Core Governance Council

The Core Governance Council (CGC) is composed of the Faculty Director of the Core, the Core Area Directors, the Associate Director of the Office of Student Experience and Engagement (ex officio), a representative of the DEI Office (also ex officio), and representatives from all colleges not otherwise represented. Meeting once a month (on average), the CGC serves as an advisory committee to the Faculty Director of the Core. It advises on core policy, helps direct assessment, and suggests practices that encourage faculty community and ownership of the Core. It also helps implement the core following procedures outlined in the Core Operating Manual

  • Chad Bauman (LAS), Faculty Director, Core Curriculum
  • Melissa Etzler (LAS) and Bryan Furuness (LAS), Co-Directors, First Year Seminar
  • Zachary Scarlett (LAS), Faculty Director, Global & Historical Studies
  • Lynne Kvapil (LAS), Faculty Director, Social Justice & Diversity
  • Chad Bauman (LAS) and Hanako Gavia (CCC), Indianapolis Community Requirement
  • Lindsay Ems (CCOM)
  • Karen Holmes (LAS), Analytical Reasoning
  • Kyle Furlane (LAS), Text & Ideas
  • Krista Cline (LAS), Social World
  • Erin Garriott (COE)
  • Jane Gervasio (COPHS), Well-Being
  • David Ingram (JCA), Perspectives in the Creative Arts
  • Marva Meadows (LAS), Natural World
  • Su-Mei Ooi (LAS), DEI
  • Larry Lad (LSB)