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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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The following faculty are currently serving or have recently been elected to serve during the 2024-2025 academic year.

Faculty Senate


Romain College of Business

Jianying Liu, 2023-2025
Nancy Kovanic, 2023-2025
Nicholas Rhew, 2024-2026

Alternates

Prasenjit Ghosh, 2023-2025
Tom Noland, 2023-2025
Abbas Foroughi, 2024-2026

College of Liberal Arts

Todd Schroer, 2023-2025
Brett Anderson, 2024-2026
McManus Woodend, 2024-2026

Alternates

Al Holen, 2023-2025
Sophia Okotah, 2024-2026
Chad Tew, 2024-2026

College of Nursing & Health Professions

Jessica Mason, 2023-2025
Jenna Thacker, 2024-2026
Zachary Ward, 2024-2026

Alternates

Marilyn Ostendorf, 2023-2025
Ashley Carter, 2024-2026
TBD, 2024-2026

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Guoyuan Huang, 2023-2025
Susan Ely, 2023-2025
Kyle Mara, 2024-2026

Alternates

Eric Greenwood, 2023-2025
Cody Strom, 2023-2025
TBD, 2024-2026

Rice Library & Unaffiliated Faculty

Kate Sherrill, 2024-2026

Alternate

Kirsten Williams, 2024-2026

Assessment Committee


Jason Callahan, 2024-2026, College of Liberal Arts
Mary Phillips, 2023-2025, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Elizabeth Wilkins, 2024-2026, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Brett Bueltel, 2023-2025, Romain College of Business
Urska Dobersek, 2024-2026, At Large

Curriculum Committee


Perry Burnett, 2023-2025, Romain College of Business
Nicholas Jankuhn, 2024-2026, Romain College of Business
Oana Armeanu, 2023-2025, College of Liberal Arts
Taylor Petty, 2024-2026, College of Liberal Arts
Jamie Baker, 2024-2026, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Katherine Peak, 2023-2025, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Rex Strange, 2024-2026, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Jason Hill, 2023-2025, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Economic Benefits Committee


Xue Han, 2023-2025, Romain College of Business
Sonik Mandal, 2024-2026, Romain College of Business
David Hitchcock, 2023-2025, College of Liberal Arts
McManus Woodend, 2024-2026, College of Liberal Arts
Jennifer Fehrenbacher, 2023-2025, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Pam Miller, 2024-2026, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Cody Strom, 2023-2025, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Heather Cook, 2024-2026, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Faculty and Academic Affairs Committee


Gary Black, 2023-2025, Romain College of Business
Xue Han, 2024-2026, Romain College of Business
Charles Conaway, 2023-2025, College of Liberal Arts
Stephanie Young, 2024-2026, College of Liberal Arts
Zachary Ward, 2023-2025, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Leslie Kirkwood, 2024-2026, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Carrie Andersen, 2023-2025, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Eric Greenwood, 2024-2026, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

FASTRAC


Xiaozhe "Ben" Gu, 2023-2025, Romain College of Business
Fernando Ferreira, 2024-2026, Romain College of Business
Al Holen, 2023-2025, College of Liberal Arts
Stephanie Young, 2024-2026, College of Liberal Arts
Kelly Pruden, 2024-2026, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Jennifer Fehrenbacher, 2023-2025, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Yalcin Sarol, 2024-2026, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Kim Delaney, 2023-2025, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Grievance and Hearing Committee


Jack Smothers, 2024-2026, Romain College of Business
Gina Schaar, 2023-2025, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Kristalyn Shefveland, 2023-2025, College of Liberal Arts
Cindy DeLoney-Marino, 2024-2026, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Peter Whiting, 2024-2026, Rice Library
Mark Creager, 2023-2025, At Large

University Promotion Committee


Thomas Weber, 2024-2026, Romain College of Business
Daniel Bauer, 2023-2025, College of Liberal Arts
Amy Wilson, 2023-2025, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Kent Scheller, 2024-2026, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Jennifer Greene, 2024-2026, Rice Library & Unaffiliated Faculty
Brent Summers, 2024-2026, At Large
Urska Dobersek, 2023-2025, At Large
David O'Neil, 2024-2026, At Large

Student Affairs Committee


Jeanette Maier-Lytle, 2024-2026, Romain College of Business
Taylor Pett, 2023-2025, College of Liberal Arts
Ryan Willians, 2023-2025, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Rob Carroll, 2024-2026, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Melody Lee, 2023-2025, At Large

Core 39 Council


Joy Cook, 2023-2025, College of Nursing & Health Professions
Tim Schibik, 2024-2026, Romain College of Business
Zachary Pilot, 2024-2026, College of Liberal Arts
Jenn Horn, 2023-2025, College of Liberal Arts
Eric McCloud, 2023-2025, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Mark Krahling, 2024-2026, Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
Urska Dobersek, 2024-2026, At Large
Adrian Gentle, 2023-2025, At Large