Charge: Makes recommendations to the Provost on academic policies and programs.
Members:
Dr. Jeffrey Gingerich Chair Dr. Sunil Ahuja Ms. Mary Kay Aston Mr. William Burke Dr. Brian Conniff Ms. Julie Ferguson Dean Charles Kratz Ms. Lisa LoBasso Dr. Anitra McShea Dr. Debra Pellegrino Dr. Murli Rajan Ms. Kathryn Yerkes
Charge and Membership The Assessment Advisory Committee (AAC) serves as an advisory committee to the Director of the Office of Educational Assessment (OEA). The AAC serves to develop and enrich effective assessment of the student learning experience at the University of 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.
2018-2019 AAC Membership: Chair: Dr. Mary Jane K. DiMattio, Director, OEA Dr. Harry Dammer, Associate Dean, CAS Dr. Marian Farrell, Faculty Representative, PCPS/CTLE Professor Tara Fay, Faculty Fellow CAS Ms. Julie Ferguson, Registrar Dr. Vanessa Ferrance, Faculty Fellow, PCPS Dr. Satyajit Ghosh, OEA Fellow, KSOM Mr. Eugeniu Grigorescu, Director CTLE Dr. Jeffery Kegolis, Director of Student Conduct and Assessment, Student LIfe Ms. Lisa LoBasso, Director of Online and Off Campus Programs Dr. Robyn Lawrence, Faculty Representative, KSOM Dr. Patrick Orr, Faculty Representative, CAS Dr. Adam Pratt, Faculty Fellow, CAS Dr. David Salerno, Interim Associate Dean, KSOM Dr. Jennifer Schwartz, Faculty Representative, PCPS Mr. Raymond Schwenk, Assistant Dean, PCPS Dr. Stacy Smulowitz, Faculty Representative, CAS Ms. Madelyne Sunday, Student Government Representative Professor Nicholas Truncale, Faculty Fellow, CAS, Interim GE Assessment Co-ordinator Mr. Richard Walsh, Assistant Provost for Operations and Data Analytics Officer Professor Donna Witek, Library Representative
Board on Rank and Tenure 2018-2019
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:
David Rusak
Chemistry
Stephen Whittaker
English& Theatre
KSOM Representatives:
Taewan Kim
Management/Marketing/Entrepreneurship
Douglas Boyle
Accounting
PCPS Representatives:
Oliver Morgan
Counseling and Human Services
Marian Farrell
Nursing
At-Large Representatives:
Jean Harris
Political Science
Patrick Tully
Philosophy
Cyrus Olsen
Theology/Religious Studies
Kevin Nordberg
Philosophy
Paul Fahey
Physics/Electrical Engineering
Executive Committee
Joseph M. Vaszily
Chair
Judee M. Bavaria
Co-Vice Chair
James M. Slattery
Co-Vice Chair
Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
Tracy F. Bannon
David C. Blake, Ph.D., J.D.
Patricia A. Byrnes Clarke
Matthew E. Haggery, Edq.
Mary R. Haveron, C.P.A.
Daniel K. Lahart, S.J.
University Personnel
Robert W. Davis, Jr., Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Life
Jeffrey Gingerich, Ph.D.
Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Robert B. Farrell, Esq.,
General Counsel
Frances Lovecchio
Chief of Staff
Thomas S. MacKinnon
Vice President for University Advancement
Anitra McShea, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Student Life
Edward J. Steinmetz, C.P.A.
Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
Gerald C. Zaboski
Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and External Affairs
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 2018-2019
Don Bergman*
Director of Public Safety
Christine Black*
Interim Title IX Coordinator, Office of Equity and Diversity
Elizabeth Chalk
Clerical Staff, Mathematics
Christina Futterknecht
Graduate Student
Synthia Guthrie-Kretsch
Service/Maintenance/Printing & Mailing
Jean Harris
Faculty, Political Science/Women's & Gender Studies
Grace Hudock
Undergraduate Student
Julia Leighow
Professional Staff, Office for Off Campus & Commuter Student Life
Maria Marinucci*
Director, Cross Cultural Centers
Jessica Nolan
Faculty, Psychology
* Ex Officio
Charge: The CCC is responsible for implementation and oversight of the Unversity General Education Program.
Members:
Dr. Sunil Ahuja
Dr. Victoria Castellanos
Dr. Brian Conniff
Dr. Jody DeRitter
Dr. Marian Farrell
Ms. Julie Ferguson
Dr. Robyn Lawrence
Ms. Jean Lenville
Dr. David Marx
Dr. Sufyan Mohammed
Dr. Maria Oreshkina
Dr. Murli Rajan
Dr. Robert Spalletta
Dr. Maria Squire
Charge: To provide guidance and input to the University's marketing efforts.
Members:
Mr. Gerald Zaboski
Chair
Mr. Edward Steinmetz
Vice Chair
Ms. Susan Bowen
Dr. Teresa Conte*
Dr. Jeff Gingerich
Dr. Geoge Gomez*
Ms. Lori Nidoh
Mr. Joseph Roback
Dr. Abhijit Roy*
*Faculty Representatives
This Committee is inactive at this time.
Members:
Dr. Kenneth Lord
Dr. Jessica Nolan
Dr. Iordanis Petsas
Mr. Edward Steinmetz
Dr. Robert Waldeck
Dr. Patricia Wright
Mr. David Wilson
Mr. Theodore Zayac
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 Pennington
Chair
Taewan Kim
Michael Ritterback
Sufyan Mohammed
Christos Pargianas
KSOM
Habib Zanzana
CAS
Jose Sanchez
Aurelie I. Bonifay
Nhu N. Nguyen
Syed Muhammad Hurr Hussain Shah Hamdani
Alejandra Marroquin
Members:
Dr. John Deak
Dr. Vanessa Ferrance
Dr. Brian Conniff
Alternates:
Dr. Nabil Tamimi
Dr. Debra Pellegrino
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 18-19
Michael Allison
Coordinator
David Dzurec
Anthony Ferzola
Ann Fenney
Teresa Grettano
Tata Mbugua
Jessica Nolan
Cathy Seymour
Katherine Stumpo
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. Patricia Wright
Chair
Dr. Stacey Muir
Secretary
Dr. David Dzurec
Contract Administrator Officer
Dr. Daniel West
Treasurer
Dr. James Roberts
Grievence 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:
Dr.Sunil Ahuja
Dr. David Dzurec
Dr. Marian Farrell
Ms. Robyn Lawrence
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. Sunil Ahuja
Chair
Dr. Maria Poggi Johnson
Dr. Jessica Bachman
Dr. Jill Warker
Dr. Yamile Silva
Dr. Aram Balagyozyan
Dr. Adam Pratt
Dr. Abhijit Roy
Dr. Teresa Conte
Alternates:
Dr. Michael Allison
Dr. Benjamin Willis
Dr. Michael Fennie
Dr. Joel Kemp
Professor Michelle McHugh
Dr. Tim Foley
Dr. Matthew Meyer
Professor George Auliso
Dr. Thomas Shimkus
Charge: Review the Faculty Handbook section of the Master Agreement
Dr. Jeffrey Gingerich
Chair
Dr. Yibai Li
Dr. Sunil Ahuja
Dr. Brian Conniff
Dr. Paul Cutrufello
Dr. Rebecca Dalgin
Dr. David Dzurec
Mr. Robert Farrell, Esq
Dr. Michael Friedman
Dr. Matthew Meyers
Dr. Stacy Muir
Dean Charles Kratz
Dr. Debra Pellegrino
Dr. Murli Rajan
Dr. Jeffrey Gingerich
Chair
Dr. Sunil Ahuja
Dr. Brian Conniff
Robert Farrell, J.D.
Dean Charles Kratz
Dr. Murli Rajan
Dr. Debra Pellegrino
Mr. Edward Steinmetz
Ms. Patricia Tetreault
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 Representataiaves to the Strategic Enrollment Planning Council
Douglas Boyle, DBA
Marian Farrell, Ph.D.
Susan Mendez, Ph.D.
Maria Squire, Ph.D.
Charge: To support faculty travel to professional meetings, workshops and professional development.
Dr. Jeffrey Gingerich
Dr. Brian Conniff
Dr. Debra Pellegrino
Dr. Murli Rajan
Dean Charles Kratz
Dr. Brian Carpenter
Members:
Dr. Susan Trussler
Chair
Dr. David Black
Dr. Darryl DeMarzio
Dr. El-Habib Zanzana
Dr. Janice Voltzow
Dr. Susan Mendez
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.
Barbara Buxon, R.N., Ph.D.
Timothy J. Cadigan, S.J., Ph.D.
Dona Rinaldi Carpenter, R.N., Ed.D.
Arthur T. Catino, Ph.D.
Patrick M.Clark, Ph.D.
David Dzurec, Ph.D.
Mary F. Engel, Ph.D.
Paul F. Fahey, Ph.D.
Michael W. Fennie, Ph.D.
Timothy D. Foley, Ph.D.
Georeg Gomez, Ph.D.
Joan A. Grossman, Ph.D.
Richard J. Klonoski, Ph.D.
Wendy Manetti, Ph.D., CRNP
Ronald McKinney, S.J., Ph.D.
Kevin Nordberg, Ph.D.
Cyrus Olsen, III, Ph.D.
Patrick T. Orr, Ph.D.
Anne M. Royerk, Ph.D.
David Rusak, Ph.D.
Nicholas B. Sizemore, 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
Jill Warker, Ph.D.
Co-Director of Honors Program & Co-Chair of Honors Council
Satya P. Chattopadhyay, Ph.D.
Teresa Conte, Ph.D.
Michael Fennie, Ph.D.
Jason Graham, Ph.D.
Joan Grossman, Ph.D.
Christopher Howey, Ph.D.
Susan Mendez, Ph.D.
Jerry Muir, Ph.D.
Julie Nastassi, Sc.D.
Christos Pargianos, Ph.D.
Adam Pratt, Ph.D.
Meghan Rich, Ph.D.
Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D.
Robert A. Spaletta, Ph.D.
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.
Stephanie Colarusso, BFA*
Robert Noto, DVM
Cyrus Olsen, Ph.D.
Marc Seid, Ph.D.
Sarah Sutton**
Robert Waldeck, Ph.D.
Christine Zakzewski, Ph.D.
Mr. Michael Baltrusalitis***
*community representative
**community representative (alternate)
***non voting.
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 University of Scranton or under its sponsorship at another location. Activities are conducted in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Members:
Kathleen Dwyer, Ph.D.
Chair
Sunil Ahuja, Ph.D.
John A. Arnott, Ph.D.*
Matthew Balmer*
Michael Baltrusaitis
Rev. Timothy Cadigan, S.J., Ph.D.
Paul Cutrufello, Ph.D.
Michael Landram, Ph.D.
Michael Sulzinski, Ph.D.
Albert J. Thomas*
*external representataive
** ex officio, non-voting
Charge: Establish, implement policies, review and approve all research involving human subjects conducted at the University of 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.
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
Josephine Dunn
Art & Music
Kathleen Dwyer
Biology
Michael Fennie
Chemistry
Kimberly Pavlick
Communication
Yaodong Bi
Computing Science
Robert McCloskey
Computing Science
Lori Bruch
Counseling & Human Servicees
Ben Willis
Counseling & Human Services
Eugeniu Grigorescu
CTLE
Christos Pargianas
Economics/Finance
Darryl DeMarzio
Education
Teresa Grettano
English and Theatre
Michael Hardisky
Environmental Science
Michael Landram
Exercise Science and Sport
Marzia Caporale
Foreign Languages
Terri Feeman-Smith
Health Administration/Human Resources
William Miller
Health Adminstration/Human Resources
Adam Pratt
History
Robert Shaffern
History
Yamile Silva
Latin American & Women's Studies
George Aulisio
Library
Kelly Banyas
Library
Frank Conserette
Library
Colleen Farry
Library
Sharon Finnerty
Library
Michael Knies
Library
Charles Kratz
Library
Jean Lenville
Library
Sheli Pratt-McHugh
Library
Narda Tarfui
Library
Donna Witek
Library
John Zych
Management/Marketing
Jakub Jasinski
Mathematics
Masood Otarod
Mathematics
Marian Farrell
Nursing
Wendy Manetti
Nursing
Carol Cote
Occupational Therapy
Rita Fleming-Castaldy
Occupational Therapy
Yibai Li
Operations/Information Management
Sufian Qrunfleh
Operations/Information Management
Andrew LaZella
Philosophy
Tracey Collins
Physical Therapy
Argyrios Varonides
Physics/Electrial & Computer
William Parente
Political Science
Barry Kuhle
Psychology
Jason Shrive, Esq.
Sociology/Criminal Justice
Robert McGowan
Student
Nathan Lefler
Theology/Religious Studies
Marzia Caporale
World Languages & Cultures
Charge: Reporting to the Provost, the Metrics Team assists in the coordination and collection of campus-wide indicators for the University's Strategic Plan 2015-2020: An Engaged, Integrated, Global Student Experience. The Team reviews and makes recommendations related to needed data collection to address action items, metrics, and assessment measures articulated in the Strategic Plan's scorecards. Due to the collaborative nature of its work, the team includes the Deans of each college, faculty, and professional staff members from units throughout the University who already lead data collection efforts for functional areas addressed by the Strategic Plan.
Co-Chair: Dr. Michael Mensah, Dean, KSOM
Co-Chair: Ms. Kate Yerkes, Assistant Vice Provost for Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
Dr. Brian Conniff, Dean, CAS
Ms. Robyn Dickinson, Director of Institutional Research
Mr. Andy Gregorowicz, Financial Analyst
Dr. Jeff Kegolis, Director, Student Conduct and Assessment
Dr. Tabbi Miller-Scandle, Director of Research Services
Ms. Lynn Pelick, Registrar's Office
Dr Debra Pellegrino, Dean, PCPS
Dr. Murli Rajan, Associate Dean, KSOM
Fr. John Sivalon, Director of International Education
Mr. Ray Schwenk, Assistant Dean, PCPS
Mr. Richard Walsh, Assistant Provost for Operations, OEA Assessment Analyst
Ms. Chris Whitney, Director, Center for Career Development
Faculty Representatives (1):
Dr. William Miller, Faculty, Health Administration (PCPS)
Dr. Cyrus Olsen, Faculty, Theology (CAS); Director, General Education Assessment (OEA)
1 - Appointed through the Faculty Senate committee appointment process
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. Bryan Burnham
Dr. J. Timothy Cannon
Dr. George Gomez
Dr. Jason Graham
Dr. Gary Kwiecinski
Dr. Jerry Muir
Dr. Patrick Orr
Dr. Marc Seid
Dr. Jong-Hyou Son
Dr. Katherine Stumpo
Dr. Jill Warker
PCPS Dean's Conference
Charge: To consult with the Dean in the discharge of his/her responsibilities in regard to the development and improvement of the programs of study within the school or college.
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.
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.
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: To form men and women for and with others, providing education shaped by the service of faith and the promotion of justice, and emphasizing the development of adult faith.
Charge: The undergraduate teacher education program is guided by the Teacher Education Committee. The Committee develops policy regarding program design, functioning and evaluation.
Dr. Adam Pratt
Chair
Dr. Michael Allison
CAS, Political Science
Mr. David Angeloni
PCPS Education Department
Dr. Maria Oreshkina
PCPS Education Department
Dr. Tata Mbugua
PCPS Education Department
Dr. Sandra Pesavento
PCPC Education Department
Dr. Antoinette Glover
CAS, English and Theatre Department
Dr. Thomas Shimkus
CAS, Mathematics Department
Dr. El-Habib Zanzana
CAS, World Languages Department
Members:
Patricia Harrington
Michael Friedman
Catherine Sanderson
Edward Steinmetz
Charge: To assist the Provost in reviewing applicants and nominations for the Provost's Awards for Faculty Enhancement
Dr.Sunil Ahuja
Chair
Dr. Richard Klonoski
Professor George Auliso
Dr. Daniel Mahoney
Dr. Rebecca Dalgin
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 approporiate 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 analzying 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.
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, 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 ensure the awareness and availability of opportunities for staff that will assist in their personal and professional development through updating and circulating the Employee Resource Document, continued work on a staff mentoring program, a fall program on Ergonomics and a spring program with the Jesuit Center.
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 prodcedures.
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
Gina Butler, Chair
Jonathan Kirby
Jen Kretsch
Mark Murphy
Crystal Ondrick
This committee is presently inactive
Charge: The Purposes of the Board are to: assure that the official editorial position of a student publication respects the Mission Statement of the University of Scranton and responsible freedom of expression. A student publication is free to present a forum in which varying religious, cultural, philosophical, and intellectual ideas are expressed within the framwork of its charter; to assure that the likelihood of damages to the University through the actions of publications is minimized; to assure that qualified students serve as editors-in-chief of publications; and to assure that publication staff members adhere to appropriate codes of ethics in fulfilling the responsiblities of their staff positions.
Board Members:
Dr. Jeffrey Kegolis
Chair, Professional Staff
Dr. Jason Graham
Faculty
Dr. Joseph Kraus
Faculty
Dr. Barry Kuhle
Faculty
Ms. Krista Ziegler
Graduate Student
Ms. Sandra Snyder
Professional Media Representative
Mr. David Erdman
Alumni Representative
Charge: Chart the path toward healing and hope, ever mindful of the gifts of the Holy Sprit - Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety and Fear the Lord. Each of these gifts will be essential to the success of our collective efforts to address the sensitive, complex and daunting challege that lies ahead. The Task Force will help us harness the full range of resources that The University of Scranton, as a Catholic and Jesuit university can offer the church in this painful but pivotal moment. Their work will imagine and plan how we can respond, in ways both simple and sophisticated, to the needs of God's people.
Members:
Patricia Tetreault, Vice President for Human Resources, (Co-Chair)
Christian Krokus, Ph.D., Associate Profoessor and Department Chair of Theology (Co-Chair)
Gerianne Barber, Director of the Counseling Training Center
Julie Schumacher Cohen, Director of Community and Government Relations
Debra Pellegrino, Ed.D., Dean of the Panuska College of Professional Studies
Lauren Rivera, J.D., MED, Assistant Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students
James Roberts, Ph.D. , Professor and Department Chair of Sociology/Criminal Justice
Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of the Jesuit Center
Rose Sebastianelli, Ph.D., Professor of Operations and Information Management
Patrick Tully, Ph.D, Professor and Department Chair of Philosophy
Helen Wolf, Ph.D. , Executive Director of Campus Ministries
Steven Browning, Graduate Student
Julia Betti, Undergraduate Student
Charge: The University of 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:
Dr. Michael Azar
Theology/Religious Studies (CAS)
Dr. Aram Balagyozyan
Economics/Finance (KSOM)
Professor Kelly Banyas
Library
Dr. Tiffany Bordonada
Counseling and Human Services (PCPS)
Dr. Timothy Cannon
Psychology/Neuroscience (CAS)
Dr. Teresa Conte
Nursing (PCPS)
Dr. David Dzurec
History (CAS)
Professor Tara Fay
Biology (CAS)
Co-Chair
Dr. Jason Graham
Mathematics (CAS)
Dr. Michael Landram
Exercise Science and Sport (PCPS)
Dr. Andrew LaZella
Philosophy (CAS)
Professor Linda Lewis
Nursing (PCPS)
Dr. Yibai Li
Operations and Information Management (KSOM)
Professor Sheli McHugh
Library
Professor Sandy Pesavento
Education (PCPS)
Dr. Katherine Stumpo
Chemistry (CAS)
Dr. Jill Warkder
Psychology (CAS)
Co-Chair
Staff Representatives:
Ms. Susan Bowen
Mr. Eugeniu Grigorescu
Mr.s Jason Wimmer
Charge: To support the University of Scranton's commitment to educate, prevent and appropriately respond to issues involving Title IX.
Commitment: Each member is appointed for a renewable two year term and are chosen according to the role they play in Title IX work on campus and by sending requests for a representative from each of the senates.
Members
Elizabeth M. Garcia
University Title IX Coordinator(as of December 1st)
Christine M. Black
Interim University Title IX Coordinator
Lauren Rivera
University Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Patricia Tetreault
University Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Gerianne Barber
Marian Farrell
Jean Harris
Maria Marinucci
Jason Oakey
Jennifer Pennington
Brian P. Kilner
Membership 2018-2019
Charge: , The University Governance Council (the Council) plays an important role in governance at the University of Scranton. Formed in response to concerns regarding lack of communication between the University's representative governing bodies, the Council serves as a coordinating structure to receive and distribute policy proposals to each of the three representative bodies. The group also provides a forum to ensure the three governing bodies - Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, and Student Government - have ample opportunity to discuss policy initiatives with one another and forward comments and/or recommendations to the President's Cabinet, the chief policy and decision‐making body of the University. The Council is also the primary conduit for policy initiatives coming from the Cabinet to the governing bodies.
The University Governance Council is comprised of representatives from each of the three representative governing bodies. These representatives are the four officers of the bodies or their designates; total membership on the Council shall not exceed 12 persons. In addition to this number, the Council has an administrative liaison to the Cabinet, the Vice President for Planning & CIO, the University administrator with responsibility for governance. The liaison is charged with carrying the Council's feedback on policy deliberations to the Cabinet, and conveying information from the Conference to the Council. The liaison serves as the convener of the Council, calling meetings according to the Council's schedule.
Members:
Dr. Jeffrey Gingerich
Provost & Senior VP Academic Affairs; Convener & UGC Liason to President's Cabinet
Recorder, Administrative Assistant for Planning & Institutional Effectiveness
* indiciates individual is president/chair of their respective senate
Charge and Membership: 2018-2019
Charge: The University Planning Committee serves as an advisory committee to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. In this capacity, the UPC recommends annual planning priorities as part of the implementation of the University’s strategic plan, and reviews annual progress of the plan’s initiatives. The UPC considers, endorses, and makes recommendations related to strategic, tactical, and other significant planning initiatives, and may establish ad hoc committees and taskforces where needed to facilitate University planning. The UPC may also make recommendations in linking planning to related administrative functions.
UPC Membership:
Chair: Dr. Jeffrey Gingerich, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Sunil Ahuja, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Mr. Matthew Coughlin, Student Government President Dr. Bobby Davis, Vice President for Student Life Ms. Amy Driscoll-McNulty, Staff Senate President Dr. Marian Farrell, Faculty Senate President Mr. Tom MacKinnon, VIce President for University Advancement Dr. Anitra McShea, Associate Vice President for Student LIfe Dr. Christos Pargianas, KSOM Faculty Representative Dr. Debra Pellegrino, Dean, PCPS; Dean’s Group Representative Fr. Patrick Rogers, S.J., Executive Director of the Jesuit Center Mr. Edward Steinmetz, Senior Vice President Finance & Administration Dr. Katherine Stumpo, CAS Faculty Representative Ms. Patricia Tetreault, Vice President for Human Resources Dr. Ben Willis, PCPS Faculty Representative Ms. Kate Yerkes, Assistant Vice Provost for Planning & Institutional Effectiveness Mr. Gerry Zaboski, Vice Provost for Enrollment and External Relations
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:
Jessica Bachman
Tiffany Bordanada
Bryan Burnham
Marzia Caporale
Tracey Collins
Teresa Conte
Catherine Cullen
Tara Fay
Michael Fennie
Mary (Mimi) Kovaleski
Lisa Lesneski
Linda Lewis
Ashley Stampone
Annette Tross
Jennifer Vasquez
Janice Voltzow
Charge: The Veterans' Advocacy Committee (VAC) advises the moderator of the Veterans' Club, supports our veteran students, and advocates for veterans' issues across campus and in the community.
Michael Costello, JD
Faculty Health Administration
Christine Black
Assistant Director, Office of Equity and Diversity/Deputy Title IX Cooridinator
Camille A. Daniels
VA Certifying Office, Office of Financial Aid
Susan Elczyna, CRNA, Ph.D.
Clinical Faculty Nurse Specialist
Teresa Grettano, Ph.D.
Faculty English & Theatre
Bob Liskowicz, Psy.D.
Staff Psychologist, Counseling Center
Crystal Ondrick
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
Jason Schwass
Assistant Director for Student Internships, KSOM
Daniel R. Sweeney, S.J.
Faculty Political Science
Major William G. White
Professor of Military Science
Lt. Col. Joseph K, Wetherell, Ret.
Associate Director, Admissions
Chrstina Whitney
Director, The Gerald R. Roche Center for Career Development, Student Veterans Organization Advisor
Robert P. Zelno
Committee Chair
Charge: To bring knowledge of Jewish history, culture, and thought to the University and wider community.