What is the role of the Advisory Committee and who is on it?
A. An Advisory Committee composed of senior faculty members from various colleges assists, guides and assesses the functions of The Center. Its functions include analyzing the ongoing progress of The Center in accomplishing its mission; assisting center staff in developing and implementing the sponsored activities; providing guidance for faculty developing extramural grant applications and mentoring junior faculty and students; and serving as advocates for the needs of The Center and for related programs throughout The University of Tennessee, Memphis campus. This group will be supplemented by community leaders to involve stakeholders in the planning, conduct and assessment of the educational, research and outreach programs of The Center. Members include: Dick R. Gourley, Dean, College of Pharmacy; Nancy Lawhead, Special Assistant to The Mayor of Shelby County for Health; Yvonne Madlock, Director of the Memphis and Shelby County Health Department; and Cheryl Stegbauer, Professor of Nur
