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BoHS Board of Directors
CHAIR
Jo Britt-Rankin
Associate Dean
Human Environmental Sciences Extension
University of Missouri Extension
VICE CHAIR
Jana M. Hawley
Dean
College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism
University of North Texas
VICE CHAIR FOR PROGRAM
Brenda Martin
Chair
Department of Human Sciences
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
SECRETARY - TREASURER
Roberta Riportella
Associate Dean, Outreach and Engagement
College of Public Health and Human Sciences, and Program Leader for Family and Community Health
Oregon State University
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
John B. Buckwalter
Betty L. Tointon Dean
College of Human Ecology
Kansas State University
ADVOCACY COORDINATOR
Erik J. Porfeli
Professor and Chair of Human Sciences
Ohio State University
Class of 2021
Roberta Riportella
Associate Dean, Outreach and Engagement
College of Public Health and Human Sciences, and Program Leader for Family and Community Health
Oregon State University
Brenda Martin
Chair
Department of Human Sciences
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
Dr. Dorothy (Dottie) B. Durband
Associate Dean for Academics and Faculty Development
Texas Tech University
Class of 2022
Jo Britt-Rankin
Associate Dean
Human Environmental Sciences Extension
University of Missouri Extension
*two-year term as Chair
Jana M. Hawley
Dean
College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism
University of North Texas
Lise Youngblade
Dean
College of Health and Human Sciences
Colorado State University
Class of 2023
Bronwyn Fees
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and
Professor in the School of Family Studies
and Human Services in Early Childhood Education
and Life-Span Human Development
Kansas State University
Susan Hubbard
Dean of the College of Human Sciences
Dean of the College of Human Sciences
and Executive Director for the Hunger Solutions Institute
Auburn University
Auburn University
Erik J. Porfeli
Professor and Chair of Human Sciences
Professor and Chair of Human Sciences
Ohio State University
STANDING COMMITTEES:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Secretary-Treasurer serves as Chair, members include BoHS Chair, one additional Board of Directors, and Executive Director
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Past BoHS Chair serves as Chair, plus two members who are not members of the Board of Directors Stephan Wilson, Cynthia Smith (Alabama A&M University), and Sonya Meyer (University of Idaho)
AWARDS COMMITTEE
BoHS Chair shall appoint a Director of the Committee, plus two members who are not members of the Board of Directors Stephan Wilson, Brenda Martin (University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff), and Mark Haub (Kansas State University)
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Vice Chair for Program serves as Chair, plus two members who are not members of the Board of Directors
Carolyn Dunn (Chair)
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Advocacy Coordinator serves as Chair, plus one member who is not a member of the Board of Directors, BoHS Liaison to BAA Budget and Advocacy Committee, and BoHS Liaison to BAA Committee on Legislation and Policy Jorge H. Atiles (Chair) (Oklahoma State University); Eric J. Porfeli (The Ohio State University); Jo Britt-Rankin (University of Missouri); Laura F. Stephenson (University of Kentucky); Jana M. Hawley (University of North Texas); Veronica Oates (Tennessee State University); Martha Ravola (Alcorn State University); Matt Peterson (North Carolina State University); and, Connie Pelton Kays (Kansas, CARET)
Matt Peterson (North Carolina State University) and Eddie G. Gouge (APLU/BoHS) serve as ex officio members.
Matt Peterson (North Carolina State University) and Eddie G. Gouge (APLU/BoHS) serve as ex officio members.
AD HOC COMMITTEES (TASK FORCES):
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Susan Hubbard (Auburn University) (Chair), Jana M. Hawley (University of North Texas), Cynthia Smith (Alabama A&M University), and Erik J. Porfeli (The Ohio State University)
SOCIAL MEDIA COMMITTEE
John B. Buckwalter (Kansas State University); Jo Britt-Rankin (University of Missouri); Michael E. Newman (Mississippi State University); and, Mark Haub (Kansas State University)
BoHS LIAISONS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:
ACOP/APS (Academic Programs Committee on Organization and Policy/Academic Programs Section): John B. Buckwalter, Kansas State University
Alliance for Family & Consumer Sciences Eddie G. Gouge, APLU Board on Human Sciences
ECOP/CES (Extension Committee on Organization and Policy/Cooperative Extension Section): Jo Britt-Rankin, University of Missouri
ESCOP/ESS (Experiment Station Committee on Organization and Policy/Experiment Station Section): Laura D. Jolly, Iowa State University
- ESCOP Social Sciences Subcommittee: Laura D. Jolly, Iowa State University
ICOP/IAS (International Committee on Organization and Policy/International Agriculture Section): Vacant
BAA Budget and Advocacy Committee: Erik J. Porfeli, The Ohio State University
BAA Committee on Legislation and Policy: Laura F. Stephenson, University of Kentucky
Well-Connected Communities Steering Committee: Erik J. Porfeli, The Ohio State University
LIAISONS TO BoHS:
AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences): Carolyn Jackson
CAFCS (Council of Administrators of Family and Consumer Sciences): Michael E. Newman, Mississippi State University
CARET (Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching): Connie Pelton Kays, Kansas
CGA (Council on Governmental Affairs of APLU): Matt Peterson, North Carolina State University
Cornerstone Government Affairs: Hunt Shipman/Jim Richards
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America): Sandy Spavone
NIFA (USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture): Brent Elrod
STAFF:
Executive Director
Eddie G. Gouge
Associate
Florencia Drumwright
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