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, Chair Elect (A&S; Fine Arts) 2028
• Bryce Christopherson, (A&S; Math & Science) 2028
• Frank Bowman (CEM) 2028
• Brooke Solberg (SMHS) 2028

Student Members

• Sofia Janssen, Political Science/Pre-Law
• Abi Price, Nursing
• Adrian Whalley, Air Traffic Management

Ex-Officio Members

• Michael Dodge- Essential Studies Director (non-voting)
• Randi Tanglen, 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)
• Brittany Borgen, Academic Core Advisor (non-voting)
• Ireland Hanson, Administrative Support (non-voting)