Faculty Senate of South Plains College

The South Plains College Faculty Senate serves as a representative body for the College's faculty, providing a forum for collaboration, communication and shared governance. The Senate works to bring together ideas and perspectives from faculty while fostering open communication among faculty, support personnel and the administration.

Acting in an advisory role, the Faculty Senate develops and presents recommendations to College leadership on matters that impact the institution, its employees and its students. Through collaboration and advocacy, the Senate is committed to supporting the mission of South Plains College and promoting a high-quality educational experience for all students.

Faculty Senate Policy

 

DATE TIME LOCATION AGENDA LIVESTREAM LINK MINUTES
September 4, 2026 8:30-9:30 am Levelland Campus, Technical Arts Building, Room 221 VIEW  WATCH VIEW
October 2, 2026          
November 6, 2026          
December 4, 2026          

 

2026-2027 Faculty Senate

Officers:

President: Dr. Erika Warnick, Professor of College Literacy and Education (appointed; 2026-2027)
Vice President: Dr. Tori Hall, Associate Professor of Biology (appointed; 2026-2027)
Secretary: Nancy Smith, Associate Professor of Anthropology (appointed; 2026-2027)

Senate Members:

Arts & Sciences:

Dr. Laci Alexander, Professor of Chemistry (elected; 2026-2028)
Dr. Megan Keith, Professor of Biology (elected; 2026-2028)
Katherine Townsend, Professor of Chemistry (appointed; 2026-2027)

Technical Education:

Wayne Beadles, Instructor in Graphic Arts (elected; 2026-2028)
Melissa Cavazos, Instructor in Accounting Associate/Office Administration (elected; 2026-2028)
James Stratton, Dept Chair, Industrial Technology and Associate Professor (appointed; 2026-2027)

Health Sciences:

Shonee Bullin, Instructor in Emergency Medical Services (elected; 2026-2028)
Erica Castillo, Assistant Professor of Radiologic Tech. and Clinical Coord. (elected; 2026-2028)
Jennifer Steffey, Program Director of LVN-Instructor in LVN   (appointed; 2026-2027)
Jackie Underwood, Program Director, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy (elected; 2026-2028)