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Self-Study Working Groups

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, Associate Provost for Academic Programs and Assessment, ALO, Montclair State University
  • Christine Lemesianou, Associate Dean, College of the Arts, Special Advisor to the Provost for Accreditation, Montclair State University
  • Brandon Fralix, Humanities Division Chair and Professor of Writing & Analysis, ALO, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
  • Danielle Insalaco-Egan, Acting Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Acting Dean, University College, Montclair State University
  • Standard I: Mission and Goals Working Group

    Co-Chairs

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

    Members

    • Amanda Birnbaum, Professor, Public Health, College for Community Health, Montclair State University
    • Dr. Zachary Aidala, Associate Professor Psychology, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
    • Archana Kumar, Associate Professor, Marketing, School of Business, Montclair State University
    • Jeanne Marano, Assistant Vice President for Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement, Development, Montclair State University
    • Katia Paz Goldfarb, Associate Provost for Hispanic Initiatives and International Programs, Academic Affairs, Montclair State University
    • Jeff Strickland, Chair and Professor, History Department, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University
    • Claudio Alejo, Professional Staff, Greek Life Coordinator, Student Development and Campus Life, Montclair State University
    • Melanie Shefchik, Instructional Specialist, Public Health, College for Community Health, Montclair State University

    Standard II: Ethics and Integrity Working Group

    Co-Chairs

    • Milton Fuentes, Professor, Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University
    • Ashante Connor, Director of Equity and Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources, Montclair State University

    Members

    • Adela Caceres, Director of Office for Social Justice and Diversity, Division of Student Development and Campus Life, Montclair State University
    • Catherine Boscher-Murphy, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Montclair State University
    • Harry Franqui-Rivera, Associate Professor of History, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
    • Yi Luo, Associate Professor, School of Communication and Media, College of the Arts, Montclair State University
    • Frances Stromsland, Instructional Special, Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University
    • Joseph Niclas, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Montclair State University

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

    Co-Chairs

    • Melissa Harris, Assessment and Accreditation Assistant Director, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University
    • Samantha Coyle-Eastwick, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University

    Members

    • Catherine Baird, Online and Outreach Services Librarian, University Libraries, Montclair State University
    • Sheeran Dennis, Clinical Specialist, Mathematics, College of Science and Mathematics, Montclair State University
    • Daphne Galkin, Associate Dean of University College, Montclair State University
    • Catherine Keohane, Associate Director of Teaching and Learning, Academic Affairs, Montclair State University
    • Katherine McCaffrey, Professor, Anthropology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University
    • Esmail Najmi, Professor of Sociology, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
    • Patrick Scoscia, Lead Instructional Designer, Information Technology and Design Services, Montclair State University
    • 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, Montclair State University
    • Julie Mazur, Assistant Provost for Academic Success and Tutoring, Student Academic Services, Montclair State University

    Members

    • Christina Appassov, Associate Director of Academic Advising, College of Science and Mathematics, Montclair State University
    • Casey Coleman, Assistant Director, Student Involvement, Student Development and Campus Life, Montclair State University
    • Jonnine DeLoatch, Director of Student Belonging, Division of Student Development and Campus Life, Montclair State University
    • Chinasa Eke-McClean, Assistant Dean of Student Life, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
    • Sally Grapin, Associate Professor, Educational Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
    • Hannah Lindeblad, Student Communications Manager, Division of Student Development and Campus Life, Montclair State University
    • Vicki Nauta, Director of Career Services, College of the Arts, Montclair State University
    • Laura Valente, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, The Graduate School, Montclair State University

    Standard V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment Working Group

    Co-Chairs

    • Todd Kelshaw, Associate Director and Professor, School of Communication and Media, College of the Arts, Montclair State University
    • Irina Koroleva, Associate Director of Assessment and Accreditation, Academic Affairs, Montclair State University

    Members

    • Esperanza Brizuela-Garcia, Associate Professor, History Department, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
    • Dana Levitt, Counseling, College for Community Health, Montclair State University
    • Mark Korlie, Associate Professor, College of Science and Mathematics, Montclair State University
    • Nora McCook, Associate Professor of Writing, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
    • Quinn Vega, Professor, Biology, College of Science and Mathematics, Montclair State University
    • Michelle Zhu, Professor, School of Computing, College of Science and Mathematics, Montclair State University

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

    Co-Chairs

    • Masela Obade, Assistant Director of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Montclair State University
    • Karen Ramsden, Market Research Analyst, University Communications and Marketing, Montclair State University

    Members

    • Sharif Akkara, Senior Director, PMO Operations, Enterprise Application Services, Montclair State University
    • Yolanda Brandon, Director of Facilities Strategic Operations, University Facilities, Montclair State University
    • Christopher Donoghue, Professor, Sociology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University
    • Julie Fleming, Director, Student Center, Montclair State University
    • Mysti Stay, Clinical Specialist, Theatre and Dance, College of the Arts, Montclair State University
    • Jim Robinson, Director of Auxiliary Services, Montclair State University
    • Aparna Varde, Associate Professor, School of Computing, College of Science and Mathematics, Montclair State University

    Standard VII: Governance, Leadership, and Administration Working Group

    Co-Chairs

    • Scott Kight, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Instruction, College of Science and Mathematics, Montclair State University
    • Leslie Wilson, Associate Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University

    Members

    • Keith Barrack, Chief of Staff, Office of the President, Montclair State University
    • Tammy Castro, Professor of Biology, Interim Dean of Academic Affairs, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
    • Elizabeth Emery, Professor, World Languages and Cultures, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University
    • Brigid Harrison, Professor, Political Science, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University
    • Eric Jacobson, Professor, Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University
    • Joseph Oluwole, Chair and Professor, Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University
    • Kate Temoney, Chair, Department of Religion, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University
    • Rreze Zejnullahi, Instructional Specialist, Information Management and Business Analytics, Feliciano School of Business, Montclair State University

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

    Co-Chairs

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

    Members

    • Matthew Calvert, Director of Academic Policy, University College, Montclair State University
    • Tiffany Ciprian, Staff Clinician and Coordinator of Outreach and Prevention, Counseling and Psychological Services, Division of Student Development and Campus Life, Montclair State University
    • Andrew Gerstmayr, Enterprise Information Systems, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
    • Megan Matesic, Lead Institutional Research Analyst, Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Montclair State University
    • Tara Morlando Zurlo, Director of Red Hawk Central, Enrollment Management, Montclair State University