The method of governance of an institution is important in determining its success. ASMSA was established by the State of Arkansas to educate gifted and talented mathematics, science, and arts students, and develop curricula to improve instruction in such disciplines. These goals can best be served through the corporate efforts of students, faculty, staff and administrators.
The General Assembly's membership consists of the Director (ex officio), Full-time faculty, Full-time staff, Dean of Academic Affairs, Dean of Students, Dean of Distance Education and Information Technology, Director of Finance, Director of Institutional Advancement, and President and Vice President of the Student Government Association.
The General Assembly is responsible for recommending education policies and programs in such areas as: admissions requirements, curriculum, calendar and schedules, academic honors, and student affairs.
The General Assembly shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Director and shall have the authority to make recommendations on matters of general faculty or campus-wide concern.
CONSTITUTION
The ASMSA Constitution can be viewed in the related documents column at right.
POLICY CHANGE
Anyone who is represented in the ASMSA General Assembly can submit a proposed policy change. The suggestion will then have to be approved by the appropriate Policy Committee, the Governing Council, and the Director. The form is in the related documents column at right.
GOVERNING COUNCIL
The primary function of the Governing Council is to review policies and documents prepared by policy committees for consideration by the Director. Recommendations from the General Assembly concerning educational policies and programs will be forwarded to the Governing Council and Director.
OFFICERS (2011-12)
President - Joe Spradlin
Vice President - Josh Ulrey
Secretary - Ashley Smith
GOVERNING COUNCIL MEMBERS (2011-12)
Dan Kostopulos (Humanities)
Katie Schimdt (Math)
Jim Luba (Science)
James Arce (ODE)
Regina Beard (Counseling/Library)
Chris Robbins (Administrator)
Annie Wang (Student Government Association President)
Kayla Kesterson (Residential Life)
Melissa Davis (Staff)
POLICY COMMITTEES
These committees will report to the Governing Council. Membership guidelines can be found in the Constitution.
Faculty/Staff Affairs Committee - Charles Mullins
Student Affairs Committee - Bill Currier
Curriculum Review Committee - Janice Sullivan
Admissions/Public Relations Committee - Greg Reed
Fiscal Affairs/Facilities Committee - JaNan Abernathy
Technology Committee - Ralph Malone
Long Range Planning Committee - Janice Sullivan, Bill Currier, Larry Hankins
Campus Safety Committee - Donna Hutchison, John Wilson