Engineering Senator, 1999-Present. College of Engineering Marshal at Commencement, 1997-present. Linus Pauling Chair in Chemical Engineering, 2000. As a relatively new member of the Faculty Senate, I welcome the opportunity to serve the organization on the Executive Committee. This role will provide me the opportunity to learn more about both the Senate and OSU, while allowing me to make a significant contribution at the same time.
Fresh perspectives are always very valuable to established organizations.
In my opinion, the most important contribution I can make is bringing a view unbiased by a long history with the Senate to the discussions and decision making processes of the Executive Committee. If elected, I will again strive to accomplish some unusual things through listening to faculty concerns. My work has provided me an opportunity to be exposed to a wide variety of issues that have had significant impact across campus. Having served in an academic program for many years, I am sensitive to the challenges that departments face in fulfilling their complex missions. During the past 10 years, I have developed a deep understanding of graduate education and the importance it plays in the vitality and success of the institution.