Essential Studies Committee

Members 2024-25

Faculty Members

• Hassan Reza (CEM) 2025
• Rebecca Simmons (A&S; Math/Science) 2025
• Nicole Derenne, Past Chair (A&S; Fine Arts) 2025
• Ramkumar Mathur (SMHS) 2025
• Lee Ann Williams (EHD) 2026
• Gary Ullrich, Chair (JDOSAS) 2026
• Krista Lynn Minnotte (A&S; Social Sciences) 2026
• Melissa Gjellstad (A&S; Humanities) 2027
• Jeff VanLooy, at large (JDOSAS) 2027
• James Sperle (CNPD) 2027
• Brady McCrae (NCoBPA) 2027

Student Members

• Alyson Bosch, Graphic Design
• Kyra Younce, Communication & Information Systems
• Chloe LaPlant, Secondary Education

Ex-Officio Members

• Karyn Plumm, Essential Studies Director (non-voting)
• Randi Tanglen, VPAA Representative (voting)
• Kristen Borysewicz, Chester Fritz Library Designee (non-voting)
• Scott Correll, Registrar (non-voting)
• Christina Fargo, Assistant Registrar (non-voting)
• Chris Nelson,  Academic Dean's Designee (voting)
• Jake Vivier, Academic Core Advisor (non-voting)
• Ireland Hanson, Administrative Support (non-voting)