Faculty and staff may serve the college in many ways, such as becoming members of standing college committees that address issues of importance to the whole college. Every department elects a representative to each standing committee.
The college committee representatives for 2022-23:
*Indicates committee chairperson
Advising and Recruitment (Undergraduate)
Committee Charge: Evaluate, define, and plan an efficient advising practice for the successful retention of all students.
Academy of Culinary Arts: Lynn Pike
Criminology and Criminal Justice:
Food and Nutrition: Nicole Clark
Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science: Leslie Stenger (chair)
Nursing and Allied Health Professions: Riah Hoffman (chair), Lei Hao
Psychology: Tara Johnson
Sociology: Christian Vaccaro
Dean's Office: Jon Cooper, Chelsey Fuga
Admissions: Lori Roles
Registrar's Office: Cindy Varner
Graduate Admissions: Amber Dworak
Communication and Information Technology
Committee Charge: Design and implement a communication plan that shares the good news about HHS. The committee also coordinates college-level awards and technology needs/plans.
Academy of Culinary Arts: Mysti Dinger, Erin Reed
Criminology and Criminal Justice: Shannon Phaneuf
Employment and Labor Relations: Dennis Frketich
Food and Nutrition: Pao Ying Hsiao
Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science: Richard Hsiao
Nursing and Allied Health Professions: Lauren Succheralli, Johanna Boothby
Psychology: Annie Long
Sociology: Dana Hysock-Witham
Dean's Office: Joshua Muscatello, Chelsey Fuga
IT Services:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Committee Charge: Encourage and support departments in their efforts to foster a diverse environment that respects and welcomes differing points of view and affirms unique experiences.
Academy of Culinary Arts: Chef Erin Reed (chair)
Criminology: Mark Correia
Food and Nutrition: Jodie Seybold
Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science: Mark Sloniger
Nursing and Allied Health Professions: Ben Martin
Psychology: Annie Long
Sociology: Valerie Gunter
Dean's Office: Jon Cooper
Graduate Collaboration
Committee Charge: The Graduate Collaboration Committee of the College of Health and Human Services strives to understand and develop graduate education at IUP; works together to support each other, our programs, and the college; builds synergies among faculty, students, and programs; and focuses on IUP's research mission.
Criminology and Criminal Justice: Sadie Miller and Alida Merlo
Employment and Labor Relations: David Piper (co-chair)
Food and Nutrition: Jodie Seybold and Pao-Ying Hsiao
Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science: Jim Racchini
Nursing and Allied Health Professions: Nashat Zuraikat
Psychology: Laura Knight, Courtney Leone (co-chair)
Sociology: Alex Heckert
Dean's Office: Lynanne Black
Service
Committee Charge: Expand impact on the region through faculty and staff engagement.
Criminology and Criminal Justice:
Food and Nutrition: Stephanie Taylor-Davis
Kinesiology, Health, and Sport Science: Keri Kulik
Nursing and Allied Health Professions: Pamela O'Harra, Elaine Little, and Taylor Edwards
Psychology: Stephanie Davis
Sociology: Susan Boser
Dean's Office: Dean Sylvia Gaiko and Chelsey Fuga