Comprised of past presidents to counsel the Board and serve the membership on any issue related to CIVSA. Particularly, provide guidance where precedent, rationale and intent of previous actions, and lessons learned from past events are important considerations in the decision making process for current issues.

The Council serves as a resource for historical information and to support the activities of the CIVSA membership, Board and Committees as directed by the President by performing studies, inquiries, or other actions, either self-initiated or at the request of the Board or membership. The Council will advise the Executive Board on issues of importance to CIVSA.

CURRENT MEMBERS

Stephen Barnett
Emeritus

Mel Baxter
Southern Methodist University

Taylor Blair, Co-Chair
University of Kentucky

Barb Dallinger
Emeritus

Nancy Franco
Yale University

Karlene Kunigiel
Emeritus

Tim Lipman
Emeritus

Jenn McKenzie
Hendrix College

Rob Patterson
Middle Tennessee State University

Betty Spengler
Emeritus

Laura Stansell
Emeritus

LeAnn Stroupe
Emeritus

Wes Sullivan, Co-Chair
California Institute of the Arts

Tami Tassler
Florida Gulf Coast University

Matt Weismantel
Emeritus

Denise Wellman
Emeritus

Janey Wheeler
Emeritus

READY TO JOIN CIVSA?

CIVSA offers a range of membership opportunities, depending on your individual or institutional needs. Learn more about which membership is right for you by visiting our Membership Types page.