Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council
The Liberal Arts Dean's Advisory Council consists of influential individuals from industry, government, philanthropy and higher education selected to advise the Dean and the Dean’s staff on matters concerning the College. Council members provide input, analysis, and philanthropic support, bringing varied perspectives for the betterment of the College of Liberal Arts. These selected individuals share a passionate commitment to the value of a liberal education, and elevating outstanding scholarship and creative activity across the humanities, social sciences and arts.
2018-19 Members
| VALERIE ALEXANDER BA 1994, English Advisor, Clinton Foundation, Chicago, IL |
| LALITA AMOS BA 1985, Psychology President, Total Team Solutions, LLC, Indianapolis, IN |
| MELISSA STAPLETON BARNES BA 1989, Politcal Science Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk ManagementChief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Eli Lilly and Company, Carmel, IN |
| CASSANDRA (CASS) BOOK BA 1970, Michigan State University; MA 1971, Northwestern University; PhD 1975, Communication Education (Retired), Associate Dean, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
| COL. ROY R. BYRD BA 1976, Political Science; MA, National Security and Strategic Studies, United States Naval War College (Retired), Government Relations, ITT Exelis, Marine Corps Programs, McLean, VA |
| THOMAS CHRISTOPOUL MA 1988, Organizational Communication Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of 54 Madison Partners, New York, NY |
| SUSAN (SUSIE) ISTOCK HANLON BA 1991, Political Science and History; MA 1994, Boston University Consumer Experience Strategist, Voya Financial, Boston, MA |
| ANDREW MANER BA 1991, Communication and Political Science, MBA, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University Chairman, The Sentinel Company, Washington, D.C. |
| KEVIN MAYER BA 1991, Communication, MBA 2003, Anderson Graduate School of Management, University of California EVP and Chief Marketing Officer, BJ's Restaurants Inc., Huntington Beach, CA |
| GERRY MCCARTNEY Ph.D. 1996, Sociology EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CIO AND OESTERLE PROFESSOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, PURDUE UNIVERSITY, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN |
| JEFFREY MOSS BS 1996, Finance & Accounting, Indiana University Bloomington Founder & CEO, Parker Dewey, Chicago, IL |
| DAVID E. OMHOLT BS 1992, Economics, Franchise Management Certificate, University of Texas at El Paso, MBA Franchise Management, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship, NOVA Southeastern University Founder and CEO CFE, The Entrepreneur Authority, LCC & Managing Consultant, Veteran Franchise Centers, Plano, TX |
| TODD B. PUTMAN BA 1984, Brian Lamb School of Communication General Manager, C-Fresh Consumer Package Goods, Los Angeles, CA |
| RUSTY RUEFF BA 1984, Communication; MA 1986, Education Freelance Speaker, Consultant, and Writer, Former Chief Executive Officer, SNOCAP, Inc., Hillsborough, CA |
| THOMAS (TOM) SCHOLL BA 1970, Philosophy (Retired), Partner, Novak Biddle Venture Capital, Bethesda, MD |
| KAREN SICILIANO BA 1983, Brian Lamb School of Communication President, Siciliano Landscape Company, Red Bank, New Jersey |
