Academic Appeals Committee
Reporting Line
The Academic Appeals Committee reports to the Provost.
Composition of Membership
The committee is composed of nine tenured faculty members from different departments. It also includes one student appointed by Student Body President and one student appointed by the Provost.
Committee Charge Responsibilities
The Academic Appeals Committee hears student complaints pertaining to unfair academic treatment by faculty.
Committee Members, 2026-2027
| Member | Department (Academic Unit)/Role | Roll-off Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dittmann, Jay | Physics (A&S) | 2027 |
| Gundersen, Craig | Economics (Business) | 2028 |
| Hornik-Parsons, Heidi | Art and Art History (A&S) | 2027 |
| Messer, Neil | Religion (A&S) | 2028 |
| Min, Jung Hyun | Chemistry and Biochemistry (A&S) | 2027 |
| Newberry, Byron | Mechanical Engineering (ECS) | 2029 |
| Nichols, Connie Powell | Law (Law) | 2027 |
| Schafer, Markus | Sociology (A&S) | 2029 |
| Stegemoller, Mike, Chair | Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate (Business) | 2029 |
| Yantis-Blank, Kailey | Student Representative | 2027 |
| TBA | Student Representative - Provost | 2027 |
As of 2026/08/20, pending Faculty Senate approval