Working Groups

The theme for Lycoming College's 2010-11 Self Study is, How can Lycoming College sustain and enhance its liberal arts mission in the changing landscape of higher education over the next decade? The following Working Groups will attend to this overarching themes in relation to the assigned Middle States accreditation standards.

Working Group 1: Mission and Planning

This Working Group will focus on Standard 1 (Mission and Goals) and Standard 2 (Planning, Resource Allocation and Institutional Renewal).

Mission and Planning Working Group Members

  • Dr. Neil Boyd, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
  • Dr. Len Cagle, Assistant Professor of German
  • Dr. Ed Gabriel, Associate Professor of Biology (Co-Chair)
  • Dr. Sue Gaylor, Vice President for Administration and Planning (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Dr. Dan Miller, Dean of Student Affairs (Co-Chair)
  • Mr. Jerry Rashid, Director of College Relations

Working Group 2: Financial Resources

This Working Group will focus on Standard 3 (Institutional Resources).

Financial Resources Working Group Members

  • Dr. Georg Grassmueck, Assistant Professor of Business Administration
  • Mr. Dave Heffner, Associate Dean and Chief Information Officer (Co-Chair)
  • Ms. Michelle Henry ’92, Controller and CFO/Treasurer (Steering Committee liaison)
  • Mr. Doug Kuntz, Director of Physical Plant
  • Dr. Stephen Storck, Vice President and Treasurer (2008-09)
  • Dr. Richard Wienecke, Assistant Professor of Accounting (Co-Chair)
  • Ms. Jennifer Wilson, Director of Development (2008-10)

Working Group 3: Leadership and Governance

This Working Group will focus on Standard 4 (Leadership and Governance).

Leadership and Governance Working Group Members

  • Dr. Sue Gaylor, Vice President for Administration and Planning
  • Mr. Bob Hamell '11, Student Representative
  • Mr. Bud Hershberger ’51, Trustee Emeritus (Steering Committee liaison)
  • Dr. Robert Larson, Professor of History (Co-Chair)
  • Dr. Mehrdad Madresehee, Professor of Economics
  • Dr. Eileen Peluso, Associate Professor of Mathematics
  • Dr. Arthur Sterngold, Associate Professor of Business Administration (Co-Chair)

Working Group 4: Administration and Integrity

This Working Group will focus on Standard 5 (Administration) and Standard 6 (Integrity).

Administration and Integrity Working Group Members

  • Ms. Sue Beidler, Associate Professor and Head of Collection Management (Co-Chair)
  • Dr. Howard Berthold, Professor of Psychology (Co-Chair)
  • Ms. Jackie Bilger, Director of Human Resources
  • Ms. Pamela Burke '10, Student Representative
  • Mr. Chip Edmonds '98, Vice President for College Advancement
  • Ms. Laura Johnson, Director of Recreation and Conferences (2008-09)
  • Dr. Sue Kelley, Associate Professor of Psychology
  • Mr. Aaron Lay '10, Student Representative
  • Dr. N.J. Stanley, Assistant Professor of Theater
  • Ms. Melanie Taormina ’94, Director of Alumni Relations (Steering Committee Liaison)

Working Group 5: Institutional Assessment

This Working Group will focus on Standard 7 (Institutional Assessment).

Institutional Assessment Working Group Members

  • Dr. Amy Cartal-Falk, Assistant Professor of Spanish and French
  • Dr. Sue Gaylor, Vice President for Administration and Planning (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Dr. David Fisher, Professor of Astronomy and Physics
  • Ms. Alison Gregory '97, Assistant Professor and Instructional Services Librarian (Co-Chair)
  • Dr. Thomas Griffiths, Provost and Dean of the College (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Dr. Gary Hafer, Associate Professor of English (Co-Chair)
  • Mr. Andrew Kilpatrick, Director of Residential Life
  • Ms. Mary Savoy, Registrar

Working Group 6: Student Admissions and Retention

This Working Group will focus on Standard 8 (Student Admissions and Retention).

Student Admissions and Retention Working Group Members

  • Dr. Holly Bendorf, Associate Professor of Chemistry (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Mr. Drew Boyles ’11, Student Representative to Steering Committee (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Ms. Nina Cline '11, Student Representative
  • Ms. Regina Collins, Assistant Dean for Freshmen (Co-Chair)
  • Ms. Deborah Holmes, Instructor of Physical Education
  • Mr. Jim Lakis, Director of Financial Aid
  • Mr. Jim Spencer, Vice President of Admissions and Financial Aid
  • Dr. Gene Sprechini, Associate Professor of Mathematics
  • Dr. Jonathan Williamson, Assistant Professor of Political Science (Co-Chair)

Working Group 7: Student Support Services and Other Programs

This Working Group will focus on Standard 9 (Student Support Services) and Standard 13 (Related Educational Activities).

Student Support Services and Other Programs Working Group Members

  • Mr. Alexander Beattie '11, Student Representative
  • Ms. Mary Broussard, Assistant Professor and Instructional Services Librarian (Co-Chair)
  • Ms. Mary Jo Campana, Director of Career Services
  • Mr. Dan Hartsock, Assistant Dean for Sophomores and Director, Academic Learning Center
  • Ms. Sara Hillis, Assistant Director for Student Programs and Leadership Development
  • Ms. Cassie Kaiser ’09, Executive President Student Senate (Steering Committee Liaison, 2008-09)
  • Mr. Scott Kennell, Director of Athletics and Head Men’s Soccer Coach
  • Mr. Larry Mannolini, Director of Student Programs & Leadership Development (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Ms. Samantha McConnell '12, Student Representative
  • Dr. Terrance McGarvey, Assistant Professor of Biology
  • Mr. Townsend Velkoff, Director of Counseling Services (Co-Chair)

Working Group 8: Faculty

This Working Group will focus on Standard 10 (Faculty).

Faculty Working Group Members

  • Dr. David Broussard, Assistant Professor of Biology
  • Dr. Barbara Buedel, Professor of Spanish (Co-Chair)
  • Ms. Lynn Estomin, Professor of Art
  • Dr. Sandra Kingery, Professor of Spanish (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Dr. Chriss McDonald, Professor of Chemistry (Co-Chair)
  • Dr. Elizabeth Moorhouse, Assistant Professor of Economics
  • Dr. Todd Preston, Assistant Professor of English

Working Group 9: Academic Majors and Programs

This Working Group will focus on Standard 11 (Educational Offerings).

Academic Majors and Programs Working Group Members

  • Dr. Michelle Briggs, Assistant Professor of Biology (Co-Chair)
  • Dr. Cullen Chandler, Assistant Professor of History (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Dr. Amy Golahny, Professor of Art History
  • Ms. Janet Hurlbert, Professor, Associate Dean and Director of Snowden Library
  • Dr. Robin Knauth, Assistant Professor of Religion
  • Dr. Andrew Leiter, Assistant Professor of English
  • Dr. Charles Mahler, Assistant Professor of Chemistry
  • Dr. Richard Morris, Professor of History (Co-Chair)
  • Ms. Megan Schulze '11, Student Representative
  • Dr. Mel Zimmerman, Professor of Biology (Steering Committee Liaison)

Working Group 10: General Education

This Working Group will focus on Standard 12 (General Education).

General Education Working Group Members

  • Dr. Sue Beery, Assistant Professor of Psychology (Co-Chair)
  • Ms. Sue Beidler, Associate Professor and Head of Collection Management
  • Mr. Steven Brown '10, Student Representative
  • Dr. Santusht deSilva, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
  • Dr. Stephen Griffith, Professor of Philosophy
  • Dr. Thomas Griffiths, Provost and Dean of the College (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Mr. Owen Herring, Assistant Professor of Philosophy Emeritus (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Ms. Lauri Kremer, Assistant Professor of Accounting
  • Dr. Christopher Kulp, Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Physics
  • Dr. Susan Ross, Associate Professor of Sociology (Co-Chair)

Working Group 11: Assessment of Student Learning

This Working Group will focus on Standard 14 (Assessment of Student Learning).

Assessment of Student Learning Working Group Members

  • Dr. Bonita Kolb, Associate Professor of Business Administration
  • Dr. Betty McCall, Assistant Professor of Sociology
  • Dr. Mary Morrison, Assistant Professor of Biology
  • Ms. Sue Nelson, Assistant Professor and Instructional Services Librarian
  • Dr. Jeremy Ramsey, Assistant Professor of Chemistry (Co-Chair)
  • Dr. Phil Sprunger, Associate Professor of Economics (Steering Committee Liaison)
  • Ms. Shanna Wheeler, Assistant Director, Academic Resource Center
  • Dr. John Whelan, Professor of Philosophy (Co-Chair)