Organizational and Physical changes in the Academic Affairs Division
July 02, 2008
Dear Colleagues,
As we begin a new fiscal year, a number of changes in the Academic Division have taken effect. I realize that there may still be some confusion about how certain offices have been reorganized in relation to the new Deans, so I'd like to clarify the structural changes at the this time--as well as to note the physical locations of people in their new positions.
First, let me take this opportunity to thank Karen Talentino once again for her great work over the last six years. Karen's last "official" day was June 30th, but she is around a few additional days in July to finish packing and moving. I know you'll join me in wishing Karen well in her new role as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Saint Michael's College in Vermont. As I mentioned in an earlier email, you are invited to stop by tomorrow (Thursday, 7/3) between 12-1 to say goodbye.
As of July 1, Dr. Joseph Favazza has become Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. Joe will move into the office Karen has inhabited. He will have all academic department chairs and a team of three academic administrators reporting to him: Dr. Stacy Grooters (Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning), Dr. Peter Ubertaccio (Director of the Martin Institute) and Dr. Todd Gernes (Director of General Education and First Year Experience).
Stacy and Peter will be in their current offices, and Todd will move into Joe's former office in our Duffy 134 suite when he joins us on July 28th. Mary Boyd will continue to support the Dean of the Faculty (Joe), and Lori Hagerty will continue to support General Education and First Year initiatives (Todd).
Dr. Craig Almeida's effective start date as Dean of Academic Achievement is also July 1. Craig's direct reports include newly promoted Associate Dean of Academic Achievement Richard Grant; Director of the Center for Academic Achievement Martha Ucci; Director of the Honors Program Prof. George Piggford C.S.C.; and the new Director of International Programs, who is not yet named. Craig will personally oversee the development of students interested in postgraduate awards and fellowships.
As of July 31, Craig will move into a new office in the Kruse Center for Academic and Professional Excellence--located in the Cushing-Martin Building. The International Programs Office will remain in the Kruse Center. George Piggford will run the Honors Program from his faculty office, 122 Cushing-Martin. And Dick Grant will continue work from his existing office in Duffy 112.
Other changes: Julie Murteira (Registrar's Office) and Donna Myles (Office of Academic Services) have both been named Office Managers. Alice Cronin was promoted to Assistant Director of International Programs in the middle of the year, and she has done a wonderful job supporting our students since Dr. Erika Schluntz left in February. We hope to have a new Director on board soon. Dr. Glenn Everett's role as Director of Instructional Technology will continue to evolve in new ways as he spends part of his time supporting faculty through programs in the Center for Teaching and Learning and part of his time as an academic liaison to Office of Information Technology. Glenn's office remains in the Learning and Technology Center, Duffy 216.
While I have assumed additional duties in my new role as Provost, I will continue to work directly with academic administrators across campus and to count my lucky stars that I have Nancy Dunsing as my Executive Assistant! The administrators include the Deans mentioned above--as well as John Pestana (Registrar), Ed Hynes (Director of the Library), Heather Heerman (Director of Career Services) and Bonnie Troupe (Director of Academic Development). All these offices remain in their current locations.
Incidentally, because of longstanding confusion (especially for those outside of campus) about the differences between the Offices of Academic Affairs, Academic Services, and Academic Development, we will now refer to our office as the Office of the Provost.
I hope this email is helpful in outlining the responsibilities and locations of various academic administrators. Sometimes it feels like we are always a "work in progress," but I do hope we continue to advance efforts to serve students, faculty, and the College in the most creative and efficient ways. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Best regards,
Katie
Katie Conboy
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Professor of English
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