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

Standard I: Mission and Goals

Co-Chairs

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

Members

  • 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
  • Melanie Shefchik, Instructional Specialist, Public Health, College for Community Health, Montclair State University
  • Dr. Nixon Cleophat, Associate Professor of Religion, Bloomfield College

Standard II: Ethics and Integrity

Co-Chairs

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

Members

  • James Anderson, Principal for Enrollment Management Integrations, 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
  • Andrew Mees, Media Relations Director, Montclair State University
  • Frances Stromsland, Instructional Specialist, 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

Co-Chairs

  • Melissa Harris, Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs, 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
  • 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

Co-Chairs

  • Yolanda Alvarez, Associate Dean of Students, Montclair State University
  • Nicole DeCapua, Principal for Academic Affairs Integrations, Academic Affairs
  • 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
  • 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
  • Tara Rienecker, Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation, Student Development and Campus Life, Montclair State University

Standard V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment

Co-Chairs

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

Members

  • Julia Attansio, Senior Assessment Coordinator, Academic Affairs, Montclair State University
  • Esperanza Brizuela-Garcia, Associate Professor, History Department, College of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Mark Korlie, Associate Professor, Mathematics, College of Science and Mathematics, Montclair State University
  • Dana Levitt, Counseling, College for Community Health, 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

Co-Chairs

  • Megan Matesic, Assistant Director of Research and Evaluation, Office 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
  • Marilyn Davis, Director, Center for Educational Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University
  • Christopher Donoghue, Professor, Sociology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University
  • Julie Fleming, Director, Student Center, Montclair State University
  • Benjamin Kalscheur, Director of Sustainability, Montclair State University
  • Jim Robinson, Director of Auxiliary Services, Montclair State University

Standard VII: Governance, Leadership, and Administration

Co-Chairs

  • Scott Kight, Executive Director, Teaching Excellence in Science and Mathematics, 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
  • Elizabeth Emery, Professor, World Languages and Cultures, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University
  • Ellie Esposito, Assistant Dean, Feliciano School of Business, Montclair State University
  • Amanda Gonzalez Carcione, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, College of the Arts, Montclair State University
  • Brigid Harrison, Chairperson, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University
  • Erik Jacobson, Professor, Teaching and Learning, College of Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University
  • Dr. James (Jim) Murphy, Professor of Biology, Bloomfield College of Montclair State University
  • Joseph Oluwole, Chair and Professor, Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning, Montclair State University
  • Kate Temoney, Chair, Religion, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, Montclair State University

Working Group VIII: Verification of Compliance and Evidence Inventory

Co-Chairs

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

Members

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