Committees of the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees delegates to the Executive Committee the authority to exercise all powers and authority of the Board if action is required between meetings and shall act on behalf of the Board on all matters except for the following, which shall be reserved for the Board as specified in the by-laws: award degrees, remove or elect the President, alter Bylaws, locate permanent buildings or appoint officers of the Board. 

Committee Roster

• Tonya Finton, Chair
• Susan Ganley, Vice Chair
• Philip Bowers
• Manuel Casiano
• Michael Hosford
• Tom Kleinhanzl
• Peggy Muncie
• Anne Reaver
• Philip Renaud
• Susan Whaley

A subcommittee of the Executive Committee, the Compensation Subcommittee acts on behalf of the Board of Trustees to fulfill the Board’s oversight responsibilities for determining the adequacy and reasonableness of the total compensation paid to the President and other senior officers that the Committee determines are in a position to exercise substantial influence over the affairs of the College.

Committee Roster

• Tonya Finton, Chair
• Susan Ganley, Vice Chair
• Cheryl Dreiling
• Theresa Harrison
• Tom Kleinhanzl

The Academic Matters Committee has the responsibility to ensure that the College’s academic programs are consistent with the institution’s mission and strategies.

Committee Roster

• Tom Kleinhanzl, Chair
• Cathy Nace, Vice Chair
• Arthur Anderson
• Manuel Casiano
• Eleanor Landauer
• John Tisdale
• Faculty Rep – Becky Grove (non-voting member)

The Audit and Risk Management Committee for the Board of Trustees shall provide oversight of the financial practices, internal controls, fiscal management and standards of conduct employed by Hood College. This Committee is not a policymaking body. Instead, the Committee shall assist the full board in carrying out its fiduciary responsibilities.

Committee Roster

• Philip Renaud, Chair
• Susan Audino, Vice Chair
• Bruce Almquist
• Art Anderson
• Veleka Peeples-Dyer
• Kathleen Weslock
• Charlotte Whitenight
• Faculty Rep – Jenni Ross (non-voting member)

The Enrollment Management/Marketing Committee is responsible for providing strategic oversight of the College’s Enrollment Management and Marketing activities to achieve stated enrollment objectives and to expand and enhance the College’s brand. 

Committee Roster

• Beatrice Reaver, Chair
• Charlotte Whitenight, Vice Chair
• Susan Gearey
• Tom Kleinhanzl
• Peggy Muncie
• Cathy Nace
• John Tisdale
• Faculty Rep – Heather Mitchell-Buck (non-voting member)

The Finance & Facilities Committee of the Board of Trustees shall be responsible for assuring the fiscal stability and long-term economic health of Hood College. Towards this end, the Committee shall ensure that the fiscal, human, physical (land and building), technology and equipment resources of the College are appropriately allocated to support the institution’s mission, goals and priorities.

Committee Roster

• Philip Bowers, Chair
• Kathleen Weslock, Vice Chair
• Theresa Harrison
• Michael Hosford
• Eleanor Landauer
• Matthew McGreevy
• Philip Renaud
• Susan Whaley
• Faculty Rep – David Gurzick (non-voting member)

A subcommittee of the Finance and Facilities Committee, the Investment Subcommittee of the Board of Trustees shall provide oversight and fiduciary responsibility of the College’s investment portfolio. Specifically, the Subcommittee shall choose an investment advisor, and work with that advisor to ensure that College’s investment strategy is sound, appropriate to market conditions, and supports the College’s mission, goals and priorities.

Committee Roster

• Michael Hosford, Chair
• Matthew McGreevy, Vice Chair
• Susan Audino
• Beatrice Reaver
• Faculty Rep – Janak Joshi (non-voting member)

The Institutional Advancement Committee shall provide strategic oversight for the College’s fundraising efforts. The committee will endorse and recommend to the Board of Trustees capital campaign initiatives. The committee will provide detailed reports on fundraising progress at regular meetings of the Board of Trustees. The Committee will identify relevant topics around fundraising for discussion at each committee meeting.

Committee Roster

• Susan Whaley, Chair
• Susan Gearey, Vice Chair
• Jane Blocker
• Cheryl Dreiling
• Marylou Foley
• Jewel Smith
• Phillip Yerby
• Faculty Rep – Kevin Bennett (non-voting member)

The Student Success Committee is responsible for ensuring achievement of the College’s mission for each student through assessment and strategic discussion of student learning, engagement, achievement and post-baccalaureate outcomes. The Student Success Committee strives to ensure a rewarding, supportive and healthy environment that fosters student academic success and ensures a positive college experience for all students.

Committee Roster

• Peggy Muncie, Chair
• Jane Blocker, Vice Chair
• Bruce Almquist
• Theresa Harrison
• Veleka Peeples-Dyer
• Donna Peterson
• Faculty Rep – Scott Pincikowski (non-voting member)

The principal responsibilities of the Trusteeship and Governance Committee involve assembling a well-balanced board, training and organizing the talent represented on the board, assessing trustee performance, and inspiring board members to apply their individual strengths toward the higher collective good of the institution.

Committee Roster

• Manuel Casiano, Chair
• Phillip Yerby, Vice Chair
• Philip Bowers
• Cheryl Dreiling
• Marylou Foley
• Donna Peterson
• Jewel Smith