Mission: Continually assess the quality of campus technology with an emphasis on academic computing. Make recommendations to the Vice President of Finance & Administration regarding new technologies and ways to improve existing campus technology. Review proposed campus programs or changes to existing campus programs that affect academic technology. Address issues brought to the committee by students, staff, or faculty regarding ways to improve academic technology.
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Fred Nelson, Chair | Network and Computer Services | N/A |
Kathy Johnson | Vice President for Finance & Administration | N/A |
Randy Culver | Associate Vice President, Facilities & Sustainability | N/A |
Brianna Billington | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2025 |
Abigail Domagall | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2025 |
Dan May | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2025 |
Nick Van Kley | Director, Center for Faculty Innovations | N/A |
Prasanthi Pallapu | Instructional Designer | N/A |
Anne Stevens | Instructional Technical Services | N/A |
Ryan Delzer | Network Computer Services | N/A |
Richard Woodworth | Network & Computer Services, Rapid City | N/A |
Allison Olson | Student Technology Fellow | N/A |
Mission: Supervise the filling of vacancies and the election of all Senate Committees. Keep appropriate records of the terms of office and maintain a file of the official records of all committee minutes. File a copy of all official records with the BHSU Library Archives at the end of every year. One faculty member will be appointed from each college. All terms will be for one year.
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Abigail Domagall, Chair | Senate Vice President | Spring 2024 |
Susan Dana | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2024 |
Sydney Haugland | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2024 |
Jon Nero | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2024 |
Skott Chandler | Past FS Vice President | Spring 2024 |
Mission: Encourage, promote, and support the assessment of student learning across the institution.
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Dan May, Chair | Assessment Coordinator | N/A |
Dave Bergmann | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2024 |
Scott Hawkins | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2025 |
Rich Carriveau | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2025 |
Trenton Ellis | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2025 |
Michael Baum | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2024 |
Alex Lang | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2024 |
Amy Fuqua | Dean, College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2025 |
Rich Loose | Director, Institutional Research | N/A |
TBD | Student (Appointed by Student Senate) | N/A |
TBD | Student (Appointed by Student Senate) | N/A |
Mission: Discuss current conditions of and proposed changes to campus building and grounds, safety and accessibility, and campus design and appearance. Educate students, faculty, and staff about emergency policies and procedures and update resources to support emergency response.
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Randy Culver, Chair | Associate Vice President, Facilities & Sustainability |
Kathy Johnson | Vice President for Finance & Administration |
Debbie Liddick | Assistant Director, Facilities & Sustainability |
Nicky Winterstein | Athletics Facilities Manager |
Donna Vanden Hoek-Wiles | CSA Representative |
Jane Klug | Dean of Students |
Cynthia Anderson | Director, CCBR Lab/Professor, Biology |
Rebecca Funk | Director of Counseling Center |
Melissa Hart | Director, Human Resources |
Corey Compton | Director of Public Safety |
John Ginther | Director, Residence Life |
Nancy Roberts | Faculty Senate Representative |
Garrett Stevens | Network & Computing Services |
Becca Walters | Senior Director, Marketing & Communications |
Isabella Rowe | Student Senate Representative |
Mission: Advise the Case Library’s staff on collection acquisition, management, and library policies. Promote the library’s holdings and activities by sponsoring special programs, participating in history conferences and by working with the support group, Friends of Leland Case Library.
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David Wolff, Chair | Professor Emeritus |
Rich Carriveau | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Vincent King | College of Liberal Arts |
Alex Lang | College of Liberal Arts |
Rosie Sprague | College of Liberal Arts |
Tom Weyant | College of Liberal Arts |
Lori Terrill | Case Librarian |
Paul Higbee | Community |
Carolyn Weber | Community |
Warren Wilson | Community |
Karla Scovell | High Plains Western Heritage Center |
Kelly Kirk | Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center |
Mission: Promote civic education for BHSU students with special emphasis and attention to broadening awareness of democratic ideals and the significance of citizenship.
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Nick Drummond, Chair | College of Liberal Arts |
Craig Triplett | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Gina Gibson | College of Liberal Arts |
Pam Carriveau | Community Member |
Tom Hills | Community Member |
Bobbi Looney | Community Member |
Priscilla Romkema | Community Member |
Mission: Study, approve, and make recommendations to the Faculty Senate concerning any changes made in the curriculum in any area of the University, including course and program request changes.
Terms are three years with three members (one from each college) appointed each year.
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Parthasarathi Nag, Co-Chair | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2024 |
Allen Morris, Co-Chair | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2025 |
Susan Dana | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2026 |
Abigail Domagall | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2025 |
Laura Prosser | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2024 |
Ryan Amys | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2025 |
Laura Colmenero-Chilberg | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2024 |
Michael Hollingsworth | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2024 |
John Van Bethuysen | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2026 |
Mission: Recommend a recipient of the Black Hills State University Distinguished Faculty Award to the Faculty Senate and the President.
All those who previously received this award will serve until they retire or leave BHSU, coordinated by the Vice President of Faculty Senate (Chair, nonvoting)
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Abigail Domagall | Senate Vice President, Chair (non-voting) |
Susan Dana | College of Business & Natural Sciences |
John Alsup | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Cheryl Anagnopoulos | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Laura Colmenero-Chilberg | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Colin Garnett | College of Liberal Arts |
Courtney Huse-Wika | College of Liberal Arts |
Parthasarathi Nag | College of Liberal Arts |
Nick Wallerstein | College of Liberal Arts |
Mission: Recommend to the President, names of employees or university areas for recognition by Black Hills State University, Black Hills Foundation and the President in the areas of:
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Cassie Maser, Chair | Human Resources |
Rich Loose | Academic Affairs |
Riley Baker | Athletics |
Aric Bakeberg | Enrollment Management |
Donna VandenHoek-Wiles | Finance and Administration |
Lori Dubry | Marketing and Communications |
Christi Couch | University Advancement |
Mission: Work toward the orderly development of the educational programs and policies of the university; facilitate communication and cooperation among officers of the administration and the university faculty; and promote the continued improvement of higher education in the state of South Dakota.
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Jarrett Moore | President | |
Abigail Domagall | Vice President | |
Katrina Jensen | Secretary | |
College of Business & Natural Sciences |
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Ron DeBeaumont | Business | Spring 2025 |
Abigail Domagal | College at Large | Spring 2024 |
Katrina Jensen | Natural Sciences | Spring 2026 |
College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
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Laura Colmenero-Chilberg | Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2024 |
Sydney Haugland | College at Large | Spring 2026 |
Wendy Stewman (1-yr replacement) | Education | Spring 2024 |
College of Liberal Arts |
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Skott Chandler | Arts & Humanities | Spring 2025 |
Nancy Roberts | College at Large | Spring 2024 |
Parthasarathi Nag | Math & Social Sciences | Spring 2026 |
Mission: Assist in reviews of students who have been financially suspended because they have not met the requirements set for the University’s Financial Aid Satisfactory Progress Policy. Review and allow those students back on financial aid who appear to be able to successfully complete their degree in a timely manner.
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Tirzah Knight, Chair | Director, Office of Student Financial Aid |
Janette Hettick | Director, Student Support Success Center |
Ashley Kirchner | Director, Student Support Services/TRIO |
Colin Garnett | Faculty Representative |
Alyssa Blake | Financial Aid Counselor, Office of Student Financial Aid |
TBD | Professional Advisor |
Mission: Responsible for studying, approving, and making recommendations to the Faculty Senate concerning the general education requirements for BHSU students. Terms are for three years.
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David Berberick, Chair | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2024 |
Abigail Domagall | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2024 |
Katrina Jensen | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2026 |
Kourtenay Schley | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2025 |
John Alsup | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2025 |
Trenton Ellis | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2026 |
Johanna Sailor | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2024 |
Dulu Hsiao | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2025 |
John Van Benthuysen | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2026 |
Mission: Advise the Provost on matters related to graduate program requirements and procedures.
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Amy Fuqua, Chair | Graduate Dean |
Urla Marcus | Program Coordinator - AIS |
Andrew Buks | Program Coordinator - MBA |
Denice Turner | Program Coordinator - MED Reading |
Johanna Sailor | Program Coordinator - MSCI |
Yun Seok Choi | Program Coordinator - MSIG |
Amy Asunskis | Program Coordinator - MSS |
Ryan Amys | Program Coordinator - MSSE |
Laura Colmenero-Chilberg | Program Coordinator - MSSL |
Mary Anne Fleury | Program Coordinator - SPED |
Mission: Solicit nominations and make selections for honorary degree recipients.
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Steve Elliott, Chair | President |
Jon Kilpinen | Provost |
Steve Meeker | Vice President of University Advancement |
Jodi Garcia | President, BHSU Alumni Association |
Jarrett Moore | President, Faculty Senate |
Nancy Shuck | President, Staff Senate |
Mission: Advise the Honors Director and the Provost on matters related to the Honors Program.
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Katrina Jensen, Chair | Director, Honors Program |
Karl Lehman, Co-Chair | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Max Marc | College of Business & Natural Sciences |
Sangbong Lee | College of Business & Natural Sciences |
Cheryl Anagnopoulus | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Tim Klavon | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Jarrett Moore | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
John Van Benthuysen | College of Liberal Arts |
Courtney Huse-Wika | College of Liberal Arts |
Dan May | College of Liberal Arts |
Daniel Swenson | College of Liberal Arts |
TBD | Student Representative |
TBD | Student Representative |
Mission: Ensure the appropriate treatment of animal specimens and human subjects involved in research projects.
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Cynthia Anderson, Chair | CCBR/CORE Facility Administrator |
Charlie Lamb | College of Business & Natural Sciences |
Jarrett Moore | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Nathan Deichert | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Harvey Fayer | Community Member |
Warren Whalen | Veterinarian |
Cate Caldwell | Director, Sponsored Programs |
Mission: Bring prominent speakers to campus to benefit students, faculty, and citizens of the Black Hills area. The nature of selected speakers and topics are selected to enhance and challenge the artistic, cultural, civic, educational, or intellectual interests of the community.
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Steve Meeker, Chair | Vice President of University Advancement |
Max Marc | College of Business & Natural Sciences |
Breon Derby | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Courtney Huse-Wika | College of Liberal Arts |
Isabella Rowe | Student Senate President |
Mission: To accept nominations for naming buildings, field/courts, conference rooms, centers or other academic programs, as well as positions such as endowed faculty chair, Dean, Department Chair, or the like. This includes naming after an individual, family, company, or corporation.
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Steve Elliott, Chair | President |
Jon Kilpinen | Provost |
Parthasarathi Nag | Faculty |
Kathy Johnson | Vice President for Finance & Administration |
Steve Meeker | Vice President of University Advancement |
Isabella Rowe | Student Senate President |
John Senden | Mayor, City of Spearfish |
Mission: Oversee the rules, best practices, compliance policies, and procedures for the institution as it relates to NCAA DII Athletics. The committee is comprised of individuals from the following departments: Athletic Department, Admissions, Professional Advisors, Student Support Services, Facility Athletic Representative, Registrar, Financial Aid, and meers quarterly to review, update, and implement compliance procedures.
The goal of the Athletic Compliance Committee is to provide transparency and institutional control in accordance with NCAA DII and RMAC requirements.
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VACANT, Chair | AAD-Compliance |
Ashley Kirchner | Director, Student Support Services/TRIO |
Joe Rainboth | Director, Admissions |
Mark Nore | Interim Director of Athletics |
Randy Doran | FAR |
Alyssa Blake | Financial Aid Counselor |
Casey Medigovich | Professional Advisor |
April Meeker | Registrar |
Kristin Carmichael | SWA & Diversity Designee |
Mission: The Opportunity Center Steering Committee coordinates the campus services and activities that work to support opportunities for all students to benefit from education and to prepare to live and work in South Dakota or anywhere in the world.
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Amy Fuqua, Chair | Dean, College of Liberal Arts |
Kristin Carmichael | Athletics Representative |
Jessie Gramm | Coordinator, Student Engagement |
Jenn Lucero | Coordinator, Disability Services |
Kaitlin Palmer | Coordinator, International Relations |
Urla Marcus | Director, American Indian Studies |
Jin Woo Kim | Director, Career Development |
Katrina Jensen | Director, Honors Program |
Greg Krajewski | Director, Military and Veteran Services |
Janette Hettick | Director, Student Success Center |
Wendy Stewman | Faculty Senate Representative |
Rudia Kihura | Faculty Senate Representative |
Jon Nero | Faculty Senate Representative |
Nancy Roberts | Faculty Senate Representative |
Clyde Fessler | Student Senate Representative |
Mission: Consider eligible faculty for tenure and promotion and make recommendations to the preseident.
50% Administration--50% Faculty.
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Charlie Lamb, Chair | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Appt. by President |
Susie Dana | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Appt. by President |
Jonathan Nero | College of Liberal Arts | Appt. by President |
Brian Smith | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2024 |
Laura Comenero-Chilberg | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences | Spring 2025 |
Du Lu Hsiao | College of Liberal Arts | Spring 2026 |
Mission: Develop and implement a strategic plan to strengthen research at BHSU and identify key areas that will shape the research identity.
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Charlie Lamb, Chair | Chief Research Officer |
Max Marc | College of Business & Natural Sciences |
Matthew Pawlus | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Sydney Haugland | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Alexander Lang | College of Liberal Arts |
Parthasarathi Nag | Undergraduate Research Coordinator |
Ben Sayler | Director, Sanford Science Education Center / CAMSE |
Cate Caldwell | Director, Sponsored Programs |
Mission: Help promote undergraduate research on the Black Hills State University campus through organizing and overseeing an annual Black Hills Research Symposium.
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Parthasarathi Nag, Chair | College of Liberal Arts |
Rudia Kihura, Co-Chair | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Chanho Cho | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
M. Sair Dinc | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Michael Hollingsworth | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Ashley Pfeiffer | College of Education & Behavioral Sciences |
Skott Chandler | College of Liberal Arts |
Alexander Lang | College of Liberal Arts |
Allen Morris | College of Liberal Arts |
Mission: Oversee the development, managemnet, and maintenance of scholarship policies, procedures, and operations.
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Steve Meeker, Chair | Vice President of University Advancement |
Joe Rainboth | Director, Admissions |
Tirzah Knight | Director, Financial Aid |
Jon Kilpinen | Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs |
Kanda Guthmiller | Scholarship Coordinator, University Advancement |
John Allred | Vice President of Enrollment Management |
Kathy Johnson | Vice President of Finance & Administration |
Mission: An organization of staff at Black Hills State University (BHSU) who have been elected to represent their peers on the BHSU campuses.
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Nancy Shuck | President - Regent's Civil Service Council Representative | |
Janette Hettick | Vice President | |
VACANT | Secretary | |
Kristin Carmichael | Finance Officer | |
VACANT | Technical Officer | |
Academic Affairs |
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VACANT | Libraries | Spring 2024 |
Athletics |
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Mark Nore - Term Expired | Athletics | Spring 2023 |
Kristin Carmichael | Athletics | Spring 2025 |
BOR CSAC Representative & Senator At-Large |
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Dawn Hunter | Spring 2025 | |
Colleges |
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VACANT | College of Business & Natural Sciences | Spring 2024 |
Enrollment Management |
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Nancy Shuck | Residence Life | Spring 2025 |
Janette Hettick - Term Expired | Student Success Center | Spring 2023 |
Ex Officio & Administration |
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Ruth Moore | Human Resources | |
Melissa Hart | Human Resources | |
Finance & Administration |
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Timothy Tyler | Administratative Services | Spring 2025 |
Information Technology |
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Ven Thompson | Network & Computer Services | Spring 2024 |
Facility Services |
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Scott Hanson (CSA) | Facility Services | Spring 2024 |
Gary Caillies | Facility Services | Spring 2025 |
Roxanne Lewis - Term Expired | Facility Services | Spring 2023 |
President/Univ. Advancement/Univ. Marketing & Comm. |
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VACANT | Spring 2025 |
Mission: Recommend strategies to advance BHSU's commitment to sustainability, promote sustainability efforts on campus, and educate the campus community on sustainability issues. The Biodiversity Subcommittee will coordinate with Facility Services to help maintain the beauty of the campus landscape, while protecting the environment and fostering conservaiton efforts within the community, as well as lead the University's application for Tree Campus USA certification through Arbor Day Foundation.
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Debbie Liddick, Chair | Assistant Director of Facilities Services & Sustainability |
Eric Hanson, Co-Chair | Grounds Supervisor, Facilities Services |
Austin Garren | Assistant Professor, Forestry |
Justin Ramsey | Assistant Professor, Plant Biology |
Abigail, Domagall | Associate Professor, Geology |
Randy Culver | Associate Vice President for Facilities & Sustainability |
Amy Asunskis | College of Business & Natural Sciences |
Mark Gabel | College of Business & Natural Sciences |
Donna Vanden Hoek-Wiles | CSA Representative |
Sue White | Community Member, Master Gardener |
John Ginther | Director, Residence Life |
Ruth Moore | Human Resources Generalist |
Rex McDonald | Parks, Rec & Forestry Superintendent, City of Spearfish |
Tara Ramsey | Research Assistant |
Katie Shelton | Sustainability Graduate Assistant |
Eva Chase | Sustainability Coordinator |
Mary Frances Bruce | Student Representative, Sustainability |
Mia Fortier | Student Representative, Trees |
Leith Sandness | Student Representative, Trees |
Mission: The committee will implement strategic goals, enable plan implementation, evaluate budget initiatives, monitor goal progress through a KPI report card, and make recommendations to the President and Senior Leadership Team. The group will also be responsible to develop and monitor the enrollment and retention dashboards and take appropriate action to ensure BHSU is on track to reach our enrollment and retention goals.
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John D. Allred | Vice President for Enrollment Management |
VACANT | Assistant Provost, Academic Affairs |
Rob Houdek | Controller, Business Office |
Joe Rainboth | Director, Admissions |
Jin Woo Kim | Director, Career Development |
Nick Van Kley | Director, Center for Faculty Innovation |
Rich Loose | Director, Institutional Research/Title III Grant Coordinator |
Tirzah Knight | Director, Student Financial Aid |
Janette Hettick | Director, Student Success Center |
Becca Walters | Senior Director, Marketing & Communications |