CCAS Strategic Plan Implementation: Working Groups
Working groups representing cross-functional teams have been created to translate strategic priorities into meaningful action. As engines of implementation, they will define initiatives, monitor progress, surface opportunities and challenges and steward change across the College.
Learning That Extends Beyond the Classroom
This working group is charged with advancing student success through experiential learning. This includes immersion in student research, civic and professional engagement and real-world application of classroom knowledge through mentorships, internships and public partnerships.
Initial Focus Areas
- Add new Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) across disciplines
- Broaden and expand participation in Luther Rice fellowships
- Enhance mentorship experience for graduate students conducting research
- Members
- Chair: Rachel Riedner, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Professor of Writing and of Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
- Kylie Quave, Associate Professor, University Writing Program
- Megan Foster, Physics major and Luther Rice scholar
- Lucia Kustra, Anthropology major and Luther Rice scholar, President of DIG
- Holly Dugan, English, Program Head Theater and Dance
- Axel Schmitt, Associate Professor, Physics
- Kelly Bauer, Associate Professor, Political Science
- Nidhi Singh Rathore, Assistant Professor, Design
- Steve Mitroff, Psychology
- Patricia Hernandez, Biology
- Manuel Cuellar, Associate Professor, RGSLL (mentoring)
- Shelley Brundage, Professor, SLHS
- Paul Binkley, CCAS Director of Career Services
- Ex Officio: Tony Lopez, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, CCAS
Culture, Belonging and Professional Growth
This working group is focused on building a vibrant, inclusive and supportive college community where all students, faculty and staff can thrive. The group is charged with fostering inclusive leadership, professional development and a shared sense of belonging.
Initial Focus Areas
- Support departmental community-building initiatives through a proposal process
- Host DC-oriented activities guided by faculty expertise
- Pilot annual faculty and alumni book event and strengthen alumni engagement
- Share teaching innovations with the CCAS community through a showcase
- Members
- Harald W. Griesshammer, Faculty
- Chet’la Sebree, Faculty
- Anna Marie Siegel, Staff
- Trey Johnston, Staff
- Tova Levin, Doctoral/Professional
- Regina Banks, Alumni
- Yuvetta Cash, Alumni
- Rawala Al Jariri, Undergraduate
- Ex Officio: Mya' Lesley-Drakeford, Andre Culbreath