The College Planning Council appointed five task forces composed of faculty and staff that focused on Strategic Direction I: Quality Learning Experiences. They are:
Task Force I: Academic Challenge
How to create high expectations for student performance and program rigor.
Paul G. Theobald, Woods-Beals Endowed Chair and Professor,
Center for Excellence in Urban and Rural Education, Chair
George T. Hole, Chair and Distiguished Teaching Professor,
Philosophy and Humanities
Elizabeth S. Pena, Director,
Art Conservation
Barbara J. Dray, Assistant Professor,
Exceptional Education
Susan E. McMillen, Associate Professor,
Mathematics
Howard M. Reid, Professor,
Psychology
Elizabeth Szockyj, Chair and Associate Professor,
Criminal Justice
Constance D. Qualls, Chair and Professor,
Speech-Language Pathology
Al F. Riess, Librarian
E.H. Butler Library
Anthony J.W. Chase, Assistant to the Dean
School of Arts and Humanities
Andrea Guiati, Professor and Director of the Honors Program,
Modern and Classical Languages
Lori V. Quigley, Associate Dean,
School of Education
Task Force II: Active and Collaborative Learning
How to increase student involvement in learning/encourage varied pedagogical strategies.
Susan M. Leist, Professor and Writing Program Director,
English, Co-chair
Karen O'Quin, Associate Dean,
School of Natural and Social Sciences, Co-chair
Ralph L. Wahlstrom, Chair and Associate Professor,
English
Katherine B. Hartman, Associate Professor,
Art Education
Pixita M. del Prado Hill, Assistant Professor,
Elementary Education and Reading
Kevin J. Miller, Assistant Professor,
Exceptional Education
Cynthia A. Conides, Associate Professor,
History and Social Studies
Cheryl M. Albers, Associate Professor,
Sociology
Sarbani Banerjee, Associate Professor,
Computer Information Systems
Douglas G. Koritz, Assistant Dean, Intellectual Foundations,
University College
Melaine C. Kenyon, Associate Director, Instructional Technology,
Instructional Resources
Sarah M. Velez, Associate Director,
Student Life Office
Timothy R. Ecklund, Associate VP for Campus Life,
Residence Life Office
Task Force III: Student-Faculty Interaction
How to better connect students with faculty/staff.
Roswell Park IV, Director,
Academic Support Programs, Chair
Ann C. Colley, Professor,
English
Deborah A. Silverman, Assistant Professor,
Communication
Dennis G. Mike, Associate Professor,
Elementary Education and Reading
Raquel J. Schmidt, Associate Professor,
Exceptional Education
Jean E. Richardson, Associate Professor,
History and Social Studies
Ron Stewart, Professor,
Sociology
Richard J. Herdlein, Chair and Associate Professor,
Student Personnel Administration
S. Diane McFarland, Assistant Professor,
Business
Donna J. Davidoff, Associate Librarian,
E.H. Butler Library
Jude A. Jayatilleke, Academic Advisor,
Educational Opportunity Program
Heather D. Maldonado, Assistant to the Dean,
Academic Standards Office
Jerry S. Boyes, Director,
Intercollegiate Athletics
Maryruth F. Glogowski, Associate VP,
Library and Instructional Tech., E.H. Butler Library
Task Force IV: Enriching Educational Experiences
How to imbed "integrating inquiry and action" and diversity into the curriculum, co-curricular activities and the culture.
Scott L. Johnson, Interim Dean,
University College, Co-chair
Wende A. Mix, Associate Professor,
Geography and Planning, Co-chair
Kimberly A. Blessing, Assistant Professor,
Philosophy and Humanities
Jennifer D. Ryan, Assistant Professor,
English
Nancy A. Chicola, Associate Professor,
Elementary Education and Reading
Satasha L. Green, Assistant Professor,
Exceptional Education
Gary S. Welborn, Associate Professor,
Sociology
Kevin F. Mulcahy, Chair and Associate Professor,
Hospitality and Tourism
Daniel M. DiLandro, College Archivist,
E.H. Butler Library
Maria B. Brickhouse, Coordinator, Academic Resource Center,
Educational Opportunity Program
Charles B. Kenyon, Associate VP/Dean of Students,
Dean of Students Office
Kevin Railey, Associate Provost and Dean,
Graduate School
Task Force V: Supportive Campus Environment
How to enhance support services, facilities and learning environment.
Maureen A. Lindstrom, Associate Director, Information Commons,
E.H. Butler Library, Chair
Andrew J. Kahn, Associate Professor,
Theater
Jason D. Grinnell, Assistant Professor,
Philosophy and Humanities
Betty J. Cappella, Distinguished Service Professor,
Educational Foundations
Michaelene M. Meger, Associate Professor,
Exceptional Education
Ted P. Schmidt, Chair and Associate Professor,
Economics and Finance
Tejaswini Rao, Associate Professor and DPD Program Director,
Dietetics and Nutrition
Samuel Lunetta, University Police Officer 2,
University Police
Lily M. Bink, Interim Associate Director,
Educational Opportunity Program
Meg A. Stevens, Lacrosse Coach, Champs Coordinator,
Intercollegiate Athletics
Joseph W. Ball, Associate Director,
Campus Services
Rita M. Zientek, Associate Dean,
School of the Professions
Kimberly J. Jackson, Director, Enrollment Services,
Graduate School
Don F. Erwin, Associate Vice President,
Information Services and Systems
