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Planning & Development Committee

Established 8 April 2004

The capital campaign planned to begin in 2004 is the cornerstone for the University's excellence over the next two decades, particularly since state funds are playing an ever smaller role in financing University operations. The Faculty Senate takes a particular interest in assuring the excellence of the University and its programs through sound academic planning and private philanthropy, especially in essential areas that transcend the interests of the individual schools.

Membership

At least seven members appointed by the Executive Council. The chair of the committee is an ex officio member of the Executive Council.

Term in office

Staggered three- year terms

Standing Charge

To consult with the Vice President and Provost and the Senior Vice President for Development and External Relations, the President, and other Vice Presidents concerning academic plans and philanthropic goals and priorities, especially pan-University initiatives; to act as a faculty liaison for planning and development purposes to the Office of the Provost and the Office of University Development; and to marshal faculty resources to assist the University toward its fundraising goals.

Specific Charges for 2006-Appointed 2007

  1. Serve as the primary point of contact for Senate involvement in the Capital Campaign kickoff activities during the academic year.
  2. Review and refine the Faculty Senate Vision Statement and bring to the full Senate for ratification.
  3. Organize three dinners each semester collaboratively with the Provost and Vice President for Development selecting a diverse cross section of faculty participants. Share notes from these dinners with the Senate and University administration including the President, Provost, Development Office, and Deans.

Members

Name Title Appointed School Phone
Name Title Appointed School Phone
Marcia Day Childress Associate Professor Appointed 2007 Medicine 924-9581
Elizabeth Powell, Committee Chair Assistant Professor 2008 Darden  
Jessica Feldman Professor 2009 Arts & Sciences 924-7105
Robert Grainger Professor 2008 Arts & Sciences 982-5495
Michael Levenson Professor 2008 Arts & Sciences 924-6643
George Cohen Professor Appointed 2007 Law 924-3814
David Brautigan Professor Appointed 2007 Medicine 924-5892
Michael J. Weber Professor Appointed 2007 Medicine 924-5022
Kevin S. Lee Professor Appointed 2007 Medicine 924-0262
Diane Parr Walker Associate University Librarian Appointed 2007 Administration -- Alderman Library 924-4606
Richard P. Warner Professor Appointed 2007 Arts & Sciences 924-8963
Bruce W. Holsinger Professor Appointed 2007 Arts & Sciences  
Lawrence E. Thomas Professor Appointed 2007 Arts & Sciences 924-4936
Reuben Rainey, emeritus Professor 2008 Architecture 924-3788
Timothy Wilson Professor & Chair of the Psychology Dept. 2008 Arts & Sciences 924-0675
William Kehoe William F. O'Dell Professor of Commerce Appointed 2007 Commerce 924-7045
Kenneth Schwartz, ex officio Professor Appointed 2007 Architecture 924-6468
Barry Johnson Senior Associate Dean Appointed 2007 Engineering & Applied Science 924-7623
Brian Pusser Associate Professor Appointed 2007 Curry School of Education 924-7731
Charles Holt A. Willis Robertson Professorship in Political Economy Appointed 2007 Economics 924-7894
Daniel Willingham Professor Appointed 2007 Psychology 982-4938
David Cafiso Professor Appointed 2007 Chemistry 924-3067
Deborah Johnson Olsson Professor & Chair, ST&S Department Appointed 2007 Engineering & Applied Sciences 924-7751
Edmund Kitch Professor & Faculty Senate Chair-Elect Appointed 2007 Law 924-7047
John Hawley Professor & Chair VITA Appointed 2007 Astronomy 924-4901
John Mikalson William R. Kennan, Jr. Professor Appointed 2007 Classics 243-3008
Madaline Harrison Professor Appointed 2007 Medicine/Neurology 924-5568
Nancy Harthun Associate Professor Appointed 2007 Medicine/Surgery 243-6333
Donna Plasket Assistant Dean & Director, BIIS Appointed 2007 Continuing and Professional Studies 243-2557
Ricardo Padron Associate Professor & Faculty Senate Chair Appointed 2007 Spanish, Italian, Portuguese 924-7543
Sharon Utz Associate Professor Appointed 2007 Nursing 924-0081
William Walker Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering Appointed 2007 Engineering & Applied Sciences 924-9950
Arthur Garson, ex officio Executive Vice President and Provost      
Robert D. Sweeney, ex officio Vice President for Development & Public Affairs