University Interdisciplinary Courses Committee Members
The UICC shall consist of voting members (and alternates) from the schools and colleges and
ex-officio (non-voting) members appointed from particular UConn programs or offices. Appointments are for 2-year terms, ending on June 30 of the indicated year.
Chair: Morty Ortega, Associate Professor, CAHNR, NRE
UICC Administrator: Michelle Everard
Voting Members and Alternates:
College of Agriculture, Health, and Natural Resources:
Member: vacant
Alternate: Chris Blesso, APiR, Nutritional Sciences (term ends 5/2025)
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
Member: Melina Pappademos – Associate Professor, History, Africana Studies Institute (2026)
Alternate: vacant
Neag School of Education:
Member: Michele Back – Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction (2026)
Alternate:Tutita Casa – Associate Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction (2026)
School of Fine Arts:
Member: Chris Sancomb – Assistant Professor, Art & Art History (2026)
Alternate: Michael Vertefeuille – Associate Department Head, Digital Media, & Design (2026)
School of Business:
Member: Gerlinde Berger-Wallister – Associate Professor, Business Law (2025)
Alternate: Bob Day – Professor, Operations & Information Management, agreed to serve as alternate (per Nora Madjar) (2026)
School of Engineering:
Member: Shinae Jang, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2026)
Alternate: Jason Lee – Associate Professor in Residence, School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Manufacturing Engineering (2026)
School of Nursing:
Member: Michelle Cole, Associate Clinical Professor, Nursing (2026)
Alternate: Millicent Malcolm, Associate Clinical Professor, Nursing (2026)
School of Pharmacy:
Member: Ted Rasmussen – Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2026)
Alternate: Jennifer Girotto – Clinical Professor & Assistant Department Head, Pharmacy Practice (2026)
Regional Campuses:
Member: Lori Gresham – Assistant Professor in Residence, Psychological Sciences, Stamford Campus (2026)
Alternate: Waterbury Campus, vacant
Ex-Officio (non-voting) Members and Alternates:
Enrichment Programs
Member: Jaclyn Chancey – Assistant Director for Curriculum Assessment and Planning, Honors
Alternate: Kenneth Cormier – Director, Individualized and Interdisciplinary Studies Program & Coordinator, University Scholar Program
Institute for Student Success
Member: David Ouimette – Exec. Program Director, First Year Programs & Learning Communities
Alternate: Leo Lachut, Interim Director of First-Year Programs & Learning Communities, Director of Academic Support
Registrar’s Office
Member: Terra Zuidema – Program Manager, Registrar’s Office
Alternate: Marcus Hatfield – Assistant Registrar, Registrar’s Office
Senate Curricula & Courses Committee
Member: Gustavo Nanclares, CLAS, Literatures, Cultures & Languages, and Chair of Senate C&C
Student Affairs
Member: Maureen Armstrong – Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs
Center for Career Development
Member: Beth Settje – Associate Director
Alternate: Jim Lowe – Executive Director of the Center for Career Development
Veterans and Military Programs:
Member: Alyssa Kelleher – Director, Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs
Click here to view the UICC Member Guide.