Council on Global Engagement
Reporting Line
The Council on Global Engagement reports to the Vice Provost for Global Engagement.
Composition of Membership
The committee is comprised of fourteen faculty members including:
- Eleven rotating members
- One senator
- Three faculty member stakeholders appointed by the Faculty Senate.
- The membership should provide representation for each academic unit.
Ex officio Members
- Assistant Director for Study Abroad
- Assistant Director for International Student and Scholar Services
- Director of Missions
- Director of the Baylor and Beyond living and learning community
Committee Charge Responsibilities
The Council on Global Education serves as an advisory board for the Vice Provost for Global Engagement. It reviews and evaluates proposals for new faculty-led study abroad programs, and provides a sounding board for new strategic initiatives under consideration. It also serves as a mechanism to help coordinate conversations concerning global engagement across campus.
Committee Members, 2026-2027
| Member | Department (Academic Unit)/Role | Roll-off Date |
|---|---|---|
| Allman, Dwight | Political Science (A&S), Senate Appointment | 2027 |
| Blair, Susan | Occupational Therapy (HHS) | 2028 |
| Bolen, Bradley | Music Performance Studies (Music) | 2028 |
| Cann, Candi | Baylor Interdisciplinary Core (Honors), Senate Appointment, Senator | 2029 |
| Carriveau, Kenneth | Research and Engagement (Libraries) | 2027 |
| Carlson, Dawn | Management (Business) | 2029 |
| Cornish, Jill | Modern Languages and Cultures (A&S) | 2027 |
| Kettler, Todd | Educational Psychology (Education), Senate Appointment | 2029 |
| Koh, Yunsuk | Health, Human Performance, and Recreation (HHS) | 2027 |
| McClain, Stephen | Mechanical Engineering (ECS) | 2028 |
| McGee, Jocelyn, Chair | Social Work (Social Work) | 2029 |
| Plimpton, Erica | Nursing (Nursing) | 2027 |
| Serr, Brian | Law (Law) | 2029 |
| Whitford, David | Religion (A&S) | 2029 |
| TBA | Seminary (Seminary) | 2029 |
| Contreras, Eduardo | Vice Provost for Global Engagement | ex officio |
| Bryant, Mark | Director for International Student and Scholar Services | ex officio |
| White, Bo | Director for Study Abroad | ex officio |
| Duncan, Leia | Director of the Baylor and Beyond Living and Learning Community | ex officio |
| Kennedy, Rebecca | Assistant Dean for Spiritual Life | ex officio |
As of 2026/07/31, pending Faculty Senate approval