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

DateTimeLocation
Thursday, September 4, 20253:00-4:30 PMBoard Room – Springfield Campus / Microsoft Teams
Thursday, November 6, 20253:00-4:30 PMBoard Room – Springfield Campus / Microsoft Teams
Thursday, February 5, 20263:00-4:30 PMBoard Room – Springfield Campus / Microsoft Teams
Thursday, April 4, 20263:00-4:30 PMBoard Room – Springfield Campus / Microsoft Teams

COUNCIL CHAIR AND CONTACT INFORMATION

COUNCIL CHAIR

Aaron Light

Dr. Aaron Light
Provost | Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
417-447-8152

RECORDING SECRETARY

Joanna Hilburn

Joanna Hilburn
Academic Affairs Assistant
417-447-8151

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