ODS Faculty Advisory Council


Duties

Advise the ODS Executive Director on supporting faculty in relation to the provision of services for students with disabilities. Facilitate communication between ODS and academic units. Enhance campus awareness and understanding of disability-related services. Serve as a point of contact and a resource to other faculty members. Adopt and support the creation of an inclusive environment free of barriers and bias.

Composition

The council consists of no more than twelve members, including faculty from the following areas:

  • College of Arts & Sciences (up to 2)
  • Culverhouse College of Business (up to 2)
  • College of Communication and Information Sciences
  • College of Community Health Sciences
  • College of Education
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Human Environmental Sciences
  • School of Law
  • Capstone College of Nursing
  • School of Social Work

The faculty appointment term is two academic years, with an option to remain on the council for one additional term. Appointed faculty must provide student instruction and have experience providing accommodations to students with disabilities.

Current Faculty Membership (AY24)

  • Cheyenne Selby, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Kevin Shaughnessy, College of Arts & Sciences
  • Jef Naidoo, Culverhouse College of Business
  • Laura Razzolini, Culverhouse College of Business
  • Angela Billings, College of Communication and Information Sciences
  • Antonio Gardner, College of Community Health Sciences
  • Margaret Stran, College of Education
  • Sandy Pettit, College of Engineering
  • Beth Chaney, College of Human Environmental Sciences
  • Michael Avant, School of Law
  • Sara Kaylor, Capstone College of Nursing
  • Sebrena Jackson, School of Social Work