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2013-2014 » Undergraduate » About Us » Administration

Administration

This listing is current with information on file as of August 1, 2017.

I. Office of the President

Gerard J. Rooney
President
B.A., Villanova University
M.A., Fairfield University
Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Donald E. Bain
President Emeritus
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Kevin Railey
Provost and Dean of the College
B.A., State University of New York at Albany
Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Jody C. Benedict
Sr. Designer Web and Print Communications
A.A.S., Finger Lakes Community College
B.A., State University of New York at Oswego

Joan R. Benulis
Senior Executive Assistant to the President
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
B.S., Roberts Wesleyan College

Andrew R. Brolsma
Assistant Director of Institutional Research
B.A., Castleton State College
M.S., M.B.A., St. John Fisher College

Phillip Castleberry
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
B.A., University of Central Missouri
M.A. University of Missouri, Kansas City

Richard DeJesús-Rueff
Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity Initiatives
Chief Title IX Coordinator
B.A., Haverford College
M.Ed., Temple University
Ed.D., Boston University

Melissa Greco Lopes
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
B.S., University of Miami
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Kevin Mannara, C.S.B.
Director of Campus Ministry
B.S., Niagara University
M.S., St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry
Ph.D., Chicago Theological University

Mary McGowan
Executive Assistant to the President
A.O.S., Bryant and Stratton

Jose Perales
Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Roberts Wesleyan College

Maherly A. Schaeffer
Advancement Communication Specialist
B.A., St. John Fisher College

Linda M. Steinkirchner
Vice President for Finance and Business and CFO
B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology

Maya A. C. Temperley
Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations
B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Ottawa
M.P.A., Queen’s University

Kate L. Torok
Director of Marketing and Communications
B.A., St. Bonaventure University

Eryn M. Yates
Digital Analyst, Web and Print Design
B.S., Hobart and William Smith Colleges

II. Office of the Provost

Kevin Railey
Provost and Dean of the College
B.A., State University of New York at Albany
Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook

Eileen L. Lynd-Balta
Associate Provost
B.S., Cornell University
M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester

Stephanie A. Clark
Executive Assistant to the Provost
A.A.S., Monroe Community College

Joy M. Breeden
Coordinator of Disability Services
B.A., State University of New York at Fredonia
M.S., Canisius College

Matthew Cardin
Director of Career Services
B.S., Keuka College
M.S., Nova Southeastern University

Lynn M. Donahue
Director of Center for Service-Learning and Experiential Learning Support
B.A., Skidmore College
Ed.M., State University of New York at Buffalo
Ed.D., University of Rochester

Michelle L. Erklenz-Watts
Director of Academic Advising and Support Services
School of Education
B.A., M.S.Ed., Nazareth College of Rochester
Ph.D., University of Rochester

Cheryl D. Evans
Associate Registrar
B.S., Shippensburg State College

Joan M. Fraver
Associate Registrar
B.S., Canisius College

Amy C. Gaffney
Executive Assistant to the Provost
B.A., St. John Fisher College

Monica K. Gebhardt
Assistant Registrar
B.A., Nazareth College

Elizabeth Touhsaent
Assistant Director of Career Services
B.A., M.S., University of Rochester

Christopher Keffer
Coordinator of Transfer/Adult Services and Counselor
B.A., State University of New York at Fredonia
M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Matthew Lake
Academic Counselor, International Student Advisor
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.Ed., University of California at Los Angeles

Margaret A. Murphy
Director of Freshmen Advising and Counselor
B.A., St. Bonaventure University
M.S.Ed., Niagara University

Clarence A. Norman
Director of Higher Education Opportunity Program
B.A., Daemen College
M.P.A., New York University

Tara L. Preteroti
Assistant Director of Higher Education Opportunity Program
B.A., Canisius College
M.S., State University of New York at Brockport

Katie Sabourin
Educational Technologist
B.S., M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Julia M. Thomas
Director of Academic Information and Registrar
B.A., College Misericordia
M.A., Syracuse University

School of Arts and Sciences

Ann Marie Fallon
Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences
B.A., Swarthmore College
M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia

Catherine S. Sweet
Assistant Dean of Assessment and Administration
B.A., Clarke University
M.S.Ed., Nazareth College
Ed.D., University of Rochester

School of Business

Rama Yelkur
Dean of the School of Business
B.S., Ethiraj College, Madras University, India
M.B.A., PSG College of Technology
D.B.A., Mississippi State University

Lori Hollenbeck
Assistant Dean for Administration
B.S., M.B.A., Alfred University

Wegmans School of Nursing

Dianne Cooney Miner
Associate Vice-President for Community Engagement
Dean of the Wegmans School of Nursing
B.S., Syracuse University
M.S., Binghamton University, State University of New York
Ph.D., Adelphi University

Marilyn Dollinger
Executive Associate Dean
B.S., University of Toronto
M.S., Russell Sage College
D.N.S., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Teresa M. Trego
Director of Learning Resource Lab
B.A., Nazareth College
B.S., M.S., St. John Fisher College

Caroline Critchlow
Assistant Dean for Administration
B.A., Boston College
M. S., Ed.D., University of Rochester

Joanne Weinschreider
Simulation Lab Director
B.S., Niagara University
M.S., University of Rochester

Wegmans School of Pharmacy

Christine R. Birnie
Dean of the Wegmans School of Pharmacy
B.S., Ph.D., Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science

Anthony T. Corigliano
Laboratory Experience Coordinator
B.S., M.A., State University of New York at Geneseo
B.S., Northeastern University

Sean Leonard
Assistant Dean of Assessment
B.A.Pharm., Miami University
M.S., Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

David J. McCaffrey III
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
B.S.Pharm., University of Maryland
M.S., Ph.D., University of Mississippi

Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education

Michael W. Wischnowski
Dean of the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School of Education
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
M.S., University of St. Francis
Ph.D., University of Illinois

Allison L. Bosworth
Student Placement Coordinator
B.S., University of Michigan

Jennifer Pluretti
Director of Advising and Candidate Services
B.S., M.S., State University of New York at Geneseo

III. Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity Initiatives

Richard DeJesús-Rueff
Vice President for Student Affairs and Diversity Initiatives
Chief Title IX Coordinator
B.A., Haverford College
M.Ed., Temple University
Ed.D., Boston University

Jacquelyn Borkor
Assistant Director of Campus Life
B.S., Medaille College
M.Ed, State University of New York at Buffalo

John Garneau, M.D.
College Physician
B.S., Fordham University
M.D., Cetec University

Rebecca L. Kieffer
Director of Health and Wellness Center
B.A, St. John Fisher College
M.S., Syracuse University

Stephanie A. Ketterl
Associate Director of Residential Life
B.S., State University of New York, College at Buffalo
M.S., Canisius College
M.S., St. John Fisher College

Renee C. Morano
Assistant Director of Health and Wellness Center
A.A.S., State University of New York Agricultural & Technology School at Alfred
B.S., Nazareth College of Rochester
M.S., St. John Fisher College

Lisa Nolan
Associate Director of Student Conduct
B.S., State University of New York, College at Oswego
M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State University

Sara Shipley
Wellness Education Programmer
B.S., Nazareth College
M.A., University of St. Thomas (MN)

Yantee Slobert
Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs
B.S., M.P.S., Alfred University

Teah M. Terrance
Director of Campus Life
B.A., Ed.M., University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Terri L. Travaglini
Assistant Dean for Student and Residential Life
B.S., State University of New York, College at Geneseo
M.S., State University of New York, College at Buffalo

Juana Vega
Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs
B.S., St. John Fisher College

Derick Wigle
Assistant Director of Residential Operations
A.A.S., Finger Lakes Community College
B.S., State University of New York College at Brockport

IV. Office of Enrollment Management

Jose Perales
Vice President for Enrollment Management
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Roberts Wesleyan College

Jody C. Benedict
Sr. Designer Web and Print Communications
A.A.S., Finger Lakes Community College
B.A., State University of New York at Oswego

Andrew R. Brolsma
Assistant Director of Institutional Research
B.A., Castleton State College
M.S., M.B.A., St. John Fisher College

Kathleen J. Burke
Assistant Director of Freshman Admissions
B.A., University of Pittsburgh

Kara Christensen
Director of Student Accounts

Derek D. Demperio
Assistant Director of Admissions
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.S., LeMoyne College

Cheryl D. Evans
Associate Registrar
B.S., Shippensburg State College

Joan M. Fraver
Associate Registrar
B.S., Canisius College

Monica K. Gebhardt
Assistant Registrar
B.A., Nazareth College

Michelle Gosier
Associate Director of Transfer Admissions
B.S., Nazareth College

Jennifer Granger
Business Manager/Compliance Coordinator, Athletics
B.A., St. John Fisher College

James M. Grant
Athletic Trainer
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport

Kelly E. Greapentrog
Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Volleyball, Athletics
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo

Melissa Greco Lopes
Assistant Director of Marketing and Communications
B.S., University of Miami
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Michael L. Henchen
Head Track & Field and Cross Country Coach

John Johnson
Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach

Robert M. Kornaker
Head Men’s Basketball Coach
B.A., M.P.S., Alfred University

Elizabeth Lachance
Director of Planning, Assessment, and Institutional Research
B.S., Syracuse University

Stacy Ledermann
Director of Freshman Admissions
B.A., State University of New York at Fredonia
M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Marie Longyear
Associate Director of Financial Aid
B.S., State University of New York at Fredonia

Bari Mance
Head Women’s Softball Coach
B.A., M. A., St. John Fisher College

Jill McCabe
Associate Director of Athletics/Head Women’s Soccer Coach
B.S., University of Rochester
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Angela B. Monnat
Director of Financial Aid and Student Accounts
B.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Penny Myler
Assistant Director of Transfer Admissions
B.A., St. Bonaventure University
M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Shelly Ouellette
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.S., Springfield College

Brandon Potter
Head Baseball Coach
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.S., Minnesota State University

David Roberts
Associate Director of Freshman Admissions
B.S., Nazareth College
M.B.A., St. John Fisher College

Robert Searl
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University
M.S.Ed. Nazareth College

Holly A. Smith
Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions
B.A., Marquette University
M.S., University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Julia M. Thomas
Director of Academic Information and Registrar
B.A., College Misericordia
M.A., Syracuse University

Paul Vosburgh
Head Football Coach
B.A., William Penn
M.S., Pittsburg State University

Robert A. Ward
Director of Athletics and Recreation
B.A., University of Rochester
M.S., United States Sports Academy

Brittany A. Zeager
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
B.A., Niagara University
M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook

V. Office of Institutional Advancement

Phillip D. Castleberry
Vice President of Institutional Advancement
B. A., University of Central Missouri
M.A., University of Missouri – Kansas City

Elizabeth C. Ciaccio
Director of Development
B.S., St. John Fisher College

Joanne M. Dennstedt
Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Institutional Advancement
A.A.S., Monroe Community College

Melissa L. Head
Director of Development
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., University of Rochester

Norman D. Kieffer
Assistant Director of Development
B.A., St. John Fisher College
M.S., State University of New York at Brockport

Elizabeth G. Pinti
Director of Events for Advancement and Enrollment
B.S., St. John Fisher College

Maya A. C. Temperley
Director of Corporate, Foundation, and Government Relations
B.S., B.A., M.A., University of Ottawa
M.P.A., Queen’s University

VI. Office of Financial Affairs

Linda M. Steinkirchner

Vice President for Finance and Business and CFO
B.S., State University of New York at Geneseo
M.B.A., Rochester Institute of Technology

Jill D. Rathbun
Executive Assistant to the Vice President for Finance and Business

Kara Christensen
Director of Student Accounts

Stephen Cook
Director of Administrative Services
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.S., Indiana State University

David DiCaro
Director of Safety and Security
B.S., M.S., Rochester Institute of Technology

Diane V. Dugan
Assistant Controller
B.A., State University of New York at Potsdam
M.B.A., University of Michigan

Daniel R. Kinsman
Director of Network Services
A.A.S., Finger Lakes Community College

MaryBeth Kula
Director of Early Learning Center
B.A., Mercyhurst College

Virginia M. Meredith
Senior Human Resources Manager
B.S., Cornell University

Mary R. Powley
Director of Payroll and Accounts Payable
A.A.S., Monroe Community College
B.S., State University of New York at Brockport

Stacy S. Slocum
Chief Information Officer
B.S., M.S., State University of New York at Brockport

Elizabeth Skrainar
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
M.A., University of Minnesota

Kenneth E. Widanka
Director of Facilities
A.S.S., Monroe Community College

Susan B. Wisniewski
Finance Coordinator, Grants and Accounts Receivables
B.S., M.P.A., Gannon University

VII. Campus Ministry

Kevin Mannara, C.S.B.
Director of Campus Ministry
B.S., Niagara University
M.S., St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry
Ph.D., Chicago Theological University

Jonathan C. Schott
Assistant Director of Campus Ministry
B.S., St. John Fisher College
M.A., Saint Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry

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