Faculty Committees
Awards Committee
Consists of two members of the Core Doctoral Faculty and the GTU Dean. The committee meets three times a year to review entries and make decisions on the Borsch-Rast Book Prize, Chan Essay Contest, Student Travel Awards, Newhall Awards.
AY 25-26 Members
- Paula Arai (IBS)
- James Nati (JST)
Appointments and Review Committee
This committee of two members of the Core Doctoral Faculty and the GTU Dean. The committee meets three times a year to review applications for the Core Doctoral Faculty, conduct five-year evaluations of Core Doctoral Faculty members, and make the final selection for the Excellence in Teaching Award
AY 25-26 Members
- LeAnn Snow Flesher (BST)
Grievance Committee
Consists of three members of the Core Doctoral Faculty and two student members. One faculty alternate is also elected. The committee meets on a need-only basis. The committee hears grievances brought by students concerning the misapplication of GTU policies and procedures after the complaints have been through the review process outlined in the Doctoral Program Handbook.
AY 25-26 Members
- Sam Park (BST)
- Gina Hens-Piazza (JST)
Doctoral Council
Consists of two members of the Core Doctoral Faculty and two student members. Meets on the first Wednesday afternoon of each month during both spring and fall semesters to review dissertation proposals.
AY 25-26 Members
- Anselm Ramelow (DSPT)
- Joby Joy (GTU Student)
- Rebecca Esterson (GTU) - on leave, Spring 2026
- Ahmed Khater - (GTU) Spring 2026
- Daniel Arroyo (GTU Student)
Faculty Council (Class of 2025-2026)
Consists of Eight members elected by the Core Doctoral Faculty. Serves two-year terms, with half of the Council retiring. Retiring members are not eligible for re-election for two years.
- Deena Aranoff (GTU)
- Aaron Brody (PSR) - on sabbatical Fall 2026
- Valerie Miles-Tribble (BST)
- Kirsi Stjerna (PLTS)
- John Klentos (PAOI)
- Valerie Miles-Tribble (BST)
- Braden Molhoek (GTU)
- Scot Mitchell (IBS)