College of Arts & Sciences Steering Committee

About the ArtSci Steering Committee

The ArtSci Steering Committee is a representative body guiding the creation of a strategic vision for the new College of Arts and Sciences. Formed to ensure this process is collaborative, thoughtful, and inclusive, the committee brings together faculty, staff, and students from across our diverse departments, programs, and affiliated resources.

The committee’s work includes:

• Identifying existing strengths within our college
• Recognizing challenges and pain points in the transition
• Recommending actionable steps to support strategic planning
• Ensuring robust participation from the ArtSci community throughout the year

The ArtSci Steering Committee plays a pivotal role in shaping a strong future for the college, grounded in shared governance and broad representation.

ArtsSci Steering Committee

Co-Chairs

• Darrin Brooks, Professor of Interior Architecture and Design, Department of Art and Design
• Andrea DeHaan, Interim Communications Manager, ArtSci Marketing and Communications

Committee Members

• Zubair Barkat, Doctoral Student of Sociology, School of Social Sciences
• Breanna Cahoon, Undergraduate Biology student, ArtSci Senator (Science)
• Jen Evers, Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work, Department of Social Work (USU Moab)
• Tracy Gilson, Chemistry Stores Manager, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• C.R. Grimmer, Assistant Professor of English, Department of English
• Maureen Hearns, Associate Professor of Music Therapy, Department of Music
• Erin Jensen, Community Education and Professional Development Program Coordinator, Transforming Communities Institute
• Jeannie Johnson, Professor of Political Science, School of Social Sciences Director, Center for Anticipatory Intelligence
• Aaron Kinghorn, Undergraduate Music Student, Caine School of the Arts Ambassador
• Missy Kofoed, Senior Lecturer, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Holland Larsen, Printmaking Lab Manager and Instructor, Department of Art and Design
• Brendan Lee, Academic Advisor, Instructor, Department of History, Cultures, and Ideas
• Cathy Rushworth, Assistant Professor of Biology, Department of Biology
• Stephen Van Geem, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice, School of Social Sciences

Events

Focus Groups

The ArtSci Steering Committee is excited to host a series of focus groups for selected groups during the month of November. Your participation is essential to a collaborative strategic planning process. Please join us at an upcoming event.

Past Events

Questions

ArtSci Committee Co-chairs