Gen Ed Task Force

Task Force

Task Force Membership
Name Title Area Represented
Bobby Ackerman Assistant Director, Strategic Planning and Analytics University Center for Teaching and Learning
Liz Adams Director of Advising and Student Success David C. Frederick Honors College
James Baldwin Vice President of Enrollment Management University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Emily Bennett Manager of Experiential Learning School of Computing and Information
Carrie Benson Director of Prevention & Education Office of Institutional Engagement and Wellbeing
Mary Besterfield-Sacre Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Nickolas A. DeCecco Professor, Director of the Engineering Education Research Center Swanson School of Engineering
Luis Bravo Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, Center for Latin American Studies University Center for International Studies
Betty Braxter Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education School of Nursing
Christopher Coat Associate University Registrar Office of the University Registrar
Luke Condra Associate Professor and Associate Dean School of Public and International Affairs
Kevin Conley Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Michael Davila Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Margarita Delgado Creamer Teaching Assistant Professor College of General Studies
Allyson Delnore Executive Director for Academic Affairs University Center for International Studies
Lorraine Denman Teaching Professor Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Derek Fischer Senior Director for Undergraduate Studies and the College of General Studies Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
David Fitz Associate Professor of Political Science, Interim Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and at Titusville
William Garrison Teaching Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies School of Computing and Information
Nancy Gauvin Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement; Assistant Professor School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Ed Giles Director of Academic Advising Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Adrian Gonzalez Director of Undergraduate Advising School of Public Health
Sayre Greenfield Professor of English University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Mike Gunzenhauser Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs School of Education
Jill Harvey Director of First Year Advising Swanson School of Engineering
Adriana Helbig Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and CGS, Associate Professor, Department of Music Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Wes Hiers Director, Law, Criminal Justice & Society, Administration of Justice, and Legal Studies College of General Studies
Dave Hornyak Assistant Dean David C. Frederick Honors College
Jacqueline Horrall Vice President for Academic Affairs University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Max Jensen Assistant Professor of Spanish & Comparative Literature University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Toya Jones BASW Program Director and Assistant Professor School of Social Work
Hillary Koller Director Pitt Global Experiences Office
Sera Mathew Director, Equitable and Inclusive Teaching University Center for Teaching and Learning
Denise McCloskey Associate Vice Provost for Business Administration Office of the Provost
Melissa Micco Deputy Controller Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Moeller Senior Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning School of Business
Lindsay Onufer Senior Teaching and Learning Consultant and Program Manager University Center for Teaching and Learning
Rachel Parkes Director of Advising School of Computing and Information
Caro Pirri Assistant Professor of English Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Melanie Reyes Senior Project Manager School of Dental Medicine
Elizabeth Richey Teaching Assistant Professor of Psychology Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Kevin Riley Academic Advisor School of Business
Stephen Robar Director of Environmental Studies Program, Director of International Affairs Program, Associate Professor of Political Science University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Mary Sacre-Besterfield Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Nickolas A. DeCecco Professor, Director of the Engineering Education Research Center Swanson School of Engineering
Brett Soltysiak Curricular Innovation Manager, Undergraduate Studies Office of the Provost
John Stoner Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Advisor Faculty Assembly – SEPC
Sybil Streeter Director of Undergraduate Advising, Psychology; Teaching Associate Professor, Department of Psychology Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Molly Swagler Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment and Executive Director of Enrollment Outreach Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Ryan Sweeney Associate Director Career Center
Belkys Torres Associate Vice Provost for Curricular Innovation Office of the Provost
Liann Tsoukas Director of Undergraduate Studies and Teaching Professor, Department of History Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Patty J Wharton-Michael Associate Professor, Communication University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Brenda Whitney Teaching Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies - Composition Program, Department of English Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Michael Wood-Vasey Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Physics and Astronomy Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Ada Youk Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Professor School of Public Health
Andrea Zito Assistant Dean, Student Engagement School of Education

Working Groups

Curricular Design

Curricular Design Working Group logo

The Curricular Design Working Group is composed of faculty, staff, alumni, and student leadership; charged with exploration, data collection, benchmarking, engagement, ideation, designing and building a standardized Gen Ed curriculum.

 
Name Title Area Represented
Luis Bravo Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, Center for Latin American Studies University Center for International Studies
Betty Braxter Associate Professor, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education School of Nursing
Michael Davila Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Margarita Delgado Creamer Teaching Assistant Professor College of General Studies
Lorraine Denman Teaching Professor Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
William Garrison Teaching Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies School of Computing and Information
Nancy Gauvin Associate Dean of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement; Assistant Professor School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Sayre Greenfield Professor of English University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Adriana Helbig Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies and CGS, Associate Professor, Department of Music Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Wes Hiers Director, Law, Criminal Justice & Society, Administration of Justice, and Legal Studies College of General Studies
Max Jensen Assistant Professor of Spanish & Comparative Literature University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Sera Mathew Director, Equitable and Inclusive Teaching University Center for Teaching and Learning
Melanie Reyes Senior Project Manager School of Dental Medicine
Kevin Riley Academic Advisor School of Business
Stephen Robar Director of Environmental Studies Program, Director of International Affairs Program, Associate Professor of Political Science University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Brett Soltysiak Curricular Innovation Manager, Undergraduate Studies Office of the Provost
Sybil Streeter Director of Undergraduate Advising, Psychology; Teaching Associate Professor, Department of Psychology Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Patty J. Wharton-Michael Associate Professor, Communication University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Brenda Whitney Teaching Professor, Director of Undergraduate Studies - Composition Program, Department of English Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Michael Wood-Vasey Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Physics and Astronomy Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Ada Youk Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Associate Professor School of Public Health
Andrea Zito Assistant Dean, Student Engagement School of Education
Operational and Implementation

Operation and Implementation Working Group logo

The Operational/Implementation Working Group is composed of experts and students charged to provide advice to and run scenarios-based analysis for the Design Working Group on the challenges/opportunities for implementing their proposed vision.
 

Name Title Area Represented
Bobby Ackerman Assistant Director, Strategic Planning and Analytics University Center for Teaching and Learning
James Baldwin Vice President of Enrollment Management University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
Carrie Benson Director of Prevention & Education Office of Institutional Engagement and Wellbeing
Christopher Coat Associate University Registrar Office of the University Registrar
Kevin Conley Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Derek Fischer Senior Director for Undergraduate Studies and the College of General Studies Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Ed Giles Director of Academic Advising Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Adrian Gonzalez Director of Undergraduate Advising School of Public Health
Jill Harvey Director of First Year Advising Swanson School of Engineering
Dave Hornyak Assistant Dean David C. Frederick Honors College
Hillary Koller Director Pitt Global Experiences Office
Melissa Micco Deputy Controller Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Moeller Senior Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning School of Business
Rachel Parkes Director of Advising School of Computing and Information
Elizabeth Richey Teaching Assistant Professor of Psychology Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
Molly Swagler Assistant Vice Provost for Enrollment and Executive Director of Enrollment Outreach Office of Admissions and Financial Aid
Administration and Assessment Group

Administration and Assessment Working Group logo

The Administration and Assessment Group comprises experts and students charged with anticipating, planning, and executing revisions to academic policies/procedures to realize the vision of the task force. This body will also propose the permanent structure for oversight, administration, and assessment of the Gen Ed Curriculum.
 

Name Title Area Represented
Liz Adams Director of Advising and Student Success David C. Frederick Honors College
Emily Bennett Manager of Experiential Learning School of Computing and Information
Mary Besterfield-Sacre Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Nickolas A. DeCecco Professor, Director of the Engineering Education Research Center Swanson School of Engineering
Luke Condra Associate Professor and Associate Dean School of Public and International Affairs
Allyson Delnore Executive Director for Academic Affairs University Center for International Studies
David Fitz Associate Professor of Political Science, Interim Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and at Titusville
Mike Gunzenhauser Professor and Senior Associate Dean of Academic and Faculty Affairs School of Education
Jacqueline Horrall Vice President for Academic Affairs University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg
Toya Jones BASW Program Director and Assistant Professor School of Social Work
Denise McCloskey Associate Vice Provost for Business Administration Office of the Provost
Lindsay Onufer Senior Teaching and Learning Consultant and Program Manager University Center for Teaching and Learning
Caro Pirri Assistant Professor of English Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences
John Stoner Teaching Professor and Undergraduate Advisor Faculty Assembly – SEPC
Ryan Sweeney Associate Director Career Center
Liann Tsoukas Director of Undergraduate Studies and Teaching Professor, Department of History Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences

Meeting Dates

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