Governance and Planning
Pullman General University Classroom Committee
The Pullman General University Classroom Committee meets regularly to discuss planning and support for Pullman general university classrooms. The committee ensures modernized learning spaces are available to support the university’s academic mission.
The Pullman General University Classroom committee includes representation from Pullman Integrated Academic Technologies, Facilities & Operations, faculty teaching in a college with an instructional presence in Pullman, and the Office of the Registrar. The Office of the Provost appoints membership and leads its charges.
Committee Charges
- Review and revise 5-year classroom plan
- Review utilization reports
- Make recommendations for classroom projects
- Review project budgets
- Direct action to the subcommittees and ad hoc work groups
- Manage long-term planning for Pullman General University Classrooms
| MEMBER | TITLE | COLLEGE / UNIT |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Davis (chair) | Vice Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Achievement | Office of the Provost |
| Rob Baker | Collaborative Technology Support Coordinator | Office of the Provost |
| Ashley Boyd | Director, University Common Requirements | Office of the Provost |
| Jill Freuden | Assistant Registrar | Office of the Registrar |
| Michelle Galey | Assistant Professor | Edward R. Murrow College of Communications |
| Karen Garrett | Project Manager | Pullman Integrated Academic Technologies, Information Technology Services |
| Season Hoard | Scholarly Professor | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Don Hulst | GIS, Space Director | Facilities Services |
| Bob Krikac | Associate Professor | Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture |
| Jon Manwaring | Academic Technology Architect | Office of the Provost |
| Erika Offerdahl | Professor / Director | College of Veterinary Medicine / Transformational Change Initiative, Office of the Provost |
| Mary Packer | Instructional Technology Specialist | Office of the Provost |
| Jacqueline Southwick | Director | Pullman Integrative Academic Technology, Information Technology Services |
| Clif Stratton | Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Engagement | Office of the Provost |
| Samantha Swindell | Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies | College of Arts and Sciences |
| David Whidbee | Associate Dean | Carson College of Business |
| Robin Williams | Classroom Access and Assistive Technology Coordinator | Access Center |
Projects subcommittee
The projects subcommittee provides recommendations for Pullman classroom improvement projects for short term opportunities as well as long term classroom facility planning. As needed and directed by GUC Committee, the project subcommittee researches and reviews specific classroom requests and report the findings and recommendations to the General University Classroom Committee.
Charges:
- Research, review and recommend specific classroom preservation and improvement projects. Projects include not only improvements in audio-visual equipment, but also the furnishings and other room features.
- Obtain preliminary cost estimates and scopes of work for classroom project proposals.
- Make recommendations concerning long-range planning for improvements to the general university classrooms.
- Consult with the main GUC committee, support areas, and other subcommittees, as needed.
Utilization subcommittee
The utilization subcommittee reviews semester utilization statistics and reports significant changes or areas of interest to the Pullman General University Classroom Committee for internal purposes as well as impact on statewide capacity studies. As needed, the subcommittee researches and reviews ad hoc requests received from departments or central administration and makes recommendations to the Pullman GUC committee regarding the same.
Charges:
- Review and discuss semester utilization statistics and trends
- Make recommendations to the GUC committee as to proposed changes to the classroom inventory
- Perform classroom simulations as needed and as projects dictate
- Consult with other GUC subcommittees and departmental schedulers as needed.
Visioning subcommittee
The visioning subcommittee makes recommendations to the Pullman GUC committee related to current teaching methods and practices. It evaluates broadly the types of technology, spaces, and infrastructure the university needs to maintain vibrant, modern, and relevant teaching spaces. Input from this subcommittee informs biennial budget requests and long-range planning.
Charges:
- Annually evaluate teaching practices in relation to available teaching facilities (auditoria, lecture, collaborative, u-shaped, shared student technology, etc.)
- Host annual classroom visioning sessions to gather feedback and share GUC Committee findings and project planning.
- Provide input to inform biennial budget requests, long-range planning, utilization analysis, and specific project details.
- Consult with other GUC subcommittees as needed.
| Jon Manwaring (chair) | Office of the Provost |
|---|---|
| Sheree Collins | Office of the Registrar |
| Jill Freuden | Office of the Registrar |
| Karen Garrett | Pullman Integrated Academic Technologies, Information Technology Services |
| Stacy Gravel | Facilities Services |
| Richard Hull, Jr. | Facilities Services |
| Don Hulst | Facilities Services |
| Carrie Johnson | Information Technology Services |
| Jacqueline Southwick | Pullman Integrative Academic Technology, Information Technology Services |
| Melissa Wing | Office of the Registrar |
| Bill Davis (chair) | Office of the Provost |
|---|---|
| Jill Freuden | Office of the Registrar |
| Don Hulst | Facilities Services |
| Jon Manwaring | Office of the Provost |
| MEMBER | COLLEGE / UNIT |
|---|---|
| Clif Stratton (chair) | Office of the Provost |
| Rob Baker | Office of the Provost |
| Ashley Boyd | Office of the Provost (UCORE) |
| Michelle Galey | Edward R. Murrow College of Communications |
| Season Hoard | College of Arts and Sciences |
| Bob Krikac | Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture |
| Jon Manwaring | Office of the Provost |
| Erika Offerdahl | College of Veterinary Medicine / Transformational Change Initiative, Office of the Provost |
| Mary Packer | Office of the Provost |
| Jacqueline Southwick | Pullman Integrated Academic Technology |
| Samantha Swindell | College of Arts and Sciences |
| David Whidbee | Carson College of Business |
| Robin Williams | Access Center |