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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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 .
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Charge: The Election and Membership Committee will fill vacancies on university committees, coordinate Staff Senate elections, and the annual Meet & Greet
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.
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.
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.
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
* 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
L
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