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Implementation Steering Committee

The Implementation Steering Committee (ISC) was formed to implement the next stage of our work by translating the plan’s priorities into coordinated actions, timelines and measurable outcomes.

Membership

The Implementation Steering Committee is a working group comprised of members assigned based on their roles in implementing Inspiring Great Minds to Greater Purpose, the University’s Strategic Plan.

Facilitators

  • Amy F. Newcombe, M.Ed. ’97/J.D., Executive Vice President for Board Affairs and University Strategy
  • Leigh Onimus, J.D., Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Provost
  • Bernadette McVey, Executive Director for Board Affairs
  • Anna Calka, Ph.D., Director of Advising and Technology Integration, Office of the Provost 

Members

  • Matthew Borowick '89/M.B.A, '94, Vice President of University Relations, Co-Chair, Priority 4
  • Edward J. Bishof ’80/M.B.A. ’88, Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, Co-Chair, Priority 5
  • Monica Burnette, Ph.D.,Vice President of Student Services, Co-Chair, Priority 1
  • Paul E. Fisher Jr., M.P.A. '98, Chief Information Officer, Co-Chair, Priority 5
  • Rev. Colin Adrian Kay, M.Div.’05, Vice President for Mission and Ministry, Co-Chair, Priority 2
  • Erik Lillquist, J.D., Interim Provost and Executive Vice President, Co-Chair, Priority 1 and Priority 3
  • Katie McCarthy, M.B.A. ’17, Interim Vice President of Enrollment Management, Co-Chair, Priority 3
  • Bryce Miller, Student Government Association Vice-President
  • Amy F. Newcombe, M.Ed. '97/J.D, Executive Vice President for Board Affairs and University Strategy, Co-Chair, Priority 3
  • Jon Paparsenos, Vice President, University Advancement, Co-Chair, Priority 4
  • Mary Ellen Roberts, D.N.P., R.N., A.P.N.C., FNAP, FAANP, FAAN, Chair of the Faculty Senate
  • Jackson Vaughn, Student Government Association President

Priority 1: Transformational Student Experience

Objective 1 – TiLES 

Co-Chairs

  • Jonathan Farina, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Omayra Arocho, Assistant Vice President of Student Services and Dean for the Center for Academic Success

Membership

  • Natalie Neubauer, School of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Caryn Grabowski, School of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Renee M. Cicchino, Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center
  • Jennifer McCarthy, School of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Alison Sotolongo, Division of Student Services  
  • Jacqueline Harper, Department of Information Technology
  • Kelly A. Shea, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Nina Capone Singleton, School of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Dena Levine, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
  • Gregory R. Wiedman, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Marianne E. Lloyd, College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Mark P. Holtzman, Stillman School of Business  
  • Lori Outzs-Borgen, School of Law
  • Jaxon Carey, Student
  • Mark Schild, Stillman School of Business
  • Autumn Bucior, University Registrar 
Objective 2 – Access and Inclusion 

Co-Chairs

  • Javonda Asante, Senior Director, Office of Financial Aid
  • Jamie Werbel, Assistant Provost, Office of the Provost

Membership

  • Jason G. Oliveira, Student Services / EOF & PMPDPP
  • Darlene Robinson, Student Services, First-Generation (R.I.S.E Gen 1)
  • Toni Hindsman, Office of EEO and Title IX Compliance
  • Ann Oro, Department of Information Technology
  • Gary Thomas, School of Law  
  • Lori Tarke, Joseph A. Unanue Latino Institute
  • Catherine Winterfield, Bursar’s Office
  • Daniela LeCras, University Advancement
  • Ramona Guthrie, School of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Eric Johnston, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
  • Rong Chen, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media  
  • Angela Carmella, School of Law
  • Madelyn Ferrans, Pre-Professional Advising Center
  • Jessica Appleton, Graduate Affairs Operations and Information Systems 
Objective 3 – Career Center Expansion 

Co-Chairs

  • Jorge E. Rivera, Director, Career Center
  • Joyce Strawser, Dean, Stillman School of Business

Membership

  • Michael Dooney, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Christine Yarwood, Office of Graduate Affairs
  • Chantal Vergara, Pre-Professional Advising Center 
  • Kishon C. Hickman, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
  • Scott Bergenfeld, Teaching, Learning and Technology Center – Technology Training
  • Ellen Downey Hylas, Division of Finance
  • La’Tesha Sampson, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Vilma Cortina, Facilities Engineering
  • Brian Ruark, University Advancement
  • Widian Nicola, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Jacqueline C. Pirone, School of Law
  • Danielle DiMeglio, Stillman School of Business
  • Jackson Vaughn, Student  
  • Rob Case, School of Diplomacy
  • Christine Milano, Career Center

Priority 2: Embracing Community, Catholic Mission and Culture

Objective 1 – Living Out Our Catholic Mission

Co-Chairs

  • Father Gerald Buonopane, Office of the Provost, Co-Chair 
  • Patrick Manning, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology, Co-Chair 

 Membership

  • Ronald Weich, School of Law
  • Nicole Giglia, Student Services  
  • John Fernandes, Department of Information Technology
  • Victoria Pivovarnick, Facilities and Business Affairs
  • Monsignor Gerard McCarren, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
  • Nancy Enright, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Father Doug Milewski, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
  • Jason Tramm, Department of Communication, Media and the Arts
  • Anthony Nicotera, Department of Social Work and Public Administration
  • Kennedy Dierks, University Relations 
Objective 2 – Welcoming Community

Co-Chairs

  • Lori Brown, Office of EEO and Title IX Compliance
  • Tatum Colitz, Athletics

Membership

  • Shannon Henderson, Department of Information Technology
  • Priti Shah, Counseling and Psychological Services
  • Bobby Segovia, Division of Finance
  • Nicole Gaudenzi, Athletics  
  • Father Nick Sertich, Campus Ministry
  • Brenda Knight, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Jon Radwan, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
  • Vikram Dayalu, School of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Joesph Rice, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
  • Tatiana Reyes, Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
  • Anthony Turon, Student Services
  • Maria LePage, EEO Compliance 
Objective 3 – Expand Opportunities for Engagement and Encounter

Co-Chairs

  • Michelle Peterson, Assistant Vice President for Service Integration
  • Father Pawel Tomczyk, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology

Membership

  • Jennifer Manzella, Student Services
  • Melissa Barnett, Division of Finance
  • Amanda Cavanagh, Division of Volunteer Efforts
  • Alan Delozier, University Libraries
  • Ines Angeli Murzaku, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Johanna Pan-Carr, Office of International Programs
  • Courtney Smith, School of Diplomacy  
  • Tom Rzeznik, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Ryan Hemmesch, Office of Graduate Affairs
  • Nicole Voltmer, Student, Stillman School of Business
  • Abdul Rehman Khan, School of Law 

Priority 3: Impactful Programs, Research and Innovation  

Objective 1 – Expand support for faculty, administrator and student scholarship and research 

Co-Chairs

  • Jim Kimble, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
  • Travis Timmerman, College of Arts and Sciences

Members

  • Justin M. Anderson, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
  • Anthony D. Koutsoftas, School of Health and Medical Sciences  
  • Matthew Stevenson, Department of Information Technology  
  • Matthew Escobar, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Sona Patel, Office of the Provost
  • Dianne M. Traflet, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
  • Jose L. Lopez, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Father Joseph  Laracy, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology
  • Maria O. Alonso, Office of Grants and Research Services
  • A.D. Amar, Stillman School of Business
  • Yu-An Chen, Stillman School of Business
  • Jennifer Itzkowitz, Stillman School of Business
  • Nathan Oates, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Joseph Huddelston, School of Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Meghan Caulfield, College of Arts  and Sciences
  • Anjali Deshmukh, School of Law 
Objective 2 – Interdisciplinary programs; Non-traditional student programs; liberal arts and skills for emerging job markets 

Co-Chairs

  • Elizabeth Halpin, Vice Dean, Continuing Education and Professional Studies
  • Denise Vigani, College of Arts and Sciences

Membership

  • Christine Sandella, Department of Information Technology
  • Oluwakemi Epidi, Internal Audit  
  • Joshua Dornbos, Center for Academic Success  
  • Jon Paparsenos, University Advancement
  • Leslie A. Rippon, School of Health and Medical Sciences  
  • Mehmet Alper Sahiner, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Donovan Sherman, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Michael Taylor, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Nick DiBari, Office of Admissions
  • Danielle Zanzalari,  Stillman School of Business
  • Angela Amoroso, Graduate Admissions
  • Manfred Minimair, College of Arts and Sciences 
Objective 3 – Invest in technology, research and teaching laboratories, interdisciplinary institutes, study abroad, and new STEM learning spaces and resources to foster innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration 

Co-Chairs

  • Jeffrey Togman, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Michael Soupios, Executive Director, TLTC

Membership

  • Nicole Paternoster, Academic Resource Center
  • Doug Cantelmo, Office of International Programs
  • Reagan Douglass, Finance Division (Budget Office)
  • Michael Wendt, Facilities Engineering
  • Eva Rosmaninho, Teaching, Learning and Technology Center
  • Eugenia Providence, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Stephanie Montalvo, Office of the Provost
  • Tinchun Chu, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Weining Wang, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Nathan Kahl, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Hallie Pope, School of Law
  • Jose Alvarez, Office of Grants and Research Services

Priority 4: Engaging Alumni and Partnerships 

Objective 1 – National and International Brand 

Co-Chairs

  • Christopher J. Cuccia, Office of the Provost – Graduate Affairs
  • Derek Martinez, Division of Enrollment Services
  • Pegeen Hopkins, University Relations

Membership

  • Christopher J. Petruzzi, Teaching, Learning and Technology Center  
  • Axel Quesada, Finance Division
  • Anna Pitingolo, Athletics
  • Michael Russo, University Advancement 
  • Niko Morisi, Athletics 
  • Lisa Deluca, University Library 
  • B.J. Schecter, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
  • Catherine Ruby, School of Diplomacy and International Relations 
  • Stacy Sorensen, Office of Graduate Affairs 
  • Diane Lynch, Office of Health Services  
  • Sandro Tejado, University Advancement  
Objective 2 – Partnerships for Transformational Student Experiences 

Co-Chairs

  • Mary Kate Naatus, Associate Provost and Dean
  • Anthony Bellucci, University Advancement

Membership

  • Nadia Sanon, Career Center
  • Victor Gomez, Esports Program
  • Johanna (Shao Chen) Pan-Carr, Office of International Programs
  • Sarah Lobo, Finance Division – Budget Office
  • Peter Trunk, Office of Business Affairs
  • Jamilah Savage, Gateway Center  
  • Kristi Stinson, College of Nursing 
  • Lori Outzs Borgen, School of Law
  • Latisha Porter-Vaughn, School of Law
  • Linda Ulak, College of Nursing
  • Elizabeth McDermott, College of Nursing
  • Melissa Morano, School of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Bob Boland, School of Law  
  • Thiago Alves, Student
  • Brian Garrett, Graduate Admissions
  • Ty’Asia Bullock, Division of Volunteer Efforts
  • Vasiliki (Betty) Kapralos, School of Health and Medical Sciences
  • Thomas Chen, Division of Athletics
Objective 3 – Excite the community around the University Campaign and beyond to maximize fundraising outcomes, rekindling connections and loyalty of the Seton Hall community

Co-Chairs

  • Mary Jean King, University Advancement
  • Bryan Crable, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media

Membership

  • Nadia Sanon, Career Center
  • Vivek Persaud, IT Services
  • Joseph Puleo, Division of Enrollment Services  
  • Joseph Genova, Finance Division  
  • Josh Azer, Athletics  
  • Brandon M. Larmore, Student Support Services 
  • Barbara Geiger, University Advancement  
  • Maddie Romano, University Advancement 
  • Kristi Stinson, College of Nursing 
  • Jeffrey Ritter, School of Health and Medical Sciences 

Priority 5: Sustainable Resources

Objective 1 – Our People 

Co-Chairs

  • Michael Silvestro, Human Resources
  • Tara Hart, University Advancement 

Membership

  • Marsha Philemon, Department of Information Technology 
  • Serena Branson, Finance  
  • Lisa DeLuca, University Libraries 
  • Jeff Austin, University Advancement 
  • Frank Fleischman, Registrar's Office 
  • Nicole LaCapria,  Division of Student Services 
  • Stephanie Silvestri, School of Law  
  • Mary McAleer Balkun,  College of Arts and Sciences 
  • Andrew Kelleher Stuhl, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media 
  • Martin Edwards, School of Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Connie Beale, Office of the Provost
Objective 2 – Efficiencies and Revenue Sources 

Co-Chairs

  • Frank Genova, Finance Division
  • Kristy Gonzalez, Division of Administration

Membership

  • James Calechman, Student Services 
  • David I. Backer, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media 
  • Alison K. MacMillan, Internal Audit 
  • Robin Mincolelli, Finance Division 
  • Jaquonda T. Hutchins, Office of Business Affairs 
  • Kurt Rotthoff, Office of the Provost 
  • Rev. Roberto Ortiz, Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology 
  • Joy Hayward, Human Resources 
  • Ruthie McClain, Finance Division
Objective 3 – Strengthen the community spirit and incentivize collaboration 

Co-Chair

  • Ghana Hylton, Student Services
  • Sandra Henao, Division of Finance

Membership

  • Erika Thomas, University Advancement
  • Amy Kline, College of Human Development, Culture, and Media
  • Jennifer O’Sheal, University Relations  
  • Lorraine Gardner, Interprofessional Health Sciences (IHS) - Student Services/Engagement
  • Gabriele Zengewald,  College of Nursing 
  • Rosa Alves, School of Law 
  • Kaerielle Larsen, Office of the Provost 
  • Jamilah Savage, Facilities 
  • Father Nick Gengaro, School of Law 
  • Jessica Dunn, School of Health and Medical Sciences 
  • Ruthie McClain, Finance Division