Platt Faculty Organization (PFO)
(Reporting Channel = Dean, School of Nursing)
Primary Authority: The PFO shall have power to formulate, implement, and evaluate policy governing:
Knowledge Resource Library Committee
Knowledge Resource Library Committee:
(Reporting Channel = Vice President of Academic Affairs)
The purpose of this committee is to address the mutual needs of the Knowledge Resource Library (KRL) and the Academic Departments in developing a KRL that meets student and faculty needs. The committee makes recommendations for acquisitions of resources for the KRL. This committee is composed of the Information Specialist-Chair, the Library Assistant, 1 faculty representative, and 1 student.
Current Membership:
Laura Cullerton, Chair, Staff
Executive Committee
Executive Committee:
(Reporting Channel = College President)
This committee has administrative authority for the institution and is composed of the President, Dean of Nursing, Director of Financial Aid, and Chief Financial Officer.
Current Membership
Dr. Julie Basler, Chair, President
Fran Ricker, Staff Member
Robert Craver, Staff Member
Michael Vigil, Staff Member
Tentative Meeting Schedule: Weekly
Diversity Committee
(Reporting Channel = College President)
The purpose of this committee is to assist in the development of plans, strategies, and initiatives to encourage increased diversity in the enrollment of the college and involvement in the college by diverse individuals at all levels of the institution. The diversity committee consists of 1 faculty member, 1 staff member, and 3 students.
Current Membership:
Barb Jones, Chair, Staff
Susan Golden, Faculty
Lorrie Spoering, Staff
Sharon Tugume, Staff
Solay Benitah, Student
Distance Education Committee
(Reporting Channel = Coordinator of IT Services)
Curriculum & Outcomes Committee
(Reporting Channel = Dean, School of Nursing)
This Committee reviews and makes recommendations to the Dean of Nursing or the Faculty Chair and the Executive Committee on all curriculum changes or new programs. Membership includes full and part-time faculty. The Faculty Chair, with oversight from the Dean of Nursing, oversees foundational liberal arts and sciences.
Current Membership
All full and part-time faculty
Clinical Faculty Committee
(Reporting Channel = Clinical Placement Coordinator)
The purpose of this committee is to enhance awareness of excellence in clinical experiences, to promote collegiately among clinical and didactic faculty members, and to facilitate and maintain clinical relationships.
Goals:
Admissions Department Committee
(Reporting Channel = Vice President of Academic Affairs)
The purpose of this committee is to address the design and application of admissions policies and procedures. The Committee consists of all employed admissions department members.
Current Membership
Fran Ricker, Chair, Staff Member
Kylie Izienicki, Staff Member
Angela Yarber, Staff Member
Tentative Meeting Schedule: Bi-annually
Admissions Committee
(Reporting Channel = Dean of Nursing)
The purpose of this committee is to review applications. The committee reserves the right to select applicants with the best qualifications who meet the minimum criteria. This Committee consists of one full-time nursing faculty member, one full-time foundational liberal arts and sciences faculty member, and one full-time staff member.
Current Membership
Susan Golden, Faculty Member
Dr. Rachel Leistikow, Faculty Member
Katie Al-Adayleh, Staff
Student and Career Services Committee
(Reporting Channel = Dean of Nursing)
The Student and Career Services Committee develops, reviews, and recommends policies for student activities and services, such as referrals for tutoring, counseling, housing and transportation recommendations, campus events, and student activities. The committee provides enforcement of procedures and regulations to maintain appropriate standards of conduct within the student community. The Committee consists of 6 members, including 2 faculty members, 2 students, and 2 staff member.