Jul 05, 2024  
2024-2025 Rowan University Catalog System (DRAFT COPY) 
    
2024-2025 Rowan University Catalog System (DRAFT COPY)

Organization of the University



Board of Trustees

Rowan University operates under the laws of the State of New Jersey. The Board of Trustees of Rowan University is vested by law with the general supervision of the University within general policies and guidelines pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:64 et. seq. Some of the responsibilities of the Trustees are to appoint the University president, to approve the educational curriculum and student services program, and to determine policies for the organization, administration, and development of the University.

Chad Bruner, Chair Sewell, NJ
Larry Salva, Vice Chair Philadelphia, PA
Jean Edelman, Secretary Great Falls, VA
Brenda Bacon Voorhees, NJ
Anthony Calabrese Voorhees, NJ
Michael Carbone Bonita Springs, FL
Barbara Chamberlain Williamstown, NJ
Thomas J. Gallia Glassboro, NJ
Frank Giordano Moorestown, NJ
Kris Kolluri Haddonfield, NJ
Barbara Armand Kushner New York, NY
George S. Loesch Mt. Laurel, NJ
Sunitha Menon-Rudolph Doylestown, PA
Nick Petroni Glassboro, NJ
Virginia Rowan Smith Upper Makefield, PA
Michael Harrington, Student Trustee Blackwood, NJ
Ali Houshmand, ex-officio Mullica Hill, NJ

Administration of the University

Ali A. Houshmand President
Joe Campbell Vice President for Facilities and Operations
Joe Cardona Vice President for University Relations
Theresa Drye CHRO & Chief Administrative Officer, Virtua Health College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Jeff Hand Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management
Sean Kennedy Vice President for Government Affairs & External Partnerships
Mira Lalovic-Hand Senior Vice President for Information Resources & Technology
Anthony Lowman Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Joseph F. Scully, Jr. Senior Vice President for Finance/CFO
John Zabinski Vice President for University Advancement/Rowan University Foundation Executive Director
Penny McPherson-Myers Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Horacio Sosa Vice President for Strategic Ventures & Initiatives
Tabbetha Dobbins Dean of the Graduate School
R. J. Tallarida Chief of Staff
Mei Wei Vice President for Research
Melissa Wheatcroft General Counsel/Board of Trustees Liaison
Ray Braeunig Chief Audit, Compliance & Privacy Officer
Roberta Harvey Vice President for Academic Affairs
Kevin Koett Vice President for Student Life/Dean of Students
Rory McElwee Vice President for Student Affairs
Penny McPherson-Myers Vice President for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Henry Oh Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Jackie Ring Associate Vice President for Information Resources & Technology
Mariano Savelski Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Mark Sedlock Vice President for Information Resources & Technology
Darren Wagner Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management & Rowan Global
Sanford Tweedie Dean, Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts
Gaëtane Jean-Marie Dean, College of Education
Giuseppe R. Palmese Dean, Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering
Nawal Ammar Dean, College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Richard Dammers Dean, College of Performing Arts
Matthew Edson Dean, Schreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
Sue Lehrman Dean, William G. Rohrer College of Business
Vojislava Pophristic Dean, College of Science & Mathematics
Lee Talley Dean, John H. Martinson Honors College
Peter J. Rattigan Dean, The Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions
Annette Reboli Dean, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Thomas A. Cavalieri Senior Vice Provost, Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences
Carl E. Hock Senior Associate Dean, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
Richard Jermyn Dean, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine