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Executive Committee
Vincent Reilly, Esq. Chair
Jacquelyn Dionne Co-Vice-Chair
Kevin O'Brien, Esq. Co-Vice Chair
Joseph Marina, S.J.
Joseph Collins
Kathleen Sprows Cummings, Ph.D.
John Mariotti, D.M.D.
Crystal Newby, Ed.D.
AJ Rizzo, S.J.
Joseoph Sorbera, Jr.
J.P. Sweeney
University Personnel
Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D. Vice President, Mission and Ministry
Robert W. Davis, Jr., Ed.D. Vice President for University Advancement
Timothy Doyle Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
Robert B. Farrell, J.D., Ed.D. General Counsel and University Secretary
Elizabeth Garcia, J.D. Executive Director of Equity & Diversity; Special Assistant to the President
Lauren Rivera, J.D. Vice President for Student Life
Tracy Stewart, Ph.D. Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Patricia Tetreault Vice President for Human Resources
Gerald C. Zaboski Senior Vice President for Office of the President
Shannon Zottola Vice President for Enrollment Management
Tara Seely Recording Secretary
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Education Committee
Crystal Newby, Ed.D. Chair
Mary Collins, Ph.D., CPA
Matthew Cooper, M.D.
James Cummings, M.D.
Kathleen Sprows Cummings, Ph.D.
James Harrington, Esq.
Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J.
Richard Malloy, S.J.
Adam Rosinski, S.J.
Anthony Yanni, M.D.
University Personnel
Tracy Stewart, Ph.D., Interim Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs 
Matthew Meyer, Ph.D. Faculty Senate Representative
Melisa Gallo Staff Senate Representative
Mia Familetti '25, Student Government Representative
Catherine Murphy Recording Secretary

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Audit Committed
JP Sweeney Chair
Brian Archer, CPA
Charles Carey, ESQ.
Mary Collins, Ph.D., CPA
Lisa DeNaples, DMD
Patrick Haveron, CPA
Theresa Pattara, CPA
Joseph Sorbera, Jr. 
University Personnel
Timonty Doyle Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
Patricia L. Tetreault Vice President for Human Resources
Mary Wagner Recording Secretary

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University Advancement  Committee
Joseph Collins Chair
Dennis Baker, S.J.
John Boken
Rachele Browning
Lisa DeNaples, DMD
Stephen Sandherr, J.D.
JP Sweeney
Nicole Young
University Personnel
Robert Davis, Ed.D. Vice President for University Advancement
Paul DiPietrantonio '97, Alumni Society Advisory Board
Lamar Bishop '25 Student Government Representative
Rose Corrigan Recording Secretary

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Finance Committee
Joseph Sorbera, Jr. Chair
Brian Archer, CPA
Dennis Baker, S.J.
Rachel Browning
Charles Carey, Esq
Mary Colins, Ph.D., CPA
Lisa DeNaples, DMD
Patrick Haveron, CPA
Richard Malloy, S.J.
Theresa Pattara, CPA
JP Sweeney
Anthony Yanni, M.D.
University Personnel
Timothy Doyle Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
Mary Wagner Recording Secretary

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Enrollment, Management/External Affairs Committee
John Mariotti, D.M.D. Chair
William Canny
Matthew Cooper, M.D.
James Cummings, M.D.
James Harrington, Esq.
Thomas Neitzke, S.J.
Crystal Newby, Ed.D.
Adam Rosinski, S.J.
Stephen E. Sandherr, J.D.
Nicole Young
University Personnel
Shannon Zottola Vice President for Enrollment Management
Jessica Nolan, Ph.D. Faculty Senate Representative
Rose Ann Jubinski Staff Senate Representative
John Sinclair, III "25 Student Government Representative
Sarah Shedlauskas Recording Secretary

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Governance Committee
Kevin J. O'Brien, Esq. Chair
John Boken
Rachele Browning
William Canny
Joseph Collins
James Cummings, M.D.
Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J.
John R. Mariotti, D.M.D.
Thomas Nietzke, S.J.
AJ Rizzo, S.J.
Stephen E. Sandherr, Esq.
Anthony Yanni, M.D.
University Personnel
Robert B. Farrell, J.D., Ed.D. General Counsel
Robert Davis, Ed.D. Vice President for University Advancement
Tara M. Seely Recording Secretary

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Student Life Committee
AJ Rizzo, S.J. Chair
Dennis Baker, S.J.
Matthew Cooper, M.D.
Richard Malloy, S.J.
Thomas Neitzke, S.J.
Theresa Pattara, CPA
Nicole Young
University Personnel
Lauren Rivera, J.D. Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
Shannon Fennie Murphy Assistant Vice President for Student Life
Amanda Campbell '25 Student Government Representative
Buse Onat '26 Student Government Representative
Pauline Palko Recording Secretary

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Misson & Identity Committee
Kathleen Sprows Cummings, Ph.D.   Chair
Brian Archer, CPA
John BOken
William Canny
Charles Carey, ESsq.
James Harrington, Esq
Patrick Haveron, CPA
Keith Maczkiewicz, S.J.
Adam Rosinski, S.J.
University Personnel
Daniel Cosacchi, Ph.D. Vice President for Misson and Ministry
Andrea Malia Recording Secretary

Board on Rank and Tenure 2024-2025

Charge: The function of the Board on Rank and Tenure is to recommend to the President that tenure and/or promotion in rank be given or denied to a particular member of the faculty.

CAS Representatives:
Michael Fennie Chemistry
Maria Johnson Theology/Religious Studies
KSOM Representatives:
Yibai Li Operations & Analytics
Satya Chattopadhyay Management, Marketing, & Entrepreneurship
LCHS Representatives:
Mary Jane DiMattio Nursing
Renee Hakim Physical Therapy
At-Large Representatives:
Andrew LaZella Philosophy
Michael Allison Political Science
Timothy Foley Chemistry
Janice Voltzow Biology
Christopher Howey Biology

Dean's Conference

Charge:  The CAS Dean's Conference is the advisory, consultative group to the dean of the College

Members:
Dr. Carolyn Barry Chair
Dr. Michael Allison
Dr. W. Andrew Berger
Ms. Gina Butler
Dr. Marzia Caporale
Dr. David Dzurec
Dr. Daniel Haggerty
Mrs. Bridget Hunter
Dr. Michael Jenkins
Dr. Maria Johnson
Dr.Christie Karpiak
Ms. MaryAnn Maslar
Dr. John Norcross
Dr. Susan Mendez
Dr. Maria Oreshkina
Prof. Richard Plishka
Dr. Adam Pratt
Ms. Bryn Schofield
Dr. Thomas Shimkus
Dr. Stacy Smulowitz
Dr. Janice Voltzow
Dr. Joan Wasilewski
Major Jason Wenger

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Curriculum and Assessment Committee

Charge: The committee reviews and advises the CAS Dean's Conference on matters regarding proposals for curriculum changes.

Members:
Dr. David Dzurec Chair
Dr. Christopher Fremaux
Dr. Stacy Smulowitz
Dr. Susan Mendez
Prof. Richard Plishka
Dr. Andrew Venezia
Dr. Jill Warker
Dr. Joan Wasilewski

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 Individualized Major Committee (2-year-term-Spring 2025)

Charge: The committee will investigate the reasonableness of developing a "customized major" program of study and to develop a proposal for such a program if their investigation so warrants.

Members:
Dr. Carolyn Barry    CAS Dean
Dr. David Dzurec    CAS Associate Dean
Dr. Jessica Nolan    Social Sciences
Dr. Adam Pratt    Humanities
Dr, Robert Smith    STEM

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 Pre-Law Advisory Committee

Members:
Dr. Matthew Meyer Chair
Dr. Michael Catalano
Dr. Satyajit Ghosh
Prof. Bianca Moore
Ms. Lori Moran
Dr. Josh Reynolds
Dr. Robert Shaffern
Prof. Jason Shrive
Prof. John Strain
Dr. Maria Squire

 

 

Computing Sciences Committees

Assessment

Members:
Dr. Yadong Bi Chair
Prof. John Kaufman
Dr. Robert McCloskey

 

Colloquium Series

Members:
Prof. Paul Jackowitz Chair
Dr. Yadong Bi
Prof. John Kaufman

Graduate Program

Members:
Dr. Yadong Bi Chair
Dr. Robert McCloskey
Dr. Mark Fenner

 

Resources

Members:
Dr. Yadong Bi
Dr. Mark Fenner
Professor Richard Plishka Chair

 

Library

Members:
Dr. Yadong Bi
Dr. Robert McCloskey Chair
Dr. Hiva Samadian

 

Outreach

Members:
Prof. John Kaufman
Professor Paul Jackowitz Chair
Dr. Hiva Samadian

 

Internships/Senior Projects

Members:
Dr. Yaodong Bi
Prof. Paul Jackowitz
Prof. Richard Plishka Chair

 

Introductory/Sequences

Members:
Professor Paul Jackowtiz Chair
Dr. Robert McCloskey
Dr. Mark Fenner
Dr. Hiva Samadian

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History Program Assessment Committee

Members:
Dr. Adam Pratt
Dr. Paul Sampson

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International Studies Assessment Committee

Members:
Dr. Roy Domenico
Rev. Daniel Sweeney, S.J.

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 Military Science Advisory Committee
Members:
LTC Jason Wenger Chair
Ms. Mary Kay Aston
Dr. Douglas Boyle
Mrs. Gina Butler
Dr. David Dzurec
Ms. Barbara King
Ms. Lori Moran
Ms. Lauren Rivera
Ms.Bryn Schofield
Rev. Daniel Sweeney, S.J.
Ms. Stacy Urgento
Dr. Patricia Wright

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Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology Department

BCMB Advisory Board

Members:
Dr. Ashley Driver
Dr. Timothy Foley
Dr. Bibi Khan
Dr. Amelia Randich
Dr. Joan Wasilewski    Director

Committee not active at this time.

Charge: The CCC is responsible for implementation and oversight of the University General Education Program.

Members:
Aubree Armezzani   Registrar Office   
Aram Balagyozyan   Faculty, KSOM
Marleen Cloutier   Faculty, Library
Jones DeRitter   Faculty, CAS
David Marx   Provost's Office
Matthew Meyer   Faculty, CAS Chair
Maria Oreshkina   Faculty, PCPS
Maria Squire   CAS Dean's Office
Mary Troy   Faculty, PCPS
Andrew Venezia   Faculty, PCPS

This Committee is presently inactive.

Charge: To lead the transformation to and sustainability of a welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus culture characterized by respect and support for all members of the University community.  Th Council for Diversity and Inclusion examines the University's needs and makes recommendations regarding inclusive and diverse approaches, programs, practices, activities and any other goals the Council believes are necessary to create an inclusive University for students, faculty, and staff.

Elizabeth Garcia       Executive Director, Office of Equity and Diversity
Ovidiu Cocieru KSOM Faculty, Management, Marketing
Tara Hamilton Fay CAS Faculty, Biology
Ian O'Hara Library Faculty
Melissa Anyiqo CAS Faculty, History and Black Studies
Tyler Bauer Area Coordinator, Residence Life
Benjamin Burman President, SAFE Student Club
Victoria Castellanos LCHS, Dean
David Dzurec CAS Associate Dean
Shaefney Grays Assistant Dean, Culture and Inclusion
Meg Hambrose Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
Hengameh Hosseini LCHS Faculty, Health Administration and Human Resources
Theresa Pham Student Representative
Jose Sanchez Assistant Director, Multicultural Center
Maria Stephens President, Student Government
Reka Shayka Interim Director, Residence Life
Matthew Smith Manager, Office of Student Support & Success

Charge: The charge of the Advisory Group is to be advisory to the Managers of the OSSS/CTE to ensure that the mandates of the department is achieved and maintained.

Members:

Dr. David Marx
Prof. Tara Hamilton-Fay  CTE Faculty Coordinator
Dr. Robert Giambatista
Dr. Samantha Herrick
Dr. Bonnie Markowski
Dr. John Ruddy
Mr. Matthew Smith
Mr. Brian Snapp
Ms. Gerry Loveless
Ms. Tracy Muth
Mr. Kevin Curry
Dr. Jennifer Vasquez
Dr. Laura Zagacki
Prof. Sylvia Orner

This committee is not active at this time

Not Active At This Time- 2024-2025

 

Charge: A temporary subcommittee of the University Planning Committee, the Diversity and  Inclusion Planning Group is charged with the development of a formal, comprehensive five‐year  plan for institutional diversity and inclusion.  This new plan will directly support the University’s  strategic plan and serve as a framework to coordinate and guide diversity and inclusion efforts  across University programs, departments, divisions, committees and taskforces.   To connect current efforts, the leadership and membership for this group will be conjointly  comprised of members of the University Planning Committee, the Council for Diversity and  Inclusion, and other members of the University Community involved or interested in Diversity  and Inclusion work.  The Group will conduct research and review assessment data, including  recommendations from the recent Middle States Self‐Study, Mission Priority Examen, and  Council for Diversity and Inclusion. As part of its work, the Group will recommend an appropriate  and sustainable path for the management of the plan moving forward.

Elizabeth Garcia Co-Chair    Executive Director, OED; Chair,CID; UPC (Co-Chair)
Kathryn Yerkes Co-Chair  Assistant Provost Planning & IE; UPC (Co-Chair)
Dr. William Miller  Assistant Professor, PCPS; UPC
Gina Butler  CAS Dean Office; Staff Senate Representative,UPC
Dr. Michelle Maldonado  Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jose Sanchez  Assisstant Director,  Cross Cultural Center
Dr. Ovi Cocieru  Assistant Professor, KSOM
Shannon Murphy Fennie  Assistant Dean of Students

Charge: To intake and review grant applications, and allocate funds to projects which promote and energize the commitment to diversity, increase and cultural awareness and sensitivity through educational programming, provide the opportunity for inter-cultural engagement as well as expand multicultural experiences for our community.

Members:
Jennifer Rose Pennington  Chair  Administrative Assistant, Office of Equity and Diversity
Mr. Jose F. Sanchez Assistant Director Multicultural Center
Laura Chapman LCHS Faculty, Health and Human Performance
Ozgur Isil, Ph.D. KSOM Faculty, Operations and Analytics
Alejandra Marroquin Community Liaison, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Krisy Elrod LCHS Faculty, Counseling and Human Services
Ms. Cassondra Siggia Assistant Director, CHEW
Ms. Diana M. Collins Gilmore Deputy Title IX/EEO Coordinator/Investigator
El-Habib Zanzana, Ph.D. CAS Faculty, World Languages and Cultures

Members:
Dr. Paul Datti
Dr. Ann Pang-White
Dr. Mark Higgins
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Alternates:
Dr. Christopher Baumann
Dr. Carolyn Barry

Charge and Membership
The Educational Assessment Advisory Committee (EAAC) serves as an advisory committee to the Co-Directors of the Office of Educational Assessment (OEA). The EAAC serves to develop and enrich effective assessment of the student learning experience at the Â鶹´«Ã½. The committee collaborates with the Co-Directors, OEA and others to ensure ongoing processes for effective assessment, including development, implementation, and maintenance of the University’s Institutional Student Learning Assessment Plan. The committee reviews and recommends a variety of assessment support resources, including those for faculty development.
The committee is chaired by Dr. Vanessa Jensen and vice chaired by Dr. Satyajit Ghosh, the Co-Directors of the Office of Educational Assessment.  Staff members are appointed based on their job positions; faculty members are elected by the Faculty Senate.

2024-2025 AAC Membership:
Emily Carey, Student Government, Class of 2026
Maria Cutsinger, Division of Student Life Representative
Kristina Dorkoski, Physical Therapy, LCHS Representative
Mary Jane DiMattio, Nursing LCHS Representative
David Dzuric, CAS Dean's Office Representative
Rachel Frissell,  Physics, CAS Representative
Satyajit Ghosh, Economics/Finanance/International Business, KSOM Representative
Robert Giambatista, Management/Marketing/Entrepreneurship, KSOM Representative
Tara Hamilton-Fay, CTE Representative
Lisa LoBasso, Graduate School Representative
Vanessa Jensen,  Counseling and Human Services, LCHS Representative
David Marx, Provost's Office Representative
Rebecca Mikesell, Communication and Media, CAS Representative
Murli Rajan, KSOM Dean's Office Representative
Joseph Redington, Registrar's Office Representative
Raymond  Schwenk, LCHS Dean's Office Representative
Mary Tabit, Psychology, CAS Representative
Richard Walsh, Provost's Office Representative
Megan Whitbeck, Counseling and Human Services, LCHS Representative
Professor Donna Witek, Library Representative
Ms. Kathryn Yerkes, Provost's Office Representative

Charge: The Ellacuría Initiative, formerly known as Education for Justice, enables us to reflect on the meaning of justice; makes us aware of injustice in our society and throughout the world, and of efforts being made to remedy injustice; and introduces us to various methods of analysis, so that we may be able to respond.  The Ellacuría Initiative currently works in three areas – (1) our biennial theme, (2) issues of importance to Northeastern Pennsylvania, and (3) other justice-related programming that emerges because of opportunity or unfolding circumstances.

 

Members: AY 2023-2024
Teresa Grettano, Ph.D.    Director
Christopher Haw, Ph.D.
Ozgur Isil, Ph.D.
Tata Mbugua, Ph.D.
Jessica Nolan, Ph.D.
Cathy Seymour
Mari (Ri) Stephen Student Government
Bille Tadros, Ph.D.
Gretchen Van Dyke, Ph.D.
Lori Walton, Ph.D.
Prof. Donna Witek

Charge: To represent the Faculty Affairs Council in its duty to improve the terms and conditions of employment of the full-time faculty through the process of collective bargaining.

Dr. Jean Harris Chairperson
Dr. Jordan Petsas Secretary
Dr. Christos Pargianas   Grievance Officer
Dr. Steven Szydlowski Treasurer
Dr. Stacey Muir Vice-Chairperson and Contract Administrator Officer

Charge: The Committee consists of an equal number of representatives of faculty and administration, designed to ensure effective communication between faculty and administration on the delivery of benefits.  The Committee will serve in an advisory role on the effective delivery of benefits, and members will report to their constituencies as determined by each constituency.

Members:

Ms. Bethann McCartney
Dr. Stacy Muir
Ms. Patricia Tetreault
Dr. Kenneth Zula

Charge: To review and approve proposals for faculty members conducting research or curriculum development work in the summer and intersession terms.

Dr. David Marx Chair
Dr. Paul Sampson
Dr. Michael Allison
Dr. Yamile Silva
Dr. Satya Chattopadhyay
Dr. Ovidiu Cocieru
Dr.  Yibai Li
Dr. Christopher Howey
Dr. Anne Royer
Dr. Gary Kwiecinski
Alternates:
Dr. Meghan Rich
Dr. Cyrus Olsen
Dr. Christopher Gillett
Dr. Hengameh Hosseini
Dr. Jinghan Cai
Dr. James Boyle
Dr. David Rusak
Dr. Joseph Klobusicky
Dr. Declan Mulhall

Charge: Review the Faculty Handbook section of the Master Agreement

Dr. Michelle Maldonado    Chair
Dr. David Dzurec
Dr. Mark Higgins
Dr. David Marx
Mr. Robert Farrell, Esq.
Dean George Aulisio
Dr. Ovidu Cocieru
Dr. Christie Karpiak
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Dr. Stacey Muir
Dr. Joan Wasiliewski
Dr.Lori Walton
Professor Ian O'Hara
Dr. Christos Pargianas
Dr. Jordan Petsas

Dr. Tracey Stewart Chair
Dr. David Marx   
Dr. Carolyn Barry
Robert Farrell, J.D.
Dean George Auliso
Dr. Mark Higgins
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Mr. Tim Doyle
Ms. Patricia Tetreault
Ms. Elizabeth Garcia

Charge:  Serve in an advisory capacity to the Director of Research on issues of research policy and procedures; review and approve applications for internal research funding; review and make recommendations concerning sabbatical proposals; and conduct investigations of scientific misconduct if warranted.

Dr. Lori Bruch  Acting Chair
Dr. Duane Armitage
Dr. Paul Datti
Dr. Michael Fennie
Dr. Howard Fisher
Dr. Julie Nastasi
Dr. Ozgur Isil
Dr. Rachel Frissell
Dr. Teresa Conte
Dr. Amanda Marcy
Ms. Kathryn Yerkes*

* ex officio, non-voting

Officers:

Teresa Grettano, Ph.D. President
Christopher Baumann, Ph.D. Vice-President
Rita DiLeo, Ph.D. Secretary
Emily Hopkins, Ph.D. Coordinator of Elections

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Executive Committee:

Teresa Grettano, Ph.D.  President
Chritsopher Baumann, Ph.D.  ASC Chair/Vice-President
Douglas Boyle, DBA  SGLC Chair
Rita DiLeo, Ph.D.  Secretary
Michael Friedman, Ph.D.  APC Chair
Emily Hopkins, Ph.D.  Coordinator of Elections
Andrew Venezia, Ph.D.  FSCC Chair
Stephen Whittaker, Ph.D. Parliamentarian (fall semester)

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Academic Policy Committe(APC):

Michael Friedman, Ph.D. (Chair)
Unit B Senator 
Stephen Whittaker, Ph.D. Unit B Senator
William Miller, Ph.D. Unit E Senator
Ann Pang-White, Ph.D. Unit D Non-Senator
Rita DiLeo, Ph.D. Unit E Senator
atya Chattopadhyay, Ph.D. Unit F Senator
Prof. Colleen Farry Unit G Non-Senator
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Academic Support Committee(ASC):
Christopher Baumann, Ph.D.   Chair   Unit A Senator 
Joe Brague, Ph.D.   Unit A Senator
Joe Kraus, Ph.D.   Unit B Non-Senator
Maria Johnson, Ph.D.   Unit D Non-Senator
Mary Troy, Ph.D.   Unit E Non-Senator
Ovidiu Cocieru, Ph.D.   Unit F Senator
Wesam Alramadeen, Ph.D.   Unit F Senator Alternate
Emily Hopkins, Ph.D.   Unit G Senator
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Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee (FSCC):

Andrew Venezia, Ph.D. Chair       Unit H Senator 
Car Krieg, Ph.D. Unit A Non-Senator
Melissa Anyiwo, Ph.D. Unit B Senator
Susan Mendez, Ph.D. Unit B Non-Senator
Juan Serna, Ph.D. Unit C Senator
Christopher Hauser, Ph.D. Unit D Senator
William Miller, Ph.D. Unit E Senator
Patricia Wright, Ph.D. Unit E Senator
Amanda Marcy, Ph.D. Unit F Non-Senator
Prof. Sylvia Orner Unit G Non-Senator
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Faculty Senate Liasons to University Planning Committee (UPC): 

Teresa Grettano, Ph.D. Faculty Senate President
Gretchen Van Dyke, Ph.D. CAS Representative
Mary Jane DiMattio, Ph.D. LCHS Representative
Prof. Pedro Monteiro KSOM Representative

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General Education (GE) Review Committee*:

Will Cohen, Ph.D.   Chair; Theology/Religious Studies, or Philosphy Representative
Susan Mendez, Ph.D.   GE Director
Matthew Meyer, Ph.D.   CAS Representative
Prof. Pedro Monterio   KSOM Representative
Prof. Donna Witek   Vice Chair, Library Representative
Joseph Pellegrino, Ph.D.   PCPS Representative
TBA   OEA Representative
David Mahalak, Ph.D.   Business Area Representative
Carol Cote, Ph.D.   Health Sciences Area Representative
Patrick Tully, Ph.D.   Theology/Religious Studies, or Philosophy Representative
Melanie Caughey, Ph.D.   Social Sciences Area Representative
Brian Snee, Ph.D.   Social Sciences Area Representatiave
Roy Domenico, Ph.D.   Humanities Area Representative
Joseph Kraus, Ph.D.   Humanities Area Representative
Chi Hou Lei, Ph.D.   STEM Area Representative
Joseph Klobusicky, Ph.D.   STEM Area Representative
George Aulisio, Ph.D.   WML Dean
David Dzurec, Ph.D.   Associate Dean CAS
David Marx, Ph.D.   Associate Provost

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Faculty Senate Representatives to Board of Trustees Committees:


Matthew Meyer, Ph.D.  Education Committee
Jessica Nolan, Ph.D.  Enrollment Management 

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Faculty Senate Representatives to the University Governance Council (UGC)*

Teresa Grettano, Ph.D. Faculty Senate President
Michael Friedman, Ph.D. APC Chairperson
Andrew Venezia, Ph.D. FSCC Chairperson
Chrstopher Baumann, Ph.D.   ASC Chairperson

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 Technology Advisory Group (T.A.G.)

Michael Landram, PH.D.    LCHS (Senate Liaison)
Laura Chapman, Ph.D.    LCHS
Wendy Manetti, Ph.D.    LCHS
Prof. Linda Lewis    LCHS
Lauren Chavez, Ph.D.    LCHS
Prof. Richard O'Hara    KSOM
Bibi Khan, Ph.D.    CAS
Josh Reynolds, Ph.D.    CAS
Carl Hurst    IT
Ms. Bridget Hunter   CAS Dean's Office
Ms.Deanna Beyrent    IT
Mr. Jason Wimmer    IT
Mr. Brian Snapp    CTE/OSSS
Prof. Ian O'Hara    Library
Prof. Sheli Pratt-McHugh    Library
Buse Onat    Student Representative

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Shared Governance and Leadership Committee

Douglas Boyle, DBA   Chair    Unit F Senator  
David Rusak, Ph.D. Unit A Senator
Rebecca Mikesell, Ph.D. Unit B Non-Senator
Robert Spalletta, Ph.D. Unit C Senate Alternate
Daniel Haggerty, Ph.D. Unit D Non-Senator
Patrick Tully, Ph.D. Unit D Senator
Rita DiLeo, Ph.D. Unit E Senator
William Miller, Ph.D. Unit E Senator
Patricia Wright, Ph.D. Unit E Senator
Satya Chattopadhyay, Ph.D. Unit F Senator
James Boyle, DBA Unit F Senator
Benjamin Willis, Ph.D. Unit H Senate Alternate

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Faculty Representatives to the Provost Committee on Academic Policies and Compliance (PCAPC)*

Andrew Venezia, Ph.D.  FSCC Chairperson
Michael Friedman, Ph.D.  APC Chairperson

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Faculty Representatives to the Retention Committee

Jessica Nolan, Ph.D. Faculty Representative 
JoyAnna Hopper, Ph.D. Faculty Representative

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Conference Committee on the Curriculum (CCC)

Matthew Meyer, Ph.D.  Chair    CAS
Jones DeRitter, Ph.D. CAS
Maria Oreshkina, Ph.D. CAS
Aram Balagyozyan, Ph.D. KSOM
Prof. Marleen Cloutier Library
Mary Troy, Ph.D. LCHS
Will Cohen, Ph.D. GE Review Chair
Andrew Venezia, Ph.D. FSCC Chair
David Marx, Ph.D. Provost Office
David Dzurec, Ph.D. CAS Dean's Office
Maria Squire, Ph.D. CAS 
BJ Cunningham, Ph.D. LCHS Dean's Office
Murli Rajan, Ph.D. KSOM Dean's Office
Aubree Armezzani Registrar's Office

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Faculty Representatives tp the Educational Assessment Advisory Committee (EAAC)

Rachel Frissel, Ph.D. Physics, CAS Representative
Robert Giambatisata, Ph.D.  Marketing/Management, KSOM Representative
Mary Tabit, Ph.D. Psychology, CAS Representataive
Rebecca Mikesell, Ph.D. Communication/Media, CAS Representative
Prof. Donna Witek WML Representative
Satyajit Ghosh, Ph.D. Economics/Finance/International Business, KSOM Representative
Kristina Dorkoski, DPT Physical Therapy, LCHS Representative
Mary Jane DiMattio, Ph.D. Nursing, LCHS Representative
Vanessa Jensen, Ph.D. Counseling/Human Services, LCHS Representative
Megan Whitbeck, Ph.D. Counseling/Human Services, LCHS Representative

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Library Advisory Committee

 

William Miller   Chair  Health Administration/Human Resource
Linda Mlodzienski Accounting
Johg-Hyun Son Biology
Michael Fennie Chemistry
Kim Pavlick Communication/Media
Bob McCloskey Computing Science
Lori Bruch Counseling/Human Services
Ben Willis Counseling/Human Services
Katorah Williams Criminal Justice/Cybersecurity/Sociology
Christos Pargianas Economics/Finance/International Business
Jennifer Kaschak Education
Bonnie Markowski English/Theatre
William Miller Health Administration/Human Resource
Michael Landram Health Administration/Human Resource
Paul Sampson History
Marleen Cloutier Library
Kate  Cummings Library
Colleen Farry Library
Sharon Finnerty Library
Michael Knies Library
Ian O'Hara Library
Sylvia Orner Library
Sheli Pratt-McHugh Library
Donna Witek Library
John Zych Management/Marketing/Entrepreneurship
Jakub Jasinski Mathematics
Masood Otarod Mathematics
Patricia Wright Nursing
Deborah Budash Occupational Therapy
Yibai Li Operations/Analytics
Chris Fremaux Philosophy
Tracey Collns Physical Therapy
Argyrios Varonides Physics/EE
JoyAnna Hopper Political Science
Anthony Betancourt Psychology
Nathan Lefler Theology/Religious Studies
Virginia Picchietti World Languages/Cultures

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Artificial Intelligence Monitoring Committee (Approved May 10, 2024)

Sinchul Back  CAS Representataive
Alice Strong  KSOM Representative
Deborah Budash  LCHS Representataive
Sylvia Orner  WML Representataive

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Council on Diversity and Inclusion (Two-year terms with possible reappointment)

Melissa Anyiwo  CAS Representative
Hengameh Hosseini  LCHS Representative
Ovidiu Cocieru  KSOM Representative
Ian O'Hara  WML Representative

 

*No ratification needed because membership is determined by position, elected by faculty, or previously ratified.

Charge:  To support faculty travel to professional meetings, workshops and professional development. 

Provost
Dr. David Marx
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Dr. Mark Higgins
Dean George Aulisio
Dr. Carolyn Barry

Charge:  The charge of the Advisory Board is to be advisory to the Coordinator of the First Year Seminar on issues related to the FYS and the Ignatian Values in Action Lecture; faculty development in relation to the FYS and the Royal Read; and to recommend to the Provost's Office and President books for the Royal Read and speakers for the IVAL.

Dr. Hank Willenbrink   Director
Dr. Stephen Whittaker
Mary Troy
Gretchen Van Dyke
Kate Cummings

Members:
Dr. Tata Mbugua
Dr. Jong-Hyun Son
Dr. Sinchul Back
Dr. Michael Allison
Dr. El-Habib Zanzana

Membership for 2024-2025

College of Arts & Sciences
Matthew Meyer (2023-2026)

Kania School of Management
Pedro Monteiro, Finanace (2023-2026)

Library
Donna Witek, Information Literacy Coordinator (2023-2026)

Leahy College of Health Sciences
Joseph Pellegrino (2023-2026)

Business Area
Open Seat (2024-2026)

Health Sciences Area
Carol Coté, Occupational Therapy (2024-2026)

Theology/Religious Studies or Philosophy
Patrick Tully, Philosophy (2024-2026)
Will Coehn, Theology/Religious Studies (2023-2025)

Social Sciences Area
Brian Snee, Communication & Media (2024-2026)
Michael Allison, Political Science (2023-2025)

Humanities Area
Roy Domenico, History (2024-2026)
Billie Tadros, English & Theatre (2023-2025)

STEM Area 
Chi Hou Lei, Physics & Engineering (2024-2026)
Joseph Klobusicky, Mathematics (2023-2025)

Charge: The charge of the Advisory Group is to be advistory to the Manager of ISSS and the Manager of Study Abroad to ensure that the mandate of the Office of Global Education is achieved and maintained.

Members

David Marx Associate Provost
Kara Bishop Study Abroad Manager
Crystal Cool ISSS Manager
Michael Azar CAS, Faculty Representative
Chandra Nelson PCPS, Faculty Representative
Jeh-Hyun Cho KSOM, Faculty Representative
Michael Knies Library, Faculty Representative
Yamile Silva Program Director, Latin American Studies / Chair, World Languages and Culture
Ann Pang-WHite Program Director, Asian Studies
Daniel Sweeney, S.J.         Faculty Advisor, International Studies

 

Dr. Tracy Stewart  Chair
Dr. David Marx
Dr. Douglas Boyle
Dr. James Boyle
Dr. Arthur Catino
Ms. Mary Kay Aston
Dr. Carolyn Barry
Dr. Mark Higgins
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Dr. Mehmet Bastug
Mr. Tim Doyle
Dr. Hope Baylow
Dr. Yaodong Bi
Dr. Carol Cote
Dr. Rebecca Dalgin
Dean George Aulisio
Dr. Mary Jane DiMattio
Dr. Marian Farrell
Dr. Renee Hakim
Ms. Caitlin Hollingshead
Dr. Vanessa Jensen
Dr. Hengameh Hosseini
Dr. Joseph Kraus
Dr. Lisa LoBasso
Dr. Wendy Manetti
Dr. William Miller
Dr. Jordan Petsas
Dr. John Ruddy
Dr. Janette Scardillo
Dr. Ashley Stampone
Dr. Steven Szydlowski
Dr. Kevin Wilkerson
Dr. Ben Willis
Ms. Katherine Yerkes

Charge: The Health Professions Evaluation Committee interviews applicants to doctoral-level health professions programs.  Committee members work in teams to interview applicants and, with the Director of Pre-Medical and Pre-Health Professions Programs, prepare letters of evaluation for each applicant.

Members:
Duane S. Armitage, Ph.D.
Timothy J. Cadigan, S.J., Ph.D.
Arthur T. Catino, Ph.D.
Patrick M.Clark, Ph.D.
Ashley M. Driver, Ph.D.
Vincent Farallo, Ph.D.
Michael W. Fennie, Ph.D.
Spencer Galen, Ph.D.
Natalie Gilboy, MSN
Chris Hauser, Ph.D.
Madeline Gangnes, Ph.D.
Rafeiza Khan, Ph.D.
Michael Hague, Ph.D.
Michael Landram, Ph.D.
Riddhiman Medhi, Ph.D.
Patrick Orr, Ph.D.
David Rusak, Ph.D.
Julie Murphy, Ph.D., CRNP, PMHNP-BC
Cyrus Olsen, Ph.D.
Billie Tadros, Ph.D.
Paul Sampson, Ph.D.
Maria Squire, Ph.D.

Charge: The University Honors Council serves as an advisory body  to the Director of the University Honors Program.  It must approve all major changes of policy and procedure.  The University Honors Coucil is also responsible for selecting students to participate  in the University Honors Program.  This entails meeting with applicants and evaluating them in committee.

Andrew LaZella, Ph.D. Co-Director of University Honors Program & Co-Chair of University Honors Council (Philosophy)
Jill Warker, Ph.D. Co-Director of University Honors Program & Co-Chair of Univesity Honors Council (Psychology)
Aram Balagyozyan, Ph.D. Economics, Finance and International Business
Sean Brennan, Ph.D. History
Barbara Buxton, Ph.D., PMH-CNS, RN Nursing
Jeh-Hyun Cho, Ph.D. Accounting
Michael Fennie, Ph.D. Chemistry
Christopher Fremaux, Ph.D. Philosophy
Madeline Gangnes, Ph.D. English
Joan Grossman, Ph.D. Health and Human Performance
Christopher Howey, Ph.D. Biology
JoyAnna Hopper, Ph.D. Political Science
Joseph Klobusicky, Ph.D. Mathematics
Matthew Meyer, Ph.D. Philosophy
Ismail Onat, Ph.D. Sociology/Criminal Justice
Gretchen Van Dyke, Ph.D. Political Science

Charge:  Establish, implement policies, review & approve all research involving animal subjects conducted at the University or under its sponsorship at another location.  Activities are conducted in accordance w/federal, state, & local regulations.

Members:
Gary Kwiecinski, Ph.D. Biology Chair, Admin. 
Duane Armitage, Ph.D. Philosophy
Wayne Beach* Follet Corporation
Christopher Howey, Ph.D. Physiology
Robert Noto, DVM Veterinarian
Marc Seid, Ph.D.## Neuroscience
Andrew Venezia, Ph.D. Health & Human Performance
Robert Waldeck, Ph.D.## Neuroscience
Christine Zakzewski, Ph.D. Physics
Michael Baltrusalitis*** Safety Representative, Cocciardi & Assocs.
TBA *** Student Representative
*Community Representative

***Non-Voting

## Sabbatical, Fall 2023

Charge:  Establish, implement policies, review and approve all research involving recombinant DNA and other biosafety issues as deemed appropriate related to research conducted at the Â鶹´«Ã½ or under its sponsorship at another location.  Activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.

Members:
David Marx, Ph.D.
John A. Arnott, Ph.D.*
Charles Penn *
Michael Baltrusaitis
Rev. Timothy Cadigan, S.J., Ph.D.
Ashley Driver, Ph.D.
Michael Landram, Ph.D.,  Chair
Deborah Wardach *
*external representataive

Charge:  Establish, implement policies, review and approve all research involving human subjects conducted at the Â鶹´«Ã½ or under its sponsorship at another location.  Activities are conducted in accordance with federal state and local regulations concerning safeguarding of the rights and welfare of human participants in all research under its sponsorship.

Members:
Andrew Venezia, Ph.D. Chair,  Health and Human Performance
Sabine Charles, M.D., Dr. PH Epidemiologist, Lackawanna County
Dr. Carol Cote Occupational Therapy
Mary Jane DiMattio, Ph.D. Nursing
William Miller, Ph.D. Health Administration and Human Resources
Joshua Reynolds, Ph.D. Psychology
John Ruddy, Ph.D. Economics/Finance/International Business
Kelly Filchner, Ph.D. Nursing
Brooke Leonard, M.L.I.S. Director, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
Kathryn Yerkes Assistant Provost, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness and IRB Administrator
*Ex offico
**Non-voting


Dean's Conference Management Committee

Charge: The role of the Dean's Conference Management Committee is to provide input and suggest revisions to the tactical parts of the strategic plan and review results; review and provide feedback on the work of other committees; make policy recommendations to the Dean; provide guidance to the Dean on curriculum and programmatic changes; provide guidance to the Dean with respect to KSOM policies; and provide guidance to the Dean with respect to university policies that impact KSOM. 

Members: 
Mark Higgins, Chair   Dean
Peter Andersen   Chair, Management & Marketing 
Douglas Boyle   Chair, Accounting, PhD. Director
Jordan Petsas   Chair, Economics, Finance & International Business
Murli Rajan   Associate Dean
Nabil Tamimi   Chair, Operations & Business Analytics

 

The following individuals will participate at the Dean's Conference Committee meeting at the start of the academic year and if  necessary at the beginning of the spring semester.

Members:
Wesam Al Ramadeen   MBA Program Director
Aram Balagyozyan   Director Business Honors Program; Economics, Finance & Internal Business
Tamara Bautista   Passport Program Coordinator
Jim Boyle   Directory MACC Program;  Accounting
Robert Giambatista   Director of Assessment;  Marketing & Management
Lisa Hall-Zielinski   Director, SBDC
Gerry Loveless   Assistant Dean;  Directory Academic Advising Center
David Mahalak   Assistant Professor, Operations & Business Analytics
Rob McKeage   Directory, Business Leadership Program; Marketing & Management 
Jack Strain   Program Advisor, Online MBA Program
John Ruddy   Geisinger Program Director;  Economics, Finance & International Business
Jason Schwass   Senior Director of Student Success

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AACSB Committee

Charge: The AACSB Committee will monitor and report on new development in AACSB standards and reporting; manage all data collections, analysis, and reporting for AACSB accreditation maintenance; write and distribute an annual report on accreditation maintenance progress; determine faculty development needs arising from AACSB changes; review strategic plan in compliance with AACSB standards.

Members:
Mark Higgins Chair Dean
Peter Andersen Chair, Management & Marketing 
Douglas Boyle Chair, Accounting; Ph.D., Chair
James Boyle Director MACC Program; Accounting
Robert Giambatista Assessment Director, Marketing & Management
Iordanis Petsas Chair, Economics, Finance & International Business
Murli Rajan Associate Dean
Jack Strain Program Advisor, Online MBA Program
Wesam Al Ramadeen MBA Program Director
Nabil Tamimi Chair, Operations & Business Analytics

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Assessment Committee

Charge: The Assessment Committee will help identify linkages between KSOM student learning goals and Â鶹´«Ã½ Goals;  propose student learning objectives that flow from student learning goals; suggest, help, develop, and promote a variety of assessment methods; identify academic classes and activities that may be potential assessment environments; review and/or revise rubrics used to assess student learning objectives; determine criteria for success for assessment methods; evaluate data accumulated from assessment activities, determine the degree to which specific student learning objectives are being achieved, and recommend actions that lead to program improvement; monitor the implementation of program improvements.  

Members:
Robert Giambatista Chair      Marketing & Management
James Boyle Director MACC Program; Accounting
Ann (Nancy) Cummings Marketing and Management 
Satyajit Ghosh Economics, Finance & International Business
Mark Higgins Dean
Ozgur Isil Operations & Business Analytics
Ioannis Kallianiotis Economics, Finance & International Business
Taewan Kim Marketing & Management
Linda Mlodzienski Accounting
Ashley Stampone Accounting
Jordan Petsas Chair, Economics, Finance & International Business
Murli Rajan Associate Dean
Wesam Al Ramadeen MBA Program Director

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 Teaching and Curriculum Committee

Charge: The role of this committee is: based on the results of the benchmarking review of the undergraduate core provide a report to the Dean by December 1st of the next steps; use assessment information to recommend changes to curriculum and programs; review academic policies including those affecting internships and study-abroad programs; organize a teaching seminar each semester; develop a statement outlining areas of impact and their measurement for Kania School faculty teaching. 

Members: 
Aram Balagyozyan Economics, Finance & International Business
Hong Nguyen Economics, Finance & International Business
Anna Jaskiewicz Economics, Finance & International Business
S.P. Chattopadhyay

 

Marketing & Management
Taewan Kim

 

Marketing & Management
Xinyu Zhou Marketing & Management
Amanda Marcy Accounting
James Boyle Accounting 
Richard O'Hara Accounting
Rose Sebastianelli Chair  Operations & Business Analytics
Wesam Al Ramadeen Operations & Business Analytics
David Mahalak Operations & Business Analytics
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Strategic Planning Committee

Charge: The role of the Strategic Planning Groupis to provide input and suggest revisions to the strategic plan and review results; and determine the issues (e.g., housing, scheduling, etc.) facing international graduate students and how we can better assist and integrate into the fabric of KSOM.

Members:
Mark Higgins Chair Dean
Peter Andersen Chair, Management & Marketing 
Douglas Boyle Chair, Accounting; Ph.D., Chair
Ahmed Gomaa Operations & Business Analytics
Jim Boyle Director MACC Program; Accounting
Taewan Kim Marketing & Management 
Nabil Tamimi Chair, Operations & Business Analytics
Murli Rajan Associate Dean
Vincent Rocco MBA Online Program Advisor;  Operations & Analytics
John Ruddy Geisinger Program Director; Economics, Finance & IB
Jordan Petsas Chair, Economics, Finance & Internation Business
David Salerno Director, MBA Program; Accounting
Jason Schwass Senior Director of Student Success
Jack Strain MBA Online Program Advisor
John Ruddy Geisinger Program Director; Economics, Finance & International Business

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KSOM Award for Teaching and Research Excellence Committee

Charge: The role of the KSOM Faculty Awards for Excellence Committee is to select the recipient for the KSOM Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship for the year 5/1/24 to 4/30/25; and select the recipient for the KSOM FAculty Award for Excellence in Teaching for the year 5/1/24 to 4/30/25 .

Rose Sebastianelli   Chair Operations & Analytics 
Hong Nguyen Economics, Finance & International Business
Daniel Mahoney Accounting
Taewan Kim Management & Marketing 
Ozgur Isil Operations & Business Analytics

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KSOM Award for Staff Excellence Committee

Charge: The role of the KSOM Award for Staff Excellence Committee is to select the recipient for the KSOM Staff Excellence Award for the year 5/1/24 to 4/30/25.

Murli Rajan Chair Associate Dean
Jinghan Cai Economics, Finance & International Business
S.P. Chattopadhyay Marketing and Management
Kingsley Gnanendran Operations & Business Analytics
Amanda Marcy Accounting

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Faculty Research Committee

Charge: The role of the Faculty Research Committee is to determine KSOM resource needs to support scholarship; provide appropriate and necessary resources to support the advancement of scholarship such as databases and facilities-specifically a database related to climate change; develop a statement outlining areas of impact and their measurement for Kania School faculty scholarship; organize scholarly seminars each semester; determine procedures for faculty awards in area of scholarship; and channel faculty concerns and make recommendations to Dean on continuously improving KSOM scholarship.

Jeh-Hyun Cho Accounting
Andrew Gregorowicz Accounting
Amanda Marcy Accounting
Jinghan Cai Economics, Finance & International Business
Christos Pargianas Economics, Finance & International Business
Pedro Monterio Economics, Finance & International Business
Ovidiu Cocieru, Chair Marketing & Management
Robert McKeage Marketing & Management
Mehmet Yetim Marketing & Management
Yibai Li Operations & Business Analytics
Ziqian Song Operations & Business Analytics
Ehsan Mahyari Operations & Business Analytics

 

Latin American Studies Steering Committee Members:Charge: The Steering Committee serves as the day-to-day decision-making body in the Program, covering instruction, research, special events, outreach, development, and appointment processes for Associate, Affiliated, Adjunct, and Visiting Faculty.

Members:
Dr. Michael Allison
Dr. Susan Mendez   
Dr. Yamile Silva   
Dr. Janice Voltzow

 



Laudato Si’ Working Groups

 Cry of the Earth:

Members (Sustainability Committee)
Sarah Kenehan (co-coordinator)
Mark Murphy (co-coordinator)
Ozgur Isil
Patricia Wisniewski
Robert Smith
Nicholas Sizemore
Jessica Nolan
Joe Boyd
James Caffrey
Jessica Hughes
Mark Cruciani
Emma Warras
Emily Burgers
Connor Goranson
Emily Kane
Rebekah Thompson
Michaela Davidson
Danielle Morse

 

Cry of the Poor

Menbers:
Liz Garcia (co-coordinator)
Lori Walton (co-ccordinator)
Susan Mendez
Avianna Carilli 
Hiba Muhammad

 

Ecological Economics

Members:
Ed Steinmetz (coordinator)
Adrian Mihalko                  
Deanna Beyrant               
Mark Cruciani                   
Ozgur Isil                             
Jim Caffrey                        
Student Rep TBD

 

Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles 

Members:
Lauren Rivera (coordinator)
Karla Shaffer
Ryan Sheehan
Shannon Murphy Fennie
Joe Boyd

 

Ecological Education

Members:
Michelle Maldonado (co-coordinator)
Jessica Nolan (co-coordinator)
Will Cohen
Chris Howey
Cara Krieg
Madeline Gangnes
Robert Smith
Hank Willenbrink
Stacy Smulowitz
Brian J. Castrogiovanni

 

Ecological Spirituality

Members:
Dan Cosacchi (co-coordinator)
Joan Grossman (co-coordinator)
Michael O'Malley
Nolan Renz
John Nelson

 

Community Engagement

Members: 
Julie Schumacher Cohen (co-coordinator)
Janice Voltzow (co-coordinator)
Sheli Pratt-McHugh
JoyAnna Hopper
Pat Vaccaro
Mia Familetti
Eric Panicco, SJ
Ovid Cocieru

 LCHS Dean's Conference

Charge: Advistory group that addresses matters of curriculum and policy within LCHS.
Selection: All Chairs and Program Directos, LCHS Dean's Office Professional Staff.

Members:
Dr. Victoria Castellanos    Chair
Dr. Hope Baylow Undergraduate Communication Sciences & Disorders and Graduate Speech - Language Pathology
Dr. Barbara Buxton Graduate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Rebecca Dalgin Chair, Counseling & Human Services
Dr. Mary Jane DiMattio Chair, Nursing
Dr. Carol Coté Chair,  Program Director - Occupational Therapy
Dr. Ann Culp Nurse Anesthesia Program Administrator
Dr. BJ Cunningham LCHS Associate Dean
Mr. Kevin Curry LCHS Assistant Dean of Academic Services
Dr. Paul Cutrufello Undergraduate Kinesiology
Dr. Debra Fetherman Chair, Health & Human Performance, Program Director Health Promotion
Dr. Rebecca Dalgin Graduate Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Dr. Paul Datti Undergraduate Counseling & Human Services
Ms. Cheryil Demkosky Director, LCHS Laboratories
Prof. Rita DiLeo Gduate Health Administration
Dr. Ann Feeney Graduate Doctor of Nursing Practice
Dr. Renee Hakim Chair, Program Director - Physical Therapy
Ms. Meg Hambrose ex-officio - Advancement (Invite only to All-College Conference)
Dr. Samantha Herrick Graduate Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Dr. Hengameh Hosseini Undergrduate Health Administration
Dr. Vanessa Jensen Graduate Applied Behavior Analysis
Dr. Wendy Manetti Graduate Family Nurse Practitioner
Ms. Tammy Manka LCHS Graduate Academic Services
Dr. William Miller Graduate Health Informatics
Ms. Lor Moran ex-officio - Weinberg Memorial Library (Invite only to All-College Conference)
Prof. Ian O'Hara ex-officio - Weinberg Memorial Library (Invite only to All-College Conference)
Mr. Ray Schwenk LCHS Assistant Dean  Finance and HR
Dr. Steve Szydlowski Chair, Health Administration & Human Resources
Dr. Cristen Walker Undergraduate Nursing
Dr. Kevin Wilkerson Graduate School Counseling
Dr. Ben Willi Graduate Clincial Mental Health Counseling
Dr. Ken Zula Graduate Human Resources Management & Undergraduate Human Resources Studies

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LCHS First-Year TAPESTRY Advisory Committee

Charge: Advisory committee for four-year professional development program  TAPESTRY.
Selection: Faculty representatives chosen by home department. 

Members: 
Mr. Kevin Curry   Co-Chair
Dr. Victoria Castellanos LCHS Dean's Office
Dr. Debra Fetherman Health Promotion
Ms. Kristi Klien LCHS Dean's Office
Dr. Christiane McDonald CSSD/SLP
Prof. Natalie Gilboy Nursing
Mr. Ray Schwenk ex-officio - LCHS Dean's Office
Dr. Robert Spinelli Health Administration & Human Resources
Dr. Mary Troy Counseling & Human Services
Dr. Patricia Wisniewski Occupational Therapy
Dr. Ken Zula Health Administration & Human Resources

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LCHS Fieldwork Committee

Charge: Discuss issues concerning site-based partners and policies and procedures relevant to field placement and clinical sites, including legal issues, clearances, etc.  Develop collaborative initiatives. 
Selection: Faculty and staff fieldwork coordinators from each department. 

Members:
Dr. Victoria Castellanos,  Co-Chair   
Ms. David Angeloni  Co-Chair Office of Field Placement
Ms. Geri Barber Counseling & Human Services
Dr. Hope Baylow Undergraduate Communication Sciences & Disorders and Graduate Speech-Language Pathology
Dr. Barbara Buxton Nursing
Ms. Tara Carito Health & Human Performance
Mr. Kevin Curry LCHS Academic Services
Dr. Paul Cutrufello Health & Human Performance
Dr. Paul Datti Counseling & Human Services
Dr. Debra Fetherman Health & Human Performance
Dr. Elyse Kay Occupational Therapy
Dr. Dana Maida Physical Therapy
Dr. Wendy Manetti Nursing
Dr. William Miller Health Informatics
Dr. Tracy Murray Nursing
Dr. Janette Scardillo Physical Therapy
Dr. Amy Szydlowski Health Administration & Human Resources
Dr. MIchelle Van Pelt Nursing
Prof. John Wiercinski Health Administration & Human Resources
Dr. Ken Zula Health Administration & Human Resources

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LCHS Curriculum & Assessment Committee

Charge: Conduct careful and systematic evaluations of course proposals, degree programs, and course syllabi to ensure high quality, academically rigorous learning experiences for all LCHS students.
Selection: Faculty representatives chosen by home department, FSCC chooses their representative, OEA chooses their representative.

Members:
Dr. BJ Cunningham Facilitator
Mr. Kevin Curry (non-voting member)
Dr. HOpe Baylow     Health & Human Performance
Dr. Tracey Collins Physical Therapy
Dr. Andrew Venezia FSCC CHair
Dr. Hengameh Hosseini Health Administration & Human Resources
Dr. Vanessa Jensen Office of Educational Assessment
Dr. William Miller FSCC Representative
Dr. Julie Murphy Nursing
Dr. Cristen Walker Nursing
Dr. Julie Nastasi Occupational Therapy

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LCHS Awards Committee

Charge: To develop and implement the processes for the selection of college award winners for Rose Kelly, Frank O'Hara and Edward Leahy Awards.
Selection: Faculty self-nominate.

Members:
Dr. Victoria Castellanos, facilitator
Dr. Laura Chapman
Dr. Kelly Filchner
Dr. Emily Gerstle
Dr. Carrie Griffiths
Dr.Courtney Lancia

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Board of Advisors Mission Statement Committee

Charge: The charge of the committee is to draft a mission statement for the newly formed Board of Advisors.
Selection: Faculty self-nominate themselves if they are interested in serving on this commitee.

Members: 
Dr. Deborah Budash
Dr. William Miller
Dr. Susan Elczyna
Dr. Ben Willis

Library Advisory Committee

 

Charge: The Library Advisory Committee is an advisory group to the Dean of the Library, and meets twice each semester to provide input and responses to the programs and activities of the Library.

Representative Department
Linda Mlodzienski Accounting
Jong-Hyun Son Biology
Michael Fennie Chemistry
Kimberly Pavlick Communication
Robert McCloskey Computing Science
Lori Bruch Counseling & Human Services
Ben Willis Counseling & Human Services
Christos Pargianas Economics/Finance
Jennifer Kaschak Education
Bonnie Markowski English and Theatre
Michael Landram Exercise Science and Sport
William Miller Health Administration/Human Resources
Paul Sampson History
George Aulisio Library
Marleen Cloutier Library
Kate Cummings Library
Sylvia Orner Library
Colleen Farry Library
Sharon Finnerty Library
Michael Knies Library
Jean Lenville Library
Sheli Pratt-McHugh Library
Ian O'Hara Library
Donna Witek Library
Elin Woods Library
John Zych Management/Marketing/Entrepreneurship
Jakub Jasinski Mathematics
Masood Otarod Mathematics
Patricia Wright Nursing
Deborah Budash Occupational Therapy
Yibai Li Operations & Analytics
Chris Fremaux Philosophy
Tracey Collins Physical Therapy
Argyrios Varonides Physics/EE
Joyanna Hopper Political Science
Anthony Betancourt Psychology
Katorah Williams Sociology/Criminal Justice/Cybersecurity
Brian Castrogiovanni Student Government
Nathan Lefler Theology/Religious Studies
Virginia Picchietti World Languages/Cultures
Spencer Owens Graduate Student Representative
Phil Erb Staff Representative

This committee is not active at this time

Charge:  Oversees the curricular and programmatic development of the Neuroscience major.  Members are chosen based upon their interests in the program and willingness to serve.  New members are added through current committee consensus.

Members:
Dr. Robert Waldeck Program Director
Dr. Yaodong Bi
Dr. Joe C. Brague
Dr. Bryan Burnham
Dr. Ashley Driver
Dr. Tim Foley
Dr. Jason Graham
Dr. Christie P. Karpiak
Dr.Joseph Klobusicky
Dr. Gary Kwiecinski
Dr. Patrick Orr
Dr. Marc Seid
Dr. Jong-Hyou Son
Dr. Andrew Venezia
Dr. Jill Warker

Mary Kay Aston
Goerge Aulisio
Carolyn Barry
Victoria Castellanos
Tim Doyle
Mark Higgins
Caitlin Hollingshead
Lisa LoBasso
David Marx
Meghan Nowakowski
Joseph Redington
Tracey Stewart
Kathryn Yerkes
Shannon Zottola

Charge: To assist the Provost in reviewing applicants and nominations for the Provost's Awards for Faculty Enhancement

Dr. David Marx Chair
Prof. Colleen Farry
Dr. Amanda Marcy
Dr. Rebecca Dalgin
Prof. John Strain

Charge: Makes recommendations to the Provost on academic policies and programs.

Members:

Dr. Tracy Stewart,     Chair
Dr. David Marx
Ms. Mary Kay Aston
Ms. Caitlyn Hollingshead
Dean George Aulisio
Dr. Lisa LoBasso
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Dr. Mark Higgins
Ms. Kathryn Yerkes
Dr. Andrew Venezia
Dr. Carolyn Barry
Dr. Michael Friedman
Mr.Joseph Redington

Charge: The purpose of the Retention Committee shall be to examine current retention practices, identify the variables that impact retention at the University, and recommed appropriate strategies and tactics to the Strategic Enrollment Planning Team and the Provost's Council for action immediately and over time to improve retention.  To this end, the committee is responsible for:

  • Compiling and analyzing comprehensive data concerning student enrollment, student progress and student retention;
  • exploring factors affecting student academic persistence and recommending strategies for maximizing student success;
  • examining existing and ongoing institutional research on student engagement and student satisfaction to determine areas of strength and concern that impact enrollment;
  • assessing of the impact of policies relating to and affecting student registration and student  progress to degree;
  • monitoring progress toward approved enrollment and retention goals.

Members:

Dr. Michelle Maldonado             Co-Chair
Dr. David Marx                             Co-Chair
Mrs. Shannon Zottolla
Mrs. Mary Kay Aston
Mr. Joseph Roback
Ms. Meghan Nowakowski
Ms. Geraldine Loveless
Mr. Richard Walsh
Ms. Shannon Murphy-Fennie
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Mr. Adam Szydlowski
Dr. Murli Rajan
Ms. Mary Ellen Pichiarello
Mr. Kevin Curry
Ms. Christine Falbo
Dr. Maria Squire
Dr. Jerry Muir
Dr. JoyAnna Hopper
Robert Hensley
Deirdre Currie
Ariel Tucci
Tracy Muth
Matthew Smith
Stanton Estwick

This Committee is not active at this time.

The most up-to-date information can be found on the Staff Senate Website, or

Officers:                            
Mark Murphy President
Kristi Klein President
Traci Vennie Vice President
Kym Fetsko Parliamentarian
Lucy Grissinger Secretary

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Senators:                
Brenda Amato
Gerianne Barber 
Shawn  Beistline
Brenda Clarke
Peggy Doolittle
Jill Eidenberg
Kym Fetsko
Autumn Forgione
Melisa Gallo
Lucia Grissinger
Jessica Hughes
Rose Ann Jubinski
Bridget Judge
Kristi Klien
Denise Kuzma
Tammy Manka
Janice Mecadon
Joseph Medina
Sandina Meo
Hollie Roscioli
Patricia Savitts
Janet Schieber
Bryn Schofield
Daniela Teneva
LeeAnn Toth
Traci Vennie
Alex Wasalinko
Alternates:
Bridget Conlogue
Bri Clark
Melissa Eckenrode
Melinda Finnerty
Sybil Keris
Melissa Sherrill
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Staff Senate Committee
2024-2025
Executive Committee
Charge: The Executive Committee consists of the President, Vice-President, President-elect, Secretary, Paliamentarian, and Chairpersons of the standing committees.  At least one representative from each constituency is included on the Executive Committee.  The Executive Committee is convened by the President when the advice of the Staff Senate is requested in the interim between regular meetings of the full Staff Senate.  The committee provides advice to the President on issues before the Staff Senate.
Kristi Klein, Chair           
Bryn Schofield
Rose Ann Jubinski
Melissa Eckenrode
Kym Fetsko
Melissa Gallo
Traci Vennie
Gerianne Barber
Lucy Grissinger
Denise Kuzma
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Communications Committee
Charge: The Communications Committee will improve university wide communication by updating the Staff Senate website and promoting awareness of this website; revisit existing procedures and modify where needed, compose Staff Senate newsletters and distribue to the university staff; plan and conduct communication symposia;and utilize social media for promoting Staff Senate programs.
Melisa Gallo, Co-Chair
Denise Kuzma, Co-Chair
Bri Clark
Jill Eidenberg
Sybil Keris
Tammy Namka
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Election & Membership Committee
Charge: The Election and Membership Committee will fill vacancies on university committees, coordinate Staff Senate elections, and the annual Meet & Greet
Rose Ann Jubinski, Chair
Shawn Beistline
Sandina Meo
Janet Schieber
Bryn Schofi
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Staff Development Committee
Charge: The Staff Development Committee will work to ensure the awareness and availability of opportunities for staff that will assist in their personal and professional development. The Staff Development Committee will strive to enhance knowledge and skills with high-quality, accessible training and professional development opportunities to support the Â鶹´«Ã½'s vision and mission.  The Committee's goal is to utilize the talent and potential of our University Community in a way that informs, educates, and encourage others to reach their personal and professional goals. 
Bryn Schofield, Co-Chair
Geri Barber, Co-Chair
Brenda Clarke
Melissa Gallo
Joseph Medina
Patricia Savitts
LeeAnn Toth
Alex Wasalinko
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Social Events & Community Building Committee

Charge: The Social Events and Community Building Committee will provide building opportunities among staff with a "welcoming session" for new employees at the beginning of the fall semester, establish a system for contributing money to charities, organize food drives, identify other activities, and review roundtable discussion procedures.  
Melissa Eckenrode, Co-Chair                      
Lucy Grissinger, Co-Chair
Brenda Amato
Bridget Conlogue
Jill Eidenberg
Melinda Finnerty
Autumn Forgione
Kristi Klein
Janice Mecadon
Sandina Meo
Melissa Sherrill
Daniela Teneva
Traci Vennie
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Staff Recognition & Excellence Awards Committee
Charge: The Staff Recognition and Excellence Committee will provide equitable recognition of staff members through the Sursum Corda Award, acknowledge staff who have completed degrees, coordinate monthly Spirit Awards, explore new ways of recognizing staff, review current procedures, and coordinate Annual Awards Luncheon.
Kym Fetsko - Co-Chair
Peggy Doolittle
Autumn Forgione
Jessica Hughes
Rose Ann Jubinski
Bridget Judge
Janice Mecadon
Hollie Roscioli
Melissa Sherrill
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Finance Committee
Charge: The Finance Committee shall use university funding wisely
Traci Vennie, Chair                       
Bri Clark
Lee Ann Toth
Alex Wasalinko

This committee is presently inactive

Charge:  The Â鶹´«Ã½ Technology Advisory Group, a subcommittee of the Faculty Senate's Academic Support committee, is composed of individuals interested in the advancement, promotion, and propagation of educationally appropriate technology.  We aim to be a conduit which facilitates communication and compromise between faculty needs and the capabilities of our infrastructure.  We intend to make recommendations and investigate solutions to technology issues facing our faculty.  We will explore up-and-coming technology products, evaluate those products in their usefulness to our faculty, and strive to place our university at the cutting edge of capability and productivity.  We will solicit feedback from faculty and address as many individual needs as possible.
Faculty Representatives:
Michael Landrum Chair  LCHS (Senate Liaison)
Laura Chapman LCHS 
Wendy Manetti LCHS
Linda Lewis LCHS
Lauren Chavez LCHS
Bibi Khan CAS
Josh Reynolds CAS
Rich O'Hara KSOM
Ian O'Hara WML
Sheli Pratt-McHugh WML
Staff Representatives:
Carl Hurst IT
Deanna Beyrent IT
Jason Wimmer IT
Bridget Hunter CAS Dean's Office
Brian Snapp CTE/OSSS
Student Representative:
Buse Onat Student Representative

Charge:  In May 2020, the U.S. Department of Education released regulations related to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 with a legal mandate that they be implemented by August 14, 2020. The Title IX Workgroup, which includes a cross section of faculty, staff and students at the University, is tasked to work with the Office of Equity and Diversity in updating the University’s Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy to comply with the regulation.

 The Title IX/SHSM Workgroup

  • researches legal compliance standards and best practices
  • offers recommendations for policies and reporting procedures
  • coordinates resources to support students and employees on and off campus
  • raises awareness of issues related to gender based harassment and violence through drafting printed materials and participating in special events
Members
Elizabeth M. Garcia  Title IX Coordinator
Gerianne Barber  Staff Senate Representataive, Director, Counselor Training Center
Benjamin Burman  Student Representative
Teresa Conte  Faculty Senate Representative, Nursing
Diana Collins Gilmore  Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Marian Farrell  Faculty Representataive, Nursing
Jean Harris  Faculty Representative, Political Science
Brian Loughney  Human Resources Manager
Jennifer Pennington  Staff Representative, Administrative Assistant
Brandice Ricciardi  Director of the Jane Kopas Women's Center
Jade Smith  Area Coordinator
Patricia Tetreault  Vice President for Human Resources & Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Membership 2023-2024

Charge: , The University Governance Council (the Council) plays an important role in governance at The Â鶹´«Ã½.  Comprised of the leadership of each of the three representative senates, or their designates, the Council serves as a coordinating structure to review institutional policies, sending its recommendations to the President's Cabinet the chief policy and decision-making body of the University.  The UGC is convened by the Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.

The Convener serves as the the UGC's administrative liasion** to the President's Cabinet, charged to carry the Council's feedback and recommendations to the Cabinet, and likewise conveying information from the Cabinet to the Council.  The Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness provides administrative support for governance and policy activities. 

In addition to institutional policy duties, the UGC also provides an important communication link between administration and representative governing bodies. It also provides a forum for the three governing bodies - Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, and Student Government - to have the opportunity to discuss other University issues and senate/constituent initiatives with one another. 

Members:
Dr. Michelle Maldonado Provost & Senior VP Academic Affairs; Convener & UGC Liason to President's Cabinet
Mr. Joseph Agnone Student Government
Dr. Christopher Baumann Faculty Senate
Dr. Bryan Burnham Faculty Senate*
Mr. Brian Castrogiovanni Student Government
Ms. Kym Fetsko Staff Senate
Ms. Kristi Klein Staff Senate
Dr. William Miller Faculty Senate
Mr. Mark Murphy Staff Senate*
Mr. Buse Onat Student Government
Ms. Karla Schaffer Student Government*
Dr. Andrew Venezia Faculty Senate
Ms. Tracie Vennie Staff Senate
Ms. Kate Yerkes Governance Support, Assistant Provost, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness

* indicates individual is president/chair of their respective senate

** Each senate has an administrative liasion to the Cabinet for non-policy issues.  For the Faculty Senate, this is the Provost/Senior VP for Academic Affairs; for Student Government, the Vice President for Student Life; for Staff Senate, the Vice President for Human Resources. 


Charge and Membership: 2024-2025

Charge: The University Planning Committee serves as an advisory committee to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. Under the broader Planning and Institutional Effectiveness Model, the UPC provides leadership for the development of each University strategic plan and serves as a steering committeee for plan implementation.  In this capacity, the UPC recommends annual planning priorities and affirms related annual planning and institutional effectiveness assessment activities.  The UPC monitors progress of the plan's initiatives and advises on updates and adjustments to its supporting objectives.  In support of integrated planning, the UPC also considers, endorses, and makes recommendations related to other significant planning initiatives, including the links between planning and other administrative functions. 

UPC Membership:

Chair: Dr. Tracy Stewart, Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Teresa Grettano, President, Faculty Senate

Brigid Carlin, Student Government

Dr. Daniel Cosacchi, Vice President for Mission and Ministry

Dr. Robert Davis, Vice President for University Advancement

Dr. Mary Jane DiMattio, LCHS Faculty Representative

Tim Doyle, Senior Vice President Finance and Administration

Elizabeth Garcia, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director, Equity and Diversity

Kristi Klien, Coordinator, PCPS Academic Affairs

Dr. Pedro Monteiro, KSOM Faculty Representative

Lauren Rivera, Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students

Maria Stephen, Vice President, Student Government

Patricia Tetreault, Vice President for Human Resources

Kate Yerkes, Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness

Dr. Gretchen Van Dyke, CAS Faculty Representative

Tracie Vennie, Staff Senate Representative

Gerry Zaboski, Senior Vice President for the Office of the President

Shannon Zottola, Vice President for Enrollment Management         

Charge: The University Review Board is comprised of faculty, staff and students who are trained to and tasked with hearing alleged violations of the Student Code of Conduct.                                                                                                                        

Faculty Members:

Bryan Burnham
Barbara Buxton
Gina Butler
Marzia Caporale
Tracey Collins
Teresa Conte
BJ Cunningham
Mary (Mimi) Kovaleski
Lisa Lesneski
Linda Lewis
Lisa LoBasso
Gregory O'Connell
Jennifer Vasquez
Janice Voltzow
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Charge:  The Student Veterans' Advocacy Committee is an advisory group comprised of faculty and staff who identify as veterans and/or who are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for veterans at the University.  The group convenes as needed to share suggestions, ideas, and insight with the Advisor of the Student Veteran's Organization. 

Ms. Bridget Chomko  Directof of Annual Giving
Prof. Michael Costello, J.D.  Faculty, Health Administration
Professor Kurt Eisele Faculty, Adjunct
Susan Elczyna, CRNA, Ph.D.  Faculty, Nurse Anesthesia
Teresa Grettano, Ph.D. Faculty, English
Bob Liskowicz, PsyD. Clinical Manager, Counseling Center
Prof. Paul Pearson Faculty Specialist, Physics and Engineering 
Mr. Jason Schwass Senior Director of Student Success, KSOM
Daniel R. Sweeney, S.J., Ph.D. Faculty, Political Science
Major Jason Wenger Professor of Military Science

Charge: To bring knowledge of Jewish history, culture, and thought to the University and wider community.
Members:
Dr. Marc Shapiro
Dr. Michael Azar
Dr. Joseph Kraus
Dr. Meghan Rich

 

Charge: The Steering Committee serves as the day-to-day decision-making body in the Program, covering instruction, research, special events, outreach, development, and appointment processess for Associate, Affiliated, Adjunct, and Visiting Faculty. 

Members:
Howard Fisher, Program Director
Madeleine Gangness
Gretchen Van Dyke

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