Steering Committee

The Interdepartmental Program in African Studies is overseen by a coordinator (rotating every two to three years) and a steering committee. Students are advised in their concentration by a steering committee member of their choice. The coordinator 1) interfaces with the college administration, faculty and inquiring students on behalf of the program; 2) keeps track of the total number of concentrations and ensures that requirements are being fulfilled; 3) leads occasional steering committee meetings; and 4) maintains the program’s webpage and catalog description.

Director: Jessica Pearson (History)

African Studies Steering Committee:

• David Blaney (Political Science)
• Christy Hanson (International Studies)
• Erik Larson (Sociology)
• Sowah Mensah (Music)
• David Chioni Moore (International Studies and English)
• William Moseley (Geography)
• Lisa Mueller (Political Science)
• Jessica Pearson-Patel (History)
• Ahmed Samatar (International Studies)
• Dianna Shandy (Anthropology)
• Linda Sturtz (History)
• Jöelle Vitiello (French)
• Karl Wirth (Geology)

Student Representatives: Jessica Yost ’18