Independent Inquiry Flag Committee

The School of Undergraduate Studies Independent Inquiry Flag Committee, a subcommittee of the Undergraduate Studies Advisory Committee (UGSAC), is charged with the following:

• Interpreting the Faculty Council language on the Independent Inquiry flag and proposing policies for the implementation of the flag requirements
• Working with the School of Undergraduate Studies to approve and monitor courses carrying the Independent Inquiry flag
• Making recommendations to UGSAC and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies about assessment methods for courses carrying the Independent Inquiry flag
• Making recommendations to UGSAC and the Dean of Undergraduate Studies about instructor development and support for faculty and graduate students teaching courses carrying the Independent Inquiry flag
• Serving as liaisons with their colleges and schools

For the 2011-12 academic year, the committee composition is as follows:

• Barbara Bullock, Ph.D., Chair
  College of Liberal Arts
• Lee Chesney, M.F.A.
  College of Fine Arts
• Michael Clement, Ph.D.
  McCombs School of Business
• Mark Cloos, Ph.D.
  Jackson School of Geosciences
• Ulrich Dangel, M. Arch.
  School of Architecture
• Kenneth Diller, Sc.D.
  Cockrell School of Engineering
• Sean Kerwin, Ph.D.
  College of Pharmacy
• Eileen Kintner, Ph.D.
  School of Nursing
• Blinda McClelland, Ph.D.
  College of Natural Sciences
• Vicki Packheiser, M.S.W.
  School of Social Work
• Yaneli Rubio, Student Representative
  Senate of College Councils
• Sarah Simmons, Ph.D.
  College of Natural Sciences
• Marie-Anne Suizzo, Ph.D.
  College of Education
• Anita Vangelisti, Ph.D.
  College of Communication