Membership in SDM
Membership: The SDM Committee is composed of five members. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPSS to serve as the administrator of the SDM Program. In addition to the Director, three faculty members will be appointed for staggered three-year terms, such that all four of the College's major divisions (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-professional programs) are represented. A representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed by the Associate Dean of the Faculty for Student Academic Affairs annually.
- Catherine White Berheide (Sociology, SDM Director and Committee Chair) (2025)
- Pablo Gomez (Psychology) (2027)
- Ryan Homsey (Director of Academic Advising) (2025)
- Scott Mulligan (Arts Administration, International Affairs, Media & Film Studies) (Spring 2025-2026)
- Sarah Sweeney, Art (2024)
- Melora Wolff (English) (2026)
Membership: The SDM Committee is composed of five members. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPSS to serve as the administrator of the SDM Program. In addition to the Director, three faculty members will be appointed for staggered three-year terms, such that all four of the College's major divisions (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-professional programs) are represented. A representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed by the Associate Dean of the Faculty for Student Academic Affairs annually.
- Catherine White Berheide; Chair (Sociology) (2026)
- Ryan Homsey (Director of Academic Advising) (2026)
- Scott Mulligan (International Affairs) (2026)
- Sheldon Solomon (Psychology) (2024)
- Melora Wolff (English) (2026)
Membership: The SDM Committee is composed of five members. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPSS to serve as the administrator of the SDM Program. In addition to the Director, three faculty members will be appointed for staggered three-year terms, such that all four of the College's major divisions (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-professional programs) are represented. A representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed by the Associate Dean of the Faculty for Student Academic Affairs annually.
- Catherine White Berheide; Chair (Sociology) (2024)
- Ryan Homsey (Office of Academic Advising) (2023)
- Michael Paulmeno (Scribner Library) (2023)
- Sheldon Solomon (Psychology) (2024)
- Melora Wolff (English) (2023)
Membership: The SDM Committee is composed of five members. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPSS to serve as the administrator of the SDM Program. In addition to the Director, three faculty members will be appointed for staggered three-year terms, such that all four of the College's major divisions (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-professional programs) are represented. A representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed by the Associate Dean of the Faculty for Student Academic Affairs annually.
- Michael Arnush, Office of Academic Advising (Fall 2021)
- Bakary Diaby, English (Fall 2022)
- Catherine White Berheide, SDM Director (2022)
- Ryan Homsey, Office of Academic Advising (Spring 2022)
- Michael Paulmeno, Scribner Library (2022)
- Sheldon Solomon, Psychology (2024)
- Melora Wolff, English (Spring 2022)
Membership: The SDM Committee is composed of five members. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPSS to serve as the administrator of the SDM Program. In addition to the Director, three faculty members will be appointed for staggered three-year terms, such that all four of the College's major divisions (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-professional programs) are represented. A representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed by the Associate Dean of the Faculty for Student Academic Affairs annually.
- Michael Arnush, Office of Academic Advising (2021) Fall 2021
- Catherine Berheide, Sociology (2023) (LV F'20; S'21)
- Bakary Diaby, English (2021) Fall 2021
- Ryan Homsey, Academic Advising (2021)
- Katie Kane, Academic Administrative Assistant (2021)
- Michael Paulmeno, Scribner Library (2021)
- Sheldon Solomon, Psychology (2021)
- Melora Wolff, English (2023) Spring 2022
Membership: The SDM Committee is composed of five members. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPSS to serve as the administrator of the SDM Program. In addition to the Director, three faculty members will be appointed for staggered three-year terms, such that all four of the College's major divisions (Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-professional programs) are represented. A representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed by the Associate Dean of the Faculty for Student Academic Affairs annually.
- Catherine Berheide, Sociology, Director (2019)
- Kim Marsella, Office of Academic Advising (2019)
- Jen McDonald, Health Promotions (2019)
- Jill Linz, Physics (2019)
- Barbara Norelli, Scribner Library (2019)
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. Advisory Board members, representing the College's four major divisions: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs, are appointed for a three-year term. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPAA; three faculty representatives serving three-year staggered terms are appointed by the DOF/VPAA in consultation with the SDM Director; a representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed annually by the Dean of Studies.
- Catherine Berheide, Sociology, Director (2019)
- Kim Marsella, Office of Academic Advising (2019)
- Jen McDonald, Health Promotions (2019)
- Jill Linz, Physics (2021)
- Barbara Norelli, Scribner Library (2021)
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. Advisory Board members, representing the College's four major divisions: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs, are appointed for a three-year term. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPAA; three faculty representatives serving three-year staggered terms are appointed by the DOF/VPAA in consultation with the SDM Director; a representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed annually by the Dean of Studies.
- Catherine Berheide, Sociology, Director (2018)
- Denise Evert, Psychology (2018)
- Kim Marsella, Office of Academic Advising (2018)
- Jen McDonald, Health Promotions (2018)
2016-2017
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. Advisory Board members, representing the College's four major divisions: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs, are appointed for a three-year term. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPAA; three faculty representatives serving three-year staggered terms are appointed by the DOF/VPAA in consultation with the SDM Director; a representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed annually by the Dean of Studies.
| 2016 | Giuseppe Faustini, World Languages & Literatures, Chair |
| 2016 | Catherine Berheide, Sociology |
| 2018 | Denise Evert, Psychology |
| 2017 | TBD - faculty Curriculum Committee rep |
| 2017 | Kim Marsella, Office of Academic Advising |
2015-2016
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. Advisory Board members, representing the College's four major divisions: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs, are appointed for a three-year term. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPAA; three faculty representatives serving three-year staggered terms are appointed by the DOF/VPAA in consultation with the SDM Director; a representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed annually by the Dean of Studies.
| 2016 | Giuseppe Faustini, World Languages & Literatures, Chair (Humanities) |
| Michael Marx, English, Chair (Fall 2015) | |
| 2016 | Catherine Berheide, Sociology (Social Science) |
| 2018 | Denise Evert, Psychology (Natural Science) |
| 2018 | Jennifer McDonald, Director of Health Promotion, Counseling Center |
| 2016 | Kim Marsella, Office of Academic Advising |
2014-2015
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. Advisory Board members, representing the College's four major divisions: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs, are appointed for a three-year term. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty/VPAA; three faculty representatives serving three-year staggered terms are appointed by the DOF/VPAA in consultation with the SDM Director; a representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed annually by the Dean of Studies.
| 2015 | Giuseppe Faustini, Foreign Languages & Literatures, Chair |
| 2015 | Barbara Norelli, Library (2-yr replacement for von Allmen) |
| 2016 | Catherine Berheide, Sociology |
| 2015 | Denise Evert, Psychology |
| 2015 | Kim Marsella, Office of Academic Advising |
2013-2014
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. Advisory Board members, representing the College's four major divisions: Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs, are appointed for a three-year term. The SDM Director is appointed by the Dean of Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs; three faculty representatives serving three-year staggered terms are appointed by the DOF/VPAA in consultation with the SDM Director; a representative from the Office of Academic Advising will be appointed annually by the Dean of Studies.
| 2015 | Giuseppe Faustini, Foreign Languages & Literatures, Chair |
| 2015 | Barbara Norelli, Library (2-yr replacement for von Allmen) |
| 2016 | Catherine Berheide, Sociology |
| 2014 | Sylvia McDevitt, Curriculum Committee rep |
| 2013 | Kim Marsella, Office of Academic Advising |
2012-2013
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. One faculty representative from the Curriculum Committee; three faculty representatives serving four-year staggered terms, who are appointed by the CC chair each spring for the following academic year from a list generated by a FEC-sponsored willingness-to-serve solicitation, and the Dean of Studies or a representative of the Dean of Studies Office. The CC chair and FEC will make an effort to solicit candidates for the SDMS from across the major academic divisions of the college -- Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs. If an insufficient number of candidates are generated by the willingness to serve process, the Chair of the CC, in conjunction with FEC, will seek out and appoint willing faculty members. The Chair of the SDMS will be one of the three faculty members, and will serve for a two-year rotating term, preferably in the second and third year of their service.
| 2013 | Giuseppe Faustini, Foreign Languages & Literatures,Chair |
| 2015 | Peter von Allmen, Economics |
| 2016 | Barbara Norelli, Library |
| 2013 | Sylvia McDevitt, Curriculum Committee rep |
| 2013 | Kim Marsella, Office of Academic Advising |
2011-2012
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. One faculty representative from the Curriculum Committee; three faculty representatives serving four-year staggered terms, who are appointed by the CC chair each spring for the following academic year from a list generated by a FEC-sponsored willingness-to-serve solicitation, and the Dean of Studies or a representative of the Dean of Studies Office. The CC chair and FEC will make an effort to solicit candidates for the SDMS from across the major academic divisions of the college -- Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs. If an insufficient number of candidates are generated by the willingness to serve process, the Chair of the CC, in conjunction with FEC, will seek out and appoint willing faculty members. The Chair of the SDMS will be one of the three faculty members, and will serve for a two-year rotating term, preferably in the second and third year of their service.
| 2012 | Barbara Norelli, Library |
| 2013 | Giuseppe Faustini, Foreign Languages & Literatures,Chair |
| 2015 | Peter von Allmen, Economics |
| 2012 | TBD - Curriculum Committee rep |
| TBD - Academic Advisor, Dean of Studies Office rep |
2010-2011
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. One faculty representative from the Curriculum Committee; three faculty representatives serving four-year staggered terms, who are appointed by the CC chair each spring for the following academic year from a list generated by a FEC-sponsored willingness-to-serve solicitation, and the Dean of Studies or a representative of the Dean of Studies Office. The CC chair and FEC will make an effort to solicit candidates for the SDMS from across the major academic divisions of the college -- Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs. If an insufficient number of candidates are generated by the willingness to serve process, the Chair of the CC, in conjunction with FEC, will seek out and appoint willing faculty members. The Chair of the SDMS will be one of the three faculty members, and will serve for a two-year rotating term, preferably in the second and third year of their service.
| 2013 | Giuseppe Faustini Foreign Languages & Literatures, Chair |
| 2011 | Anthony Holland, Music |
| 2012 | Barbara Norelli, Library |
| 2011 | Sylvia McDevitt, Biology, Curriculum Committee rep |
| TBD - Academic Advisor, Dean of Studies Office rep |
2009-2010
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. One faculty representative from the Curriculum Committee; three faculty representatives serving four-year staggered terms, who are appointed by the CC chair each spring for the following academic year from a list generated by a FEC-sponsored willingness-to-serve solicitation, and the Dean of Studies or a representative of the Dean of Studies Office. The CC chair and FEC will make an effort to solicit candidates for the SDMS from across the major academic divisions of the college -- Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs. If an insufficient number of candidates are generated by the willingness to serve process, the Chair of the CC, in conjunction with FEC, will seek out and appoint willing faculty members. The Chair of the SDMS will be one of the three faculty members, and will serve for a two-year rotating term, preferably in the second and third year of their service.
| 2010 | Joshua Ness, Biology (LV S'09, F'09) |
| 2009 | Catherine Gibson, Environmental Studies (1-yr replacement for Ness S'09, F'09) |
| 2010 | Michael Marx, English, Chair ('09 specific per CC, SDMSC, FEC) |
| 2011 | Anthony Holland, Music (LV S'10) |
| Marc-Andre Wiesmann, Foreign Languages & Literatures (replacement for Holland S'10) | |
| 2012 | Barbara Norelli, Library (LV S'10) |
| 2013 | Giuseppe Faustini, Foreign Languages & Literatures, faculty (LV S'10) |
| Kenji Tierney, Sociology, Anthropology & Social Work (replacement for Faustini S'10) | |
| Tim Harper, Management & Business, Curriculum Committee rep | |
| TBD - Academic Advisor, Dean of Studies Office rep |
2008-2009
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. One faculty representative from the Curriculum Committee; three faculty representatives serving four-year staggered terms, who are appointed by the CC chair each spring for the following academic year from a list generated by a FEC-sponsored willingness-to-serve solicitation, and the Dean of Studies or a representative of the Dean of Studies Office. The CC chair and FEC will make an effort to solicit candidates for the SDMS from across the major academic divisions of the college -- Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs. If an insufficient number of candidates are generated by the willingness to serve process, the Chair of the CC, in conjunction with FEC, will seek out and appoint willing faculty members. The Chair of the SDMS will be one of the three faculty members, and will serve for a two-year rotating term, preferably in the second and third year of their service.
| 2010 | Joshua Ness, Biology (LV S'09, F'09) |
| 2009 | Catherine Gibson, Environmental Studies (1-yr replacement for Ness S'09, F'09) |
| 2009 | Michael Marx, English, Chair ('09 specific per CC, SDMSC, FEC) |
| 2011 | Anthony Holland, Music |
| 2012 | Barbara Norelli, Library |
| Tim Harper, Management & Business, Curriculum Committee rep | |
| Laurie Baker, Academic Advisor, Dean of Studies Office rep |
2007-2008
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. One faculty representative from the Curriculum Committee; three faculty representatives serving four-year staggered terms, who are appointed by the CC chair each spring for the following academic year from a list generated by a FEC-sponsored willingness-to-serve solicitation, and the Dean of Studies or a representative of the Dean of Studies Office. The CC chair and FEC will make an effort to solicit candidates for the SDMS from across the major academic divisions of the college -- Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs. If an insufficient number of candidates are generated by the willingness to serve process, the Chair of the CC, in conjunction with FEC, will seek out and appoint willing faculty members. The Chair of the SDMS will be one of the three faculty members, and will serve for a two-year rotating term, preferably in the second and third year of their service.
| 2008 | Linda Hall, English |
| 2010 | Joshua Ness, Biology |
| 2011 | Anthony Holland, Music |
| Michael Marx, English, Curriculum Committee Rep | |
| Michael Ennis-McMillan, Dean of Studies |
2006-2007
Membership: The SDMS is composed of five members. One faculty representative from the Curriculum Committee; three faculty representatives serving four-year staggered terms, who are appointed by the CC chair each spring for the following academic year from a list generated by a FEC-sponsored willingness-to-serve solicitation, and the Dean of Studies or a representative of the Dean of Studies Office. The CC chair and FEC will make an effort to solicit candidates for the SDMS from across the major academic divisions of the college -- Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Science and Pre-Professional programs. If an insufficient number of candidates are generated by the willingness to serve process, the Chair of the CC, in conjunction with FEC, will seek out and appoint willing faculty members. The Chair of the SDMS will be one of the three faculty members, and will serve for a two-year rotating term, preferably in the second and third year of their service.
| 2008 | Linda Hall, English (leave S'07) |
| Susan Belden, Management & Business (S'07 replacement for Hall) | |
| 2010 | Joshua Ness, Biology |
| 2007 | Roy Rotheim, Economics, Chair |
| Monica Raveret-Richter, Curriculum Committee Rep | |
| Michael Ennis-McMillan, Dean of Studies |
2005-2006
| Steve Frey, Chemistry | |
| Ben Givan, Music | |
| Linda Hall, English | |
| Roy Rotheim, Economics, Chair | |
| Michael Marx, Curriculum Committee Rep | |
| Grace Burton, Interim Dean of Studies |
2004-2005
| Steve Frey, Chemistry | |
| Joe Hodge, History (on leave F'04) | |
| Michael Marx, English | |
| TBA-Dean of Studies | |
| Paty Rubio, Foreign Languages & Literatures, Chair | |
| Margo Mensing, Art & Art History |
2003-2004
| Steve Frey, Chemistry | |
| Joe Hodge, History | |
| Michael Marx, English | |
| Jon Ramsey, Dean of Studies | |
| Paty Rubio, Foreign Languages & Literatures, Chair | |
| Margo Mensing, Art & Art History |
2002-2003
| Steve Frey, Chemistry & Physics | |
| Joseph Hodge, History (CC Rep & replacement for C. Freeman-Gallant 02-03) | |
| Michael Marx, English | |
| Jon Ramsey, Dean of Studies | |
| Roy Rotheim, Economics, Chair | |
| Margo Mensing, Art & Art History |