester and summer session, dates for convocation, commencement, final exam periods, vacation periods, and dates for other pertinent academic deadlines of UNCW and the University system.

Name, Title, Term:

Ms. Stephanie Barry, Director of Conferences, Events, & Reservations, Student Affairs, 27-29

Dr. Andrew Bryant, Associate Professor, Marketing/CSB, 25-27

Ms. Danielle Eastup, Coordinator Logistics and Data Management Operations, Dean’s Office/CHHS, 18-28

Dr. Nirmal Ghimire, Assistant Professor, ITFSE/WCE, 26-28

Dr. Kristen Hohn, Associate Professor, Social Work/CHHS, 25-27

Ms. Michele Johnson,  , Director of Transition Programs, 22-28

Dr. Ewa Matyczyk, Assistant Professor, Art and Art History/CHSSA, 26-28

Dr. Beverley McGuire, Professor, Philosophy and Religion/CHSSA, 26-28

Ms. Sarah Mueth, Associate Librarian, UNCW Library, 22-27

Ms. Mary Murray, Lecturer, Nursing/CHHS, 26-28

Dr. Christine Pesetski, Assistant Provost for Academic Advising, Center for Academic Advising, 25-27

Dr. Matthew Tenhuisen, Associate Professor, Mathematics and Statistics/CSE, 12-27

Dr. Wendy Donlin Washington, Professor, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, 25-27

Ex-Officio:

Dr. Christine Reed Davis, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Student Affairs  

Dr. Robert Burrus, Provost & Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Academic Affairs  

Dr. Jeremy Dickerson, Associate Vice Chancellor for Distance Education & eLearning, Academic Affairs  

Ms. Elaine Doell, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, Human Resources  

Dr. Christopher Finelli, Associate Provost for Graduate Education & Lifelong Learning & Dean, Graduate School  

Ms. Amanda Fleming, University Registrar, Academic Affairs  

Ms. Laura Gore, Director of Student Accounts & University Cashier, Business Affairs  

Mr. Fred Holding, Director, Office of Scholarships & Financial Aid, Academic Affairs  

Dr. Michael Smith, Director of Institutional Research & Analytics, Academic Affairs

Dr. Laura McBrayer, Associate Dean of the Library, UNCW Library  

Dr. Shannon Pease, Director of Student Athlete Support Services (SASS) and Associate Athletic Director, Athletics  

Dr. Brittany Philbert, Director of Residence Life, Student Affairs  

Mr. Jarrett Piner, Senior Director, Enterprise Project Management and Client Experience, ITS, Enterprise Systems Support  

Ms. Lori Preiss,  Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, Human Resources  

Dr. Colleen Reilly, Professor & President, Faculty Senate, English/CHSSA & Faculty Senate  

Dr. Jack Watson, Dean, College of Health & Human Services, College of Health & Human Services (CHHS)  

Ms. Lauren Wipfield, Catalogue Editor, Undergraduate Education and Faculty Affairs (UEFA) Operations, Academic Affairs  

 

The Campus Conduct Board is a group of students and faculty trained by the Office of the Dean of Students. This unique group hears cases of alleged violations of the Code of Student Life. Any student who has been accused of a violation may opt to have their case heard by the board.

Name, Title, Term:

 

Ms. Susannah Benedetti, UNCW Library, 25-27

Dr. David Blake, Associate Professor, Earth and Ocean Sciences/CSE, 25-27

Ms. Tammala Bulger, Senior Lecturer, Communication Studies/CHSSA, 25-27

Dr. Caroline Clements, Professor, Psychology/CSE, 25-27

Dr. Elizabeth Crawford, Professor, EEMLS/WCE, 25-27

Dr. Thomas Downen, Associate Professor, Accountancy/CSB, 25-27

Dr. Miran Hossain, Associate Professor, Economics and Finance/CSB, 25-27

Dr. Lidio Lima de Albuquerque, Associate Professor, SHAHS/CHHS, 25-27

Dr. Shannon Santana, Associate Professor, Sociology and Criminology/CHSSA, 25-27

Dr. Stephen Skrabal, Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry/CSE, 26-28

Mr. Taro Takizawa, Assistant Professor, Art & Art History/CHSSA, 26-28

A broad range of committees reports to the Chancellor’s Council for Safety and Security (CSS). They should report activities, findings, and recommendations no less than annually. 

Radiation Safety 

The UNCW Radiation Safety Committee advises the Chancellor through the Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs – Business Services on all matters relating to the safe use and licensing of radiation and radioactive materials. Duties of the Committee:

  1. Review and pre-approve/deny the uses of radioactive materials by University personnel.
  2. Advise the Chancellor and senior management through the Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs – Business Services for research on matters relating to radiation safety.
  3. Review the resources and performance of the RSO and the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Department to assure maintenance and adequate control of radiation risks.
  4. Direct an annual program audit and make recommendations to the Chancellor on continued maintenance of the operational radiation safety program.
  5. Develop and direct implementation by the RSO of university policies for proper uses of radioactive materials and review all general guidelines and/or procedures issued by the RSO.
  6. Meet at least two (2) times per year but hold special meetings to pre-approve user authorization and to generally oversee and review various disciplines.
  7. Review safety manuals as necessary to ensure proper program implementation and good health physics practices.
  8. Establish methods for maintaining records of the Committee’s proceedings.
  9. Review and pre-approve all new requests for authorization and requests for significant changes in existing authorizations, such as increases in contamination levels or any proposed releases to unrestricted areas, prior to granting the authorization, except as noted. 

Name, Title, Term:

Dr. Gene Felice, Associate Professor, Art and Art History/CHSSA, 25-27

Dr. Victoria Hansen, Professor, Accountancy and Business Law/CSB, 21-27

Mr. Richard Lancaster, Lecturer, Chemistry and Biochemistry/CSE, 16-29

Dr. Ai Ning Loh, Professor, Earth and Ocean Sciences/CSE, 25-27

Dr. Scott Simmons (Chair), Professor, Anthropology/CHSSA, 14-29

Dr. Bradley Tolar, Assistant Professor, Biology and Marine Biology/CSE, 27-29

Dr. Stephanie Turrise, Professor, School of Nursing/CHHS, 25-27

Dr. Michael Webb, Associate Professor and Chair, Chemistry and Biochemistry/CSE, 18-29

 

Diving & Water Safety Board 

The University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW) has adopted the American Academy of Underwater Sciences’ ‘‘Standards for Scientific Diving Certification and Operation of Scientific Diving Programs” as the basis of its diving manual; however, UNCW has applied more stringent regulations and added sections not included in the AAUS text in an effort to increase the safe and efficient operation of diving activities. Diving certification under the auspices of UNCW will normally be restricted to faculty, staff, and students of UNCW. No individual may participate as a diver in a UNCW approved program without UNCW diving certification, or consent of the Diving Safety Officer.

Name, Title:

Mr. Landis Bullock, Diving and Water Safety Officer, Center for Marine Science

Dr. Nicole Fogarty, Associate Professor, Biology and Marine Biology/CSE

Dr. Wilson Freshwater, Research Specialist, Center for Marine Science

Mr. Steve Hall, Research Vessel Captain, Center for Marine Science

Dr. Joseph Pawlik, Professor, Biology and Marine Biology/CSE

Mr. Jay Styron, Assistant Director of Marine Operations, Center for Marine Science

 

 

The Executive Budget Committee (EBC) serves as the University’s senior-most budget advisory body and plays a central role in UNCW’s annual budget development process. The Committee is directly involved in the review, prioritization, and recommendation of institutional funding allocations in alignment with the University’s strategic priorities, enrollment projections, and financial outlook.

The EBC is composed of the Vice Chancellors and represents the highest level of cross-divisional financial governance at UNCW. The Committee is supported by the Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Divisional Business Officers, who provide analysis, modeling, and technical guidance to inform deliberations.

The Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer is responsible for convening the Executive Budget Committee and ensuring that required meetings are held in accordance with the University’s annual planning and budget development calendar. Through this structured process, the EBC helps ensure fiscal discipline, transparency, and alignment of resources with institutional goals.

Hazing Prevention Education Committee ensures compliance with federal laws related to hazing, including the Stop Campus Hazing Act, the Clery Act, and Title IX regulations. The overall goal of this committee will be to promote a safe campus environment through cross-divisional coordination, development, and implementation of hazing prevention education tailored to the diverse needs of UNCW’s campus community.

Name, Department, Term:

Marlee Sprott, Chair, Fraternity and Sorority Life, 2026-2028

Elaine Doell, Human Resources, 2026-2028

Stacy Kosciak, Athletics, 2026-2028

Andrea Ingle, Campus Life, 2026-2028

Terrell Nicholson, Title IX and Clery Compliance, 2026-2028

Victoria Valdes, Housing & Residence Life, 2026-2028

Consulting Members:

Jim Mothershed, ITS Learning

Amy Hector, Human Resources

Lindsey Decker, Office of the Dean of Students

Emily Eldridge, Student Affairs Communications and Marketing

Candace Harke, Office of General Counsel

The IRB is responsible for the protection of human subjects in research.

Name, Title, Term:

Dr. Michelle Cathorall, Associate Professor, School of Health and Applied Human Sciences/CHHS, 25-27

Dr. Kim Cook, Professor, Sociology and Criminology/CHSSA, 24-27

Dr. Alissa Dark-Freudeman, Associate Professor, Psychology/CSE, 24-27

Dr. Elizabeth Gazza, Professor, School of Nursing/CHHS, 15-27

Dr. Scott James, Associate Professor, Philosophy and Religion/CHSSA, 16-27

Dr. Alexander McDaniel, Associate Professor, School of Health and Applied Human Sciences/CHHS, 23-28

Dr. Menaka Raguparan, Associate Professor, Sociology and Criminology/CHSSA, 27-29

Dr. Richard Pond, Professor, Psychology/CSE, 15-27

Dr. Jeremy Tirrell, Associate Professor, English/CHSSA, 24-27

Mr. Karl Williams, Unaffiliated Member, 24-27

Dr. Seoyoon Woo, Associate Professor, School of Nursing/CHHS, 25-27

Ex Officio Committee Members:

Ms. Jenna Boncal, Research Compliance Specialist, Research Integrity Office (RIO)

Ms. Neha Chumber, Research Compliance Specialist, Research Integrity Office (RIO)  

Ms. Melissa Green, Research Compliance Specialist, Research Integrity Office (RIO)  

Ms. Candace Harke, Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel  

Mr. Zerek Olson, Governance and Risk Information Privacy Officer, ITS, Chief Information Officer’s Office, Business Affairs  

Ms. Krissy Vick, Editorial Manager, Office of University Relations (OUR)  

Alternate Committee Members:

Dr. Emily Baxter, Assistant Professor, Psychology/CSE  

Dr. Amanda Boomershine, Professor, World Languages and Cultures/CHSSA  

Mr. George Cox, Director, Research Integrity Office (RIO)  

Dr. John Cromer, Unaffiliated Member/Medical Consultant  

Dr. Ellie Ebrahimi, Associate Professor, Computer Science/CSE  

Dr. Daniel Masters, Associate Professor, International Studies/CHSSA  

Dr. William Opoku-Agyeman, Associate Professor, School of Health and Applied Human Sciences/CHHS  

Dr. Tao Yang, Associate Professor, Management/CSB

 

The committee shall establish procedures for the implementation of the university Intellectual Property and Copyright Policies; shall resolve questions of invention ownership that may arise between the university and its faculty, staff, or students or among individuals; shall review and recommend further investment or the termination of protection efforts; shall recommend to the Chancellor the expenditure of trust fund(s) income or royalties for patentable IP as well as the allocation of funds from NPIP from the Chancellor’s Innovation Trust Fund; and shall make such recommendations as are deemed appropriate to encourage disclosure and assure prompt and expeditious handling, evaluation, and prosecution of patent or other commercial opportunities.

 

Dr. Diana Heath, Professor, Philosophy and Religion/CHHSA

Mr. Jared Kerr, Clinical Associate Professor, School of Nursing/CHHS

Mr. Miles Lackey, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, Business Affairs

Dr. Len Lecci, Professor, Psychology/CSE

Ms. Julia Lee, Associate General Counsel, Office of General Counsel

Dr. Stuart Borrett (Chair), Associate Provost for Research & Innovation, Academic Affairs

Mr. Bradley Ballou, Chief of Staff, Office of the Chancellor

 

 

The IACUC is responsible for overseeing the humane care and use of live, vertebrate animals in research.
Name, Title, Term:

Ms. Samantha Crisp, Associate Librarian, UNCW Library, 23-27

Dr. Gretchen Hutt, Community Member, 24-28

Dr. Rachel Kohman, Professor, Psychology/CSE, 15-27

Dr. Pierre Le Pabic, Associate Professor, Biology and Marine Biology/CSE, 26-28

Dr. Dave MacQueen, Associate Professor, Psychology/CSE, 24-28

Dr. Todd Peterson, Associate Professor, Psychology/CSE, 22-28

Dr. Martin Posey (Chair), Professor, Biology and Marine Biology/CSE, 20-28

Dr. Kara Yopak, Professor, Biology and Marine Biology/CSE, 19-28

Ex Officio:

Ms. Jenna Boncal, Research Compliance Specialist, Research Integrity Office (RIO)  

Ms. Neha Chumber, Research Compliance Specialist, Research Integrity Office (RIO) 

Mr. George Cox, Director, Research Integrity Office (RIO)  

Ms. Samantha Taylor, Assistant General Counsel, Office of General Counsel

Ms. Krissy Vick, Editorial Manager, Office of University Relations (OUR)  

 

Alternate Committee Members: 

Dr. Brian Arbogast, Professor, Biology and Marine Biology/CSE  

Dr. Kate Bruce, Professor, Psychology/CSE  

Dr. John Cromer, Community Member  

Dr. Carol Hart, Community Member  

Dr. Lorian Schweikert, Associate Professor, Biology and Marine Biology/CSE  

This board is designated as a Chancellors’ Board and shall:

  1. Act in an advisory capacity to the Chancellor in matters regarding military related programs, services, funding and policies.
  2. Act in an advisory capacity to the Director of Military Affairs including advising on policy, funding and long-range programs and plans.

 

The Board shall operate and report to the Chancellor through the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The full Board will meet on a quarterly basis during the academic year. The Office of Military Affairs will provide information on the Military Affairs Advisory Board Committee in its annual report to the Chancellor.

Military Affairs Advisory Board- Roster is approved by Bill Kawczynski

Mr. Gerald Benton, Academic Advisor, CSB, 25-28

Ms. Kristy Burnett, Manager, Enterprise Risk Management, 24-28

Mr. Camden Ege, Associate Director, Office of Military Affairs, 24-28

Ms. Emilee Farnes, Transfer Success Coach, Admissions, 24-28

Amber Ferrell, Program Director, Returning & Transfer Student Pathways, Center for Academic Advising, 26-28

Ms. Kelley Hanna, Senior Lecturer, World Languages and Cultures/CHSSA, 24-28

Ms. Venita Jenkins, Content and Communication Specialist, Office of University Relations, 24-28

Mr. Alton Johnson, Senior Counselor, Financial Aid, 24-28

Katherine Krieger, Director, Disability Resource Center, 26-28

Mr. Tim McClain, Director of Legacy Gift Planning, University Advancement, 24-28

Dr. Symphony Oxendine, Associate Dean for Graduate Education, Professional Programs, and Faculty Affairs, Educational Leadership/WCE, 25-28

Dr. Lindsey Schroeder, Associate Professor, School of Health and Applied Human Sciences/CHHS, 24-28

Dr. Geoffrey Stoker, Associate Professor, Congdon/CSE, 24-28

Mr. Freeman Whitney, Senior Associate Registrar, Office of the Registrar, 24-28

To assure fair adjudication of parking appeals, any person who is not satisfied with a parking citation issued for a parking offense (exceptions: someone else driving your car, other vehicles were improperly parked, late to class or appointment, fire lane violation, inability to find a proper convenient parking space, financial hardship caused by fine, lack of knowledge of parking regulations and no decal) may request a the citation reviewed by a Parking Appeals Committee consisting of students, faculty, and staff persons. The Committee's charge is to determine:  If the enforcement action was in accordance with University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Parking and Traffic Regulations.

Name, Title, Term:

Dr. Olaniyi Akande, Assistant Professor, Film Studies/CHSSA, 25-27

Dr. Prosper Bangwayo-Skeete, Professor, Economics and Finance/CSB, 25-27

Dr. Nicholas Chiappini, Assistant Professor, Chemistry/CSE, 25-27

Ms. Samantha Crisp, Associate Librarian, UNCW Library, 25-27

Dr. Sean English, Associate Professor, Mathematics and Statistics/CSE, 26-28

Dr. Shelby Morge, Professor, EEMLS/WCE, 26-28

Dr. William Opoku-Agyeman, Associate Professor, Healthcare Administration/CHHS, 26-28

Ms. Susan Smith, Assistant Director of Member Services, Campus Recreation/Student Affairs, 21-28

Dr. David Spieser, Associate Professor, World Languages and Cultures/CHSSA, 25-27

Non-Voting Recorder:

Mr. David Cook, Director for Parking and Transportation, Auxiliary Services, Business Affairs  

Mr. Gino Galutera, Associate Vice Chancellor for Business Services, Business Affairs  

Ms. Belinda Robinson, Parking Services Specialist, Auxiliary Services, Business Affairs

 

To formulate policy affecting existing student organizations regarding re-registration procedures.
To formulate, review, and approve policies governing student organizations.
To approve or reject student organization constitutions.

Dr. Chris Dumas, Professor, Environmental Sciences/CSE, 26-28

Mr. Jason Fleming, Lead of Creative Technologies & Innovation Spaces, UNCW Library, 25-27

Dr. Dennis Kubasko, Associate Professor, ITFSE/WCE, 25-27

Dr. Alana Seaman, Associate Professor, SHAHS/CHHS, 25-27

Ms. Jamie Stalfort, Lecturer, Management/CSB, 26-28

Dr. Elizabeth Timbs, Assistant Professor, History/CHSSA, 26-28

Ex-Officio Non-Voting:

Ms. Andrea Ingle, Associate Director of Student Involvement, Campus Life, Student Affairs  

Ms. Ashton Inman, Assistant Director of Student Involvement, Campus Life, Student Affairs  

Dr. Erin Williamson, Director of Student Involvement & Leadership, Campus Life, Student Affairs  

Mr. Larry Wray, Executive Director for Campus Life, Campus Life, Student Affairs  

The Tuition and Fee Process must follow all guidelines set forth in The UNC Policy Manual. Section 1000.1.1 of The UNC Policy Manual provides specific information on both Campus-Initiated Tuition Increases (CITI) and Student Fees. Throughout this process, every effort will be made to keep tuition and fees for students as low as possible while providing revenues needed to support the specific purposes for which they are charged.

The Chancellor has established a Student Tuition and Fee Advisory Committee, which will review the financial situation at UNC Wilmington and recommend to the cabinet an appropriate course of action concerning student tuition and fee increases. This committee will include representatives of all aspects of campus life, including, but not limited to, university administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The committee's plan is typically completed by the end of October, allowing adequate time for the Board of Trustees and the University's senior officers to review and approve it.

All increase requests must be submitted to UNC - General Administration, usually no later than mid-December of each year. In accordance with the UNC Policy Manual, the Board of Governors will act by February of each year, or as soon as possible thereafter, to establish the University's campus-initiated tuition and fee rates for the next academic year.

 Tri-Chair: 

  • Provost, Rob Burrus
  • Vice Chancellor, Division of Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, Miles Lackey

 Student Government Association Senators or Designees:

  • TBD

Graduate Student Association members

  • TBD

Vice Chancellor, Division of Student Affairs, Dr. Christine Reed Davis   

Faculty Senate President, Dr. Colleen Reilly  

Staff Senate Chair, Melissa Duffield 

Director, Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid, Frederick Holding