• Managing the personnel evaluation process and providing independent recommendations to the Provost on all personnel matters;

• Requesting new and replacement faculty and staff positions as well as overseeing the search and hiring of individuals for such positions including the nomination of candidates;

• Providing direction, recommendation and administrative support for the development of new academic programs;

• Overseeing the course offerings and schedules of Arts and Humanities programs to ensure that the academic programs can service the maximum number of students possible;

• Responding to questions from students as they relate to Arts and Humanities academic programs and faculty; administration of certifications, appeals and student grievances at the school level;

• Working with program faculties to develop and maintain information on learning outcomes as well as other measures of program performance. Conducting appropriate assessments of academic programs and other aspects of your operation commensurate with Middle States’ expectations.  Documenting these assessments and any changes taken as a result of these assessments;

• Planning the near term (1-2 year) and long term (3-5 year) academic direction of the School of Arts and Humanities including overseeing the appropriate budget requests and development of the needed facility requests required to deliver academic programs;

• Oversee the operation of the Performing Arts Center in a manner that improves its fiscal health and better integrates with University educational and extra-curricular activities;

• Representing the School and the University, as appropriate, with external agencies, offices, community and public relations;

• Cooperating with the Provost and Vice President, fellow academic Deans, and other officers of the University for the good of the institution and its students;

• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Provost and Vice President and the President.

 

Professional History

Prior to joining Stockton as Dean, I served as Coordinator of Basic Writing at both Bloomfield College and William Paterson University; as Director of the Program in Writing and Rhetoric, formerly the First-Year English Program; as Chair of the English Department, and as Co-chair of the University Chair's Council.  I also served as Acting Chair of Philosophy, Assistant to the Dean, Acting Associate Dean, Interim Associate Dean and Associate Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at William Paterson University.

 

Education & Training

• Ph.D. in English Literature, Graduate Center, City University of New York, NY
• M.A. in English Literature, Rutgers University—Newark
• B.A. in English Literature, Rutgers University—Newark

Strategic Planning and Budget

• Manage and oversee all aspects of the School's strategic planning process and the implementation of goals.
• Chair the School Implementation Committee to ensure measurable progress on strategic initiatives.
• Develop and oversee policies and procedures that support the School’s mission and strategic objectives.
• Advise on program enrollment strategies, resource allocation, and personnel recruitment.

Faculty and Staff

• Ensure compliance with negotiated MOAs.
• Supervise AFT and CWA employees within the Dean’s Office.
• Support Program Chairs and faculty on curricular initiatives and academic operations.

Students

• Oversee student concerns and complaints, ensuring fair and timely resolutions or referrals to appropriate offices.
• Approve grade changes, graduation certifications, and incompletes.

 

Professional History

Prior to joining the Dean’s office at Stockton University, I was Director of the Office of Educational Programs at Columbia University, Mailman School of Public Health.  Before my position at Columbia, I had previously served as Director of the Educational Opportunities Center at Kean University. I was also Executive Assistant to the Dean at the William J. Maxwell College of Arts and Sciences at New Jersey City University.  Early in my career, I was a Career Counselor and EOF Counselor. I have over 20 years of experience working in public and private higher educational settings. I specifically appreciate and enjoy working with first-generation undergraduate students. 

 

Education & Training

• ABD, in Higher Education from Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
• Ed.M. in Counseling Psychology in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, NY
• M.A. in Counseling Psychology, concentration Higher Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, NY
• B.A. in Psychology, minor in Sociology/Anthropology from Pace University, NY

 

 

Professional History

I have over a decade of experience in higher education, specializing in academic scheduling, faculty workload processes, and student support. I work closely with faculty, staff, and students to both ensure smooth academic operations and support student success across the School of Arts and Humanities.

 

Education & Training

• M.A. in American Studies, Stockton University
• B.A. in Literature with minors in Ancient Greek and Latin, Stockton University  

 

Professional History

My career began at Stockton in 2012.  Since then I have worked in ARHU, helping the school and its multiple programs.  My responsibilities have increased and I have enjoyed writing, editing, planning, and goal setting.  One aspect of my job that I have particularly enjoyed is assisting faculty, staff, and students in having a great experience learning and growing.

 

Education & Training

After many sleepless nights, I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Historical Studies from Rowan University.  I’ve also attended numerous staff trainings here at Stockton.  The people of Stockton’s community continuously teach me new things.

• Assist students with developing individual success plans and directing appropriately to university resources and services.
• Assist with student questions and concerns regarding registration, drop/add, and DegreeWorks issues relating to degree requirements.
• Assist in Orientation programing, advise students one-on-one with course registration and degree requirements.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and functional working relationships with Career Services, Registrar's Offices, Center for Academic Advising, Admissions, and other University-wide offices to help students.
• Collaborate with the Senior Curriculum Advisor and Academic Program Specialist on various projects and initiatives.
• Assist with new student recruitment events.

 

Professional History

I have worked in various roles in higher education for the past eight years. Prior to joining Stockton, I served as the Program Manager for the School of Engineering at Widener University. Additionally, I worked in athletic sports information offices at three different universities.

 

Education & Training

M.A. Sports Administration, Campbellsville University (Campbellsville, KY)
B.A. Television and Digitial Media, Montclair State University (Montclair, NJ)

Professional History

I worked in the Banking and Mortgage industry for over 25 years before joining Stockton University in 2008.

 

Education & Training

I earned a B.A. in Business Studies from Stockton University.

 

Professional History

Prior to Stockton, I had a 20-year career with AT&T in Central Jersey.  Primary responsibilities included data analysis, database management, business planning and budgeting, and project support.  Corporate downsizing and a personal move to South Jersey had me looking for a new career.  Stockton’s need for a new financial person in the School of Arts & Humanities was a perfect fit.  After 12 years in the role of budget support, a recent move to administrative support within ARHU was a refreshing change.

 

Education & Training

Many years ago, I graduated with a degree in Secretarial Science.  As technology moved from manual typewriters to computers to cell phones to tablets to the cloud, etc., I continually adapted to ever-changing technologies.  Fully understanding and utilizing tools needed to complete a task has allowed me to provide exceptional support to peers and create a vision for efficiencies.

• Manages content for the ARHU website and social media channels.
• Collects and maintains the database of CVs and syllabi from ARHU faculty.
• Aids students with questions, academic complaints, and provides academic support.
• Assists with overseeing work-study students.
• Communicates with faculty about their canceled course meetings.
• Works with the Assistant Dean on academic-related projects

 

Professional History

Prior to Stockton, I taught secondary theatre arts education across the state. I am a teaching artist and I volunteer with community theatres and arts organizations in the region.

 

Education & Training

M.F.A. Theatre Education, Mississippi University for Women (Columbus, MS)
B.A. Theatre Arts, Point Park University (Pittsburgh, PA)