General Education Council
Welcome to the General Education Council website!
The General Education Council (GEC) is charged by Faculty Senate with the ongoing review and maintenance of UNCG’s General Education goals, assessment of student achievement of those goals, oversight of General Education requirements, course approvals and recertifications, as well as student appeals for General Education credit.
The General Education Program at UNCG is Minerva’s Academic Curriculum (MAC). MAC is the common curriculum of the University and engages students in foundational, competency-based learning the University deems essential to student success in college and beyond. Please use the links below for more information about MAC and related resources, processes, and policies.
general education mission statement
A UNC Greensboro graduate should combine specialized education in a major with the skills, knowledge, and understanding necessary to be a lifelong learner, an ethical and independent decision maker, a critical and creative thinker, a clear and effective communicator, and a responsible citizen.
members
The General Education Council is composed of faculty from across the University, representing each of the Schools and Colleges (except the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering).
Council members are appointed by the Provost on the recommendation of the Deans of the various Schools and Colleges. Ex-officio, non-voting members are appointed by the Provost as needed.
Council Members For 2026-27
| Jessica McCall | CAS: Communication Studies | (2024-2027) |
| Hunter Bacot | CAS: Political Science | (2025-2028) |
| David Kauzlarich | CAS: Sociology | (2026-2029) |
| Jim Coleman | CAS: Biology | (2025-2028) |
| Yi Zhang | CAS: Mathematics and Statistics | (2025-2028) |
| Veronica Grossi | CAS: Languages, Literatures, and Cultures | (2024-2027) |
| Jeff Sarbaum | BRY: Economics | (2026-2029) |
| Hannah Grannemann | CVPA: School of Art | (2024-2027) |
| Izzet Lofca | SOE: Information, Library, and Research Sciences | (2024-2027) |
| Jessica Obermeyer (Chair) | HHS: Communication Sciences and Disorders | (2025-2028) |
| Kristie Davis-Collins | School of Nursing | (2024-2027) |
| Amy Harris Houk | University Libraries | (2025-2028) |
| Yash Patel | Faculty Senate Representative (CAS: Biology) | (2026-2027) |
Ex-Officio & Non-Voting Members
| Kara Bisceglie | University Registrar |
| Angela Bolte | Assistant Dean of Lloyd International Honors College |
| Jodi Pettazzoni | Vice Provost for Academic Programming and Accreditation |
| Dana Saunders | Assistant Dean for Advising & Student Success |