2009-2010
Co-chairs:
- Humanities Institute Faculty Coordinator, Dr. César López
Administrative Co-Chair
- Dean, Jonathan Fohrman
Deans (2 representatives):
- Dean of Arts & Languages, Dean Jonathan Fohrman
- Dean of Humanities
Faculty (8 representatives):
- Prof. Leroy Johnson, Counselor
- Prof. Ron Israel, English
- Prof. Tanya Kravatz, Sociology
- Prof. Kevin Krown, Biology
- Prof. Alessandra Moctezuma, Art
- Prof. Jean Smith, LRC
- Prof. Manuel Vélez, Chicano Studies
- Prof. Wendell Kling, Art
Classified:
- Pat Vine
Associated Students:
- Vacant
Purpose
Humanities Institute Mission Statement and Outcomes
The Mesa College Humanities Institute serves as an internal vehicle for cultural, interdisciplinary, and Mesa College community priorities. All institute activities are intended to increase student engagement, recruitment, and retention.
The Humanities Institute Committee reports to the Academic Affairs Committee of the Mesa College Academic Senate.
Outcomes:
Cultural Enrichment:
- To offer lectures, seminars, concerts, plays and interaction with scholars and creative artists.
Curriculum Enhancement:
- To enhance curriculum connections that will enrich students' educational experiences.
Staff Development:
- To provide opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. Outreach/Partnerships:
- To foster relationships with the K-12 community and to promote partnerships with Arts/Sciences organizations.
Global Awareness:
- To offer programs intended to promote global awareness and multicultural understanding.
Meetings
Monthly. Date/time varies according to members' availability.
Membership
Co-Chairs Humanities Institute Faculty Coordinator
Administrative Co-Chair
Deans 2 Representatives (one serving as co-chair)
Faculty 8 Representatives
Classified: 1 Representative
Students 1 Representative
5/1/08
Revised: 9/18/08; 9/23/08; 9/10/09; 3/2/10