This is a decision-making council for the continuing implementation and development of the comprehensive University General Studies Program of courses required of all undergraduate students. The council, which is advisory to the university provost, prepares and maintains the general studies course listings published in the General Catalog and the semester Schedule of Classes for use by students, advisors and faculty. These publications contain general studies requirements and approved program courses. The council is appointed by and responsible to the university provost. The student member is appointed by the president on the recommendation of the vice president for university and student initiatives.

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American Institutions (AMIT) Subcommittee:

• Mark Ramirez - Chair
• Ruby Arjona (CAA)
• Susan Miller
• James Dupey
• David Burel

Global Communities, Societies and Individuals (GCSI) Subcommittee:

• Greg Wise - Chair
• Susan Harmeling
• Caitlyn Zang
• Roja Najafi (MCCCD Representative)

Governance and Civic Engagement (CIVI) Subcommittee:

• Michelle Saint - Chair
• Celeste Sepessy
• Tahnee Baker

Humanities, Arts and Design (HUAD) Subcommittee:

• Jessica Sturgess - Chair
• Catherine Saucier
• Megan Todd
• Lee Bebout

Mathematics (MATH) and Quantitative Reasoning (QTRS) Subcommittee:

• Elizabeth Kizer - Chair
• Jason Nichols
• Samantha Anderson
• Elvira Anisenko

Scientific Thinking in Natural Sciences (SCIT) Subcommittee:

• Ashli Morgan - Chair
• Chao Wang
• Ralph Chamberlin
• Ciera Watkin (ATCS)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (SOBE) Subcommittee:

• Cara McDaniel - Chair
• Dawn DeLay
• Casey Swingle
• Emir Estrada

Sustainability (SUST) Subcommittee:

• Jose Lobo - Chair
• Treavor Boyer
• Kevin Dooley
• Ryan Heintzman
• Abigail York

Community College representative:

• Roja Najafi, MCCCD

Council of Academic Advisors (CAA) Representative(s):

• Ruby Arjona

Student member:

• Vacant

Ex officio:

• Senate president