Charge and Membership The Educational Assessment Advisory Committee (EAAC) serves as an advisory committee to the Director of the Office of Educational Assessment (OEA). The EAAC serves to develop and enrich effective assessment of the student learning experience at the Scranton. The committee collaborates with the Director, 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 the Director of the OEA, who serves as a non-voting member. Staff members are appointed based on their job positions; faculty members are elected by the Faculty Senate.
2023-2024 AAC Membership: Ms. Aubree Armezanni, Office of Registrar, Representative Dr. Mary Jane DiMattio, Faculty Representative, PCPS,Nursing Dr. Gerard Dumancas, Faculty Representative, CAS, Chemistry Dr. Marian Farrell, Faculty Representative, PCPS, Nursing Prof. Tara Hamilton Fay, Faculty Representative, CTE Faculty Coordinator Dr. Rachel Frissell, Faculty Representative, CAS, Physics/Engineering Dr. Satyajit Ghosh, Faculty Representative, KSOM, Economics/Finance/International Business Dr. Robert Giambatista, Faculty Representative, KSOM, Management/Marketing/Entrepreneurship Dr. Vanessa Jensen, Faculty Representative, PCPS, Counseling and Human Services Dr. Emily Hopkins, Faculty Representative, CAS, Psychology Dr. Lisa LoBasso, Director of Graduate Academics and Student Services Dr. David Marx, Associate Provost Dr. Rebecca Mikesell, Faculty Representative, CAS, Communication and Media Dr. Murli Rajan, Associate Dean, KSOM Dr. Lauren Rivera, Vice President for Student Life, Dean of Students Mr. Ray Schwenk, Assistant Dean, Assessment, Communication and Finance, PCPS Dr. Maria Squire, Interim Associate Dean, CAS Mr. Richard Walsh, Assistant Provost for Operations and Data Analytics Officer Professor Donna Witek, Faculty Representative, Library, Information Literacy Coordinator Ms. Kathryn Yerkes, Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
Board on Rank and Tenure 2023-2024
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:
Joseph Kraus
English and Theatre
Maria Johnson
Theology/Religious Studies
KSOM Representatives:
Douglas Boyle
Accounting
Satya Chattopadhyay
Management, Marketing, & Entrepreneurship
PCPS Representatives:
Marian Farrell
Nursing
Renee Hakim
Physical Therapy
At-Large Representatives:
Jessica Nolan
Psychology
Michael Allison
Political Science
Timothy Foley
Chemistry
Janice Voltzow
Biology
Duane Armitage
Philosophy
Executive Committee
Vincent Reilly, Esq.
Chair
Jacquelyn Dionne
Co-Vice-Chair
Kevin O'Brien, Esq.
Co-Vice Chair
Joseph Marina, S.J.
Rachele Browning
Kathleen Sprows Cummings, Ph.D.
Timothy Kacani
John Mariotti, D.M.D.
Crystal Newby, Ed.D.
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 Student Life
Robert B. Farrell, Esq.,
General Counsel and University Secretary
Elizabeth Garcia, J.D.
Executive Director of Equity & Diversity; Special Assistant to the President
Carl Hurst
Associate Vice-President for Information Technology & CIO
Michelle Maldonado, Ph.D.
Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Lauren Rivera
Vice President for Student Life
Edward J. Steinmetz, C.P.A.
Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
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.
To support the University’s “dedication to the personal development fundamental to the growth in wisdom and integrity of all who share its life,” and to meet the challenge of General Congregation 34 of the Society of Jesus “to listen carefully and courageously to the experience[s] of women” and to work in solidarity with “women in the struggle for a more just relationship between women and men,”
The CSW seeks to accomplish this mission by:
Raising awareness through communication with the University community regarding behaviors, actions, issues, policies, and procedures that impact the status of women;
Communicating and collaborating with other committees and organizations to provide support, advocacy, and information regarding women's issues;
Assisting the administration in identifying the concerns of women at the University that need study, and recommending ways to address the concerns of women at the University to the appropriate administrative offices
Membership 2022-2023
Don Bergman*
Director of Public Safety
Melisa Gallo
Clerical Staff, Weinberg Memorial Library
Madeline Gangnes, Ph.D.
Faculty, English and Theatre, Women's and Gender Studies
Elizabeth Garcia*
Executive Director, Office of Equity and Diversity/Title IX Coordinator
Samantha Gurn
Graduate Student
Hannah Kohrn
Undergraduate Student
Cara Krieg
Chair,
Faculty, Biology
Pauline Palko
Administrative Assistant, Dean of Students
Brandice Riccardi*
Director, Jane Kopas Women's Center
Sara Serrano
Undergraduate Student
* Ex Officio
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.
Elizabeth Garcia
Executive Director, OFfice of Equity and Diversity
Student Life, Assistant Dean, Culture and Inclusion
Meg Hambrose
Director, Corporate & Foundation Relations
Hengameh Hosseini
PCPS Faculty, Health Administration and Human Resources
Theresa Pham
Student Representatiave
Jose Sanchez
Assistant Director, Multicultural Center
Karla Shaffer
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 Manager of the OSSS, Manager of the CTE, and Coordinator of the CTE to ensure that the mandates of the Center and Office is achieved and maintained.
Members:
Dr. Marian Farrell
Faculty Liaison to the CTE/OSSS
Dr. Rebecca Dalgin
Prof. Tara Hamilton-Fay
Dr. Robert Giambatista
Prof. Bonnie Markowski
Dr. David Marx
Dr. John Ruddy
Mr. Matthew Smith
Mr. Brian Snapp
Dr. Jennifer Vasquez
Prof. Elin Woods
Prof. Laura Zagacki
Ms. Geraldine Loveless
Ms. Tracy Muth
Mr. Kevin Curry
This committee is not active at this time
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
Elizabeth Garcia
Executive Director, Office of Equity and Diversity
Ozgur Isil, Ph.D.
KSOM Faculty, Operations and Analytics
Alejandra Marroquin
Community Liaison, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Iordanis Petsas, Ph.D.
KSOM Faculty; Department Chair, Economics/Finance/International Business
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. David Dzurec
Interim Dean, CAS
Dr. Mark Higgins
Dean, KSOM
Dr. Christopher Bauman
Dr. Paul Datti
Alternates:
Dr. Ann Pang-White
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Dean, PCPS
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. Stacy Muir
Chair
Dr. Jordan Petsas
Secretary
Dr. Christos Pargianas
Contract Administrator Officer
Dr. Steven Szydlowski
Treasurer
Dr. Michael Jenkins
Grievence Officer and Vice-Chair
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:
Professor Tara Fay
Ms. Bethann McCartney
Dr. Christos Pargianas
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. Christopher Hauser
Dr. Michael Allison
Dr. Yamile Silva
Dr. Rebeccas Spirito Dalgin
Dr. Ovidiu Cocieru
Dr. Yibai Li
Dr. Jason Graham
Dr. Anne Royer
Dr. Gary Kwiecinski
Alternates:
Dr. Meghan Rich
Dr. Cyrus Olsen
Dr. Brian Snee
Dr. Hengameh Hosseini
Dr. Debra Fetherman
Dr. James Boyle
Dr. Jennifer Vasquez
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. Michelle Maldonado
Chair
Dr. David Marx
Dr. David Dzurec
Robert Farrell, J.D.
Dean George Auliso
Dr. Mark Higgins
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Mr. Edward Steinmetz
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.
Faculty Representatives tp the Assessment Advisory Committee (AAC)
Marian Farrell, Ph.D.
PCPS/CT-OSSS Representative
Robert Giambatisat, Ph.D.
KSOM Representative
Emily Hopkins, Ph.D.
CAS Representative
Rebecca Mikesell, Ph.D.
CAS Representative
Prof. Donna Witek
Library Representative
*No ratification vote needed; committee is stipulated in Senate by-laws or served by specific chairpersons of standing committees.
Charge: To support faculty travel to professional meetings, workshops and professional development.
Dr. Michelle Maldonado
Dr. David Marx
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Dr. Mark Higgins
Dean George Aulisio
Dr. David Dzurec
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
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. Michelle Maldonado
Chair
Dr. David Marx
Dr. Douglas Boyle
Dr. James Boyle
Dr. Arthur Catino
Ms. Mary Kay Aston
Dr. David Dzurec
Dr. Mark Higgins
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Dr. Mehmet Bastug
Mr. Edward Steinmetz
Dr. Hope Baylow
Dr. Yaodong Bi
Dr. Mehmet Bastug
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 Ruggy
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.
Timothy D. Foley, Ph.D.
Spencer Galen, Ph.D.
Natalie Gilboy, MSN
Chris Hauser, Ph.D.
Gabriela Jakubowska, Ph.D.
Rafeiza Khan, Ph.D.
Wendy Manetti, Ph.D., CRNP
Ronald McKinney, S.J., Ph.D.
Riddhiman Medhi, Ph.D.
Patrick Orr, Ph.D.
David Rusak, Ph.D.
Nicholas Sizemore, Ph.D.
Billie Tadros, Ph.D.
Cristen M. Walker, MS, CRNP
Charge: The Honors Council serves as an advisory body to the Director of the Honors Program. It must approve all major changes of policy and procedure. The Honors Coucil is also responsible for selecting students to participate in the Honors Program. This entails meeting with applicants and evaluating them in committee.
Andrew LaZella, Ph.D.
Co-Director of Honors Program & Co-Chair of Honors Council (Philosophy)
Jill Warker, Ph.D.
Co-Director of Honors Program & Co-Chair of 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
Christopher Howey, Ph.D.
Biology
Jerry Muir, Ph.D.
Mathematics
Ismail Onat, Ph.D.
Sociology/Criminal Justice
Gretchen Van Dyke, Ph.D.
Political Science
Andrew Venezia, Ph.D.
Health and Human Performance
Hank Willenbrink, Ph.D.
English & Theatre
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 Scranton or under its sponsorship at another location. Activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Members:
Paul Cutrufello, Ph.D.
Chair
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.
Deborah Wardach *
*external representataive
Charge: Establish, implement policies, review and approve all research involving human subjects conducted at the Scranton 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:
Bryan Burnham, Ph.D.
Chair,
Psychology
Sabine Charles, M.D., Dr. PH
Epidemiologist, Lackawanna County
Dr. Carol Cote
Occupational Therapy
Marian Farrell, Ph.D.
Nursing
William Miller, Ph.D.
Health Administration and Human Resources
Joshua Reynolds, Ph.D.
Psychology
Andrew Venezia, Ph.D.
Health and Human Performance
Kathryn Yerkes
Assistant Provost, Planning & Institutional Effectiveness and IRB Administrator
Donald Bergman**
Chief of Police
Therese Kurilla**
Grants Manager, Research and Sponsored Programs
*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, and make policy recommendations to Dean.
Members:
Mark Higgins,
Chair
Dean
Peter Andersen
Chair, Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Douglas Boyle
Chair, Accounting, PhD. Director
Jordan Petsas
Chair, Economics, Finance and International Business
Murli Rajan
Associate Dean
Nabil Tamimi
Chair, Operations and Analytics
The individuals below only meet with the committee at the first meeting of each semester
Aram Balagyozyan
Director Business Honors Program; Economics, Finance and Internal Business
Tamara Bautista
Passport Program Coordinator
Jim Boyle
Directory MACC Program; Accounting
Robert Giambatista
Director of Assessment; Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship
Lisa Hall-Zielinski
Director, SBDC
Gerry Loveless
Assistant Dean; Directory Academic Advising Center
David Mahalak
Operations and Analytics
Rob McKeage
Directory, Business Leadership Program; Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship
Vince Rocco
Program Advisor, Online MBA Program; Operations and Analytics
John Ruddy
Geisinger Program Director; Economics, Finance and 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.
Mark Higgins
Chair
Dean
Peter Andersen
Chair, Management, Marketing and Entrepreneurship
Aram Balagyozyan
Director, Business Honors Program; Economics, Finance and International Business
Douglas Boyle
Chair, Accounting; Ph.D., Chair
James Boyle
Director MACC Program; Accounting
Robert Giambatista
Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship
Robert McKeage
Director, Business Leadership Program; Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship
Iordanis Petsas
Chair, Economics, Finance and International Business
Charge: The Assessment Committee will help identify linkages between KSOM student learning goals and 自慰视频 Goals. They will 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.
Robert Giambatista
Chair
Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship
James Boyle
Director MACC Program; Accounting
Ann (Nancy) Cummings
Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship
Satyajit Ghosh
Economics, Finance and International Business
Mark Higgins
Dean
Ozgur Isil
Operations and Analytics
Ioannis Kallianiotis
Economics, Finance and International Business
Taewan Kim
Marketing, Management and Entrepreneurship
Linda Mlodzienski
Accounting
Richard O'Hara
Accounting
Jordan Petsas
Chair, Economics, Finance and 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 stamen 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.
Mark Higgins
Chair
Dean
Peter Andersen
Chair, Management, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Douglas Boyle
Chair, Accounting; DBA Chair
Ahmed Gomaa
Operations & Analytics
Andrew Gregorowicz
Accounting
Taewan Kim
Marketing, Management & Entrepreneurship
Murli Rajan
Associate Dean
Vincent Rocco
MBA Online Program Advisor; Operations & Analytics
John Ruddy
Geisinger Program Director; Economics, Finance & IB
Charge: The role of the Dean's Advisory Group is to provide guidance to the Dean on the strategic direction of KSOM, provide guidance to the Dean on curriculum and programmatic changes, provide guidance to the Dean with respect to t to KSOM policies, and provide guidance to the Dean with respect to university policies that impact KSOM.
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 ; and select the recipient for the KSOM FAculty Award for Excellence in Teaching .
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.
Aram Balagyozyan
Director, Business Honors Program; Economics, Finance & IB
Jinghan Cai
Economics, Finance & International Business
S.P. Chattopadhyay
Marketing, Management, & Entrepreneurship
Jeh-Hyun Cho
Accounting
Ovidiu Cocieru
Marketing, Management, & Entrepreneurship
Yibai Li
Operations & Analytics
Amanda Marcy
Accounting
Christos Pargianas, Chair
Economics, Finance & International Business
Ziqian Song
Operations & 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. Roxana Curiel
Dr. Janice Voltzow
Women's and Gender 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.
Dr. Yamile Silva
Dr. Megan Rich
Dr. Billie Tadros
Library Advisory Committee
Charge: The Library Advisory Committee is an advisory group to Charles Kratz, 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
Terri Feeman-Smith
Health Administration/Human Resources
William Miller
Health Administration/Human Resources
Chris Gillett
History
Roxana Ariadne Curiel
Latin American and Latinx Studies/Women's and Gender Studies
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
Marian Farrell
Nursing
Wendy Manetti
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
Jason Shrive, Esq.
Sociology/Criminal Justice
Amanda Campbell
Student
Nathan Lefler
Theology/Religious Studies
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. 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
PCPS Dean's Conference
Charge: To consult with the Dean in the discharge of his/her responsibilities concerning the development and improvement of the programs of study within the school or college.
Members:
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Chair
Dr. Hope Baylow
Undergraduate Communication Sciences & Disorders and Gradate Speech-Language Pathology
Dr. Lori Bruch
Chair, Counseling & Human Services
Dr. Teresa Conte
Chair, Nursing
Dr. Carol Cote
Chair, Occupational Therapy
Dr. Ann Culp
Nurse Anesthesia Program Administrator
Dr. BJ Cunningham
Associate Dean
Mr. Kevin Curry
PCPS Academic Services
Dr. Paul Cutrufello
Chair, Health & Human Performance
Dr. Rebecca Dalgin
Graduate Clinical Rehabiliation Counseling
Dr. Paul Datti
Undergraduate Counseling
Ms. Cheryil Demkosky
Director, PCPS Laboratories
Dr. Mary Jane DiMattio
Graduate Nursing Program Director
Dr. Marian Farrell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program Director
Dr. Debra Fetherman
Undergraduate Health Promotion
Dr. Renee Hakim
Chair, Physical Therapy
Ms. Meg Hambrose
ex-officio
Advancement
Dr. Hengameh Hosseini
Graduate Health Administration, Co-Director
Dr. Vanessa Jensen
Graduate Applied Behavior Analysis
Dr. Wendy Manetti
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director
Ms. Tammy Manka
PCPS Graduate Academic Services
Dr. Tata Mbugua
Undergraduate Education
Dr. William Miller
Health Informatics, Program Coordinator
Ms. Lori Moran
ex-officio
Career Development
Professor Ian O'Hara
ex-officio
Weinberg Memorial Library
Mr. Ray Schwenk
PCPS Dean's Office
Dr. Robert Spinellia
Undergraduate Health Administration
Dr. Steven Szydlowski
Chair, Health Administration & Human Resources
Dr. Cristen Walker
Undergraduate Program Director
Dr. Kevin Wilkerson
Graduate School Counseling, Interim Program Director
Dr. Ben Willis
Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Director
Dr. Ken Zula
Online Graduate Human Resources Management and Undergraduate Human Resources Studies
PCPS Field Coordinators' and Clinical Internship Committee
Charge: Integrate academic goals for each program in PCPS. This committee develops collaborative initiatives and discusses issues concerning site-based partners, policies and procedures relevant to PCPS departments in field placement and clinical sites including legal issues, clearances, etc.
Members:
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Co-Chair
Dean
Mr. 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: Analyze the activities and function for undergraduate and graduate PCPS Program Directors. Revise the job description goals and define specific outcomes for these positions.
Members:
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Co-Chair
Dean
Dr. Hope Baylow
Undergraduate Communication Sciences & Disorders and Graudate Speech-Language Patholoty
Dr. Carol Cote
Undergraduate/Graduate Occupational Therapy
Dr. Ann Culp
Nurse Anesthesia Program Administrator
Dr. Paul Cutrufello
Undergraduate Kinesiology
Dr. Rebecca Dalgin
Graduate Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling
Dr. Paul Datti
Undergraduate Counseling & Human Services
Dr. Mary Jane DiMattio
Graduate Nursing Program
Dr. Marian Farrell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program Director
Dr. Debra Fetherman
Undergraduate Health Promotion
Dr. Renee Hakim
Chair/Program Director - Physical Therapy
Dr. Hengameh Hosseini
Graduate Health Administration, Program Director
Dr. Vanessa Jensen
Graduate Applied Behavior Analysis Program Director
Dr. Wendy Manetti
Family Nurse Practitioner Program Director
Dr. William Miller
Health Informatics, Program Coordinator
Dr. Robert Spinelli
Undergraduate Health Administration Program Director
Dr. Steven Szydlowski
Chair/Spring 2024, Online MHA Program Director - Health Administration & Human Resources
Dr.Criten Walker
Undergraduate Nursing Program Director
Dr. Kevin Wilkerson
Graduate School Counseling, Interim Program Director
Dr. Ben Willis
Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Program Director
Dr. Ken Zulla
Online Graduate Human Resources Management and Undergraduate Human Resources Studies
Charge: The charge of the committee is to conduct careful and systematic evaluations of course proposals, degree programs, and course syllabi to ensure high quality, academically rigorous learning experiences for all PCPS students.
Charge: Advisory Committee to form first-year college programming for TAPESTRY, providing education shaped by the service of faith and the promotion of justice, and emphasizing the development of adult faith and the implementation of the four-year professional development plan of TAPESTRY.
Charge: To assist the Provost in reviewing applicants and nominations for the Provost's Awards for Faculty Enhancement
Dr. David Marx
Chair
Prof. Donna Witek
Dr. Amanda Marcy
Dr. Rebecca Dalgin
Charge: Makes recommendations to the Provost on academic policies and programs.
Members:
Dr. Michelle Maldonado Chair Dr. David Marx Ms. Mary Kay Aston Dr. David Dzurec Ms. Caitlyn Hollingshead Dean George Aulisio Ms. Lisa LoBasso Dr. William Miller Dr. Victoria Castellanos Dr. Mark Higgins Ms. Kathryn Yerkes Dr. Andrew Venezia Ms. Elizabeth Garcia
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 Scranton'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
Pat Savitts
Pete Sakowski
Patricia Savitts
This committee is presently inactive
Charge: The Scranton 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.
Members:
Laura Chavez
PCPS
Michael Landram
PCPS
Linda Lewis
PCPS
Wendy Manetti
PCPS
Richard O'Hara
KSOM
Michael Azar
CAS
Jason Graham
CAS
Bridget Hunter
CAS Dean's Office
Ian O'Hara
Library
Carl Hurst
IT
Deanna Beyrent
IT
Jason Wimmer
IT
Simal Sami
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
Diana Collins
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Marian Farrell
Faculty Representataive, Nursing
Brian Loughney
Human Resources Manager
Membership 2023-2024
Charge: , The University Governance Council (the Council) plays an important role in governance at The Scranton. 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: 2023-2024
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. Michelle Maldonado, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dr. Bryan Burnham, President, Faculty Senate
Brigid Carlin, Student Government
Dr. Daniel Cosacchi, Vice President for Mission and Ministry
Dr. Robert Davis, Vice President for University Advancement
Elizabeth Garcia, Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director, Equity and Diversity
Dr. Jean Harris, CAS Faculty Representative
Kristi Klien, Coordinator, PCPS Academic Affairs
Dr. William Miller, PCPS Faculty Representative
Dr. Pedro Monteiro, KSOM Faculty Representative
Mark Murphy, President, Staff Senate
Lauren Rivera, Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students
Edward Steinmetz, Senior Vice President Finance and Administration
Maria Stephen, Vice President, Student Government
Patricia Tetreault, Vice President for Human Resources
Kate Yerkes, Assistant Provost for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
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
Rev. James F. Duffy, S.J., M.D.
Campion Hall Rector
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.