Administrative Council

The IU Kokomo Administrative Council meets monthly to discuss issues that impact the campus, to share ideas and information, and to work together to bring about positive change for the IU Kokomo community.  The group is comprised of deans, chairs, directors, cabinet members, and the leadership of Faculty Senate, Student Government, Staff Council and Professional Staff Council.  Members are encouraged to bring ideas forward, to work together to coordinate important campus efforts, and to provide better dissemination of information to all campus constituencies.

IU Kokomo Administrative Council Members

  • Tess Barker, vice chancellor for student affairs and enrollment management
  • Dara Bishop, director of financial aid
  • Mary Bourke,  associate dean of graduate programs, School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
  • Kelly Brown, chair of Criminal Justice and Homeland Security
  • Christian Chauret, dean of the School of Sciences
  • Cathy Clearwaters, director of development
  • Paul Cook, associate professor of English, faculty senate president
  • Chris Darr, chair of communications and performing arts
  • Rosalyn Davis, faculty diversity liaison
  • Gregory Steel, chair of new media, art and technology
  • April Evans, director of human resources
  • Kim Evans, president of professional staff council
  • Chittibabu Govindarajulu, dean of the School of Business
  • Jared Hayman, vice chancellor for finance
  • Yan He, dean of the Library
  • Susan Hendricks, dean of the School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions
  • Jake Hobbs, EHS/EMC specialist
  • Kathy Holcomb, chair of psychology
  • Crystal Jones, vice chancellor for advancement and media & marketing
  • Kelli Keener, director of the Office of Student Success and Advising
  • Alan Krabbenhoft, director of the KEY Center for Innovation
  • Ashley Leicht, graduate program coordinator and visiting lecturer in business
  • Ben Liechty, director of alumni relations and campus ceremonies
  • Andrew McFarland, chair of history, political science, and philosophy
  • Candy Miller, financial analyst
  • Patrick Motl, associate dean of the School of Sciences, professor of physics
  • Heather Pickens, director of business and accounting services
  • Gloria Preece, assistant dean of the School of Business, director of MBA and MPM programs
  • Nick Ray, chief information officer
  • Thomas Remender, IU Kokomo police chief
  • Julie Saam, associate vice chancellor for academic affairs, faculty development and campus assessment
  • LeeAnn Salmons, president of staff council
  • John Sarber, director of physical facilities
  • Sarah Sarber, chief of staff, chief diversity officer
  • Cheryl Schlemmer, director of admissions
  • Tara Scott, events coordinator
  • Angie Siders, assistant vice chancellor of enrollment management
  • Tracy Springer, director of the Career Center and Accessible Educational Services
  • Craig Swoverland, executive director of UITS
  • Stacey Thomas, registrar
  • Carolyn Townsend, assistant dean of pre-licensure BSN track, School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, associate professor of nursing
  • Cathy Valcke, director of external relations and public affairs
  • Niki Weller, chair of sociology, associate professor of sociology
  • Eva White, chair of English and language studies