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Financial Aid Advisory, Appeals, and Scholarship Awards Committee (Provost/VPAA)

Dr. Christopher Murr, Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships, Chair (T)

Dr. Gary Aron, Professor, Biology (R)
Dr. Joni Charles, Associate Professor, Finance and Economics (R)
Dr. Dennis J. Dunn, Professor, Department of History (R)
Dr. John Durrett, Associate Professor, Computer Science (R)
Dr. Heather C. Galloway, Program Director, University Honors Program (R)
Ms. Kimberly Garrett, Assistant Director, Donor Services, University Advancement (R)
Dr. Janet Hale, Senior Lecturer, Finance and Economics (R)
Dr. Jason Hardage, Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Therapy (R)
Mr. Carlos Laird, Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions (T)
Ms. Kelsey Solis, Compliance Administrator, Financial Aid and Scholarships
Dr. Harold Stern, School Director, Profressor, Ingram School of Engineering (R)
Dr. Toni Watt, Associate Professor, Sociology (R)
Ms. Kathryn Weiser, Assistant Dean of Students (R) 

Ex Officio:
Dr. Michael Heintze, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing (T) 
Ms. Stephanie Lopez, Assistant Director, Financial Aid and Scholarships (T)

Student Members:
Mr. Edward Lamar, Associated Student Government (R)
Ms. Shanna Shultz, Associated Student Government (R)

Function:
Reviews studies and recommends policies regarding need-based financial aid. The Committee advises and recommends broad policies and procedures to the University Council for awarding financial aid and gives the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing and the Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships advice as needed. The Committee makes decisions about selected scholarship awards and serves as the final body for appeals pertaining to financial aid eligibility and athletic scholarships.