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Change is never easy, and we know this is a challenging time as you navigate recent announcements affecting programs and operations at Oakland City University. We want you to know that your educational journey doesn’t have to pause.

At the University of Southern Indiana, we are fully committed to helping you transition seamlessly so you can stay on track with your education journey. We’ve designed this dedicated page specifically for you to explore our programs, access resources, learn about credit transfers and continue your education with minimal interruption.

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2023-2024

Chair: Dr. Kyle Mara, Associate Professor of Biology - Pott College Representative
Vice-Chair: Dr. Nicholas Rhew, Assistant Professor of Management - Romain College Representative
Secretary: Dr. Susan Ely, Assistant Professor of Engineering - Pott College Representative

At Large:
Dr. Srikanth Dandotkar, Assistant Professor of Psychology
Mr. Peter Whiting, Professor of Library Science

College of Liberal Arts:
Dr. Shannon Pritchard, Associate Professor of Art History
Dr. Robert Dickes, Assistant Professor of Photography and Digital Imaging
Dr. Todd Schroer, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Romain College of Business:
Dr. Jiaying Liu, Assistant Professor of Computer Information Systems
Dr. Nancy Kovanic, Contract Assistant Professor of Management
Dr. Nicholas Rhew, Assistant Professor of Management

College of Nursing & Health Professions:
Dr. Erin Reynolds, Associate Professor of Health Services Administration
Dr. Jessica Mason, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Ashley Carter, Assistant Professor of Nursing

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education:
Dr. Kyle Mara, Associate Professor of Biology
Dr. Guoyuan Huang, Professor of Kinesiology and Sport
Dr. Susan Ely, Assistant Professor of Engineering

Rice Library & Affiliated Faculty
Mr. Shane White, Assistant Professor of Library Science

2022-2023

Chair: Dr. Kim Delaney, Associate Professor of Biology - Pott College Representative
Vice-Chair: Dr. Jason Hardgrave, Associate Professor of History - College of Liberal Arts Representative
Secretary: Dr. Brandon Field, Associate Professor of Engineering - At Large Representative

At Large:
Dr. Matthew Hanka, Associate Professor of History

College of Liberal Arts:
Dr. Stephanie Young, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Dr. Robert Dickes, Associate Professor of Photography and Digital Imaging

Romain College of Business:
Dr. Curt Gilstrap, Associate Professor of Business Communications
Dr. Gary Black, Associate Professor of Decision Science
Dr. Nick Rhew, Assistant Professor of Management

College of Nursing & Health Professions:
Dr. Erin Reynolds, Associate Professor of Health Services Administration
Dr. Jessica Mason, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Amy Wilson, Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education:
Dr. Kyle Mara, Associate Professor of Biology
Dr. Xavia Burton, Assistant Professor of Education

Rice Library & Affiliated Faculty
Mr. Shane White, Assistant Professor of Library Science


2021-2022

Chair: Dr. Rex Strange, Associate Professor of Biology - Pott College Representative
Vice-Chair:Dr. Kim Delaney, Associate Professor of Biology - Pott College Representative
Secretary: Dr. Brandon Field, Associate Professor of Engineering - At Large Representative

At Large:
Dr. Matthew Hanka, Associate Professor of History

College of Liberal Arts:
Dr. Stephanie Young, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Dr. Charles Conaway, Associate Professor of English,
Dr. Michael Strezewski, Associate Professor of Anthropology

Romain College of Business:
Dr. Curt Gilstrap, Associate Professor of Business Communications
Dr. Sima Fortsch, Assistant Professor of Management
Dr. Jason Fertig, Associate Professor of Management

College of Nursing & Health Professions:
Dr. Marilyn Ostendorf, 
Dr. Jessica Mason, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Mary Doerner, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education:
Dr. Xavia Harrington-Chate, Assistant Professor of Education

Rice Library & Affiliated Faculty
Dr. Laura Bernhardt, Assistant Professor of Library Science


2020-2021

Chair: Dr. Rex Strange, Associate Professor of Biology - Pott College Representative
Vice-Chair:Dr. Peter Cordo, Professor of Economics, Romain College of Business Representative
Secretary: Dr. Brandon Field, Associate Professor of Engineering - At Large Representative

At Large:
Mrs. Jennifer Green, Associate Professor of Library Sciences

College of Liberal Arts:
Dr. Bartell Berg, Associate Professor of German
Dr. Charles Conaway, Associate Professor of English
Dr. Michael Strezewski, Associate Professor of Anthropology

Romain College of Business:
Dr. Jinsuk Yang, Assistant Professor of Finance

College of Nursing & Health Professions:
Dr. Marilyn Ostendorf, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing
Dr. Steve Gruenewald, Assistant Professor of Health Services
Dr. Mary Doerner, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education:
Dr. Adrian Gentle, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Kenneth Purcell, Associate Professor of Physics

Rice Library & Affiliated Faculty
Dr. Laura Bernhardt, Assistant Professor of Library Science


2019-2020

Chair: Dr. Kenneth Purcell, Associate Professor of Physics, Pott College Representative
Vice-Chair: Dr. Rex Strange, Associate Professor of Biology, At-Large Representative
Secretary: Dr. Richard Bennett, Associate Professor of Biology - Pott College Representative

At Large:
Mrs. Jennifer Green, Associate Professor of Library Sciences

College of Liberal Arts:
Dr. Bartell Berg, Associate Professor of German
Dr. Wesley Durham, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Ms. Alisa (Al) Holen, Associate Professor of Ceramics

Romain College of Business:
Dr. Jinsuk Yang, Assistant Professor of Finance
Dr. Peter Cordo, Professor of Economics

College of Nursing & Health Professions:
Dr. Charlotte Connerton, Associate Professor of Nursing
Dr. Steve Gruenewald, Assistant Professor of Health Services
Dr. Mary Doerner, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education:
Dr. Adrian Gentle, Associate Professor of Mathematics


2018-2020

Chair: Dr. Charles Conaway, Associate Professor of English, College of Liberal Arts Representative
Vice-Chair: Dr. Kenneth Purcell, Associate Professor of Physics, Pott College Representative
Secretary: Dr. Brandon Field, Associate Professor of Engineering - Pott College Representative

At Large:
Dr. Matthew Hanka, Associate Professor of Political Science
Dr. Rex Strange, Associate Professor of Biology

College of Liberal Arts:
Dr. Wesley Durham, Associate Professor of Communication Studies
Ms. Alisa (Al) Holen, Associate Professor of Ceramics

Romain College of Business:
Dr. Perry Burnett, Associate Professor of Economics
Dr. Peter Cordo, Professor of Economics
Dr. Kenneth Shemroske, Associate Professor of Computer Information Systems

College of Nursing & Health Professions:
Dr. Charlotte Connerton, Associate Professor of Nursing
Dr. Ethel Elkins, Associate Professor of Health Services
Dr. Mary Doerner, Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education:
Dr. Richard Bennett, Associate Professor of Biology