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Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate is a senate of faculty members (counselors, instructors, and librarians) representing the entire faculty of Calhoun Community College.

What is the Purpose of the Faculty Senate?

  • Provides a faculty role in institutional governance.
  • Works closely with faculty to keep them informed about issues of interest and concerns.
  • Studies issues in response to requests.
  • Submits written reports of its findings and recommendations.
  • The senate chair meets at least once a month with the Dean of Instruction and/or the Vice President.
  • Works in cooperation with other personnel at the college to accomplish the college’s mission.

What is the Goal of the Faculty Senate?

The goal of the Faculty Senate is to represent the interests of the faculty to the administration and the public, and to provide good communication with them. The Faculty Senate recognizes that the best interests of the faculty are served by a college that maintains good relations among all personnel and with the community, is vigorous and forward-looking, and is focused on accomplishing its mission.

What Is the Mission of the Faculty Senate?

Ensuring the success of its students and enhancing the quality of life for those it serves.

Senate Representatives

Charles “Chase” Allen

History and Religion Instructor

Dean Autry

Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

Katey Bjurstrom (Dr.)

Mathematics Instructor

Karen Bright

Mathematics Instructor

Tommy Chapman

Adjunct Faculty

Lisa Crawford

Chemistry Instructor

Heather Gilliam

English Instructor

James Grow

Computer Information Systems Instructor

Thomas Hall

Business Statistics & Economics Instructor

Amanda Hendrix (Dr.)

Chemistry Instructor

Mary Hudson

English Instructor

Matt Jones

Welding Instructor

John Jones (Dr.)

Biology Instructor

Odessa Jordan

Accounting Instructor

Lynnsie Mims (Dr.)

Nursing Instructor

Rita Mintz

Accounting Instructor

Roy Nagle

Adjunct Faculty

Eric Nappier (Dr.)

Nursing Instructor

Agnes Ortega (Dr.)

Biology Instructor

Tony Pack

HVAC Instructor

Brenda Parris

Technical Services/Reference Librarian

Holly Powe (Dr.)

Music Instructor

Leigh Ann Rhea (Dr.)

English Instructor

Jerome Richey

Advanced Manufacturing Instructor

Susan Satterfield

Child Development

Meredith Sides (Dr.)

English Instructor

Jacob Sprinkle

Welding Instructor

Sherry Stancil (Dr.)

Speech Instructor

Jim Stewart

Criminal Justice Instructor

Joshua Vincent

Art History Instructor

David Welsh (Dr.)

Nursing Instructor

Faculty Senate Minutes