Faculty Governance
Education Policy and Governance Committee (EPAG)
Education Policy and Governance Committee acts as an advisory committee to the Provost regarding short and long-term educational goals of the institution. Discussions in EPAG resolve around concentrations, study abroad, majors/minors, and general education requirements. Student representatives engage in discussion, assist the faculty with projects and provide student input. One student representative will be appointed as a Student Representative to the Board of Trustees Academic Affairs Committee. EPAG meets at a fixed time every Thursday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
Committee Contact: Mario Solis-Garcia
2024-2025 Members: Tristan Niedzielski, AAC Chair and Anna Xochitl Settels Palacios
Board of Trustees Representative(s): Anna Xochitl Settels Palacios (There is one seat for Board of Trustee representatives in this committee)
Number of Seats: 2
The Honorary Degree Committee considers nominations, and makes recommendations to the faculty and the Board of Trustees for the awarding of honorary degrees. The committee generally meets once per semester.
Committee Contact: Ann Kraker, Executive Assistant to the Provost
2024-2025 Members:
Number of Seats: 1
Strategic Planning and Analysis Committee (SPA)
The Strategic Planning and Analysis Committee acts as an advisory committee to the President regarding the college’s strategic planning priorities. The committee will monitor progress and develop recommendations to move forward on strategic goals. Student representatives engage in discussion, assist the faculty with projects and provide student input. One student representative will be appointed as a Student Representative to the Board of Trustees Finance Committee. SPA meets at a fixed time every Tuesday from 3:00pm to 4:30pm.
Committee Contact: David Moore, Associate Professor of International Studies and English
2024-2025 Members: Matté Lopez and Rola Cao
Board of Trustees Representative(s): Matté Lopez (There is one seat for Board of Trustee representatives in this committee)
Number of Seats: 1-2