Presidential Committees

The Committee on Public Honors and Events shall advise the President concerning major public all-University events, both academic and non-academic.

• It shall recommend to the President all recipients of special citations and achievement awards.
• It shall recommend to the President names of appropriate speakers for these special occasions.
• It shall recommend to the President all recipients of honorary degrees in accord with criteria and procedures established by the University.
   

The Committee of Public Honors and Events Website

The purpose of this committee shall be to conduct hearings on alleged infractions of University rules and to recommend sanctions for individual or group violations after all procedural safeguards as outlined in the Student Handbook are observed.

The Committee on Student Life Policy shall be responsible for formulating policy as it relates to all aspects of student life not otherwise delegated.  It serves in an advisory capacity to the President through the office of Vice President for Student Services on all-University regulations as specified in the Student Handbook and makes terminal decisions on all other matters of student life policy.

The committee examines and evaluates the University’s existing policies, processes, and programming to address the issue of sexual misconduct, as well as assess campus and local resources for victims, and to send a summary and recommendations to the president and his cabinet. The committee will consider the Catholic and Jesuit mission and identity of the University, best practices of Title IX and the Campus SaVE Act, institutional peer review, and if deemed necessary, external consultation. 

Membership consists of faculty, staff, and students who offer broad campus representation as well as interest, experience, and expertise in related issues. Additionally, campus personnel working in associated areas will be available to serve as resources for the committee.

Chairs

• Catherine Todero – College of Nursing, Dean
• David Weber – School of Law, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Faculty

• Susan Calef – College of Arts & Sciences, Assistant Professor, Department of Theology, and Director, Women’s and Gender Studies
• Barbara Harris – College of Arts & Sciences, Program Director, Department of Social Work
• Erika Kirby – College of Arts & Sciences, Professor, Department of Communication Studies, and Faculty Council
• Matthew Seevers – Heider College of Business, Chair, Department of Marketing and Management
• Peter Stone – College of Arts & Sciences, Instructor, Analytical and Environmental Chemistry
• Lt. Col. Jared Sutton – Creighton Army ROTC, Professor of Military Science

Staff

• Shawn Cook – School of Pharmacy & Health Professions, Director of Student Affairs
• Michael Kavan – School of Medicine, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
• Brandy Menaugh – Division of Athletics, Associate Director for Compliance
• Rebecca Murray – College of Arts & Sciences, Associate Dean for Social and Applied Sciences
• Michael Reiner – Public Safety, Chief
• Cynthia Schmersal – Vice President, Mission and Ministry
• Nancy Schrage – Human Resources, Senior Human Resource Generalist
• Fallon Watts – Interdisciplinary EdD Program, Graduate School, Staff Advisory Council

Students

• Rachel Marie Lee – School of Law, Third Year
• Meg Maynard – College of Arts and Sciences, Senior
• Nina Noronha – College of Arts and Sciences, Junior
• Ed Nuñez – College of Arts and Sciences, Junior
• Heather Thorson – School of Dentistry, Third Year
• Matthew Tolliver – College of Nursing, Sophomore
• Dhruti Tummalapalli – College of Arts and Sciences, Junior, and Executive Vice President, Creighton Students Union

The University Committee on the Status of Women shall assure that equal consideration be given to women in all phases of University operation, and shall create an environment equally supportive of achievement by both men and women.  It shall endeavor to ensure full participation and encouragement of contributions from women in pursuing the overall goals of the University.

Committee On The Status Of Women Website (with list of members)

The University Staff Advisory Council shall advise the President in matters affecting the general welfare and working conditions of all members of the support staff. The Council shall serve as a channel for better communication between the staff and the administration.

Staff Advisory Council Website (with list of members)

The Americans with Disabilities Act Committee shall advise and serve as a resource to the University community on accessibility issues affecting University students, faculty, employees and visitors in the following areas:  employment, academic and public programs, facilities, and transportation and telecommunications.

Americans With Disabilities Act Committee Website

To review at least annually the current master plan of the University with the official Campus Planner and formulate updated plans based upon the changing reality of faculty, staff, and student needs and the resulting demands for additional office, parking, and recreation space.

To relate facility usage and campus development to the priorities of academic planning.

To plan for the most economical use of capital resources as they become available for physical improvements.

To assure that the placement of facilities is aesthetically pleasing and functionally efficient.

To review specific proposals for new facilities or major additions to or renovations of any of the University's facilities as proposed from time to time to the Chair of the Campus Planning Committee, such proposals, if approved, to be referred to the President for final decision.

To serve as individuals on such subcommittees as are appointed by the Chair for planning specific improvements.

Director of Budget, Planning & Analysis

The committee shall assist the President in reviewing the annual financial expenditures of the University, particularly as these expenditures touch on the academic programs of the various Schools and Colleges.  While the total budget and capital expenditures of the University are the responsibility of the President and the financial officers, under the Board of Directors, it is the function of this committee to offer information, suggestions, views, and comments on policy, which will ensure input from the academic community into the annual budget expenditures.

The committee shall offer to the President, at least once a year, suggestions leading to additional sources of income as well as increases in the regular sources of income to the University.

The University Athletic Board is responsible for formulating and recommending policy relating to intercollegiate athletics.

The University Athletic Board will serve in an advisory capacity to the President through the Vice President for Student Services.

The primary purpose of this committee is to plan and coordinate a program of lectures, films, and concerts for the cultural enrichment of the University community.  Additionally, the committee, in cooperation with designated members of the University, implements the guest speaker policies stated in the Student Handbook and Guide to Policies of Creighton University.

Committee On Lectures, Films & Concerts Website

The University Committee on Benefits acts as an advisory committee to the President regarding the benefits offered by the University.

The Committee is comprised of eleven members. Five faculty members are elected by the Academic Council. The Staff Advisory Council recommends four non-exempt staff members to the President for appointment. In addition, a faculty member with academic expertise in matters covered by the committee and an exempt staff member are appointed by the President. The University Human Resources Director or a delegate serves as ex-officio member. Each member is appointed for a three-year term at staggered intervals. To bring a concern to the Committee, contact a Committee member.

The University Assessment Committee (UAC) is designed to foster communication between all colleges, schools, and divisions that facilitate and assess student learning.  Committee members are nominated by their schools, colleges or divisions and appointed by the President.  The UAC works to promote an integrated culture of assessment consistent with the Creighton mission. The committee is charged to coordinate assessment at the University level; represent all academic and co-curricular areas in articulating an integrative assessment program and provide feedback and assistance to programs, colleges and schools to advance efforts to enhance University support for assessment.

The University Assessment Committee website (with list of members)