ACADEMIC
GOVERNANCE COUNCIL
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Academic Council provides oversight for college policies and operations related to academic affairs, student learning, and delivery of instruction.
GOVERNANCE COUNCIL DATES, TIMES AND AGENDAS
| Date | Time | Location |
| Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 3:00-4:30 PM | Board Room – Springfield Campus / Microsoft Teams |
| Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 3:00-4:30 PM | Board Room – Springfield Campus / Microsoft Teams |
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | 3:00-4:30 PM | Board Room – Springfield Campus / Microsoft Teams |
| Thursday, April 4, 2026 | 3:00-4:30 PM | Board Room – Springfield Campus / Microsoft Teams |
COUNCIL CHAIR AND CONTACT INFORMATION
GOVERNANCE COUNCIL MEMBERS
Provost | Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Dr. Aaron Light
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Dr. Gavin O’Connor
Academic Affairs Assistant
Joanna Hilburn
Arts, Sciences and Business Faculty Representative
Shelby Gannott
July 2024-June 2026
Arts, Sciences and Business Faculty Representative
Courtney Smith-Nelson
July 2025-June 2027
Health Sciences Faculty Representative
Dr. Morgan Presley
July 2024-June 2026
Health Sciences Faculty Representative
Dr. Kristy Conner
July 2025-June 2027
Technical Education Faculty Representative
Mike Vest
July 2024-June 2026
Technical Education Faculty Representative
Rene Wade
July 2025-June 2027
Faculty Senate Representative
Eva Patterson
July 2025-June 2027
Academic Affairs Representative
Ashley Rowan
July 2025-June 2027
Administrative Services Representative
Heith Aldridge
July 2024-June 2026
Advancement Representative
Kristina Murdaugh
July 2025-June 2027
Finance Representative
Kelly Everding
July 2025-June 2027
Institutional and Student Success Representative
Victoria Ratcliff
July 2025-June 2027
Integrated Planning Representative
Marcia Wheeler
July 2025-June 2027
College Director for Financial Aid
Valerie Sharp
College Registrar
Scott Fiedler