To maintain continuity in Auburn’s academic work, certain existing academic committees will continue their responsibilities for the time being. Relevant committee chairs have been informed and asked to notify members accordingly. As the transition proceeds, the name, composition, structure, scope, function, and other aspects of these particular committees will be reviewed and revised as needed to align with Board policy and the University’s new academic advisory framework.

Faculty Grievance

The committee shall evaluate grievances filed by faculty members and decide whether grievances should proceed to a hearing. Results of the hearing will be forwarded to the President as recommendations for redress.

Membership

The Faculty Grievance Committee shall be composed of: 15 faculty members, one elected member from each academic college, one elected member from the libraries, one elected member from the non-tenure track faculty members of the Cooperative Extension Service who are not included in academic departments, and one elected member from the non-tenure track faculty in University Extension who are not included in academic departments.

Restrictions:

  • The chair shall be elected from within the Grievance Committee and shall serve one year as chair-elect before assuming duties of the chair.

  • No member shall serve more than two consecutive three-year terms.

Members

Name Department/Unit Rotation Year

Mark Carpenter, Chair

College of Sciences and Mathematics 2027

Satyanarayana Pondugula

College of Veterinary Medicine 2027

Katie Funderburk

nontenure-track faculty member of the Cooperative Extension System 2026

Greg Schmidt

Libraries 2027

Evelyne Bornier

College of Liberal Arts 2026

Denis Nadolnyak

College of Agriculture 2027

Xiao Qin

Samuel Ginn College of Engineering 2028

Tin-Man Lau

College of Architecture, Design, and Construction 2028

Mo Shen

Harbert College of Business 2027

Li An

College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment 2027

Alleah Crawford

College of Human Sciences 2026

Brian McCabe

College of Education 2028

Salisa Westrick

Harrison College of Pharmacy 2028

Barbara Wilder

College of Nursing 2028

Jocelyn Vickers

nontenure-track faculty in University Outreach 2026

Prior to June 5, 2026, Auburn University utilized a University Senate model. Archives and historical records from the University Senate are available. Academic advisory functions are now supported by the Presidential Academic Advisory Council.

Last updated: July 13, 2026