Unique Role of Interdisciplinarity and the Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Charge

Identify institutional strengths, efforts, and uniqueness in these areas and develop a vision as to how these and additional initiatives will contribute to a unique and stronger polytechnic education and community impact. Clearly define the process to integrate disciplines in the educational, research, and community service endeavors.

Members

Co-chair: Dr. Kristine Larsen, Professor, Earth and Space Sciences; CSU Professor; Director of Honors Program; Online Education Committee; Senator

Co-chair: Kathy Bantley, Professor, Criminology and Criminal Justice; Mediation Committee

Gil Gigliotti, Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

Yinfei (Eddie) Chen, Associate Professor, Finance; Interdisciplinarity Coordinator

Cameron Brewer, Department Chair and Associate Professor, Philosophy

Heather Rodriguez, Department Chair and Professor, Sociology

Heather de Savage, Associate Professor, Music

Eric Leonidas, Associate Professor, English; Enrollment Management Council; Senator

Donna DeCarlo, Assistant Dean, School of Education

Justine Gamache, Coordinator of Transfer Services, Registrar’s Office

John Tully, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Graduate Studies

Timothy Garceau, Department Chair and Professor, Geography, Anthropology, and Tourism

Meeting Agendas and Notes

March 5, 2026: Agenda Meeting Minutes

March 12, 2026: Agenda  Meeting Minutes

March 26, 2026: AgendaMeeting Minutes

April 2, 2026: Agenda

April 9, 2026: Agenda