Governance

Humanities Institute Advisory Committee

2007-2008

Co-chairs:

Humanities Institute Faculty Coordinator, Dr. César López

Administrative Co-Chair, Dr. Larry Weiss

Deans (2 representatives):

Dean of Arts & Languages, Dean Jonathan Fohrman

Dean of Humanities, Dean Larry Weiss

Faculty (8 representatives):

1. Prof. Gabriel Adona, Counseling

2. Prof. Jennifer Cost, English

3. Prof. Sudata Debchaudhury, History

4. Prof. Tanya Kravatz, Sociology

5. Prof. Kevin Krown, Biology

6. Prof. Alessandra Moctezuma, Art

7. Prof. Jean Smith, LRC

8. Prof. Manuel Vélez, Chicano Studies

Classified: Pat Vine

Associated Students: Jennifer Sagun

Purpose:

Humanities Institute Mission Statement and Outcomes

The Mesa College Humanities Institute serves as an internal vehicle for cultural, interdisciplinary, and Mesa College community priorities. All institute activities are intended to increase student engagement, recruitment, and retention.

The Humanities Institute Committee reports to the Academic Affairs Committee of the Mesa College Academic Senate.

Outcomes:

Cultural Enrichment:

• To offer lectures, seminars, concerts, plays and interaction with scholars and creative artists.

Curriculum Enhancement:

• To enhance curriculum connections that will enrich students' educational experiences.

Staff Development:

• To provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. Outreach/Partnerships:

• To foster relationships with the K-12 community and to promote partnerships with Arts/Sciences organizations.

Global Awareness:

• To offer programs intended to promote global awareness and multicultural understanding.

Meetings:

Monthly. Date/time varies according to members' availability.

Membership:

Co-Chairs Humanities Institute Faculty Coordinator

Administrative Co-Chair

Deans 2 Representatives (one serving as co-chair)

Faculty 8 Representatives

Classified: 1 Representative

Students 1 Representative

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