Faculty Governance
COE Elected Faculty Administrative Positions
Jennifer Walker, Associate Dean of Advanced Programs, Accreditation, and Assessment (2027)
Christy Irish, Program Director, Elementary, Secondary, & PreK-12 (2026)
Teresa Coffman, Program Director Advanced Programs (2026)
Melissa Jenkins, Program Director, Special Education (2025)
COE Elected Faculty Service Positions & Committees
Faculty Council
Kyle Schultz, Chair, 2026
Melissa Jenkins, Secretary, 2026
Alex Honold, Faculty Parliamentarian, 2026
Promotion and Tenure
Kyle Schultz, 2025
Melissa Wells, 2026
Janine Davis, 2027
Melody Denhere, CAS, 2025
Melanie Szulczewski, CAS, 2026
COE Appointed Committees
Clinical Collaborations and Partnerships
| Name | Term End |
|---|---|
| Christy Irish, Chair | 2025 |
| Rachel Bowman | 2026 |
| Sean McDonald, Secretary | 2027 |
| Jennifer Walker (ex officio) | Ongoing |
| Kristina Peck (ex officio) | Ongoing |
| Laura Goll (ex officio) | Ongoing |
Curriculum and Assessment
| Name | Term End |
|---|---|
| Teresa Coffman, Chair | 2025 |
| Janine Davis | 2026 |
| Danielle Springston, Secretary | 2027 |
| Jennifer Walker (ex officio) | Ongoing |
| April Brecht (ex officio) | Ongoing |
| Laura Goll (ex officio) | Ongoing |
Faculty Affairs
| Name | Term End |
|---|---|
| Christy Irish | 2025 |
| Melissa Wells, Chair | 2026 |
| Alexis Rutt, Secretary | 2027 |
Student Affairs
| Name | Term End |
|---|---|
| Kyle Schultz, Secretary | 2025 |
| Melissa Jenkins, Chair | 2026 |
| Alex Honold | 2027 |
| April Brecht (ex officio) | Ongoing |
