Candidate for President Kenneth McMillin

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Candidate for President
Kenneth McMillin
Candidate for 2017-18 Faculty Senate President
Ken McMillin, Professor of Animal Sciences
As the Mr. and Mrs. Herman E. McFatter Professor of
Animal Sciences, I conduct research in animal growth and
influences of production practices, processing, and
packaging on meat properties and teach meats, meat
technology, and contemporary issues in animal sciences
courses. My approach to leadership is to serve as a liaison
with constituencies of faculty members, administration,
staff, students, and the university community to convey
faculty positions and opinions on academic and
institutional issues and concerns. My personal style is to
gather information, seek input from informed individuals,
and examine the situation from all sides before choosing a
decision or action that serves faculty interests while
considering the effects on other factions. I’ll strive to
emulate previous Faculty Senate presidents in achieving
rapport with higher administrators, faculty senators, staff
representatives, and student body officers while improving
the communication flow between the Faculty Senate,
Faculty Senate committees, and the university community.
My commitment is to advance faculty causes and participation. This includes furthering faculty
governance, improving graduate education, revising outdated or unclear university and campus
policies and procedures, and invigorating college faculty policy committees and faculty
participation in all aspects of the university. I will strive to initiate and maintain activities that
serve the best interests of the faculty and the institution and to provide appropriate direction for
educational policies at LSU as charged by the LSU Board of Supervisors Bylaws. As a faculty
member familiar with many of the different academic and structural elements of LSU, I have
advised more than 20 faculty members on personnel issues and been the peer faculty advisor in
the most recent two PS-104 dismissal for cause hearings.

Service as the Faculty Senate Vice President for the past 6 years followed 3 terms on the
Executive Committee as a Member-at-Large. I have been a College of Agriculture Senator in
1990-93, 2005-08, 2009-12, and 2015-18 and since 2010 I have initiated eight Faculty Senate
Resolutions. My involvement with Faculty Senate Committees has included terms on the
Courses and Curriculum; Review and Long Range Planning; Grievance (chair); Ad Hoc Crisis
Response; Admissions, Standards, and Honors (chair); Student Aid and Scholarships, and
Commencement Exercises (chair) committees so I am conversant with the importance, roles, and
responsibilities of Faculty Senate Committees.

Since 2010, I have been selected to serve on university committees for Financial Exigency
Rightsizing and Budgetary Changes, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resource
Management Search, Executive Search Services Proposal Evaluation, Leveraging Innovation for
Technology Transfer Request for Proposals Development, Human Resource Management Selection
of LSU First Third Party Administrator, Graduate Dean Search, Administrative Process
Improvements, PS-104/109 Revision, President and CEO of LSU Foundation and Vice President of
Institutional Advancement Search, and the LSU Strategic Plan Operations Excellence
Subcommittee. In the College of Agriculture, my activities have included being Chair of the
Agriculture Faculty Council for 6 years, and serving on the College of Agriculture Name Change
Consideration, Outstanding Dissertation Selection, College Policy, Tenure and Promotion,
International Activities, and Ag Week Coordination Committees. These activities have given me
insight and experiences on the administrative aspects of the university.

I have represented the LSU faculty as a delegate to the Conference of Louisiana Colleges and
Universities; moderator and panelist for the Professional Academies Panel Discussion for the LSU
Presidential National Symposium Moment or Movement: A National Dialogue on Identity,
Empowerment, and Justice for All; and representative to the Board of Regents Stakeholder
Engagement Process with the Deloitte Consulting Group. Each of these has allowed interaction and
conversations with faculty members from other institutions to broaden my perspectives of the roles
and contributions of faculty.

My professional activities include being Editor-in-Chief of Meat and Muscle Biology, on the
Professional Animal Scientist Editorial Board, ad hoc member of the American Meat Science
Association (AMSA) Board of Directors, and member of the American Meat Processors
Association, AMSA, American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists, American Society of
Animal Science, Council on Agricultural Science and Technology, Institute of Food
Technologists (IFT), International Association for Food Protection, and North American
Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture. Recognitions include being a Diplomate in the American
College of Animal Sciences, Professional Animal Scientist, Fellow of AMSA, Fellow of IFT,
and a Fulbright Senior Specialist. My participation on many committees and/or as an officer
within these organizations has expanded my views of interdisciplinary collaborations, made me
more respectful of the opinions of others, and allowed me to critically my abilities and
contributions.

SUMMARY STATEMENT FO RKENNETH MCMILLIN

As a candidate for 2017-2018 Faculty Senate President, Ken McMillin has been Faculty Senate
Vice President for six years following three years as a Member-At-Large on the Faculty Senate
Executive Committee. He is the Mr. and Mrs. Herman E. McFatter Professor of Animal Sciences
conducting research on animal growth and meat properties and teaching courses in those areas
and animal science contemporary issues. He has served on the Faculty Senate Courses and
Curriculum; Review and Long Range Planning; Grievance (chair); Ad Hoc Crisis Response;
Admissions, Standards, and Honors (chair); Student Aid and Scholarships, and Commencement
Exercises (chair) Committees.
Since 2010, he has served on university committees for Financial Exigency Rightsizing and
Budgetary Changes, Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resource Management Search,
Executive Search Services Proposal Evaluation, Leveraging Innovation for Technology Transfer
Request for Proposals Development, Human Resource Management Selection of LSU First Third
Party Administrator, Graduate Dean Search, Administrative Process Improvements, PS-104/109
Revision, President and CEO of LSU Foundation and Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Search, and the LSU Strategic Plan Operations Excellence Subcommittee. Ken has represented the
LSU faculty as a delegate to the Conference of Louisiana Colleges and Universities; moderator
and panelist for the Professional Academies Panel Discussion for the LSU Presidential National
Symposium Moment or Movement: A National Dialogue on Identity, Empowerment, and Justice
for All; and representative to the Board of Regents Stakeholder Engagement Process with the
Deloitte Consulting Group. In the College of Agriculture, his activities have included being Chair of
the Agriculture Faculty Council for 6 years, and serving on the College of Agriculture Name
Change Consideration, Outstanding Dissertation Selection, College Policy, Tenure and
Promotion, International Activities, and Ag Week Coordination Committees. Each of these has
broadened Ken’s knowledge and experiences of the workings of the institution and allowed
interaction and conversations with faculty members to expand his perspectives of the roles and
contributions of faculty. His goal is to advance faculty causes and further faculty governance and
participation.
Candidate for Vice-President
Mandi Lopez
Mandi J. Lopez, DVM, MS, PhD
Serving on the Faculty Senate Executive Committee has been an extraordinary privilege. I genuinely
appreciate the opportunity to serve the LSU faculty, and I strive to present a balanced perspective of
diverse perceptions and opinions. The faculty voice of LSU continues to grow in strength. It is important
to sustain the momentum by judicious and meaningful messages to both the administration and stake
holders as the faculty emissaries and guardians of higher education in this state.
I have ample exposure to the intricacies and complexities of our University with over 13 years as an LSU
faculty member and Director of the Laboratory for Equine and Comparative Orthopedic Research. The
opportunity to build and maintain a research program within this enterprise keeps me uniquely
connected to its multitude of interconnected layers. I am also acutely aware of the challenges and
inefficiencies associated with progress and transition. My strong belief is that faculty contributions and
participation are vital to effective implementation strategies.
Collaboration with others that share my passion and enthusiasm for creativity and discovery is among
the greatest highlights of my profession. I cherish the opportunity to work with many colleagues in a
variety of disciplines across this and other LSU campuses. Scientists of all ages, from high school
students to visiting faculty have been central to successful research and educational endeavors.
I’ve served on the Faculty Senate for almost 10 years in various capacities, including the Executive
Committee for three. I am also currently serving or have recently served on a number of committees
including the LSU Press, High Risk Travel, Electrical Load Shed, Advisory to Parking and Transportation
Services, General Education Curriculum Revisions , Health and Well Being Strategic Plan Subcommittee
and a PM 73 (Title IX and Sexual Misconduct Policy) work group. All of the experiences have contributed
to my genuine appreciation of LSU faculty talent, dedication and expertise.
I am committed to faculty governance to protect faculty rights, define expectations and facilitate
communication throughout the University. The commitment of our Faculty Senators is the basis for
compelling messages that reflect an inclusive and responsive Institution. I’m honored by the Faculty
Senate’s consideration for the position of Vice President.

For a full CV see: https://filestogeaux.lsu.edu/public/download.php?FILE=mlopez/61058Lh7mad
Candidate for Secretary
Joan King
Joan M. King, Ph.D., Professor

School of Nutrition and Food Sciences, LSU AgCenter and LSU A&M College
201J Animal and Food Sciences Laboratory Bldg.
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Email: [email protected] or [email protected]

Education

B.S. in Chemistry, 1985, University of Maine, Orono, ME
M.S. in Food Science and Nutrition, 1989, University of Maine, Orono, ME
Ph.D. in Food Science and Technology, 1996, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Professional Experience

Professor of Food Science. 7/09 to present. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center and Louisiana
State University and A&M College. Undergraduate Advisor and Curriculum Coordinator.
• Research Areas: Food Chemistry including ingredient development with sweet potato and rice
components especially resistant starch; oxidation products in processed and stored foods, algal
biomass ingredient discovery.
• Teaching and Advising Experience: NFS 4060, NFS 7010, NFS 3999, NFS 7071, NFS 3000,
advisor and curriculum coordinator for all Food Science and Technology area students since

Associate Professor of Food Science. 7/03 to 6/09. LSU AgCenter and LSU and A&M College.

Assistant Professor of Food Science. 12/97 to 6/03. LSU AgCenter and LSU and A&M College.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate. 10/96 to 12/97. Dept of Food Science and Human Nutrition. Iowa State
University. Studied oil stability and flavor of products made from lipoxygenase-free soybean.

Graduate Research Associate. 6/93 to 6/96. Dept. Food Science & Technology. The Ohio State University.

Research Associate. 8/90 to 6/93. Opta Food Ingredients, Inc., formerly Enzytech Food Ingredients,
Bedford, MA. Developed method for the analysis of Everfresh®, a bisulfite replacement for use on shrimp,
developed and analyzed fat replacers and resistant starch, analyzed browning inhibitors on fruits and
vegetables.

Senior Researcher. 8/89 to 8/90. Enzytech Food Ingredients, Cambridge, MA. Promoted to Research
Associate in August 1990.

Graduate Research Assistant. 6/88 to 5/89. Food Science Department, University of Maine.

Graduate Teaching Assistant. 6/87 to 5/88. Food Science Department, University of Maine.

Chemist. January 1986 to November 1986. Versar, Inc., Springfield, Virginia.

Leadership/Professional Activities Summary

LSU A&M University Leadership Experience and Service

Faculty Senate Secretary, Louisiana State University A&M, 2013 to present.
Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Louisiana State University A&M, Spring, 2011 to present.
Meet with Provost, service unit heads, faculty and students to discuss issues of concern, advise them
and provide input.

Economic Development Assistantships Proposal Review Committee Member, 2016.

Chair of local Coalition of Intercollegiate Athletics/Faculty Athletic Representative Committee, 2016.
Meet with various student and athletic related unit heads on campus on issues of concern for student
athletes to gain information on best practices for dissemination to the national COIA group.

Louisiana State University A&M Internship Counsel, 2013 to 2015.
Provided input into and helped refine the internship policies of the university.

Faculty Senate Plus Minus Grading Committee Member, Spring 2013.
Provided input into the development of the policy for plus-minus grading.

Faculty Representative on Athletic Council, 2011 to present.
Committee meets twice a semester with Athletic Director, Senior Associate Athletic Director for
women’s sports, representatives from the Office of Academic Affairs, Student Government
representative, TAF, alumni and other faculty representatives. Makes advisory decisions on student
athletic team members’ class attendance, student transfers, NCAA and LSU student policies, and
addressing Title IX requirements.

LSU NCAA Recertification Steering Committee
Chaired subcommittee on Gender/Diversity/Student well-being. Sought recommendations and gave
nominations for committee members, organized meetings, invited guests to gain information, wrote and
submitted reports.

Faculty Senate Senator of Louisiana State University A&M, Fall, 2000 to 2003, 2007 to 2013.

Member of Faculty Senate Ad Hoc Committee for Interdisciplinary and Interdepartmental Programs 2007 to 2008.
Chaired subcommittee on interdisciplinary education. Studied methods for implementing interdisciplinary
education. Met with unit heads and faculty about how interdisciplinary education is handled in their programs.
Prepared and gave report on subject to Faculty Senate.

Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching's Advisory Council Member, 2007 to 2009.

LSU AgCenter Leadership Experience and Service

Chair of LSU AgCenter Budget and Planning Oversight Faculty Committee, 2009 to 2010.
Organized meetings, gave written and verbal report summary to Dr. Richardson and Unit Heads. Provided
input on ways to address budget deductions on LSU AgCenter strategic plan draft.

LSU AgCenter Faculty Council, Past Chair 2011 to 2016; Chair 2009, 2010, secretary, 2006, executive
committee 2005 to present.
Worked cooperatively with Dr. Richardson on addressing faculty concerns; organized
meetings; prepared agendas; invited guest speakers such as Dr. Mike Strain, Mr. Ronnie Anderson,
Maureen H. Westgard (Director of TRSL), David Constant (Interim Graduate School Dean), Vice
Chancellors of Research and Extension, and service unit heads; prepared resolutions on behalf of
Faculty Council; with permission of Dr. Richardson sent letters on behalf of Faculty Council to the
governor and legislative budget leaders regarding minimizing budget cuts to higher education;
coordinated with Dr. Richardson and service unit heads and nominated faulty to fill positions on
service unit advisory committees; updated service unit committee policy; developed voting process
document; attended Board of Supervisor meetings; kept Faculty Council website up to date

LSU AgCenter Food Science ACE Group Leader, 2004 to 2011.
Planned and organized annual meetings and speakers for our ACE group. Meet with other ACE group
leaders and the Vice Chancellors to provide input on the purpose and plans for ACE groups. Provided reports
on ACE group to Vice Chancellors. Coordinated Hurricane Katrina response to affected food companies. Gave
TV interview on information gathered to try to get it to the affected companies since email was not working.
Served on LSU AgCenter Hurricane Katrina Response Task Force, 2005 to 2006. Organized food industry
listening session on issues they had during hurricane Katrina at Food Processor’s conference.

LSU AgCenter Faculty Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016.
LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Advisory Committee, 2015 to present.
LSU AgCenter Awards Committee, 2014.
LSU AgCenter Internal Leadership Program, 2007 to 2008.
LSU AgCenter Sponsored Programs Advisory Committee, 2007 to present.
LSU AgCenter Facilities Planning Advisory Committee, 2006 to present.
LSU AgCenter Faculty Council member, 2005 to 2010.
LSU AgCenter Ombudsperson Search Committee, 2007 to 2008.
LSU AgCenter Annual Conference Planning Committee, 2005 and 2006. Awards Subcommittee 2005.
LSU AgCenter Aquaculture CSREES review Planning Committee, 2005 to 2006.
LSU AgCenter Research Associate Task Force Committee member, 2005.
Provided input on Research Associate policy developed by Dr. Boethel.

LSU AgCenter Aquaculture Special Grant Review Committee, February to March, 2004, 2006.
LSU AgCenter Food Science Summit planning committee member, Nov., 2003 to May 2004.
LSU AgCenter Food Processing and Technology Pilot Plant Committee, 2004 to 2005.

College of Agriculture Leadership Experience and Service
Chair of LSU College of Agriculture Faculty Recognition and Awards Committee, 2009 to 2012.

Member of LSU College of Agriculture Curriculum Committee, 1999 to 2002, 2005 to 2011.

Member of LSU College of Agriculture Scholarship Committee, 2002 to 2005.

Member of LSU College of Agriculture Policy Committee, 1999 to 2003.

Member of LSU College of Agriculture Academic Appeals Committee 1998 to 2003.

College of Agriculture Task Force for Curriculum Revitalization, Improving Student Communication and
Leadership Skills Committee, 2001 to 2002. Leadership skills subcommittee.

College of Agriculture Technology Committee, Fall, 1998. Distributed surveys to students for
“technology in the classroom study”.