University Committee List
2008-2009
Academic Policy Council
Charge: Makes recommendations to the Provost on academic policies and programs.
Members:
Dr. Harold Baillie Chair
Ms. Mary Kay Aston
Ms. Robyn Dickinson
Dr. Joseph Dreisbach
Dr. Mary Engel
Dr. Paul Fahey
Dr. Steven Jones
Dean Charles Kratz
Dr. Michael Mensah
Mr. Joseph Roback
Dr. Debra Pellegrino
Dr. John Sanko
Ms. Helen Stager
Dr. Len Tischler
Dr. Jamie Trnka
Dr. W. Jeffrey Welsh
Dr. Robert Waldeck
Administrators’ Conference
Members:
Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J. Chair
Dr. Harold W. Baillie
Abigail Byman, J.D.
Dr. Vincent Carilli
Patricia Day, J.D.
Rev. Terrence Devino, S.J.
Mr. Jerome DeSanto
Robert Farrell, J.D.
Mr. Martin Langan
Mr. Patrick Leahy
Mr. Edward Steinmetz
Mr. Gerald Zaboski
Admissions, Financial Aid and Residence Life Committee (ARF)
Charge: To facilitate communication with all areas as it pertains to enrollment issues and to strategize on key issues affecting scholarships, housing and enrollment.
Members:
Mr. Joseph Roback Chair
Ms. Mary Kay Aston
Dr. Harold Baillie
Mr. William Burke
Mr. Patrick Donahue
Ms. Barbara Hawkins
Ms. Anitra McShea
Mr. Edward Steinmetz
Advisory Committee for Civic Engagement and Academic Mission
Mission/Charge: This advisory committee is to provide the Associate Provost, for Civic Engagement and Academic Mission, with advice on programs and policies that will contribute to the strategic planning goal of “Developing responsive relationships and sustainable partnerships with our local community consistent with the Jesuit principle of educating men and women for others.” In practice this will mean identifying opportunities to engage University of Scranton faculty with community organizations and programs through their teaching, research, and service activities. It will also mean identifying mechanisms that meaningfully integrate civic engagement into the curriculum at the University of Scranton.
Members:
Dr. Steven G. Jones Chair
Ms. Michele Davis
Robert Farrell, Esquire
Dr. Mary Ann Foley
Dr. Satyajit Ghosh
Ms. Andrea Mantione
Ms. Amy McKiernan
Dr. Stacey Muir
Ms. Sondra Myers
Ms. Bonnie Strohl
Ms. Patricia Vaccaro
Mr. Richard Yarmey
Ms. Megan Hess
Mr. William Grogan
Archives/Records Management Advisory Board
Charge: To develop a plan for the implementation of a comprehensive (print and electronic) Record Management/Retention program at the University of Scranton; to secure institutional support for a records management program; to draft policies and set priorities for the records most in danger of loss; to recommend for approval a comprehensive records (print and electronic) retention and disposal schedule including authorization of destruction of corporate records having no archival value and retention and storage of those which have archival value; and, to develop a website detailing University-wide policy regarding records retention in individual offices, on-or off-site storage, disposal, or removal to archival storage.
Members:
Mr. Joe Wetherell
Prof. Paul Cutrufello
Mr. James Muniz
Ms. Noreen Schofield
Ms. Barbara Mericle
Ms. Andrea Mulrine
Ms. Rosette Adera
Ms. Bonnie Oldham
Dr. Frank Homer
Mr. James Boyle
Ms. Mirtha Wilczynski
Abigail Byman, J.D.
Ms. Regina Bennett
Ms. Kimberly Reilly
Ms. Lorraine Mancuso
Ms. Julie Imel
Dr. Abijit Roy
Dean Charles Kratz
Ms. Margaret Craft
Dr. Marian Farrell
Mr. Vince Yanusaukas
Ms. Valarie Taylor
Mr. Anthony Maszeroski
Ms. Paulette Karlavige
Ms. Dianne Posegate
Ms. Judith Gunshannon
Dr. Mary Engel
Ms. Anne Marie Stamford
Mr. Francis Kranick
Mr. Mark Cruciani
Ms. Helen Stager
Ms. Karen Jones
Ms. Patricia Popek
Dr. Larry Morton
Ms. Barbara Hawkins
Mr. Larry Hickernell
Ms. Constance Wisdow
Mr. Michael Knies Ex officio
Mr. Keith Maczkiewicz
Board on Rank and Tenure for 2008-2009
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
Dr. Scott Bader Saye
Dr. George Gomez
KSOM Representatives
Dr. Edward Scahill
Dr. Satyajit Ghosh
PCPS Representatives:
Dr. Lori Bruch
Dr. Marian Farrell
At-Large Representatives:
Dr. Larry Kennedy
Dr. Renee Hakim
Dr. Tata Mbugua
Dr. Harry Dammer
Dr. Christine Karpiak
Board of Trustees Committees
Executive Committee
Members:
Mr. Carl J. Kuehner Chair
Ms. Mary Beth Farrell Vice Chair
Rev. Otto Hentz, S.J.
Mr. Eugene Kane
Mr. Carl Lisman
Margaret Mariotti, Au.D.
Mr. Francis Pearn
Karen Pennington, Ph.D.
Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J.
University Personnel Assigned
Abigail Byman, J.D. Chief Liaison
Mr. Jerome DeSanto
Audit Committee
Mr. Carl Lisman Chair
Paula Barrett, C.P.A.
Thomas Davis, C.P.A.
Mr. Harry Rose
Mr. Michael Glinsky
University Personnel Assigned
Edward Steinmetz, C.P.A. Chief Liaison
Campus Community Committee
Karen Pennington, Ph.D. Chair
Rev. George Aschenbrenner, S.J.
Msgr. Joseph Bambera
Mrs. Theresa DeBarbrie
Mr. James Knipper
Rev. Matthew Ruhl, S.J.
University Personnel Assigned
Vincent Carilli, Ph.D Chief Liaison
Rev. Terrence Devino, S.J.
Joseph Dreisbach, Ph.D.
Ms. Patricia Day
Ms. Patricia Vaccaro
Thomas Shimkus, Ph.D.
Mr. Joseph Quinn
Mr. Maribeth Smith Recording Secretary
Civic Engagement Committee
Margaret Mariotti, Au.D. Chair
J.P. Bannon, M.D.
Mrs. Ellen Casey
Mrs. Donna Doughtery
Rev. James Duffy, S.J., M.D.
Rev. Edward Glynn, S.J.
Mr. Carl Lisman
Mr. John A. Walsh
University Personnel Assigned
Mr. Gerald Zaboski Chief Liaison
Steven Jones, Ph.D.
Robert B. Farrell, J.D.
Mr. Kevan Bailey
Dr. Abajit Roy
Mr. Christopher Jones
Ms. Rose Corrigan Recording Secretary
Economic Strength Committee
Members:
Mr. Francis Pearn Chair
Ms. Paula Barrett, C.P.A.
Mr. William Brady
Mr. James Caccavo
Mr. Christopher Condron
Mr. Thomas Davis, C.P.A.
Lisa DeNaples, D.M.D.
Ms. Mary Beth Farrell
Mr. Michael Glinsky, Jr.
Mr. Eugene Kane
Mrs. Diane Murray
Rev. Robert Reiser, S.J.
Mr. Harry Rose
Mr. Thomas Sullivan
Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J.
University Personnel Assigned:
Edward Steinmetz, C.P.A. Chief Liaison
Mr. Jerome DeSanto
Mr. Martin Langan
Mr. Patrick Leahy
Ms. Rose Mary Carter Recording Secretary
Educational Excellence
Charge: Make recommendations to the Board of Trustees on academic affairs issues. The charge of the faculty resource members on the committee is to provide information when requested to do so by the Trustees.
Members:
Rev. Otto Hentz, S.J. Chair
Ms. Michelle Finn
Rev. Arthur Madigan, S.J.
Msgr. Andrew Martin
Mr. Dennis McGonigle
Mr. James Mullery
University Personnel Assigned:
Harold Baillie, Ph.D. Chief Liaison:
Ms. Anitra McShea
Mr. Joseph Roback
Ms. Robyn Dickinson
Ms. Meg Cullen-Brown
Susan Trussler, Ph.D.
Ms. Erica Joyce
Ms. Mary Kay Aston Recording Secretary
Facilities Committee
Charge: Makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees on matters related to facilities. The charge of the faculty resource members on the committee is to provide information when requested to do so by the Trustees.
Members:
Mr. Eugene Kane Chair
Mr. William Brady
Lisa DeNaples, D.M.D.
Mrs. Diane Murray
Rev. Robert Reiser, S.J.
Rev. Matthew Ruhl, S.J.
Mr. Thomas Sullivan
Rev. Frederick Zagone, S.J.
University Personnel Assigned:
Edward Steinmetz, C.P.A. Chief Liaison
Mr. Martin Langan
Mr. Jerome DeSanto
Harold W. Baillie
Vincent Carilli, Ph.D.
Mr. Todd Parry
Robert Waldeck, Ph.D.
Ms. Erin Quinn
Mrs. Judy Insogna Recording Secretary
Governance Committee
Ms. Mary Beth Farrell Chair
Rev. Edward Glynn, S.J.
Karen Pennington, Ph.D.
Rev. Scott Pilarz, S.J.
University Personnel Assigned
Abigail Byman, J.D. Chief Liaison:
Campus Development Council
Charge: To communicate regularly with key people on campus regarding the progress of the University’s development efforts; to ensure that our development efforts are well-coordinated across campus and to enlist more of the University’s best ambassadors in our development efforts.
Members:
Mr. Thomas MacKinnon Chair
Dr. Harold Baillie
Ms. Cheryl Boga
Dr. Vince Carilli
Dr. Harry Dammer
Mr. Jerry DeSanto
Dr. Joseph Dreisbach
Dr. Paul Fahey
Mr. Robert Farrell, J.D.
Mrs. Marise Garofalo
Dean Charles Kratz
Mr. Patrick Leahy
Mr. Toby Lovecchio
Dr. Robert McKeage
Dr. Michael Mensah
Dr. Debra Pellegrino
Mr. Edward Steinmetz, C.P.A.
Dr. W. Jeffrey Welsh
College of Arts and Sciences Committees
Dean’s Conference
Charge: The CAS Dean’s Conference is the advisory, consultative group to the dean of the College
Members:
Dr. Paul Fahey Chair
Dr. James Buchanan
Ms. Gina Butler
Dr. Len Champney
Dr. Willis Conover
Dr. Harry Dammer
Dr. Jones DeRitter
Dr. Darla Germeroth
Dr. Irene Goll
Dr. Patricia Gross
Lt. Col. Robert Haines
Dr. Michael Hardisky
Dr. Jakub Jasinski
Dr. Linda Ledford-Miller
Dr. David Marx
Dr. Kevin Nordberg
Mr. Kevin Norris
Dr. Charles Pinches
Prof. Richard Plishka
Ms. Noreen Schofield
Dr. Janice Voltzow
Prof. Ned Warner
Dr. Christine Zakzewski
Dean’s Conference Curriculum Subcommittee
Charge: The committee reviews and advises the CAS Dean’s Conference on matters regarding proposals for curriculum changes.
Members:
Dr. Darla Germeroth Chair
Dr. Michael DeMichele
Dr. Joseph Fusaro
Dr. Irene Goll
Dr. Michael Hardisky
Dr. Linda Ledford-Miller
Prof. Richard Plishka
Individualized Major Committee
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.
Members:
Dr. James Buchanan
Dr. Josephine Dunn
Dr. Kathleen Dwyer
Dr. Paul Fahey
Prof. David Friedrichs
Dr. Richard Klonoski
Pre-Law Advisory Committee
Members:
Dr. Frank Homer Chair
Abigail Byman, J.D.
Dr. Joe Cimini
Dr. Mary Engel
Dr. Tata Mbugua
Ms. Connie McDonnell
Dr. Bob McKeage
Dr. Gretchen Van Dyke
Dr. Loreen Wolfer
Science Facilities Faculty Advisory Committee
Charge: The committee develops concepts and proposals relevant to programming the planned science facility.
Members:
Dr. Joseph Dreisbach Chair
Dr. Yaodong Bi
Dr. J. Timothy Cannon
Dr. Paul Fahey
Dr. Anthony Ferzola
Dr. Timothy Foley
Dr. George Gomez
Dr. Michael Hardisky
Dr. Christi Pugh Karpiak
Mr. Martin Langan
Dr. David Marx
Dr. David Rusak
Ms. Noreen Schofield
Dr. Janice Voltzow
Dr. Robert Waldeck
Dr. Christine Zakzewski
CAS Department Committees
Computing Sciences Committees
Colloquium Series
Dr. Jack Beidler
Dr. Yadong Bi
Dr. Benjamin Bishop
Gen Ed/Service Courses
Dr. Jack Beidler
Dr. Benjamin Bishop
Dr. James R. Sidbury
Prof. Charles Taylor
Graduate Program
Dr. Jack Beidler
Dr. Yadong Bi
Dr. Benjamin Bishop
Dr. Robert McCloskey
Resources
Dr. Yadong Bi
Mr. William Gunshannon
Prof. Paul Jackowitz
Prof. Richard Plishka
Dr. James Sidbury
Library
Dr. Yadong Bi
Dr. Robert McCloskey
Prof. Charles Taylor
Undergraduate Program
Dr. Benjamin Bishop
Dr. Robert McCloskey
Prof. Charles Taylor
Outreach
Dr. Benjamin Bishop
Prof. Paul Jackowitz
Dr. James Sidbury
Internships/Senior Projects
Dr. Yadong Bi
Prof. Richard Plishka
Prof. Charles Taylor
Introductory/Sequences
Dr. Jack Beidler
Dr. Benjamin Bishop
Prof. Paul Jackowitz
Dr. Robert McCloskey
Prof. Richard Plishka
History Program Assessment Committee
Members:
Dr. Willis Conover
Dr. Roy Domenico
Dr. Susan Poulson
International Studies Assessment Committee
Members:
Dr. Michael DeMichele
Dr. Gretchen Van Dyke
Math Department
Assessment Committee
Members:
Dr. Anthony Ferzola
Dr. Jakub Jasinski
Dr. Chris Plotka
Dr. Thomas Shimkus
Computers Committee
Members:
Dr. Maureen Carroll
Dr. Stephen Dougherty
Dr. Ken Monks
Middle School Math Certification Curriculum Committee
Members:
Dr. Jennifer Franko
Dr. Ken Monks
Dr. Chris Plotka
Short Session Committee
Members:
Dr. Jakub Jasinski
Rev. John Levko, S.J.
Dr. Jerry Muir
Dr. Masood Otarod
Recruiting Committee
Members:
Dr. Anthony Ferzola
Dr. Jennifer Franko
Dr. Stacey Muir
Dr. Masood Otarod
Military Science
Advisory Committee
Members:
Mr. Joseph Wetherell Chair
Prof. Thomas Baker
Ms. Geri Botyrius
Mr. Timothy Briggs
Mr. Ray Burd
Mr. William Burke
Dr. Virginia Corcoran
Lt. Col. Robert Haines
Dr. Patricia Harrington
Dr. Frank Homer
Ms. Karen Jones
Mr. Martin Langan
Dr. Rob McKeage
Dr. William Parente
Ms. Richard Pomager
Dr. Gloria Wenze
Mr. Stan Zygmunt
Political Science-History
International Studies Assessment Committee
Members:
Dr. Michael DeMichele
Dr. Gretchen Van Dyke
Sociology/Criminal Justice
Soc/CJ Assessment Committee: ETS in CJ
Charge: The committee will address the ETS exam and will provide supplemental questions for the content based exams that we will give in Criminal Justice in the Spring.
Members:
Prof. Thomas Baker
Prof. David Friedrichs
Dr. James Roberts
Soc/CJ Assessment Committee: ETS in Sociology
Charge: The committee will address the ETS exam and will provide supplemental questions for the content based exams that we will give in Sociology in the Spring.
Members:
Prof. David Friedrichs
Dr. Meghan Rich
Dr. Loreen Wolfer
Soc/CJ Assessment Committee: Implementation
Charge: Address how to implement the assessment measures for the program goals approved in '06-'07 more specifically how the goals of critical thinking, social justice, communication and information literacy will be assessed in individual courses.
Members:
Prof. Joe Cimini
Dr. Meghan Rich
Dr. Loreen Wolfer
World Languages and Cultures: Student Handbook
Members:
Dr. Linda Ledford-Miller
Dr. Robert Parsons
Dr. Virginia Picchietti
Dr. Jamie Trnka
Dr. Joseph Wilson
Dr. Habib Zanzana
Biochemistry Cell and Molecular Biology
BCMB Advisory Board
Members:
Dr. Kathleen Dwyer Co-director
Dr. Timothy Foley
Dr. George Gomez
Dr. Tabbi Miller-Scandle
Dr. Michael Sulzinski
Dr. Joan Wasilewski Co-director
Committee on University Image and Promotion (CUIP)
Charge: To develop integrated marketing plan
Members:
Mr. Gerry Zaboski Chair
Mr. Edward Steinmetz Vice Chair
Rev. Scott R. Pilarz, S.J.
Dr. Harold W. Baillie
Mr. Patrick Leahy
Ms. Robyn Dickinson
Faculty Representative
Dr. Terrence Sweeney
Dr. George Gomez
Dr. Timothy Cannon
Dr. John Beidler
Committee on the Status of Women
Charge: To promote gender equality throughout all areas of the University community, assist the administration in identifying the concerns of women at the University that need study, recommend to the appropriate administrative offices ways to address the concerns of women at the University, communicate and collaborate with other committees and organizations to provide support, advocacy and information regarding women’s issues, and raise awareness through communication with the University community regarding behaviors, actions, issues, policies, and procedures that impact the status of women.
Members:
Dr. Marian Farrell
Ms. Rosette Adera
Ms. Regina Bennett
Ms. Geri Botyrius
Ms. Gemma Davis