Course Instructional Materials Committee

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Appointed by: Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Reports to: Vice Provost

Number of Members: 9

Faculty:  8

Updated:  August 1, 2025

Purpose. The committee is charged with communicating faculty concerns regarding the adoption of course instructional materials to the committee chair, as well as relaying information to faculty regarding relevant Texas Education Code, academic policies, procedures, and best practices in support of successful and timely adoption of course instructional materials.

Member Appointments. The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs makes all appointments from nominations submitted by the academic deans (faculty members) and University Librarian (Library faculty member). The committee consists of one faculty member from each academic college (excluding the College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Polytechnic College) and the Newton Gresham Library. Faculty members serve two-year terms ending August 31 with half of the appointments expiring each year.

Chair Appointment. By virtue of position, the Executive Director of Hospitality and Auxiliary Services will serve an indefinite term as chair.

Committee Members

Chair - Indefinite Term by Virtue of Position
Rozlynn Kieschnick, Executive Director of Hospitality and Auxiliary Services

Faculty Representatives - Terms expire August 31, 2026

Miltonette Craig, College of Criminal Justice
Jill Pagels, College of Education
Robin Bittick, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Erin Owens, Newton Gresham Library

Faculty Representatives - Terms expire August 31, 2027

Debbi Hatton, College of Arts and Media
Kurt Jesswein, College of Business Administration
Monika Sawhney, College of Health Sciences
John Harris, College of Science and Engineering Technology

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Lila Alvarado
lca007@shsu.edu
936-294-1536