Oct 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Rowan University Administrative Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Rowan University Administrative Catalog

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
Joseph Cosgrove Mullica Hill, 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
Nikitas Moustakas Mt. Laurel, NJ
Nick Petroni Glassboro, NJ
Virginia Rowan Smith  Upper Makefield, PA
Yuval Saar, Student Trustee Nutley, NJ
Ali Houshmand, ex-officio Mullica Hill, NJ

Administration of the University

Executive Cabinet

Ali A. Houshmand President
Joe Campbell Vice President for Facilities & Operations
Theresa Drye CHRO & Chief Administrative Officer, Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences
Jeff Hand Senior Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management
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
RJ Tallarida Chief of Staff
David Weinstein Vice President for Government Relations
Melissa Wheatcroft General Counsel/Board of Trustees Liaison
John Zabinski Vice President for University Advancement/Rowan University Foundation Executive Director

Extended Cabinet

 
Joe Cardona Vice President for University Relations
Tabbetha Dobbins Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Mei Wei Vice President for Research
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, 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
Matthew Sarkees 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
Richard Jermyn Dean, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Jennifer Moore Associate Vice President, Marketing & Communication
John Giannini Director of Athletics
Anthony Perno Associate Vice President, Real Estate
Dianne Langford Interim Dean, Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences