It is the responsibility of this board to manage and control the business and affairs, consistent with the goals of the Augusta University, as defined by the Dean of The Dental College of Georgia and the President of the Augusta University, and consistent with the Board of Regents’ policy on “Cooperative Organizations.” policies pertaining to all faculty members who provide patient care for the Dental Practice Group. This board is also responsible for creating and maintaining fiscal reports, reviewing annual budgets and developing and maintaining “Investment Policies” for the solvency and perpetuity of the Dental Practice Group. The committee consists of eight individuals, six of whom are elected by the voting members of the Dental Practice Group, one of whom shall be appointed by the Dean of The Dental College of Georgia and one of whom shall be the President of AU, or his/her designee, and shall serve as an ex officio member. The Trustee appointed by the Dean of The Dental College of Georgia may be the Dean, or a designee who is a voting member of the Dental Practice Group. The committee will elect its own chair. The Associate Dean for Business and Finance is a non‐voting ex officio member.
Charge:
| Members | Role | Constituency | Representing | Term | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Caughman | Other | Augusta University | Administrative | Ongoing | |
| Jeril Cooper | Other | The Dental College of Georgia | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Carol Lefebvre | Other | The Dental College of Georgia | Administrative | Ongoing | |
| Henry Ferguson | Member | The Dental College of Georgia | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Alan Furness | Other | The Dental College of Georgia | Administrative | Ongoing | |
| Barry Hammond | Secretary/Reporter | The Dental College of Georgia | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Michael Pruett | Other | The Dental College of Georgia | Faculty | Ongoing | |
| Mario Romero | Member | The Dental College of Georgia | Faculty | Ongoing |
