This committee is mandated by the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) and defined in Policy 5100: Preparing Educational Personnel as follows: “EPPAC serves as an advisory body to the institution’s chief educational personnel preparation officer in developing and reviewing all programs and policies for the preparation of educational personnel within the institution.” EPPAC will provide a framework for data-informed continuous improvement efforts and a lens for program analysis and reflection. Other duties include:
- Participate in evaluation procedures for various accrediting bodies.
- Participate in the writing of program reviews for the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), the Marshall University Board of Governors, the Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC), and the West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE).
- Consider other business items at the request of the Dean, the Associate Dean, or committee members.
Dean – Teresa Eagle
Associate Dean- Sissy Isaacs and Sandra Stroebel
Clinical Coordinator – Amanda Preece
Director of Assessment – Tim Melvin
WVDE Representative – Jodi Oliveto
Certification Officer – Kandice Rowe and Thomas Cooper
CSLC Representative –
CSLCITE Member –
An administrator and a teacher from at least 4 educational partners within service area
- Cabell Co. – Lenora Richardson and Stephanie Spencer
- Wayne Co. – Sara Stapelton and Lynn Ferguson
Educational Service Agency Representatives
- Tammy Stowers, Mountain State Education Services, & formerly RESA II
- Kelly Watts, Cabell County Schools Assistant Superintendent of Instruction, & formerly of RESA III