Committee Service

Chaired by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, the Small Academic Affairs Committee provides a venue for a group of college-based academic leaders across the university to communicate and collaborate on academic affairs and related initiatives. As a group of peers, we will share solutions to common operational problems related to core academic functions at the university and review our colleges’ distinct local practices in order to achieve greater consistency, in support of building a more integrated university. We will work on implementing academic processes and initiatives and, more important, participate in shaping the structure and direction of the university as a whole, in accordance with the “Four Pillars of Fearless Progress.” In each of these areas, we will partner with other offices and committees (with representatives invited to our meeting as needed) at The New School to:

• Facilitate frequent and necessary conversations between the colleges and central offices as academic policies and practices are developed and implemented
• Promote transparency and collaboration in decision-making
• Improve communication between the colleges
• Support consistent practices university-wide while recognizing the diverse needs and unique cultures of the colleges
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations through adequate consultation and communication

2022-2023 Membership

• Chair—Vacant, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs
• Stephen Brown-Fried, Vice Dean of Teaching and Learning, CoPA
• Gina Canterucci, Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Learning, Eugene Lang College
• P.J. Gorre, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs (acting chair, fall 2022)
• Kelly Grossi, Vice Dean of Academic Affairs and Planning, Parsons
• Ryan Gustafson, Director of Academic Affairs, NSSR
• Leah Iannone, Assistant Dean of Academic Planning, SPE
• Chrissy Roden, Vice Dean of Student and Academic Affairs, SPE

Members Frequently Invited for Consultation

• Registrar’s Office
• Academic Advising
• Academic Scheduling
• Student and Academic Systems

The Academic Council tackles big strategic/vision questions about the academic direction of the university.

Membership

• Renée T. White, Provost, Chair
• Dwight A. McBride, PhD, President
• Christoph Cox, Dean, Lang
• Richard Kessler, Executive Dean, CoPA
• Florence Leclerc, Dean, Parsons Paris
• Will Milberg, Dean, The New School for Social Research
• Mary Watson, Executive Dean, Schools of Public Engagement
• Yvonne Watson, Interim Executive Dean, Parsons
• Jennifer Hobbs, SVP for Administration and Chief of Staff
• Dan Napolitano, Chief of Staff, Provost's Office

The Academic Policy Group facilitates the development of effective and broadly applicable academic policies and processes through three primary functions.

1. Codifying and assessing existing university academic policies and operational standards
2. Gathering information and insight from across the university and from external sources to inform policy development
3. Evaluating potential unintended consequences of new policies and policy changes

Policies are developed with substantive input and insight from group members (faculty, academic administrators, and operational administrators) and must comply with legal and regulatory requirements (including U.S. Department of Education, NYSED, and MSCHE). Policies are designed to balance the desire for cross-university consistency with the needs of the individual colleges and their constituents and administrative units.

Academic requirements and standards are represented by college representatives, and operational needs are represented by key administrators from across the university. Internal policies must comply with external requirements and defensible within accepted higher education practices. Upon completion, policies are made accessible to the university community and the public.

2022-2023 Charge: With the president’s goals of being a more integrated university and cultivating a culture of support and service to our students, during the 2022–2023 academic year, the Academic Policy Group will focus on evaluating and documenting policies that exist in practice but are not yet codified.  Additionally, the group will also work to identify and rectify policy gaps that affect our compliance with federal guidelines. Committee members are asked to engage and advise on these new proposals, providing their perspective of the impact these proposals will have on their work across the university.  

Decision Making: Makes operational and implementation decisions pertaining to existing policy and practice; makes recommendations to the Executive Dean’s, Provost’s Council and Provost (and PLT) for new academic affairs and academic affair–related policy and practice. Some academic policies are subject to board review. 

2022-2023 Membership

• Grace Fend, Deputy University Registrar (Registrar’s Office), Chair
• Nikki Cherry, Senior Director for Academic Standards (Curriculum and Learning)
• Lorenley Baez, Assistant Vice President, Student Success
• Lisa Banfield, Interim Senior Director for Financial Aid
• Stephen Brown-Fried, Vice Dean for Curriculum and Learning (CoPA)
• Gina Canterucci, Director of Curricular Initiatives (Lang)
• Jim Deleppo, Director for International Student and Scholar Services (Global Engagement and International Support Services)
• Nicholas Faranda, Director of Student Disability Services (Student Success)
• Ryan Gustafson, Director of Academic Affairs (NSSR)
• Paul Kramer, Director of Compliance and Accreditation (Institutional Research and Decision Support)
• Daoud Mansour, Manager in Instructional Design (Distributed Education)
• Deirdre McConnell, Associate Director for Advising Services and Academic Affairs (Parsons)
• Shondrika Merritt, Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (Student Success
• Edward Mills III, Senior Director of Faculty Affairs, Academic Planning, and Registration (Parsons Paris)
• Joyinn Paulin, Senior Director of Student and Academic Affairs (SPE)
• Elizabeth Puleio, Director of Transfer, Adult, and Visiting Admission
• Max Tremblay, Assistant Provost for Student and Academic Systems
• Alex Schwartz, Professor of Urban Policy–Partial Attendance (SPE, Faculty Senate)
• TBD, (Faculty Senate)
• TBD, (Student Senate)

With Support from:

• PJ Gorre, Assistant Director Academic Affairs (Provost’s Office)
• Zach Williamson, Program Manager (Provost’s Office)

CARE Team is the university's behavioral intervention team. It is a cross-campus team that monitors campus climate from a behavioral standpoint, supporting individual students and student groups as they navigate challenging situations. The team collaborates, collects information, identifies risks, and intervenes when appropriate to protect the university community. CARE Team meets weekly; members are from offices such as Student Support and Advocacy, Student Health Services, Campus Security, Student Conduct and Community Standards, Academic Dishonesty, Academic Advising, Student Disability Services, and Student Housing. 

2022–2023 Membership

• Shondrika Merritt, Student Advocacy, Chair
• Ashley Aupont, Academic Advising
• Nikki Cherry, Academic Integrity
• Tom Ilicito, Campus Safety
• Scott Belford (alternate), Campus Safety
• Jim Deleppo, GEISS
• Brenda Cruz, Housing and Residential Education
• Jamera Winchester, Housing and Residential Education
• Joe Vece, Student Conduct and Community Standards
• Shannon Schmutz (alternate), Student Conduct and Community Standards
• Nick Faranda, Student Disability Services
• Nicole Wasson (alternate), Student Disability Services
• Tracy Robin, Student Health Services
• Elizabeth Clark, Student Health Services
• Scott Bosley, Student Support and Advocacy
• Amani Gheith, Student Support and Advocacy

This committee is convened in the spring to review nominations for the Distinguished University Teaching Awards and recommend awardees to the provost.

The Faculty Affairs Committee includes representatives from the schools and the Provost's Office. It reviews, recommends, and develops policy, guidelines, and proposals that address issues such as workload, evaluation and review, and support.

2022-2023 Membership

• Michael Schober, Senior Vice Provost, Chair
• Rita Breidenbach, Associate Provost for Faculty Development
• Rama Chorpash, University Faculty Senate Representative, Parsons
• Paul Goldberger, Parsons
• Terri Gordon, Associate Dean, Schools of Public Engagement
• Bill Gustafson, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, College of Performing Arts
• Paul Kottman, Lang and The New School for Social Research
• Orville Lee, Lang, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs
• Miodrag Mitrasinovic, Chair of the University Promotion Review Committee, Parsons
• Dmitri Nikulin, The New School for Social Research
• Cecilia Rubino, Lang, University Faculty Senate Representative
• Radhika Subramaniam, Chair of the University Term Review Committee, Parsons

With Support from:

• Katie Wanner, Director of Faculty Affairs, Provost's Office

The Institutional Review Board ensures that all research involving human subjects is conducted in an ethical manner, particularly with regard to the informed consent, health, and welfare of human participants.

2022–2023 Membership

• McWelling Todman, Professor of Clinical Practice and Co-Chair of Psychology, The New School for Social Research, Chair
• Joan Miller, Professor of Psychology and Director of Undergraduate Studies, The New School for Social Research
• Cotter Christian, Assistant Professor of Interior Design, Parsons
• Latha Poonamallee, Associate Professor of Management and Social Innovation and Chair of Management Programs, Schools of Public Engagement
• Camille Wood, Community Member, unaffiliated with The New School
• Wendy D'Andrea, Associate Professor of Psychology, The New School for Social Research
• Bhawani Venkataraman, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Lang
• Candace Graus, Director of Research Operations and Contracting, Provost's Office
• Barbara Garii, Director of Sponsored Programs, Post-Award Services, Provost's Office
• Julia Kennedy, Human Research Protections Consultant, unaffiliated with the New School
• Teresa Toyfair, Human Research Protections Consultant, unaffiliated with the New School

With Support from:

• Cheryl Green, Assistant Provost of Research Support, Provost's Office

Chaired by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, the Large Academic Affairs Committee provides a venue for university-wide communication and collaboration between the membership of the Small Academic Affairs Committee and a cross-divisional council of administrative leaders and staff from across the university. As a group of peers, the committee will discuss, assess, and make collaborative decisions pertaining to relevant academic initiatives, processes, or operational procedures related to the work of the academic units and share solutions to common operational problems related to core academic functions of the university. The committee will be consulted and regularly informed on the proposal, development, and approval of new policies and procedures related to the academic enterprise. This work is critical to the success of the academic units and is directly related to successful recruitment, enrollment, and retention. The committee will ensure that this work is grounded in the “Pillars of Fearless Progress” set forth by the President in October 2022, including practices of social justice and the findings of the University Climate Assessment. The Large Academic Affairs Committee meets bimonthly.  

In carrying out its responsibilities, the committee will:

• Facilitate frequent and necessary conversations between the colleges and the central offices (e.g., Registrar’s Office, International Student and Scholar Services, Student Success) as academic policies and practices are developed and implemented
• Recognize the colleges’ distinct local practices, diverse needs, and unique cultures while supporting more uniform practices to achieve greater consistency and continuity university-wide
• Promote transparency and collaboration in decision making
• Regularly review pertinent data and other information
• Maintain the flexibility needed to address changing conditions and provide reasonable responses to operational challenges

Decision Making: Makes operational and implementation decisions pertaining to existing academic affairs and policy and practice related to academic affairs and makes recommendations to the Executive Deans, Provost’s Council, and Provost for new practices related to academic affairs. 

2022–2023 Membership

• Chair: Vacant, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs
• Lisa Banfield, Associate Director, Financial Aid
• Rita Breidenbach, Associate Provost, Faculty Development
• Stephen Brown-Fried, Vice Dean of Teaching and Learning, CoPA
• Gina Canterucci, Assistant Dean of Curriculum and Learning, Eugene Lang College
• Alex Carnes, Assistant Director, Academic Scheduling
• Nikki Cherry, Senior Director, Academic Standards
• Keisha Davenport-Ramirez, Assistant Provost of Student Success Advising, Eugene Lang College & CoPA
• Jim Deleppo, Senior Director, Global Engagement and International Student and Scholar Services
• Kate Evanishyn, Assistant Provost for University Part-Time Faculty Affairs
• P.J. Gorre, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs (acting co-chair, fall 2022)
• Ryan Gustafson, Director of Academic Affairs, NSSR
• Grace Fend, Deputy University Registrar
• Heather Fomin, Interim Assistant Vice President of Enrollment
• Dareen Hernandez, Director of Student Accounts
• Maggie Koozer, Vice Provost for Curriculum and Learning (acting co-chair, fall 2022)
• Deirdre McConnell, Associate Director, Advising Services and Academic Affairs, Parsons
• Shondrika Merritt, Associate Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
• Edward Mills, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, Academic Planning and Registration, Parsons Paris
• Tracy Robin, Associate Provost, Student Health Services
• Chrissy Roden, Vice Dean of Student and Academic Affairs, SPE
• Max Tremblay, Assistant Provost for Student and Academic Systems
• Paula Young, Vice Provost, Institutional Research and Decision Support

The mission of the Library Advisory Committee is to give the New School community an active voice in library-related issues. The committee is a two-way forum for information exchange between the New School community and the libraries. The committee represents multiple levels and areas of the university. Meetings are scheduled twice per semester and other times as determined by the committee. 

The Library Advisory Committee is charged with:
1. Establishing efficient channels of communication between the libraries and the university community and methods for increasing awareness and visibility for library services
2. Gathering discussion-based feedback and making recommendations related to library policies, such as
   a. Collection (management and development)
   b. Services
   c. Infrastructure
3. Helping to ensure that the library’s environment and policies are in alignment with our commitment to equity, inclusion and social justice
4. Informing (validating and certifying) strategic vision and goals
5. Advising on budget allocations necessary to provide the type and quality of library resources and services needed by the university community
6. Collaborating to support the libraries' funding needs
7. Discussing global issues pertaining to the library’s role on topics such as scholarly communication, open access, and teaching and research
8. Distributing official meeting minutes to the library and provost administration and the Faculty, Staff, and Student Senates

2022-2023 Membership

• Ed Scarcelle, Associate Provost for Libraries, Collections, and Academic Services
• Stephen Serwin, Executive Secretary for Libraries, Collections, and Academic Services
• Christina Lee, Part-Time Lecturer, Mannes School of Music (CoPA)
• Cecilia Rubino, Associate Professor of Theater, Eugene Lang College
• Casey Maloney, Assistant Director of Development, Annual Giving Programs
• Kennedy McCutchen, Student
• Fiore Sireci, Part-Time Associate Teaching Professor, Schools of Public Engagement
• Marcine Miller, Associate Director of Events and Communications, Provost's Office
• Noor Lima Boudakian, Student and Student Trustee
• Simone Doulgas, Professor of Photography, Parsons; Co-chair, University Faculty Senate
• Rachael Lansang, Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, Mannes School of Music (CoPA)
• Ryan Gustafson, Director of Academic Affairs, The New School for Social Research

Conduct Review Panels serve as the decision makers for conduct cases involving allegations of violations of the Student Code of Conduct, including the Sexual Misconduct Policy. A panel includes three to five trained faculty members, staff members, and students charged with determining responsibility and recommending sanctions for approval by the senior code administrator. A pool of faculty members, staff members, and students are trained as Conduct Review Panel members and called upon on an as-needed basis by the office of Student Conduct and Community Standards. Training is offered each semester. Those who are interested can contact [email protected] for more information. 

Guided by The New School’s mission, vision, and strategic plan, and drawing on expertise from across the university, the University Curriculum Committee (UCC) advises the Provost on curricular matters.

The UCC receives its mandate from the Provost:

• to provide feedback and recommendations for proposals for new academic programs and substantive modifications to existing programs;
• to contribute to the development and enhancement of cross-college curricular offerings (e.g., minors, dual degrees, and other university-wide initiatives)
• to help to advance university-wide curricular projects as they arise.

The work of the UCC must be reported back by committee members to their respective areas, and reciprocally, UCC members should bring feedback and comments from their respective areas to the UCC.

Please note that, in addition to the recommendations of this committee, the Provost’s Office may consult and seek input from additional faculty in the community with content knowledge pertinent to specific proposals.

2022-2023 Charge: During the 2021-22 academic year (a pause year for new curricular initiatives) the UCC had a series of conversations to inform the development of university-wide curricular strategy, including considerations of equity, inclusion and social justice as a central tenet of curriculum, teaching, and learning. As a part of this work, the UCC will continue conversations as to an approach for ensuring that equity, inclusion, and social justice (EISJ) is better incorporated into all curriculum and/or curricular initiatives at the university. 

This year’s work will also be closely informed by university strategic planning processes and be influential in both informing and supporting the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) process. The body will review and advise on curricular initiatives as needed. 

Committee members are asked to engage and advise in a deeply responsive and consultative manner; to draw from their institutional and pedagogical experience and expertise, as well as the larger context of our current programmatic landscape; and to advise on academic programs so that they more fully realize and reflect present institutional priorities and student needs.

2022-23 Membership
The committee is composed of academic leadership and leadership in key areas of curriculum development and management. This year, the membership will consist of members of the Provost’s Office; academic representation from each college; full-time faculty members from each college (some of whom also serve on the Faculty Senate and Faculty Affairs Committee); and representatives from Admissions and Enrollment; Registrar; and Marketing and Communication. 

• Maggie Koozer, Vice Provost, Curriculum and Learning, Provost’s Office, Chair
• Anne Gaines, Associate Professor of Contemporary Art Practice, Parsons, Chai
• Mariana Amatullo, Vice Provost and Academic Dean of the School of Continuing and Professional Education, Provost’s Office
• Nadine Bourgeois, Senior Director, Strategic Academic Planning and Administration, Provost’s Office 
• Rita Breidenbach, Associate Provost for Faculty Development, Provost’s Office (MSCHE Design/Delivery)
• Gina Canterucci, Director of Curricular Initiatives, Lang (MSCHE Design/Delivery)
• Keisha Davenport, Assistant Provost for Student Success and Advising, Provost’s Office 
• Simone Douglas, Co-chair, Faculty Senate | Professor of Photography, Parsons 
• Grace Fend, Deputy Registrar, Provost’s Office (MSCHE Assessment)
• Heather Fomin, Interim Assistant Vice President, Enrollment
• Ellen Freeberg, Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs and Curriculum, NSSR (MSCHE Assessment)
• Stephen Brown-Fried, Vice Dean Curriculum and Learning, CoPA (MSCHE Assessment)
• Maya Georgieva, Director Of Education Futures, XR And HCI Lab (MSCHE Design/Delivery)
• Jamer Hunt, Professor of Transdisciplinary Design, Parsons [LEAVE]
• Lisa Preston, Vice President, University Marketing and Communication
• Pippin Parker, Professor of Professional Practice, CoPA
• Natalia Mehlman-Petrzela, Associate Professor of History, Lang
• Bridget O’Rourke, Director of Art, Media and Technology, Parsons Paris
• Cecilia Rubino, Faculty Senator | Associate Professor of Theater, Lang
• Raul Rubio, Associate Professor and Chair of Languages, SPE 
• Stephanie Szitanyi, Associate Dean, Academic and Curricular Strategies, SPE
• Evren Uzer, Assistant Professor of Urban Planning | School of Design Strategies Curriculum Committee Chair, Parsons [LEAVE Fall]
• TBD, Associate Provost, Academic Affairs, Provost’s Office
• TBD, Assistant Provost, Curriculum and Learning, Provost’s Office
• TBD, Administrative Representative, Parsons

With Support from:

• Jessica Masters, Assistant Director, Curricular Affairs, Provost’s Office, Provost’s Office
• Zach Williamson, Program Manager, Provost’s Office

The University Promotion Review Committee acts as an advisor to the provost and provides procedural oversight for reviews for tenure, extended employment, and promotion in rank for these appointment types, ensuring that college and university practices align with the policies and procedures outlined in the Full-Time Faculty Handbook, Operational Guidelines, AAUP guidelines, and best practices.

2022-2023 Membership

• Miodrag Mitrasinovic, Parsons, Chair
• Hazel Clark, Parsons
• Nidhi Srinivas, Schools of Public Engagement
• McWelling Todman, The New School for Social Research
• Bhawani Venkataraman, Lang
• Antina Von Schnitzler, Schools of Public Engagement
• Robin Wagner-Pacifici, University Professor
• Gina Walker, Schools of Public Engagement
• Eli Zaretsky, The New School for Social Research

With Support from:

• Katie Wanner, Director of Faculty Affairs, Provost's Office

The University Research Council was formed to help advance, coordinate, and support research as a university-wide priority.

2022-2023 Membership

• Adam Brown, Vice Provost for Research, Provost's Office and Associate Professor of Psychology, The New School for Social Research, Co-chai
• Cheryl Green, Assistant Provost for Research Support, Provost's Office, Co-chai
• Dominic Scarpelli, Assistant Director of Research Development and Pre-Award Services, Provost's Offic
• Barbara Garii, Director of Sponsored Programs, Post-Award Services, Provost's Offic
• Candace Graus, Director of Research Operations and Contracting, Provost's Office
• Emily Springer, Director of Research Policy and Strategic Initiatives, Provost's Office
• Chris Brezil, Associate Vice President—Foundation Technology, IT
• Claudette Espanol, Assistant General Counsel
• Ed Scarcelle, Associate Provost for Libraries, Collections, and Academic Services, Provost's Office
• Eduardo Staszowski, Associate Professor of Design Strategies, Parsons
• Emily Huggard, Assistant Professor of Fashion Communication, Parsons
• Ellen Freeberg, Associate Dean, Faculty and Curriculum, The New School for Social Research
• Harpreet Sareen, Assistant Professor of Interaction and Media Design, Parsons
• Heather Chaplin, Associate Professor of Journalism + Design, Lang
• Kristin Morse, Executive Director, Center for New York City Affairs
• Laura Cronin, Assistant Vice President, Institutional Giving and Academic Initiatives, Development and Alumni
  Engagement
• Lisa Preston, Vice President, University Marketing
• Luciana Scrutchen, Assistant Professor of Fashion, Parsons
• Lynne Rogers, Edward Aldell Professor in the Techniques of Music, College of Performing Arts
• Melanie Hart, Senior Vice President for Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice and Chief Diversity Officer
• Michael Schober, Senior Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, Provost's Office and Professor of Psychology, The New
  School for Social Research
• Natalie Pressey, Assistant Vice President and Controller
• Niberca Lluberes Rinicon, Part-Time Associate Teaching Professor, Parsons
• Rachana Shah, Senior Director, Government and External Affairs
• Richard The, Assistant Professor of Interaction and Media Design, Parsons
• Rita Breidenbach, Associate Provost for Faculty Development, Provost's Office
• Sam Winer, Associate Professor of Psychology, The New School for Social Research
• Sarah Peavey, Senior Marketing Manager, Marketing and Communication
• Simone Douglas, Professor of Photography, Parsons
• Sujatha Jesudason, Professor of Professional Practice in Management, Schools of Public Engagement
• Tanesha Jemison, Associate Dean, Academic Planning, Parsons
• Timon McPhearson, Professor of Urban Ecology, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts
• McWelling Todman, Professor of Psychology, The New School for Social Research 

The University Term Review Committee acts as an advisor to the provost and provides procedural oversight for full-time faculty being reviewed for RTA, RTA-oars, and promotion for these appointment types, ensuring that college and university practices align with the policies and procedures outlined in the Full-Time Faculty Handbook, the 2017 RTA Practices document, Operational Guidelines, AAUP guidelines, and best practices.

2022-2023 Membership

• Radhika Subramaniam, Parsons, Chair
• Ujju Aggarwal, Adult Bachelor’s Program
• Mark Bechtel, Parsons
• Ben Lee, The New School for Social Research
• David Lieberman, School of Media Studies
• Timon McPhearson, Schools of Public Engagement
• Inessa Medzhibovskaya, Lang
• Carol Overby, Parsons
• Sharon Sutton, Parsons
• Miriam Steele, The New School for Social Research 

With Support from:

• Katie Wanner, Director of Faculty Affairs, Provost's Office