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Committees

Academic Administrative Team 
Members: Mary Christensen, Chair; Michael Brown; Megan Fabbri; Bekah Dunaway; Jacki Englehardt; Megan Gandy; Challice LaRose; Carrie Rishel; Lindsey Rinehart; Mandy Weirich
Purpose: To collaborate with the School of Social Work Director in ensuring effective School of Social Work administrative operations.

Members: Megan Gandy, Chair; Bekah Dunaway; Savannah Zink; Jamie Mesar; Challice LaRose
Purpose: To collaborate with the BSW Program Director in ensuring effective BSW Program operations.

Committee on Anti-racism, Equity, and Justice* 
Members: Bridget Bailey; Megan Fabbri; Megan Gandy; Andrew Irish; Fanica Payne; Lindsey Rinehart; Mandy Weirich
*Committee chair selected by committee members. 
Note: Others are welcome to volunteer for this committee.
Purpose: To cultivate a School of Social Work culture that ensures an ongoing commitment to anti-racism, equity, and justice.

Curriculum Committee 
Members:  Megan Fabbri, Co-Chair; Megan Gandy, Co-chair; Challice LaRose; Lindsey Rinehart; Mandy Weirich
Purpose: To ensure curricular excellence and compliance with CSWE, School of Social Work, and WVU curricular standards.

Faculty Evaluation Committee*
Members: Jiyoung Tabone, Chair; Kris Hash; Andrew Irish; Challice LaRose; Carrie Rishel
Members elected by faculty; Committee chair selected by FEC members.
Purpose: To provide a review of faculty performance for ensuring high-quality teaching, research, and service in the School of Social Work.

Field Education Committee
Members: Lindsey Rinehart, Chair; Jamie Mesar; Savannah Zink
Purpose: To collaborate with the Field Education Director in ensuring effective field education operations.

Marketing Committee
Members: Jacki Englehardt, Co-chair; Lindsey Rinehart, Co-Chair; Mary Alvarez; Bekah Dunaway; Megan Gandy; Challice LaRose; Carrie Rishel; Mandy Weirich;
Students: Hellen Djabeng; Stephanie Pennacchio
Purpose: To develop and implement strategies to boost the visibility, recruitment, and reputation of the School of Social Work.

MSW Committee  
Members: Megan Fabbri, Chair; Jacki Englehardt; Andrew Irish; Lindsey Rinehart; Mandy Weirich.
Additional application readers: Rhonda Hayes; Bridget Bailey; Jamie Mesar; Fanica Payne
Purpose: To collaborate with the MSW Program Director in ensuring effective MSW Program operations.

MSW Online Committee 
Members: Mandy Weirich, Chair; Rhonda Hayes; Jamie Mesar; Fanica Payne
Purpose: To collaborate with the MSW Online Coordinator in ensuring effective MSW Online Program operations.

PhD Committee 
Members: Carrie Rishel, Chair; Bridget Bailey; Andrew Irish; Jiyoung Tabone
Purpose: To guide the development of the first-ever PhD program in social work for the state of West Virginia.
Other SSW-Relevant Service Assignments
  • BSW Student Organization – Bekah Dunaway
  • Phi Alpha – Jamie Mesar
  • MSW Student Organization – Lindsey Rinehart
  • Eberly Chairs/Directors Group – Mary Christensen
  • Graduate Directors Group- Megan Fabbri, Carrie Rishel, Mandy Weirich
  • IPE Coordinator – Megan Gandy
  • Eberly Curriculum Committee –Bridget Bailey (TBD)
  • Eberly FEC Representative – Leslie Tower (2024-2026)
  • Eberly Faculty Advisory Council Representative – Jiyoung Tabone (2024-2026)
  • WVU Graduate Council – Carrie Rishel
  • WVU Faculty Senate – Mandy Weirich (2025-2028)
  • Eberly Advising Committee- Rebekah Dunaway (TBD)
  • Faculty Welfare Subcommittee (Faculty Senate)- Andrew Irish