Committees
Lamar State College Orange's mission is to transform lives and communities through the continual pursuit of academic, professional, and personal excellence. One step in fulfilling that mission happens in work standing committees perform. Committee service provides an opportunity for faculty and staff to share their knowledge, ideas, and resources that will benefit our students and strive to achieve our mission.
The Accreditation Resource Team's purpose is to assist the Institutional Accreditation Liaison by providing expertise, leadership, guidance, and support for performing operations associated with maintenance of institutional accreditation and for developing and maintaining a college-wide culture of continual compliance with the Principles of Accreditation of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
- Patty Collins, Chair
- David Mosley, Vice Chair
- Luke Bourgeois
- Robyn Burdette
- Nathan Campos
- Kevin Doss
- Diane Dotson
- Dr. Wendy Elmore
- Phyllis Ford
- Joseph Hargrave
- Brian Hull
- Dr. Keith Jones
- Stephanie Jones
- Lakrystal Joubert
- Elias Jureidini
- Dana Kullman
- Janet Lemons
- Alicia Lloyd
- Byron Lumpkin
- Emily Mellen
- Dr. Matt McClure
- Amy Moore
- Jamie Oltz
- Eric Owens
- Jennifer Petitjean
- Summer Rather
- Lora Rives
- George Scarborough
- Amanda Smith
- Samantha Smith
- Jennifer Trotter
- Mandee Tucker
- Kristin Walker
- Dr. Gwen Whitehead
- Mary Wickland
- Jessica Williams
- Cindy Wyles
The Catastrophic Sick Leave Pool Committee will review all employee request for use of pooled sick leave. The Director of Human Resources will provide the necessary information for the committee to make an informed decision and recommendation on approval of the use of pooled sick leave time.
- Lora Rives, Chair
- Stephanie Jones
- Andy Preslar
- Vancancy
The purpose of the Concealed Handgun Committee is to review the current Concealed Handgun policy, in even numbered years, for its effectiveness. The committee may recommend changes to the prohibited conceal carry locations and address any other concerns of the campus community. The committee is responsible for reporting to the President any changes made to the policy so that the Biennial Report on Concealed Handgun Policy can be submitted to the Chancellor, the Board of Regents, and current Texas State Legislators.
- Joey Hargrave, Chair
- Mike Dempsey, Vice Chair
- Patty Collins
- Crystal Compton
The purpose of the Curriculum Committee is to considers all initiation and changes in course, program, and graduation requirements for technical and academic offerings, approves the general education curriculum, approves changes of the core curriculum, and facilitates program reviews through evaluation to provide recommendations for improvement. LSCO places primary responsibility for the content, quality, and effectiveness of its curriculum with its faculty. The role of the committee is to confirm that each educational program for which credit is awarded is approved by the faculty and conforms to Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) requirements.
- Audrey Ewer, Chair
- Colleen Baker
- Diane Dotson
- MaryKate Flannagan
- Sherri Foreman
- Cheryl January
- Richard Lindsey
- Jessica Montgomery
- Eric Owens
- Erin Peters
Ex-officio Members
- Robyn Burdette
- Nathan Campos
- Thera Celestine
- Patty Collins
- Dr. Wendy Elmore
- Dr. Keith Jones
- Aubrey Kapranos
- Dana Kullman
- Alicia Lloyd
- Kristin Walker
- SGA Representative
The Cypress Branches Committee will oversee the Cypress Branches journal process. The process includes sharing information about the journal, collecting student entries, planning the social event, and overseeing publication of the journal.
- Patty Collins
- Crystal Compton
- Byron Lumpkin
- Samantha Smith
- Dr. Gwen Whitehead
The purpose of the Developmental Education Committee is to develop, monitor, and maintain the LSCO Developmental Education Plan. The Developmental Education Plan has been developed to delineate the policies, procedures, and instruction that will successfully prepare developmental students for college-level work.
- Dr. Suzonne Crockett, Chair
- Robyn Burdette
- Dr. Wendy Elmore
- Brian Hull
- Elias Jureidini
- Bryon Lumpkin
- Becky McAnelley
- Vickie Norville
- George Scarborough
- Amanda Smith
- Kristin Walker
The Distance Education Committee’s focus is to provide oversight, guidelines, and best practices for the LSCO distance education program. The committee focuses on implementing best practices, keeping abreast of current and future trends in distance learning, and providing resources for student success.
- Alicia Lloyd, Chair
- Raul Martin, Secretary
- Stacy Demontmollin
- Diane Dotson
- Eric Hernandez
- Cheryl January
- Roseanne Jungen
- Kevin Malouf
- Jennifer Petitjean
- Kevin Petitjean
- Amanda Smith
- Samantha Smith
Ex-Officio Members
- Angela Cole
- Patty Collins
- Dr. Wendy Elmore
- Audrey Ewer
- Mandee Tucker
- Kristin Walker
- Dawson Doiron, SGA Student Representative
The purpose of the Faculty Senate is to accept responsibility for speaking and acting for the faculty on decisions affecting the college as a whole. The Senate is the first point of contact for administration to seek faculty input. It advises the president, vice president of academic affairs, deans, and other administrators about the effects of current or proposed policies on instructional quality. The Senate recognizes the unique knowledge and expertise that faculty members hold in their respective disciplines and in their daily interactions with students. Consequently, it acts as a resource through which the knowledge and expertise can be used by students, staff, administrators and trustees in making well-informed decisions.
The purpose of the F1RST GEN Gator Committee is to create an outreach program with first-gen faculty, staff, students, and alumni in order to help first-gen students gain knowledge of resources available to them on campus, highlight their successes, and celebrate their first-gen status.
- Amy Moore, Chair
- Patty Collins
- Crystal Compton
- Rachael McGuire
- Dr. Jerry Sanford
- Dr. Gwen Whitehead
The mission of the General Education Committee is to help create and foster the growth of a campus-wide culture of assessment, leading to the constant improvement in quality of curriculum and teaching.
- Andy Preslar, Chair
- Don Ball (alternate)
- Dr. Charlotte Barker (alternate)
- Christy Bryant (alternate)
- Jennifer Bryant (alternate)
- Nathan L. Campos
- Caitlyn Chavez
- Patty Collins
- Dr. Suzonne H. Crockett
- Kevin Doss
- Dr. Wendy Elmore
- Audrey Ewer
- Eric Hernandez
- Elias Jureidini (alternate)
- Tina Kibbe (alternate)
- Richard D. Lindsey
- Meredith Little (alternate)
- Alicia Lloyd
- Byron Lumpkin (alternate)
- Dr. Matt McClure
- Eric Owens
- George T. Scarborough
- Amanda Smith (alternate)
- Dr. Gwen Whitehead
Each year, Lamar State College Orange will select two faculty members, two staff members, and two adjunct faculty members to receive the NISOD Excellence Award. Depending on circumstances, and with Presidential approval, additional selections may be made in any given year. The NISOD Excellence Award Selection Committee is responsible for reviewing all nominations, completing a screening score sheet on each nominee, and participating in the selection of the recipients.
- Patty Collins
- Dean Brian Hull
- Dean Kristin Walker
- Two previous recipients*
*In any given year, the committee may appoint two previous recipients to serve on the selection committee.
The purpose of the Open Education Resource (OER) Committee is to facilitate adoption of open education resources on campus and to track legislation related to OER to ensure the campus is in compliance.
- Richard Lindsey
- Byron Lumpkin
- Kevin Malouf
- Eric Owens
- Kevin Petitjean
- George Scarborough
- Samantha Smith
Lamar State College Orange is honored to have the Greater Orange Area Chamber of Commerce (GOACC) recognize our students and employees with their Student/Employee of the Semester awards.
The committee will review all nomination forms and complete the grading matrix. Scores will be compiled and reviewed by the committee and a recipient will be selected.
- Patty Collins, Chair
- Dr. Keith Jones
- Dana Kullman
- Amy Moore
- Amanda Smith (Faculty Senate Representative)
- Cindy Wyles (Staff Senate Representative)
The mission of the Professional Development Committee is to enrich the professional life of the faculty and staff of Lamar State College Orange. Goals of the committee include; organize and provide a regular schedule of professional development courses for campus resources; provide resources for faculty and staff to locate other relevant sources of professional development; and provide an organized method for faculty and staff to keep track of completed professional development.
- Patty Collins, Chair
- Dr. Keith Jones
- Dana Kullman
- Alicia Lloyd
- Jacqueline Singletary
- Amanda Smith
- Samantha Smith
- Doree Vance
- Samantha Smith, Chair
- Alicia Lloyd, Tutoring Sub-committee Chair
- Amy Moore, Mentoring Sub-committee Chair
- Howard Bailey
- Tony Bramblett
- Robyn Burdette
- Nathan Campos
- Patty Collins
- Elias Jureidini
- Emily Mellen
- Henry Ramsey
- Amanda Smith
- Brenna Wheatley
- Dr. Gwen Whitehead
- Jessica Williams
- Cindy Wyles
The RN-VN Program Standards Committee is responsible for the review of standard performance evaluative materials, including but not limited to admission, progression, evaluation and graduation criteria, test construction and evaluation, and faculty/student handbooks.
- Mandee Tucker, Chair
- Elizabeth Carter
- Angie Cole
- Sherri Foreman
- Susan Harris
- Janet Lemons
- Brenda Ramsey
- Jennifer Trotter
- RN Student Class Officers (President, Vice President, and SGA Representatives)
- VN Student Class Officers (President, Vice President, and SGA Representatives)
The RN-VN Program Curriculum Committee is responsible for review, evaluation, analysis, planning, and implementing the curriculum for the nursing programs.
- Mandee Tucker, Chair
- Suzanne Baker
- Elizabeth Carter
- Angie Cole
- Sherri Foreman
- Susan Harris
- Janet Lemons
- Brenda Ramsey
- Kathryn Smith
- Jennifer Trotter
- RN Student Class Officers (President, Vice President, and SGA Representatives)
- VN Student Class Officers (President, Vice President, and SGA Representatives)
The RN-VN Program Educational Resources Committee is responsible for preview and review, evaluation, analysis, planning, implementing all educational resources used in the Upward Mobility Program.
- Mandee Tucker, Chair
- Suzanne Baker
- Elizabeth Carter
- Angie Cole
- Sherri Foreman
- Susan Harris
- Janet Lemons
- Brenda Ramsey
- Kathryn Smith
- Jennifer Trotter
- RN Student Class Officers (President, Vice President, and SGA Representatives)
- VN Student Class Officers (President, Vice President, and SGA Representatives)
The Safety, Security, IT & Risk Management Committee shall serve in an advisory and consultative capacity in all areas of safety, security, and risk management.
- Joey Hargrave, Chair
- Crystal Compton, Secretary
- Howard Bailey
- Suzanne Baker
- Dr. Charlotte Barker
- Connie Brock
- Thera Celestine
- Linda Cheatham
- Patty Collins
- Robert Dominguez
- Carol Gaspard
- Debbie Guilbeaux
- Ashley Guillory
- Jessica Jaeger
- Dr. Keith Jones
- Dana Kullman
- Krystal Loft
- Raul Martin, IV
- Darren McIntire
- Gary McLendon
- Charles Mitchell
- Brandy Mobbs
- Amy Moore
- Cindy Wyles
The Staff Senate Committee shall function as the official advisory body of staff views relating to the activities of this institution, and shall provide policy guidance for the administration on all matters pertaining to the welfare and conduct of staff employees.
- Cindy Wyles, President
- Crystal Compton, Vice President
- Kendra De La Fuente, Treasurer
- Nathan Campos, Secretary
- Misty Dominguez
- Jessica Jaeger
- Jennifer Petitjean
- Alexis West
- Doree Vance
The Student Services Fee Advisory Board was established to advise the President in the budgeting of student services fees and to recommend the allocation of student services fees to best serve the needs of the largest number of students. The Board consists of five students, two faculty members, and two staff members.
- Ryan Wesolowski, Student
- Derrick Janice, Student
- Zach Pruitt, Student
- Vacant, Student
- Vacant, Student
- Colleen Baker, Faculty
- Amanda Smith, Faculty
- Robyn Burdette, Staff
- Vacant, Staff
Non-Voting Members
- Crystal Compton
- Brian Hull
- Amy Moore
- Jamie Oltz