About CEHS

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Last Updated: Oct 27, 2025, 03:09 PM

Mission

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The mission of the Center for Environmental Health and Safety is to serve the campus community by providing technical services, training, model written programs, consultation, periodic audits and compliance assistance.

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Staff Information

CEHS Staff Table
Name Position Phone
Mark Owens Director (618) 453-4172
Tatiana Sherrill Deputy Director (618) 453-5186
Dr. Andrew Wood Institutional Biosafety Officer (618) 453-5609
Matt Thompson Safety/Environmental Compliance Associate (618) 453-1521
Laura Wilson EHS Technician I (618) 453-3841
Matt Barnstable Radiation Safety Officer (618) 536-2015
Jeff Shurtz Asbestos Abatement Specialist (618) 453-3842
Andrea Steen Administrative Aide & Webmaster (618) 453-1631

Committees

  • Chemical Oversight Advisory Committee

    The primary mission of the Chemical Oversight Advisory Committee (COAC) is to recommend campus-wide policy for dealing with chemical handling and disposal issues related to the University.

  • Radiological Control Committee

    The RCC formulates basic policies for uniform practice throughout the University wherever radioactive materials or radiation producing devices are involved.

  • SIUC Sustainability Council

    The SIUC Sustainability Council provides advice and recommendations to the Chancellor, through the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance, related to environmental sustainability for the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus.