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.

Student Academic Grievance Committee

The committee shall resolve academic grievances of students that result from actions of faculty or administrators. The Student Policy e-Handbook, Auburn University’s student handbook, provides the guidelines for this procedure [section 4.7.1 in current Faculty Handbook].

Membership

The Student Academic Grievance Committee shall be composed of 11 members:

  • Faculty:
    • Three faculty members
    • One alternate faculty member
  • Continuing/Ex-officio:
    • One administrator from a relevant field
    • One alternate administrator from a relevant field
  • Graduate(s):
    • One graduate student
    • One alternate graduate student
  • Undergraduate(s):
    • Two undergraduate students
    • One alternate undergraduate student

Restrictions:

Faculty members shall serve three (3) year terms, and their appointments shall be arranged so that one (1) faculty member is replaced each year. Their terms of service shall start in fall semester of the year of their appointment.

Members

Name Department/Unit Rotation Year

Chih-hsuan Wang, Chair

Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology 2026

Melinda Camus

Professor and Associate Dean, Veterinary Medicine Continuing

Andrew Taylor

Mgr., Academic Compliance, Provost and VP Academic Affairs Continuing

Aditi Sengupta

Alternate - Economics 2027

Michael Fokuo

Alternate - Graduate Student Representative 2026

Rebecca Riggs

Biological Sciences 2027

Mark Barnett

Civil and Environmental Engineering 2028

Charles Hamlett

Alternate - Undergraduate Student Representative 2026

Charles Daramola

Graduate Student Representative 2026

Hope Wisdom

Undergraduate Student Representative 2026

Kate Williams

Undergraduate Student Representative 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.