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Per the guidelines set forth by the Commission, Montclair State formed eight working groups to conduct the Institutional Self-Study. Each working group comprises two co-chairs and members. Collectively the groups are guided by an Executive Leadership Team.

Executive Leadership Team

• • Joanne Cote-Bonanno, Senior Associate Provost Curriculum, Assessment and Accreditation, MSCHE ALO, ÌÇÐÄvlog
  • Christine Lemesianou, Associate Dean, College of the Arts, Special Advisor to the Provost for Accreditation, ÌÇÐÄvlog
  • Brandon Fralix, Associate Director of Faculty, Professor of Writing & Analysis, Bloomfield College of ÌÇÐÄvlog
  • Danielle Insalaco-Egan, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Standard I: Mission and Goals Working Group

Co-Chairs

• • • Stefanie Brachfeld, Vice Provost for Research, Office of Research, Montclair
    • Bryan Murdock, Associate Vice President for Community Partnerships, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Members

• • • Archana Kumar, Associate Professor, Marketing, School of Business, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Jeanne Marano, Assistant Vice President for Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, Development, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Katia Paz Goldfarb, Associate Provost for Hispanic Initiatives and International Programs, Academic Affairs, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Jeff Strickland, Chair and Professor, History Department, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Melanie Shefchik, Instructional Specialist, Public Health, College for Community Health, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Dr. Nixon Cleophat, Associate Professor of Religion, Bloomfield College

Standard II: Ethics and Integrity Working Group

Co-Chairs

• • • Ashante Connor, Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence & Special Assistant to the President, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Milton Fuentes, Professor, Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Members

• • • James Anderson, Principal for Enrollment Management Integrations, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Harry Franqui-Rivera, Associate Professor of History, Bloomfield College of ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Yi Luo, Associate Professor, School of Communication and Media, College of the Arts, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Andrew Mees, Media Relations Director, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Frances Stromsland, Instructional Specialist, Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Joseph Niclas, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Standard III: Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience Working Group

Co-Chairs

• • • Melissa Harris, Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, College for Education and Engaged Learning, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Samantha Coyle-Eastwick, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Members

• • • Catherine Baird, Online and Outreach Services Librarian, University Libraries, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Daphne Galkin, Associate Dean of University College, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Catherine Keohane, Associate Director of Teaching and Learning, Academic Affairs, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Katherine McCaffrey, Professor, Anthropology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Esmail Najmi, Professor of Sociology, Bloomfield College of ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Patrick Scoscia, Lead Instructional Designer, Information Technology and Design Services, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Samantha Sheehan, Student Services Academic Advisor, Feliciano School of Business

Standard IV: Support of the Student Learning Experience Working Group

Co-Chairs

• • • Yolanda Alvarez, Associate Dean of Students, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Nicole DeCapua, Principal for Academic Affairs Integrations, Academic Affairs
    • Julie Mazur, Assistant Provost for Academic Success and Tutoring, Student Academic Services, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Members

• • • Christina Appassov, Associate Director of Academic Advising, College of Science and Mathematics, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Casey Coleman, Assistant Director, Student Involvement, Student Development and Campus Life, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Jonnine DeLoatch, Director of Student Belonging, Division of Student Development and Campus Life, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Sally Grapin, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
    • Hannah Lindeblad, Student Communications Manager, Division of Student Development and Campus Life, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Vicki Nauta, Director of Career Services, College of the Arts, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Tara Rienecker, Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation, Student Development and Campus Life, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Standard V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment Working Group

Co-Chairs

• • • Todd Kelshaw, Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, College of Communication and Media, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Irina Koroleva, Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation, Academic Affairs, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Members

• • • Julia Attansio, Senior Assessment Coordinator, Academic Affairs, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Esperanza Brizuela-Garcia, Associate Professor, History Department, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
    • Mark Korlie, Associate Professor, Mathematics, College of Science and Mathematics, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Dana Levitt, Counseling, College for Community Health, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Nora McCook, Associate Professor of Writing, Bloomfield College of ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Quinn Vega, Professor, Biology, College of Science and Mathematics, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Michelle Zhu, Professor, School of Computing, College of Science and Mathematics, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Standard VI: Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement Working Group

Co-Chairs

• • • Megan Matesic, Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Karen Ramsden, Market Research Analyst, University Communications and Marketing, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Members

• • • Sharif Akkara, Senior Director, PMO Operations, Enterprise Application Services, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Yolanda Brandon, Director of Facilities Strategic Operations, University Facilities, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Marilyn Davis, Director, Center for Educational Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, College for Education and Engaged Learning, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Christopher Donoghue, Professor, Sociology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Julie Fleming, Director, Student Center, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Benjamin Kalscheur, Director of Sustainability, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Jim Robinson, Director of Auxiliary Services, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Standard VII: Governance, Leadership, and Administration Working Group

Co-Chairs

• • • Scott Kight, Executive Director, Teaching Excellence in Science and Mathematics, College of Science and Mathematics, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Leslie Wilson, Associate Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Members

• • • Keith Barrack, Chief of Staff, Office of the President, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Elizabeth Emery, Professor, World Languages and Cultures, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Ellie Esposito, Assistant Dean, Feliciano School of Business, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Amanda Gonzalez Carcione, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, College of the Arts, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Brigid Harrison, Chairperson, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Erik Jacobson, Professor, Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Engaged Learning, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Dr. James (Jim) Murphy, Professor of Biology, Bloomfield College of ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Joseph Oluwole, Chair and Professor, Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Kate Temoney, Chair, Religion, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Working Group VIII: Verification of Compliance and Evidence Inventory Working Group

Co-Chairs

• • • April Catching, Director of Advising, High-Impact Practices and the First-Year Experience, University College, ÌÇÐÄvlog
    • Klavdiya Hammond, Director, Data and Analytics, Enterprise Application Services, ÌÇÐÄvlog

Members

• • Matthew Calvert, Director of Academic Policy, University College, ÌÇÐÄvlog
  • Marta Glogowski, Assistant Registrar, Registrar, ÌÇÐÄvlog
  • Tara Morlando Zurlo, Director of Red Hawk Central, Enrollment Management, ÌÇÐÄvlog