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General Education Committee (GEC)
Meeting Information
Day: Thursdays
Time: 10:15 AM-11:45 AM
Location: Virtual via Teams
Meeting Dates
Fall 2026:
Fall 2026:
Sep: 3, 10, 17, 24
Oct: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Nov: 5, 12, 19
Dec: 3, 10
Spring 2027:
Jan: 28
Feb: 4, 11, 18, 25
Mar: 4, 11, 18
Apr: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May: 6, 13
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Jessie Nichole Mellor | CEHHS 26/27 of 25-27 term |
| Gabriel Valle (ENVS) | CHABSS-BSS 26-28 |
| Oliver Berghof (LTWR) | CHABSS-HA 26-28 |
| Lenuta Gonzalez (CSTEM) | Lecturers 26-28 |
| Yvonne Meulemans | Library 26-28 |
| Marshall Whittlesey (Mathematics) | CSTEM 26-28, GEC Chair 26/27 |
| Devin Jindrich | CEHHS 26-28 |
| Laurette McGuire | CHABSS-BSS 25-27 |
| Bill Kristan (Biology) | CSTEM 25-27 |
| Michael McDuffie | CHABSS-HA 25-27 |
| Vacant Fall 2026 | CoBA 25-27 |
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| TBD | Dean, Academic Advsing and Academic Programs (or designee) |
| Dawn Formo | Dean, Undergraduate Studies |
| Norma Larios | Interim Director, EOP (VPSA Designee) |
| Ruth Williams | Articulation Officer, Admissions & Registar |
| Melissa Simnitt | Senior Strategic Specialist, Academic Programs |
| Joceleen Oxley | ASI Student Representative |
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Lisa Medina | University Registrar & Director of Admissions |
| Darwin Canseco | Associate Registrar |
| Domenica Pearl | Associate Director, Academic Advising |
| Rebecca Romine | Catalog Curriculum Coordinator, Academic Programs |
| Gayle Feallock | Catalog Specialist, Academic Programs |
| Christopher Long | E-Advising Team Member |
| Joshua Hernandez | E-Advising Team Member |
| Brooke Judkins | Associate Dean, Extended Learning |
| Marnie Eldridge | Directory, First Year & University Programs |
GEC Committee Charge: The General Education Committee has general oversight of all issues related to the
General Education program and the following specific graduation requirements: the
U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals Requirement, the Diversity and Equity
Requirement, and the Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement - Baccalaureate Level
(GWARBL). The committee makes appropriate recommendations regarding the operation
of the General Education program and fulfillment of the graduation requirements specified
above. In compliance with State mandates, the committee shall be responsible for
reviewing, approving, and evaluating all new and existing lower and upper-division
courses used to meet the General Education and specified graduation requirements;
make recommendations on academic and student policies impacting the General Education
program and the specified graduation requirements; establish and provide for periodic
internal and external reviews of General Education policies and practices in a manner
comparable to those of major programs; review articulation agreements with community
colleges for courses satisfying General Education and the specified graduation requirements;
provide information to the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs regarding
the General Education program and the specified graduation requirements; and be a
resource for academic advising to ensure student fulfillment of General Education
and the specified graduation requirements. In pursuit of these duties, the committee
may create ad hoc subcommittees.