Judson Laughter is the Director of Faculty Affairs at CEHHS and also serves in the Department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education as a Professor of English Education. His research focuses on culturally relevant teacher education and the preparation of teachers for diverse classrooms.

Jud has established himself as a nationally recognized scholar and outstanding teacher. He has done considerable service and community engagement, leading in several areas in his department and in the community. He has served on the Faculty Senate, with experience leading the faculty affairs committee in the Senate.

Primary Duties:

• Communicate with faculty and administrators all updates about faculty affairs
• Support faculty in understanding and abiding by the Faculty Handbook
• Conduct all reviews on NTT faculty and make recommendations to the dean
• Oversee other faculty assignments (e.g., faculty leave)
• Consult with faculty about when they are ready to go up for promotion
• Attend all College P&T review committee deliberations
• Coordinate college-wide committee appointments and faculty/staff awards
• Work with the Senate on overseeing the updates on college bylaws