University Animal Care and Use Committee
Membership: (Per APSU Policy 2:007 Research involving Animals) 6 Faculty (including one non-scientist),
1 Student, 1 Community Representative not affiliated with APSU, 1 veterinarian, 2
ex officio (assistant director of safety environ comp; director of research and sponsored
programs) Faculty committee members (with the exception of the non-scientist faculty)
should represent the departments currently conducting animal-based research.
Terms of Service: Terms and appointment to the IACUC shall be for three years, with appointments staggered
to insure continuity of membership. Any member whose knowledge or expertise is critical
to the committee’s work may serve multiple, consecutive terms.
Description: The committee has the responsibility for ensuring that Austin Peay is in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) and its amendments, the PHS Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, and other Federal statutes and regulations relating to animals.
(Approver: Provost/SVPAA)
2023-2024 Membership
Name | Area | Department | Service Term* | |
Stefan Woltmann, Chair | Faculty, CoSTEM | Biology | 2021-2024 | |
Dan Shea | Faculty, CoAL | Languages and Literature, non-scientist | 2023-2026 | |
Jane Semler | Faculty, CoSTEM | Allied Health Sciences | 2023-2026 | |
Brian Hock | Faculty, CoBHS | Psychology | 2023-2026 | |
Gilbert Pitts | Faculty, CoSTEM | Biology | 2021-2024 | |
Isaac Sitienei | Faculty, CoSTEM | Agriculture | 2022-2025 | |
Mason Ferrell | Student Affairs | Student Representative | 2023-2024 | |
Christina Galben Webb | Vet, CoSTEM | Veterinarian | 2023-2026 | |
Laura Coleman | Community Rep | drlaura4kids@gmail.com | 2023-2026 | |
Chad Brooks | Staff | Research and Sponsored Programs | Permanent ex officio |
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Carl Gerhold | Finance and Administration | Director, Safety Environmental Compliance | Permanent ex officio |
* Service Term is September through August
** Time served restrictions may be waived in the case of any member whose knowledge/expertise
is critical to the committee’s work.
If you have questions, concerns, or would like more information about the University Animal Care and Use Committee, please contact:
Stefan Woltmann, Chair
Email: woltmanns@apsu.edu