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Essential Studies Committee

Members 2022-23

Faculty Members

  • Donovan Widmer, Past Chair (A&S) 2023
  • Naomi McGaughey (EHD) 2023
  • Craig Carlson (JDO) 2023
  • Jody Paulson, Chair (A&S) 2023
  • Thyra Knapp (A&S) 2024
  • Yanjun Zuo (BPA) 2024
  • Stephanie Homstad (CNPD) 2024
  • Lori Robison (A&S) 2024
  • Hassan Reza (CEM) 2025
  • Rebecca Simmons (A&S) 2025
  • Nicole Derenne, Chair-Elect (A&S) 2025
  • Ramkumar Mathur (SMHS) 2025

Student Members

  • Sapir Sela
  • Brenden Swanson

Ex-Officio Members

  • Karyn Plumm, Essential Studies Director (non-voting)
  • Karina Knutson, VPAA Representative (voting)
  • Kristen Borysewicz, Chester Fritz Library Designee (non-voting)
  • Scott Correll, Registrar (non-voting)
  • Christina Fargo, Assistant Registrar (non-voting)
  • Ken Ruit,  Academic Dean's Designee (voting)
  • Taylor Hanson Wald, Administrative Support (non-voting)

Forms

  • Essential Studies Committee Minutes
Essential Studies
Karyn Plumm, Essential Studies Director
karyn.plumm@UND.edu
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