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Community Liaison Committee

The mission of this committee is to establish and maintain trust and confidence among the scientists associated with the Animal Health Research Center, the University of Georgia community, and the citizens of Athens-Clarke County.


Scope

The Community Liaison Committee was established to provide an ongoing venue for discussion and sharing of information among the University community, the citizens of Athens-Clarke County, and the senior administration of the College of Veterinary Medicine's Animal Health Research Center.


Objectives

  • To proactively seek and provide information to the community in order to foster a greater understanding of the activities of the research center including its mission, policies, procedures, benefits, and risks.

  • To provide ongoing community input and sustained information exchange between the community and the AHRC senior administration.

  • To monitor and address concerns of public safety in regard to the operations of the research center.

Committee Members

C Patrick Allen
Director of Community Relations, University of Georgia

Dr. Ralph Askren
Shoal Creek Animal Clinic, Athens

Dr. Corrie Brown
College of Veterinary Medicine

Bill Dukes
Athens-Clarke County Health Department

Dr. Richard Field
Environmental Coordinator, Athens-Clarke County

Kathy Hoard
District 7 Commissioner, Athens Clarke County

Beverly King
Chair, Neighborhood Relations Roundtable

Nisha Gupta
Student Government Association, University of Georgia

Dr. David S. Lockman
Athens Physician

Dr. Nina Marano
Associate Director for Veterinary Medicine and Public Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta

Zack Mills
Executive Director of Veterinary Services, Merial

Dr. Lee Myers
Georgia State Veterinarian, Atlanta

Tiffany Reed
Student, College of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Ralph Tripp
Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar
Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine

Ex-Officio Members

Dr. Sheila W. Allen
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine


Dr. Harry Dickerson
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, College of Veterinary Medicine


Wayne Dill
Associate Vice President, Environmental Safety, University of Georgia


Tom Jackson
Director of Public Affairs, University of Georgia


Dr. Chris King
Assistant Vice President, Animal Care and Use, OVPR, University of Georgia


Dr. David Lee
Vice President for Research, University of Georgia


Dr. Michael Mispagel
Facility Program Manager, Animal Health Research Center


Tracy Giese
Director of Public Relations, College of Veterinary Medicine


Jimmy Williamson
Chief, University Police


This page last updated June 17, 2006.