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Academic Policy Committee

The Academic Policy Committee is responsible for creating, reviewing, and approving university academic rules, policies, and definitions.

Academic Policy Committee Goals

  • Identify and implement best practices to advance academic initiatives and student success.
  • Streamline and clarify our policies and procedures affecting education across the institution and at all locations.
  • Provide accurate documentation to accreditors, governing bodies, the State and other constituencies.

Members

The APC is comprised of a representative body of institutional stakeholders. It is chaired by the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education.

AY 2024-25 Members

  • Evan Widders, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education
  • Louis Slimak, Associate Provost for Curriculum and Assessment
  • Mark Gavin, Vice Provost
  • Jess Queener, Assistant Provost for Graduate Education Policy
  • Kim Barnes, Associate Dean for Academics, Davis College
  • Rebel Smith, Associate Dean for Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, Chambers College
  • Robin Hissam, Associate Dean of Academics and Student Performance, Statler College
  • Phil Douthitt, Dean, WVU Potomac State College
  • Tamara Smith, Vice President of Academic Affairs, WVU Tech
  • Sarah Sofka, Director of Faculty Affairs and Academic Initiatives, Health Science Center
  • Valerie Lastinger, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Eberly College
  • John Navaratnam, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Assessment, Eberly College
  • Joe Seaiman, Executive Director, Center for Learning, Advising, and Student Success
  • Josh Imes, University Registrar
  • Misti Woldemikael, Assistant Registrar for Catalog and Curriculum
  • Joy Carr, Director of University Advising
  • Vanessa Yerkovich, Director of Study Abroad
  • Penny Lipscomb, Director, Center for Veteran, Military and Family Programs
  • Sandra Oerly-Bennett, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management
  • Terry Miller, Director, Student Financial Services
  • Sue Davis, Senior Financial Aid Counselor
  • Joe Cook, Director of Admissions and Operations