Trustee Committees
Much of the work of the Board of Trustees is accomplished through its standing committees, which serve in an advisory capacity. Committees are chaired by trustees; a senior officer of the University serves as the administrative liaison. Members of the Board are appointed to serve on these committees, sometimes with representatives from faculty, staff and students who are considered affiliate (non-voting) members.
Academic Affairs Committee
Responsible for oversight of the academic and research areas of the University and for recommending appropriate standards and policies.
Chair: Margaret A. Cavanaugh, Ph.D.
Vice Chair: Bro. Timothy Driscoll, S.M.
Administrative Liaison: Paul H. Benson, Ph.D.
Members: Thomas W. Albrecht, Bro. Dennis R. Bautista, S.M., Ph.D., Bro. William J. Campbell, S.M., Ed.D., Peg Dubrowski, Bro. Francisco T. Gonzalez, S.M., M.D., Michelle L. Mathile, Denise E. Palmer, Debra Plousha-Moore, Mary Jo Scalzo, Ph.D., Deborah A. Tobias, Bro. Edward Violett, S.M., Ph.D.
Athletics Committee
Responsible for reviewing the strategic issues of the Athletic Division.
Chair: Jenell R. Ross
Vice Chair: Joseph L. Weidenbach
Administrative Liaison: Neil G. Sullivan
Members: Catherine V. Babington, John Beran, Rayford Blakeney, Thomas L. Cronin Jr., John M. Foy, Bro. Thomas F. Giardino, S.M., Thomas A. Holton
Audit and Risk Committee
Responsible for the audit of University financial statements and the work of the external and internal auditors.
Chair: Joseph F. Spadaford
Vice Chair: Denise E. Palmer
Administrative Liaison: Andrew T. Horner
Members: Thomas W. Albrecht, Thomas L. Cronin, Jr., Bro. Timothy Driscoll, S.M., John M. Foy, D. Darlene Gutmann Marlowe, Garry K. McGuire, Sr., Richard J. Omlor, Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger, S.M., Ph.D., Jenell R. Ross, Mary Jo Scalzo, Ph.D., Joseph L. Weidenbach
Committee on Trustees
Responsible for seeking suitable candidates for Board membership and for assisting in the continuing development of trustees.
Chair: George P. Hanley
Vice Chair: Michelle L. Mathile
Administrative Liaison: Lisa S. Rismiller
Members: Catherine V. Babington, Bro. William J. Campbell, S.M., Ed.D., Peg Dubrowski, Bro. Thomas Giardino, S.M., Debra Plousha-Moore, Michael A. Ruffolo
Executive Committee
Directs the Board of Trustees and acts on behalf of the Board between regular meetings.
Chair: Mary H. Boosalis
Administrative Liaison: Eric F. Spina, Ph.D.
Members: Catherine V. Babington, John R. Beran, Nancee R. Berger, Margaret A. Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Rev. James F. Fitz, George P. Hanley, Richard J. Omlor, Jenell R. Ross, Michael A. Ruffalo, Mary Jo Scalzo, Ph.D., Joseph F. Spadaford, Rev. Oscar Vasquez, S.M., Joseph L. Weidenbach
Finance/Facilities Committee
Responsible for those areas relating to the University's fiscal operations, as well as maintenance and operational policies and long-term planning review for University facilities.
Chair: Richard J. Omlor
Vice Chair: D. Darlene Gutmann Marlowe
Administrative Liaison: Andrew T. Horner
Members: Brenton Ahrens, Nancee R. Berger, Rev. James F. Fitz, S.M., George P. Hanley, William R. Klesse, Garry K. McGuire, Sr., Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger, S.M., Ph.D., Michael A. Ruffolo, Joseph F. Spadaford, Rev. Oscar Vasquez, S.M.
Investment Committee
Responsible for the stewardship of the University's monetary and related marketable assets.
Chair: Michael A. Ruffalo
Vice Chair: Brenton Ahrens
Administrative Liaison: Andrew T. Horner
Members: Thomas W. Albrecht, John R. Beran, Michael Bosway (affiliate), George P. Hanley, Garry K. McGuire, Sr., Denise E. Palmer, Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger, S.M., Ph.D., Bro. Edward Violett, S.M., Ph.D.
Research and Scholarship Committee
Responsible for reviewing the strategic and business aspects of research in both the academic departments and the University of Dayton Research Institute.
Chair: John R. Beran
Vice Chair: Rev. James F. Fitz, S.M.
Administrative Liaison: John E. Leland, Ph.D., P.E.
Members: Brenton Ahrens, Bro. Dennis R. Bautista, S.M., Ph.D., Nancee R. Berger, Rayford Blakeney, Margaret A. Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Thomas A. Holton, William R. Klesse, Bro. Edward Violett, S.M., Ph.D.
Student Life Committee
Responsible for oversight of all issues of non-academic student life under the administrative responsibility of the division of Student Development.
Chair: Mary Jo Scalzo, Ph.D.
Vice Chair: Bro. Dennis R. Bautista, S.M., Ph.D.
Administrative Liaison: William M. Fischer, J.D.
Members: Nancee R. Berger, Bro. William J. Campbell, S.M., Ed.D., Margaret A. Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Bro. Timothy Driscoll, S.M., Peg Dubrowski, John M. Foy, Bro. Francisco T. Gonzalez, S.M., M.D., Thomas A. Holton, D. Darlene Gutmann Marlowe, Michelle L. Mathile, Joseph L. Weidenbach
University Advancement Committee
Responsible for oversight of the advancement of the University through strategic marketing, fundraising, public relations and alumni relations.
Chair: Catherine V. Babington
Vice Chair: Debra Plousha-Moore
Administrative Liaison: Jennifer L. Howe
Members: Rayford Blakeney, Thomas L. Cronin, Jr., Rev. James F. Fitz, S.M., Bro. Thomas F. Giardino, S.M., William R. Klesse, Richard J. Omlor, Jenell R. Ross, Deborah A. Tobias, Rev. Oscar Vasquez, S.M.