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Essential Studies Committee

Members 2025-26

Faculty Members

  • Lee Ann Williams (EHD) 2026
  • Gary Ullrich, Past Chair (JDOSAS) 2026
  • Krista Lynn Minnotte, Chair (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
  • Whitney Mayo (A&S) 2028
  • Bryce Christopherson (A&S) 2028
  • Frank Bowman (CEM) 2028
  • Brooke Solberg (SMHS) 2028

Student Members

  • TBD

Ex-Officio Members

  • Breeann Flesch, Essential Studies Director (non-voting)
  • Randi Tanglen, VPAA Representative (voting)
  • Brian Garrison, Chester Fritz Library Designee (non-voting)
  • Scott Correll, Registrar (non-voting)
  • Christina Fargo, Assistant Registrar (non-voting)
  • Brad Rundquist, Academic Dean's Designee (voting)
  • Jake Vivier, Academic Core Advisor (non-voting)
  • Ireland Hanson, Administrative Support (non-voting)
Essential Studies
Breeann Flesch, Essential Studies Director
und.essentialstudies@email.und.edu

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