Scholarship Review Panel
Purpose or Function: The Scholarship Review Panel reviews scholarship appeal forms that have been submitted for institutional scholarships. Prior to the beginning of a term, the panel will review appeal forms and supporting documentation that has been provided by a student who has either lost an incoming freshman or incoming transfer award or has missed the deadline to be considered for these types of awards. When necessary, the panel will review appeals a week into the start of a semester. The panel will notify Scholarship Services of its decision within two (2) weeks. The students are then informed via their official Islander email if they were approved or denied for the award.
Membership: The panel is chaired by the Director of Scholarship Services and consists of two (2) members from Academic Advising and Coaching and one (1) member from each of the following: Veterans Affairs, Student Financial Assistance, Finance & Administration, Recruitment and Admissions, and Intercollegiate Athletics appointed by their supervisor. Two (2) faculty representatives recommended by Faculty Senate and appointed by their dean/director will serve on the panel. Members serve staggered renewable three-year terms. The Scholarship Coordinator serves as a non-voting ex-officio member of the panel.
Chair: Director, Scholarship Services
Responsible University Official: Vice President for Enrollment Management
Name | Unit Represented | Term End |
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Linda Buckley |
Director of Scholarship Services (Chair) |
N/A |
Jennifer Mahan |
Academic Advising and Coaching |
May 31, 2027 |
Yasmine Diaz |
Academic Advising and Coaching |
May 31, 2026 |
Allison Lewis |
Finance and Administration |
May 31, 2026 |
Jennifer Baker |
Intercollegiate Athletics |
May 31, 2025 |
Rene Zamora |
Recruitment and Admissions |
May 31, 2026 |
Cecilia De La Garza |
Student Financial Assistance |
May 31, 2027 |
Edward Goodroe |
Veterans Affairs |
May 31, 2025 |
Lauren Denver-Potter |
Faculty |
May 31, 2026 |
Lisa Valenzuela |
Faculty |
May 31, 2026 |
Kayla Carm |
Scholarship Coordinator (non-voting) |
N/A |
Last Updated: 05/31/2024