University Grievance Committee
Reporting Line
The University Grievance Committee reports to the President and the Provost.
Composition of Membership
The committee is composed of the following members:
- Fourteen faculty members, including three from the College of Arts and Sciences and one from each of the other schools and colleges.
- Two students selected by the Student Body President;
- Two staff members.
Note: student representatives participate in the proceedings only when a student is either the grievant or the respondent, and staff representatives participate only when a staff member is either the grievant or the respondent.
Committee Charge Responsibilities
The committee assists in the formal resolution of grievances between or among university faculty, staff, and students.
Committee Members, 2026-2027
| Member | Department (Academic Unit)/Role | Roll-off Date |
|---|---|---|
| Archer, Andrea | Nursing (Nursing) | 2029 |
| Bender, Kimlyn | Seminary (Seminary) | 2028 |
| Collins, Holly | Modern Languages and Cultures (A&S) | 2028 |
| Davis, Tonya | Educational Psychology (Education) | 2027 |
| deGraffenried, Julie | History (A&S) | 2029 |
| Funderburk, LesLee | Human Sciences and Design (HHS) | 2028 |
| Laube, Matthew | Music Academic and Professional Studies (Music) | 2027 |
| Meyer, Christopher | Management (Business) | 2029 |
| Newberry, Byron | Mechanical Engineering (ECS) | 2029 |
| Nielsen, Melinda | Great Texts (Honors) | 2028 |
| Swanson, Amy | Library Collections, Systems, and Digital Services (Libraries) | 2028 |
| Tilly, Dan | Law (Law) | 2027 |
| Weaver, Charles | Psychology and Neuroscience (A&S) | 2027 |
| Yancey, Gaynor, Chair | Social Work (Social Work) | 2029 |
| Bell, Kaitlyn | Staff Council | 2027 |
| Mosher, Nathanael | Staff Council | 2027 |
| Heyden, Coralee | Student Representative | 2027 |
| Spence, Cameron | Student Representative | 2027 |
As of 2026/08/31, pending Faculty Senate approval