University Assessment Advisory Committee

The University of South Alabama is committed to demonstrating the effectiveness and value of the programs and services that contribute to the university’s ability to achieve its goals and fulfill its mission.

Representatives from each college, school, and various academic and support service units serve on the University Assessment Advisory Committee (UAAC) and act as assessment liaisons for communicating assessment expectations, deadlines, and updates.

Charge of the Committee:

  1. To be a knowledgeable point of contact for their division/unit regarding information about institutional effectiveness. 
  2. To review assessment data and provide guidance regarding the extent to which the University is progressing towards its goals and the continued appropriateness of the University’s Strategic Plan goals and objectives.
  3. To review data and provide guidance regarding the extent to which the University’s assessment practice is effective and meaningful.
  4. To assist in identifying and recognizing exemplary assessment practices across the University.

 

Name Title
TBD (Chair) Director Institutional Effectiveness, Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Delaware Arif Faculty Senate Past President and Associate Professor of Communication, College of Arts & Sciences
Amelia Baldwin Professor of Accounting, Mitchell College of Business
Matthew Binion Director of Assessment, College of Education and Professional Studies
Robert Coleman Assistant Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Charles Erwin Interim Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Affairs and Chair of Emergency Medical Services,  Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
Timothy Gilbert Associate Dean for Accreditation and Planning, Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
Rebecca Graves Director of Special Projects and Evaluation and Associate Professor, College of Nursing
Jeff Landry Professor of Information Systems and Technology, School of Computing
Kristina Miller Faculty Senate Representative and Associate Professor of Maternal-Child Health Nursing, College of Nursing
Patrick Shaw Associate Professor of English, College of Arts & Sciences
Elizabeth Shepard Associate Librarian, University Library
Eric Steward Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs, College of Engineering
TBD General Education Committee Chair
Name Title
TBD (Chair) Director Institutional Effectiveness, Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Nicole Carr Associate Vice President, Student Academic Success
Laurie Childers Inclusion & Engagement Coordinator, Office of Community Engagement
Chris Cleveland Associate Vice President, Auxiliary Services
Anjanetta Davis Associate Professor & Director, USA Simulation Program
Mary Duffy Associate University Librarian, University Library
Jeremy Kersey Faculty Senate Representative and Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies, Pat Capps Covey College of Allied Health Professions
Delisa Johnson Director, Prospective Student Programs & New Student Orientation
Catherine Preston Senior Director, Academic Advising & Transfer Services
Mario Sheats Director, Center for Educational Accessibility & Disability Resources
Ashley Suggs University Registrar, Office of the Registrar