Honors Faculty Council

The Honors Faculty Council acts as the principal advisory body to the director of the Honors Program at the University of Southern Indiana. The Honors Faculty Council assists the Honors Director in designing and implementing the Honors Program's curriculum and programs, as well as recruitment and retention practices. 

The Honors Faculty Council consists of the director of the Honors Program, who serves as chair; at least two representatives from each academic college, appointed by the deans of colleges, and one representative from the Center for Exploring Majors, appointed by the Vice President for Academic Success; and three student representatives from the Honors Student Council, recommended by the director of the Honors Program. Representatives serve two-year terms and may serve multiple consecutive terms.

Honors Faculty Council Members 2021-2022

Dr. Shelly Blunt Professor of Chemistry Interim Provost Contact: 812-465-1617 Byron C. Wright Administration Building 103 Email Website

Romain College of Business

Mrs. Cindi Clayton Instructor in Business Communication Contact: 812-464-1796 Business and Engineering Center 2080 Email Website Dr. Cristina Gilstrap Associate Professor of Business Communication Contact: 812-464-1873 Business and Engineering Center 2081 Email Website

College of Liberal Arts

Dr. Manuel Apodaca Valdez Professor of Spanish Affiliated Faculty of Africana Studies Contact: 812-228-5038 Liberal Arts Center 3067 Email Website Dr. Kristalyn Shefveland Associate Professor of History Director of Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program Assistant Dean of the College of Liberal Arts Contact: 812-461-5434 Liberal Arts Center 3003 Email Website

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Dr. Ryan Butler Associate Professor of Nursing Chair of BSN in Nursing Contact: 812-461-5396 Health Professions Center 2143 Email Website Dr. Katherine Peak Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences Contact: 812-228-5160 Health Professions Center 3063 Email Website

Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education

Dr. Kimberly Delaney Associate Professor of Biology Interim Assistant Dean of Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education Contact: 812-461-5350 Education Center 1103B Email Website Dr. Paul Doss Professor of Geology Contact: 812-465-7132 Science Center 2216 Email Website

University Division

Mr. Timothy Fitzgibbon Director of Advising Adjunct - Academic Skills Contact: 812-461-5361 Education Center 1142 Email Website

Honors Student Council Representatives

Ian Zweifel President of Honors Student Council Summer Skelton Vice President of Honors Student Council Emilee Adams Secretary of Honors Student Council