Student Affairs Committee

The Student Affairs Committee (SAC) focuses on learning, working, and living conditions for both undergraduate and graduate students. In consultation with students and administrators, it can investigate and address concerns such as technology, administrative systems, financial support, mental health, and misconduct. At least one co-chair of the committee must be an elected member of the BFC, serving as a representative to the Executive Committee and University Faculty Council. 

2025-2026 Assignments

  1. Collaborate with the Student Academic Misconduct Working Group to review interim measures enacted within student life to address issues with procedures and bring final recommendations to the council. 
  2. Collaborate with EPC and Long Range Planning around discussions focused on re-envisioning general education, first-year experience, and experiential learning programs.  
  3. Work with Constitution and Rules to outline guidelines related to posting of syllabus based on BOT policies and state law.  
  4. Others presented by the committee for review and approval.

2026-2027 Members

Co-chairs:
Heather Eastman-Mueller, School of Public Health
Catherine Sherwood-Laughlin, School of Public Health 
Joe Varga, School of Social Work (BFC Executive Committee Rep) 

Roxie Barnes
School of Nursing		Elizabeth Boling
School of Education
Erin Cooperman
School of Public Health		Elizabeth Dunn
Department of Geography
Robert Gonyea
School of Education		Kristina Harrison
Kelley School of Business
Robert Lantis
Department of Economics		Marty Pieratt
Kelley School of Business
TBD
GPSG Representative		Louis Gallegos
IUSG Representative
Jen Berry, (Ex-officio)
University DIrector for First Generation, Low-or-Limited Income Student Support		David Daleke, (Ex-officio)
Vice Provost for Graduate Education
Kathy Adams Riester, (Ex-officio)
Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life and Dean of Students