the academic advisory committee addresses recommendations that serve to enhance the academic program of the university. these include, but are not limited to, considerations involving academics and any on-going activity of the university as a whole. the academic advisory committee considers improvements in the general education program of the university. no department chair is eligible to serve on the academic advisory committee.
howard miller (liberal arts and sciences), chair
cayce watson (liberal arts and sciences)
tracy noerper (health sciences)
autumn marshall (health sciences)
cissy simmons (entertainment and the arts)
the faculty welfare committee addresses problems and recommendations that pertain to the general welfare of the entire faculty. these concerns include, but are not limited to, considerations involving faculty time, pay, social activities, retirement, academic freedom, and morale. the faculty welfare committee serves as a review board for appeals or grievances in the area of faculty welfare.
jill kirby (liberal arts and sciences), chair
bart liddle (business)
tessa sanders (education)
matthew steidl (health sciences)
kesha walrond (education)
kathy williams (health sciences)
greg carpenter (lipscomb online)
sarah graff (pharmacy)
jan harris (liberal arts and sciences)
the rank, tenure, and promotion committee is responsible for reviewing faculty applications for tenure and promotion to determine a faculty member’s compliance with policies set forth by the university; for promotion and reviewing the rules and regulations set forth by the university for rank, tenure and promotion; and for serving as a review board for appeals or grievances in the areas of rank, tenure, and promotion.
perry moore (business), chair
richard gregory (engineering)
anne lowery (pharmacy and health sciences)
amy nelson (liberal arts and sciences)
michael williams (bible/library/leadership and public service)
lance forman (education)
the student life committee addresses problems and recommendations concerning areas where student activities interact with the academic program of the university. they include, but are not limited to, student admission policies, dormitory life, library usage, social clubs, student behavior, extracurricular activities, scholarships, and counseling.
nat mcintyre (entertainment and the arts)
michael watson (liberal arts and sciences)
jordan wilson (engineering)