Committee on the Evaluation of Chairpersons and Directors (CECD)
Committee Organization
- Dean's Office Liaison: Tara Welch, Associate Dean
- Administrative Support: Melinda Robinson, Administrative Associate Senior – lyndjo@ku.edu
Description
According to the Bylaws of the College Assembly » (Article VII.B.5), the Committee on the Evaluation of Chairpersons and Directors (CECD) shall:
- Review and evaluate the performance of department chairpersons and academic program directors who wish to be reappointed.
- Advise the dean of the results of these reviews and evaluations, and make appropriate recommendations.
Membership (last updated October 22, 2025)
| Name | Department | Division | Term Ends (Spring of …) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kristen Baum | Ecology & Evolutionary Biology | Natural Sciences & Mathematics | 2027 |
| Poppy DeltaDawn | Visual Art | School of the Arts | 2027 |
| Tiffany Gonzalez | History | Humanities | 2027 |
| Rami Zeedan | Jewish Studies | International & Interdisciplinary Studies | 2028 |
| Benjamin Sikes | Ecology & Evolutionary Biology | Natural Sciences & Mathematics | 2026 |
| Molly Feighny | Molecular Biosciences | Natural Sciences & Mathematics | 2026 |