Planning & Institutional Effectiveness

PIE Council meets during the academic year on the fourth Friday of the month in the Welty Conference Room at 1:30 pm. Location may vary depending on scheduling conflicts.

Chair

Dr. Brian Anderson (2015, 2020, 2025)
College of Arts and Sciences; Dean

Appointed Members – Faculty

Dr. Kelly Ballard (2025)
School of Education; Department of Education, Chair

Christy Dickerson (2020, 2025)
College of Business & Professional Studies; Department of Business, Instructor of Accounting

Lisa Griffin (2026)
Vandergriff College of Nursing & Health Sciences; Department of ASN Nursing, Assistant Professor

Sarah Parrish (2026)
Fant Memorial Library; Assistant Professor, Archivist

Dr. Maria Scott (2026)
Vandergriff College of Nursing & Health Sciences; Department of BSN Nursing, Chair

Dr. Barry Smith (2015, 2020, 2025)
College of Arts and Sciences; Department of Communication, Chair

Dr. Tracee Watkins (2023)
College of Business & Professional Studies; Culinary Arts Institute, Director

Appointed Members – Administrators/Staff

Aaron Brooks (2020, 2025)
Operations; Information Systems, Director

Penny Mansell (2023)
Academic Affairs; Center for Education Support, Director

Dr. Clear Moore (2023)
Academic Affairs; Student Success Center, Director

Nicole Patrick (2026)
Student Affairs; Financial Aid, Director

Anika Perkins (2018, 2023)
University Relations, Executive Director

Elise Wilson (2026)
Development & Alumni Relations, Executive Director

Appointed Member – External Representative

Dr. Jo Shumake

Ex Officio

Dr. Scott Tollison
University President (Interim)

Jennifer Moore
Director of Institutional Research & Assessment

Dr. Marty Brock
SACSCOC Liaison; Associate VPAA

Dr. Matthew Miles
Culture, Community & Access Council Officer; Dean of Students

Ragan Jeffreys
Secretary of Faculty Senate; Instructor of Accounting

Vacant
Vice President of Staff Council

Zander Hall
Student Government Association President

Noah Chism
Student Government Association Vice President

PIE Council Minutes