Distinguished Lecturer Series Committee

Appointed by: Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Reports to: Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Number of Members: 11

Faculty: 11

Updated:  September 1, 2024


Purpose. Develops programs to provide a distinguished lecturer presentation during the academic year.

Member Appointments. The Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs makes all appointments from University Faculty Senate nominations and may designate one or more ex officio members. Members serve three-year terms expiring at the end of the fiscal year.

Chair Appointment. The President designates the chair.


Committee Members


Term for Chair expires August 31, 2025
Jessica Elkayam, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Terms expire August 31, 2025
Nicholas Graves, College of Arts and Media
Susan Elkins, Newton Gresham Library
Benjamin Park, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Terms expire August 31, 2026
Rachel Houston, College of Criminal Justice
Berna Abed El Sater, College of Health Sciences
Aisha Ahmadu, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Terms expire August 31, 2027
Brent Estes, College of Health Sciences
Hillary Langley, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
William Edgington, College of Education
Susan Strickland, Newton Gresham Library


To Report Errors
All errors in committee listings should be reported in writing to:
Lila Alvarado
lca007@shsu.edu
936-294-1536