The Institutional Engagement & Experience Council (IEEC) is a cross-unit body at UNLV that coordinates campus-wide efforts to build a shared, consistent university culture. The IEEC exists to ensure strategic alignment, inclusive engagement, and systemic change initiatives that promote a thriving university climate across Colleges, Schools, and Divisions.

Core Functions

  • Coordinates campus-wide efforts to identify opportunities that promote a shared, consistent university culture.
  • Provides guidance and direction to university leadership on engagement priorities.
  • Highlights and shares effective engagement practices across colleges, schools, and divisions.

Council Membership

The IEEC brings together representatives from academic and administrative units across campus who support initiatives affecting the faculty and staff experience, operating through a hub-and-spoke model that connects unit representatives, aligns their efforts, and surfaces effective practices across different parts of campus. Members are selected by their respective Deans, or administrative leader.

Membership for the 26-27 academic year includes:

IEEC Council Members
IEEC Representative Area Representing
Alison Sloat, Ph.D. College of Sciences
Alyssa Crittenden, Ph.D. Graduate College
Brenda Thompson-El, Ph.D. Human Resources
Emily Troshynski, Ph.D. College of Liberal Arts
Erica Marti, Ph.D., MEd College of Engineering
Grant Kurosu Integrated Marketing & Branding
Haroon Sahotra, Ph.D. Faculty Affairs
Iesha Jackson, Ed.D. College of Education
Ikseon Suh, Ph.D., CPA School of Business
Jose Melendrez, MSW Provost Office
Julie Levesque, M.S. Athletics
Julie Levesque, M.S. Athletics
Karen Eisenberg, MSN, RN, CNE College of Nursing
Kellen Braddock, MFA UNLV Foundation/PAE
Keoni Kins, PT, DPT, LAT, ATC College of Integrated Health Science
Kim Williams, Ph.D. Hospitality
Kristen Lowrimore School of Medicine
Kristian Taketomo, Ph.D. University Libraries
Lorena Giese Classified Staff Council
Martha Lizabeth Phelps, Ph.D. Honors
Otis Hendserson Government & Community Relations
Rafael Oganesyan, Ph.D. Administrative Faculty Committee
Reyes Luna, Ed.D. Student Affairs
AJ Angulo Presidents Advisory Council
Tommy Gugino, M.A. Law School
Tzu-Chiao Chen, Ph.D. College of Urban Affairs
Warren Cobb, MFA College of Fine Arts
Gabe Rodriguez University Police Department
Bertille Mavegam, MD, Ph.D. Faculty Senate
Donna Morell Economic Development
Kim Nehls, Ph.D. Schools of Dentistry and Public Health
Liz Davis Business Affairs