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: Chris Blesso – Associate Professor, Nutritional Sciences (2027)
Alternate: Steve Szczepanek – Associate Professor, Pathobiology and Veterinary Science (2027)
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:
Member: VACANT
Alternate: Anne Gebelein – Associate Professor in Residence, El Instituto (2027)
Neag School of Education:
Member: Alan Marcus – Professor, Ed Curriculum & Instruction (2028)
Alternate: Rachael Gabriel – Professor, Ed Curriculum & Instruction (2028)
School of Fine Arts:
Member: John O’Donnell – Associate Professor, Art & Art History (2028)
Alternate: Paul McShee – Assistant Professor, Music (2028)
School of Business:
Member: Stephen Fitzgerald – Instructor-in-Residence, Operations and Information Management (2027)
Alternate: Sami Ghaddar – Assistant Professor in Residence, Management & Entrepreneurship (2028)
College of Engineering:
Member: Nicholas Lownes – Associate Director & Associate Professor, Civil & Environmental Engineering (2028)
Alternate: Stephany Santos – Assistant Professor in Residence, Biomedical Engineering (2028)
School of Nursing:
Member: Marianne (Mimi) Snyder – Associate Clinical Professor, Nursing (2028)
Alternate: Allison Underwood – Assistant Clinical Professor, Nursing (2028)
School of Pharmacy:
Member: Olga Vinogradova – Associate Professor of Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2028)
Alternate: Jennifer Girotto – Clinical Professor & Assistant Department Head, Pharmacy Practice (2028)
Regional Campuses:
Member: Tina Reardon – Lecturer, History, CLAS, Waterbury Campus (2028)
Alternate: Katie Nagrotsky – Assistant Clinical Professor, Teacher Certification Program for College Graduates, Neag, Stamford Campus (2028)
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, Senior Director of Academic Success
Registrar’s Office
Member: Terra Zuidema – Program Manager, Registrar’s Office
Alternate: Marcus Hatfield – Assistant Registrar, Registrar’s Office
Senate Curricula & Courses Committee
Member: Diego Valente, CLAS, Physics, and Chair of Senate C&C
Dean of Students Office
Member: Maureen Armstrong – Associate Dean of Students
Center for Career Readiness & Life Skills
Member: Beth Settje – Associate Director
Alternate: Jim Lowe – Executive Director
Veterans and Military Programs:
Member: Alyssa Kelleher – Director, Office of Veterans Affairs and Military Programs
Click here to view the UICC Member Guide.