In January and February of 2012, the 2020 Commission engaged a series of subcommittees
structured around each of the proposed strategic directions. The subcommittees were
charged with developing a set of strategic goals and initiatives that are designed
to advance each of the six strategic directions.
Roster of 2020 Commission Subcommittees
(Note: Names marked with an asterisk are also members of the 2020 Commission.)
Fulfill the Educational Needs of our State and Region
- Chair: Dr. Mimi Fenton – Professor, English*
- Dr. Chandrika Balasubramanian, Associate Professor, English
- Dr. Carroll Brown, Assistant Professor, Hospitality and Tourism
- Dr. Louis Buck, Interim Dean, College of Business
- Ms. Sarah Burkhardt, President, Graduate Student Association *
- Mr. Phil Cauley, Director, Admissions
- Dr. Susan Fouts, Director, Continuing Education
- Dr. Kate Greysen, Associate Dean, Graduate School
- Dr. Jennifer Hinton, Associate Professor, Recreational Therapy
- Dr. Dave Kinner, Assistant Professor, Geosciences and Natural Resources
- Dr. Mark Lord, Interim Associate Provost
- Dr. Mike Murray, Superintendent, Jackson County Public Schools*
- Dr. Will Peebles, Professor and Director, School of Music
- Dr. Don Tomas, President, Southwestern Community College*
- Dr. David Tyler, Assistant Professor, Sport Management*
- Dr. Wes Stone, Associate Professor, Engineering Technology*
- Dr. David Westling, Adelaide Worth Daniels Distinguished Professor, Special Education
- Dr. Tracy Zontek, Associate Professor, Environmental Health
Invest in Our People
- Co-Chair: Mr. Jason Lavigne – President, WCU Staff Senate
- Co-Chair: Dr. Vicki Szabo, Associate Professor, History
- Ms. Kathy Abbott-Beam, Board of Directors, WCU Foundation*
- Ms. Anne Aldrich, Executive Assistant, Office of the Provost
- Dr. Lance Alexis, Director, Disability Services*
- Ms. Tonya Basse, Advisor, Advising Center
- Dr. Jo Blaylock, Vice President for Human Resources and External Relations, Harrah’s
Casino Cherokee
- Dr. Debra Burke, Associate Dean, College of Business
- Mr. Robert Edwards, Vice Chancellor, Administration and Finance*
- Dr. Dave Evanoff, Assistant Professor, Chemistry
- Dr. Judy Neubrander, Associate Professor and Interim Department Head, School of Nursing*
- Dr. Jane Nichols, Associate Professor, School of Art and Design
- Dr. Lisen Roberts, Associate Professor, Human Services
- Dr. Cheryl Waters-Tormey, Associate Professor, Geosciences and Natural Resources
- Ms. Donna Welch, Executive Assistant, Student Affairs*
- Ms. Kathy Wong, Director, Human Resources*
- Dr. Laura Wright, Associate Professor, English
- Dr. Bill Yang, Assistant Professor, Engineering Technology
Enhance Our Community Partnerships
- Chair: Dr. Chris Cooper, Associate Professor and Interim Department Head, Political
Science
- Mr. Larry Arbaugh, Associate Director, WCU Athletics*
- Dr. Pete Bates, Associate Professor and Interim Department Head, Geosciences and Natural
Resources
- Dr. Lisa Briggs, Associate Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Ms. Wendy Cagle, Director, Small Business and Technology Development Center
- Ms. Denise Drury, Interim Director, WCU Fine Arts Museum
- Dr. Jane Eastman, Associate Professor, Anthropology Sociology
- Dr. Betty Farmer, Professor, Communication
- Dr. Chip Ferguson, Associate Professor and Interim Department Head, Engineering Technology
- Dr. Bruce Frazier, Carol Grotnes Belk Endowed Chair, School of Music*
- Ms. Sarah Graham, Regional Planner, Southwestern NC Planning and Economic Development
Commission
- Dr. Connie Haire, Board of Director, Advantage West*
- Ms. Janice Holt, Director, Teacher Recruitment, Advising, and Career Support
- Ms. Patsy Miller, Director, WCU Programs in Asheville
- Dr. Hollye Moss, Associate Professor, Global Management and Strategy
- Mr. Charlie Myers, Associate Director, Cherokee Preservation Foundation*
- Dr. Maurice Phipps, Professor, Parks and Recreation Management
- Dr. Linda Stanford, Dean, College of Health and Human Sciences
- Ms. Suzanne Stone, Owner, Rolling Stone Burrito
Enrich the Total Student Experience
- Chair, Mr. Keith Corzine – Director, Residential Living
- Ms. Jane Adams-Dunford, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
- Dr. Risto Atanasov, Assistant Professor, Mathematics
- Ms. Roseanna Belt, Director, Cherokee Center
- Mr. Gorham Bradley, Director of Catamount Club, WCU Athletics
- Dr. Brian Byrd, Assistant Professor, Environmental Health
- Mr. TJ Eaves, President, Student Government Association*
- Dr. George Ford, Assistant Professor, Construction Management
- Ms. Lisa Frady, Advisor, Advising Center
- Dr. Regis Gilman, Interim Dean, Educational Outreach
- Dr. Windy Gordon, Assistant Professor, Psychology
- Dr. Leah Hampton, Associate Director, Writing and Learning Commons*
- Dr. Glenda Hensley, Director, First Year Experiences
- Mr. Jeff Hughes, Director, A.K. Hinds University Center
- Dr. Gary Jones, Associate Professor, Business Administration
- Mr. Kenny Messer, Past-President, Catamount Club Board*
- Dr. Niall Michelsen, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
- Dr. Lois Petrovich-Mwaniki, Director, International Programs
- Dr. Brian Railsback, Dean, Honors College
- Ms. Paige Roberson, Director, Downtown Sylva Association
- Mr. Scott Swartzentruber, Director, Networking Services
- Ms. Alessia Zanin-Yost, Associate Professor, Hunter Library*
Invest in Our Core Resources
- Chair: Dr. Anna McFadden – Academic Engagement IT Governance
- Mr. Fred Alexander, District Manager, Duke Energy
- Ms. Lauren Bishop, Energy Manager, Facilities Management
- Mr. Shea Browning, Associate General Counsel, WCU Legal Counsel
- Mr. Craig Fowler, CIO*
- Mr. Larry Hammer, University Registrar
- Ms. Alison Joseph, Applications and Research Analyst, Institutional Planning Effectiveness
- Mr. Larry Kernea, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Tri-County Community College*
- Dr. Bill Kwochka, Associate Professor, Chemistry Physics
- Mr. Steve Lillard, Assistant Chief, University Police*
- Dr. David McCord, Professor and Department Head, Psychology*
- Dr. Bill Perry, Professor, Computer Information Systems
- Mr. Mike Poore, President/CEO, MedWest Health System*
- Dr. John Sherlock, Associate Professor, Human Resources
- Mr. Joe Walker, Associate Vice Chancellor, Facilities Management*
- Ms. Nancy Wike, Accountant, Administration and Finance
- Dr. John Williams, Professor, Anthropology
Garner Support for Our Vision
- Chair: Dr. Bill Ogletree – Professor and Department Head, Communication Sciences and
Disorders
- Dr. Carol Burton, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Undergraduate Studies*
- Dr. Russ Curtis, Associate Professor, Human Services
- Mr. Ken Flynt, Associate Dean, College of Business
- Dr. Roger Hartley, Associate Professor, Political Science
- Mr. Jerry Kiser, Former Member, WCU Board of Trustees*
- Mr. Ron Leatherwood, Former Member, UNC Board of Governors*
- Ms. Dianne Lynch, Chief of Staff*
- Mr. Clifton Metcalf, Vice Chancellor, Advancement and External Affairs*
- Mr. Jim Miller, Associate Vice Chancellor, Development*
- Dr. Sam Miller, Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs*
- Dr. Lynda Parlett, Associate Dean, Graduate School and Research
- Mr. Marty Ramsey, Director, Alumni Affairs
- Dr. Dana Sally, Dean, Hunter Library*
- Mr. Bill Studenc, Director, News Services*
- Mr. Chuck Wooten, Jackson County Manager
- Dr. James Zhang, Interim Dean, Kimmel School of Construction Management Technology
