Essential Studies Committee

Members 2026-27

Faculty Members

• Krista Lynn Minnotte, Past Chair (A&S; Social Sciences) 2027
• Melissa Gjellstad (A&S; Humanities) 2027
• Jeff VanLooy, at large (JDOSAS) 2027
• James Sperle (CNPD) 2027
• Brady McCrae (NCoBPA) 2027
• Whitney Mayo, Chair (A&S; Fine Arts) 2028
• Bryce Christopherson, (A&S; Math & Science) 2028
• Frank Bowman (CEM) 2028
• Brooke Solberg (SMHS) 2028
• Soizik Laguette (JDOSAS) 2029
• Sarah Robinson (A&S; Social Sciences) 2029

• Priyanka Ravi (EHD) 2029

Student Members

• TBD

Ex-Officio Members

• Aaron Harper, Essential Studies Director (non-voting) August 1st 
• Shane Schellpfeffer, VPAA Representative (voting)
• Brian Garrison-Nguyen, Chester Fritz Library Designee (non-voting)
• Scott Correll, Registrar (non-voting)
• Christina Fargo, Assistant Registrar (non-voting)
• Brad Rundquist, Academic Dean's Designee (voting)
• Marki Lyons, Academic Core Advisor (non-voting)
• Heather Arens, Administrative Support (non-voting)