Executive Committee

The Faculty Senate Executive Committee (FSEC) representative plays a vital role in advocating for the interests of their college during bi-monthly small group sessions, which complement the monthly Full Faculty Senate gatherings. These FSEC meetings are conducted over Zoom and provide a platform for discussing Faculty Senate affairs in a more intimate setting. Furthermore, they offer valuable opportunities for direct engagement with UTHSC Leadership on a monthly basis, enhancing their informational value.

The Executive Committee is composed of the elected officers of the Faculty Senate and at least one elected representative from each of the colleges or the equivalent. FSEC representatives are elected by their college and serve a 1-year term. The primary duty of this elected member is representing the needs and point of view of that constituency on the Executive Committee.

An Executive Committee member may serve as ex officio members of campus committees; as such, the individual participates in committee activities and makes regular reports to the Executive Committee, the Faculty Senate, or appropriate Senate standing committee.

Other Senate Committees

Officers:

• President: Tracy McClinton, College of Nursing
• Secretary: Ted Cory, College of Pharmacy
• President Elect: Karen Derefinko; College of Medicine – Clinical
• Past President: Paul “PJ” Koltnow, College of Medicine – Clinical

Faculty Senate Executive Committee (FSEC) members:

• Advisory Board: Jillian McCarthy, College of Health Professions
• College of Dentistry: Yanhui Zhang
• College of Graduate Health Sciences: Shelley White-Means
• College of Health Professions: Rebecca Reynolds
• College of Medicine - Basic: Terrance Cooper
• College of Medicine - Clinical 1: Kristen Bettin
• College of Medicine - Clinical 2: Rajashekhar Gangaraju
• College of Medicine Knoxville: Shaunta’ Martina Chamberlin
• College of Medicine Chattanooga: Dave Battycharya
• College of Nursing: Sharon Little
• College of Pharmacy: Rachel Barenie
• Library: Jess Newman McDonald
• University Faculty Council: Shelley White-Means
• TUFS Advisor: Yanhui Zhang