Distinguished Lecturer Series Committee


Appointed by: Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Reports to: Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Number of Members: 12

Faculty: 10

Ex Officio:  2

Updated:  September 1, 2023


Purpose. Develops programs to provide a distinguished lecturer presentation during the academic year.

Member Appointments. The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs makes all appointments from University Faculty Senate nominations and may designate one or more ex officio members. Members serve three-year terms expiring at the end of the fiscal year.

Chair Appointment. The President designates the chair.


Committee Members


Term for Chair expires August 31, 2025
Jessica Elkayam, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Terms expire August 31, 2024
Diego Ribeiro Caetano, College of Arts and Media

Christopher Thompson, College of Business Administration
Nara Martirosyan, College of Education
Danhong Chen, College of Science and Engineering Technology

Terms expire August 31, 2025
Nicholas Graves, College of Arts and Media
Susan Elkins, Newton Gresham Library
Benjamin Park, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Terms expire August 31, 2026
Rachel Houston, College of Criminal Justice
Berna Abed El Sater, College of Health Sciences
Aisha Ahmadu, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Ex Officio Members
Stephanie Knific, Director of Marketing and Communications and Public Information Officer

To Report Errors
All errors in committee listings should be reported in writing to:
Lila Alvarado
lca007@shsu.edu
936-294-1536