Eric Coleman
Senior Lecturer Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology
School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
My name is Eric Coleman, and I am a Senior University Lecturer in the Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology. I have been associated with UNTD and UNT since 2008. I returned to UNTD in 2016 after being up in Denton for several years in the Department of Criminal Justice. I just recently served as program coordinator from 2018-2021 and been active in in several grant projects involving program development and research. I stay active in the Dallas community as I currently serve on the DPD Training Academy Advisory Board as well as a Board member for The T. Boone Picken's YMCA.
I am interested in serving as Vice President as I think I will be able to bring a fresh perspective to the Faculty Senate as we confront the important issues and challenges that are ahead in the next two years. I am very interested in hearing from faculty and learning about their concerns and aspirations as we all move forward in building this young vibrant urban university, The Pandemic has stunted us all these past two years, but we have a new year and a new beginning ahead of us for a fresh restart. I look forward to working with each of you as we journey toward an exciting new year!
Randy Bell
Assistant Professor of Bilingual/ESL Education
School of Education
I am in my second year at UNT Dallas as an assistant professor of bilingual/ESL education. I teach courses to aspiring teachers about histories and theories of English as a Second Language, Bilingual Education, multiculturalism and language diversity in US public schools. I also serve as program coordinator for the English as a Second Language and Languages Other Than English degree pathways.
I am interested in serving on Faculty Senate in order to further support and contribute to the university's mission and values. I believe the current and future success of UNT Dallas hinges on its unique position to serve the south Dallas community and beyond as a public four year university dedicated to the life long success of our graduates. To this end, I look forward to serving on Faculty Senate to support all faculty in their efforts to lead and serve our students.
Cathy Scott
Associate Professor of Business Accounting
School of Business
My name is Cathy Scott. I am an Associate Professor of Business Accounting since Fall 2018. I am the Program Coordinator for the MBA, Master of Management, & Dealership Management programs. I also work closely with the BBA Accounting and MBA Accounting Concentration. I am the proud recipient of the Trailblazer Award and the Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award. Some of my service to the university includes Graduate Council (GC), GC Academic Appeals, GC Curriculum, DLIT Out-of-State Pilot, Assessment, Search Committees, Research Coffee Club Facilitator, SAAC, TBE Mentor, & SoB Graduate Council.
I have served on the faculty senate at my prior institution and welcome the opportunity to serve at UNT Dallas in the role of Parliamentarian/Secretary-Elect. As UNT Dallas continues to grow and strives to return to normal after COVID-19, there will be many challenges and changes facing us. I bring leadership and shared governance experience to this position. I am also a collaborative problem-solver and someone who listens to varying opinions before making recommendations. I appreciate the opportunities that UNT Dallas has given me, and I would welcome the ability to give back this way.
Iftekhar Amin
Associate Professor
School of Behavioral Health & Human Services
Anthony Chaney
Lecturer, History
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
As a lecturer at UNT-Dallas, with a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Ph.D. in History of Ideas, I teach courses in US History and World Civilization. I taught courses in the First-Year Writing program. My service has included committees on Core Curriculum and core competency assessments and review, the LAS Mentorship Committee, and the Student Research Symposium and Arts Day committees. I’m a contributing author to the Society for US Intellectual History blog, and my 2017 book about the 20th-century systems theorist Gregory Bateson was recently published in paperback.
Before coming to UNT-Dallas in 2016 as a visiting lecturer, I worked as a “full-time” adjunct at one institution for more than a decade and then as an adjunct teaching at multiple institutions for almost as long. Therefore, I understand and can speak for the concerns of non-tenure-track and part-time faculty. Because so much of my work is in the core curriculum and involves first- and second-year students with baseline skill deficiencies, I intend to be a voice for those faculty who require time and resources to serve this significant segment of our student population.
Michael E. Noyes
Lecturer - Criminal Justice and Sociology
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
University service:
* Department Internship Coordinator
* University-wide Internship Committee Member
* Faculty Senate IT Committee
* DLIT Advisory Committee
* Title IX Hearing Officer
* UNT Systemwide Constitutional Carry (Handgun) Committee
* LAS Peer Observation / Teaching Committee (3 Years)
* CJ Lecturer Selection Committee (Chair)
* CJ Adjunct Faculty Selection Committee (Member)
I am a committed and experienced teacher who champions higher education success and CRED opportunities for our students. I am proud to have the opportunity to teach in a university environment with such depth and variety of academic and professional experiences.
If elected to serve as your Permanent Non-Tenure Track Senator, I will work hard to enhance my faculty peer relationships in order to foster, maintain and support our collegial community, its rich diversity, inclusion, mutual respect and academic freedoms. Thank-you.
Gabe Otteson
Lecturer, Communication & Technology
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Gabe Otteson ("Professor O" or "Mr. O") has been a Visiting Lecturer, now a Lecturer, at UNT Dallas since Fall 2018. In that time, I've served on the Faculty Worklife committee (which I currently chair; I'm scheduled to roll off this spring), the Instructional Technology committee, the LAS Curriculum review committee, the LAS RPT committee (for annual reviews), the LAS Core Curriculum committee, the FS Elections Committee (2021), as well as other ad hoc committees. I ran for the first faculty Senate but was ruled ineligible as a visiting, so I would be honored to be your representative.
Having the opportunity to serve on, and contribute to, the Faculty Worklife Committee and its Lecturer Career Trajectory Subcommittee to work out the long-time-coming details of a career track for lecturers have given me a great opportunity to learn and appreciate the importance of shared governance and the role that lecturers must continue to play in this process. At UNTD, lecturers make up a larger portion of the faculty body than at many places, and I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve our faculty as Senator by representing our concerns.
Bill Ingram
Assistant Professor Hospitality and Business
School of Business
Started in Fall 2016 as an assistant professor in school of business. Submitted tenure packet in Fall 2021. Main focus has been building the hospitality management degree program. Currently the program coordinator for hospitality management and general business. Sit on several advisory boards for Dallas ISD. Also serve on SoB and University Curriculum Committees and Strategic Planning Committee.
Open minded individual who can empathize with multiple departments and levels of the university. I want to make sure we are building a strong faculty to honor our commitment to the students and community. I will always be available to the individuals I represent so that their voice may be heard in the senate.
Shelia Lumar
Lecturer
School of Behavioral Health & Human Services
Ian Grigsby
Lecturer, Mathematics
School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Hello, everybody! I am a lecturer in the mathematics program and have a passion for serving. I may be new to UNT Dallas as of last fall, but I have an extensive resume of involvement in governing bodies throughout my academic career, helping pass key legislation in both my undergraduate and graduate student senates. I have chaired multiple committees, and am excited about the opportunity to now serve as a faculty senator. I promise to bring the same passion, energy and knowledge to the faculty senate that has helped me accomplish so much on behalf of those that I served previously.
As stated in my bio, I believe in giving back to the institutions that have gave to you. I have found UNT Dallas to be a home, and am excited for the opportunity to serve in any way possible. I bring to the table ears that are able to listen, a mouth that is able to advocate, and a soul that will passionately pursue what is right for the people whom I serve.
William Garner
Assistant Professor, Public Health
School of Liberal Arts & Sciences
My name is William Garner, and I am running for Senator, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Place 3. I am running for Faculty Senator because I believe faculty input is important.
I have had the good fortune at UNT Dallas to participate in many aspects of faculty life. However, I am most proud of chairing the committee that transitioned our Faculty Alliance to our Faculty Senate and its inaugural Nominations and Elections committee service. I am running for Senator to ensure the voice of the Liberal Arts & Sciences faculty is heard and that we have the appropriate resources to support our students.
Gretchen Hackard
Professor of Practice/Director, Externship Program
College of Law
I am your current COL Senator. I have been with UNT Dallas since June 2008. I was a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer of Criminal Justice until 12/2018, and have been with the COL as a Professor of Practice and the Director of the COL Externship Program since 1/2019. I served as Vice President of the Faculty Alliance (precursor to the Senate) 2011-2013 and as COL Senator from 2020-present. I currently serve on the COL Admissions Committee, the University Program Assessment Committee and am the COL Assessment Coordinator.
The Senate was created 2 years ago with staggered starting terms (some 2 years, some 3; mine was 2). I have enjoyed representing the COL faculty interests and would be delighted to continue to do so. I have been with UNT Dallas longer than anyone else at the COL to my knowledge (since 2008) so I have a history of already-established working relationships with many of the faculty and administration at the main campus. When I advocate for you, I have their ears.