University Connections

Faculty Advisory Committee

The Connections Faculty Advisory Committee determines the structure, content, objectives, and assignments of the Connections course. It hires new instructors and leads the training process. The Connections syllabus is approved and academic oversight is provided by the Connections sub-committee of the general education sub-committee, which reports to the Educational Policies Committee.

Committee Members

  • Norm Jones, Prof. of History, Director of General Education and Curricular Integration, 797-1293, norm.jones@usu.edu
  • John Mortensen, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Services & Retention, 797-9303, john.mortensen@usu.edu
  • Lisa Hancock, Program Administrator, New Student Orientation, 797-1125, lisa.hancock@usu.edu
  • Denise Stewardson, Lecturer/Agricultural Communication Club Advisor, USU Agricultural Systems Technology & Education Dept., 797-1592, denise.stewardson@usu.edu
  • John Kras, Director, HPER Master of Education in Physical and Sport Education, 797-3881, john.kras@usu.edu
  • Maureen Hearns, Associate Professor; Director, Music Therapy Program, 797-3009, maureen.hearns@usu.edu
  • Harrison Kleiner, Dept. of Languages, Philosophy, and Communication, 797-2388, harrison.kleiner@usu.edu
  • Dennis Kohler, Associate Director, Academic Resource Center, 797-0215, dennis.kohler@usu.edu