Artificial Intelligence / Fostering a “Culture of Encounter” in Jesuit Education
Ecological Citizenship / Ignatian Formation
Through shared dialogue, scholarship, and practical examples, the Commission seeks to strengthen Jesuit institutions’ collective capacity to accompany students and employees alike—supporting not only academic and professional success, but also spiritual growth, personal flourishing, and the creation of communities marked by belonging, purpose, and hope. (Charter PDF)
Co-Chair: Jennifer Woolard serves as Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences at Georgetown University, where she is also a Professor of Psychology. Her research and action laboratory, the Georgetown Community Research Group, studies individual and family experiences with systems of care and control in order to create fair, effective, and just legal processes. Jennifer has served as an expert witness in criminal and juvenile delinquency cases, and has testified about her research in Congressional, state legislative, and DC City Council hearings. She has presented her research findings to a wide variety of academic, legal, and policy audiences, and has won several awards for teaching excellence, including the Georgetown College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
Co-Chair: Eric Anderson serves as the Assistant Vice President for Student Well-Being at Saint Louis University (SLU). With more than 25 years supporting student wellness in various capacities at SLU, Eric co-chaired the Provost’s Student Well-Being Task Force during the 2021-22 academic year. This collaboration with the campus community built a framework for institution-wide well-being. He serves as a Mission Liaison with SLU’s Division of Mission and Identity and is currently completing the two-year Arrupe Fellowship formation program. Prior to joining SLU, Eric provided health and safety services to federal agencies through Federal Occupational Health. He holds a B.S. in Health and Wellness Promotion from Missouri State University and an M.B.A. from SLU.
Commission Members & Materials (TBD)
- Eric Baldwin, Vice Provost for Student Life, Creighton University
- Nichole Barta, Director of University Ministry, Gonzaga University
- Kimberly Brandt-Schmeize, Director of Compliance & Risk Management, Rockhurst University
- Eleanor Daugherty, Vice President for Student Affairs, Georgetown University
- Jamal Epperson, Assistant Director for Mission Integration, Loyola Marymount University
- Osasere Evboumwan, Associate Dean & Professor of Sciences and Engineering, University of San Francisco
- Meg Fox Kelly, Associate Chaplain for Pastoral Care, College of the Holy Cross
- Erin Gannon, Dean of Students, Marquette University
- Linda Hayes, Mental Health Counselor, Spring Hill College
- Knieba Jones-Johnson, Director of University Counseling, Saint Louis University
- Melissa Lees, Director, McAuley Women’s Center, Loyola University Maryland
- Martin Pino, AVP for Health & Wellness, Fairfield University
- Tom Plante, Professor of Psychology, Santa Clara University
- Rick Rossi, Pastoral Counselor for Campus Ministry, Boston College