Aug 19, 2025  
2025-2026 Rowan University Administrative Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Rowan University Administrative Catalog

Division of Academic Affairs & Student Affairs


The Academic Affairs Division is headed by the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor. The Provost reports directly to the Chancellor and is responsible for leadership and oversight of academic programs and faculty affairs. The Deans of the Colleges of Business, Communication & Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Performing Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science & Mathematics, University College, and Honors; Schools of Earth & Environment; The Rowan-Virtua Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions; and the Cooper Medical School, the Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Rowan-Virtua School Translational Biomedical Engineering & Science report to the Provost. The Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of University College, Vice Chancellor for Student Life & Dean of Students, Vice Chancellor for Community Health & Well-being, Associate Provost for Library Information Services, and the Associate Provost for International Education also report to the Provost. The Director of the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning reports to the Vice Chancellor, Faculty Affairs. The University Registrar and Director of Assessment report to the Provost/Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs.


Vojislava Pophristic
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor
Bole Hall
pophristic@rowan.edu

Roberta Harvey
Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Bole Hall
856.256.5140
harvey@rowan.edu

Mariano J. Savelski
Vice Chancellor, Faculty Affairs
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Bole Hall
856.256.4052
savelski@rowan.edu

Rory McElwee
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs & Dean of University College
856.256.5187
mcelwee@rowan.edu

Kevin S. Koett
Vice Chancellor, Student Life and Dean of Students
Savitz Hall, Room 340
856.256.4283
koett@rowan.edu

Kha’ Sadler
Associate Provost for Wellness & Inclusivity
856.256.4380
sadlerk@rowan.edu

Scott Woodside
Assistant Vice President for Community Health & Well-being
856.256.4333
wellnesscenter@rowan.edu


Academic Affairs

Center for Academic Innovation

A primary focus of the Center is to engage internal and external stakeholders in the creation of educational experiences to prepare students for successful careers, meaningful lives, and continuous learning. Business and community outreach, pathway development, curriculum design, marketing, recruitment, program delivery, and assessment are integrated into the development process, spanning from idea to launch. The Center mobilizes the competitive advantages of the University as a premium provider of academic credentials and leverages these advantages to deliver learning opportunities to new populations and next generations of students.


Roberta Harvey
Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Bole Hall
856.256.5140
harvey@rowan.edu


Office of Assessment

The purpose of academic assessment is to enhance Rowan University’s capacity to improve every student’s knowledge, skills and abilities. In addition to academic assessment, the University engages in assessment of its facilities, services, and administration. Together, these assessment efforts help Rowan University determine how well it is fulfilling its mission and make informed decisions about how best to use resources. Assessment is the process of collecting and using reliable information as a basis for program improvement. At Rowan University, we systematically measure the extent to which we are achieving desired student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness targets.


Jeff Bonfield
Director
Memorial Hall
856.256.5116
bonfield@rowan.edu


Office of the University Registrar

The Office of the University Registrar oversees registration and registration-related issues for all of Rowan’s undergraduate and graduate (non-medical) students. The Registrar is responsible for student records, including transcripts and enrollment verifications; coordination of graduation audits; awarding of credits, degrees, and certificates; and processing of diplomas. The Office coordinates compliance with the Statewide Transfer Agreement and provides resources for transfer students, including the management of ongoing transfer credit articulations and credit postings for individual undergraduate and graduate students. In addition, the Office also faciliates the entry of the academic schedule into the student information system and coordinates updates to official curriculum in the system, including programs and courses. The Registrar works closely with all academic colleges as well as the Offices of Admissions, Advising and Student Retention, and directly supports the Office of Academic Affairs.


Linda Drexel
University Registrar
Savitz Hall
856.256.4350
drexel@rowan.edu
registrar@rowan.edu


Faculty Affairs

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs works closely with the academic deans across all Rowan University campuses in support of faculty hiring, reappointments, tenure and promotion, and the University Sabbatical Leave Program. The Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs also plays a key role in the design and implementation of locally negotiated agreements and processes involving faculty development, evaluation, and retention; it also oversees the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

Mariano J. Savelski
Vice Chancellor, Faculty Affairs
Professor of Chemical Engineering
Bole Hall
856.256.4052
savelski@rowan.edu

The Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning

Mission Statement:

The Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning creates valuable and appropriate connections across campus to facilitate individuals’ growth as engaged university citizens; and serves faculty, librarians, and the institution in pursuit of teaching, scholarship, and creative excellence.

The Center provides programming and services in three areas:

  • Induction and ongoing support of faculty and librarians;
  • Professional development focused on research-based and culturally responsive teaching practices, acquisition of skills to support diverse learners, and academic career progress; and
  • Institutional change relevant to inclusion in teaching, scholarship, and creative activities.

Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning
Jill Perry
Director
Herman D. James Hall 3092
856.256.4079
perry@rowan.edu


Student Affairs

Student Affairs includes leadership and administration of student-facing academic policies and procedures. These include but are not limited to:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Undergraduate Academic Standing
  • Grade Disputes
  • GPA Forgiveness
  • Hardship Withdrawals

Extensive academic and professional development resources are available to all Rowan University students through University College.

Rory McElwee
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs & Dean of University College
856.256.5187
mcelwee@rowan.edu


Student Life/Dean of Students

The Division of Student Life/Dean of Students encompasses several key areas at Rowan University that are committed to attracting high-caliber students and retaining them through graduation. In short, we are a division dedicated to our students’ success. Student Life includes the departments of, Community Standards, Esports, Greek Life, Off-Campus Resources and Services, Orientation & Student Leadership Programs, Recreation Center, Residential Learning & University Housing, Student Activities, Student Centers, Student Club Sports, Student Emergency Assistance Programs and Resources, Student Enrichment & Family Connections, Student Government Association, Student Organizations, Volunteerism, and Community Engagement, The SHOP (Food Pantry), and Shuttle Services. Our main office is in Savitz Hall; however, Student Life is literally all over Rowan. While you may not have realized it, we met you before you first stepped foot on campus, we’ll advise you while you’re here and, hopefully, our impression will stay with you long after you leave. The Division of Student Life provides support, engagement, experiential, and retention programs for students from their first semester through graduation.


Kevin S. Koett
Vice Chancellor, Student Life & Dean of Students
Savitz Hall, Room 340
856.256.4283
koett@rowan.edu

Drew Tinnin
Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Life
Student Center, 3rd Floor
856.256.4909
tinnin@rowan.edu

Cherish Reimel
Assistant Dean of Student Life
Savitz Hall, Room 336
856.256.4283
disante@rowan.edu


Campus Recreation

Campus Recreation is committed to providing exceptional programs, services, and facilities that promote and encourage a balanced, healthy lifestyle. We are dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment that enhances student learning and skill development, fosters enjoyment and appreciation for recreational life, and enriches the quality of life for the Rowan Community.

The Recreation Center is a three-story, 76,000 square foot recreational activities facility. The building houses a swimming pool, indoor track, multi-sport gymnasium, racquetball courts (one used for indoor cycling) and a group exercise rooms. The facility also has a 9,000 square foot fitness and weight room, conference room, locker/shower facilities, and a juice/smoothie bar and café. The main desk of the facility operates as an ID access/control area, an equipment checkout center, and as the program/membership registration area.

The Satellite Fitness Center is situated on the corner of Mick Drive and Victoria Avenue, spanning over 17,000 square feet. The building offers a free weight room, spaces for functional training, connected cardiovascular equipment, non-motorized equipment, various multi-functional strength systems, and a men’s, women’s, and inclusive locker/shower rooms.

The Recreation Center offers 18-hour days, and the Satellite Fitness Center offers 16-hour days during the academic year, with modified hours on weekends, holidays, and breaks throughout the year.

Access to facilities, programs, and services is granted to full-time students with a current and active Rowan ID card. Students taking 6 or fewer credits may purchase a membership.

Campus Recreation offers a broad range of programs and services; coordinating or co-sponsoring over 200 programs annually in the following programmatic areas: intramural sports, fitness and wellness, aquatics, sport clubs, informal recreation and special events. Although the foundation of our department rests on serving student recreational needs as a priority, we are also committed to a broader constituency.

Kevin George
Director
856.256.4927
georgek@rowan.edu


Community Standards

The Office of Community Standards articulates and upholds the standards of behavior expected within the University community. The office addresses violations of the student code of conduct through the university disciplinary system to ensure respect for all members of the community and the maintenance of a collaborative and learning-centered environment.

Cindy Threatt
Assistant Dean of Student Life
Chamberlain Student Center, Suite 210
856.256.4242
threatt@rowan.edu


Off-Campus Services and Resources

Off-Campus Services & Resources (OCSR) is just one part of the Office of the Dean of Students. The department works closely with commuter students, off-campus students, landlords, and representatives of Glassboro to address concerns and needs that might arise. OCSR strives here to help students who need assistance, guidance, or just need a point in the right direction.

Charles Kuski
Coordinator of Off-Campus Services & Resources
Chamberlain Student Center, Suite 210
856.256.4062
kuskic@rowan.edu


Orientation & Student Leadership Programs

The Office of Orientation & Student Leadership Programs (OSLP) assists new students in their transition to Rowan University. Orientation & Student Leadership Programs directs programs such as freshman and transfer orientation and Leadership Rowan.

Orientation & Student Leadership Programs begins the integration process of new students into the intellectual, cultural, and social climate of the institution, and provides a capstone to students’ co-curricular learning and development through leadership certification.

Maria Pattison
Director
Chamberlain Student Center, 3rd Floor
856.256.4054
oslp@rowan.edu


Leadership Rowan

Rowan University recognizes the value of preparing students for leadership roles. Through education, enrichment and empowerment, Leadership Rowan enables students to transform themselves, their communities, and the world through three levels of leadership experiences:

  1. Leadership Training
  2. Leadership Application and Organizational Effectiveness
  3. Leadership Sustainability

Orientation

Through on-campus and online orientation programs, undergraduate students are introduced to the concepts of academic success, co-curricular enrichment, dual community membership, and holistic wellness as they discover pathways to engagement. Orientation programs provide opportunities for parents & family members to support their student’s transition. The Office of Orientation & Student Leadership Programs coordinates and implements these programs in collaboration with academic and student service units who share the responsibility for welcoming our new students and their parents and family members.

Greek Life

Fraternities and sororities are Greek-letter organizations that join together to offer fellowship, leadership opportunities, participation in campus activities, and service to both the University and surrounding communities. The Greek Life Office serves as the primary liaison to the recognized Inter/National fraternities and sororities at Rowan University. The mission of the Greek Community at Rowan University is to encourage and promote intellectual curiosity through academic achievement and to develop the personal and social skills of students by providing leadership opportunities through self-governance. In addition, the Greek Community strives to promote service through the University’s co-curricular programs and through community involvement. The co-curriculum, established by Rowan University’s Mission Statement on student development, promotes growth toward attitudinal and ethical development, as well as responsibility to self and others through active participation in the betterment of the campus and larger community. The Greek Community is expected to plan its activities with the academic and co-curricular mission of the University in mind.

greeklife@rowan.edu


Residential Learning & University Housing

The Office of Residential Learning & University Housing exists to support each individual resident student in all areas of their university experience. We expect that each resident student will play an active part in the development of a community that embraces diversity, personal growth, scholarship and respect of self, others, and the environment.

Residential Learning Programming: Residential Learning & University Housing coordinates programs designed to integrate high quality engagement with learning. The Residential Learning staff works with various members of the university community to provide a living/learning environment that is unique to the Rowan Experience.

Mandatory Housing: All unmarried undergraduate full-time students, under the age of 21, whether or not emancipated, who will not be living in the residence of their parents or legal guardian, must reside in the university residential facilities until completion of their second academic year (or four full-time semesters).

Residential Facilities: Rowan University offers two types of on-campus co-ed housing, residence halls and apartments. The Residence Halls are as follows:

Evergreen Hall, Mullica Hall, Magnolia Hall, Mimosa Hall, Chestnut Hall, and Willow Hall. In addition, Rowan has a valuable partnership with The Michael’s Organization to provide residence hall housing for students in Holly Pointe Commons.

The Apartments are as follows:

Edgewood Park Apartments, Rowan Blvd. Apartments, Whitney Center, and Rowan Townhouses. In addition, Rowan has a valued partnership with Nexus to provide apartment-style housing for students on Rowan Blvd. Those faciltities include 57 Main, 114 Victoria, 220 Rowan Blvd., 223 High, and 230 Victoria.

On-campus apartments are reserved for upperclassmen. Students with questions concerning housing facilities, arrangements or contract agreements should be directed to the Residential Learning & University Housing Office, Savitz (856) 256-4266.

Barry Hendler
Assistant Dean of Residential Learning & University Housing
Savitz Hall, Room 103
856.256.4270
housingquestions@rowan.edu


Student Center & Campus Activities

The Chamberlain Student Center & Campus Activities (SCCA) team is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all members of the Rowan University community. Through quality programs, services, and facilities, the SCCA creates opportunities for student engagement and learning, stimulates personal development, and contributes to building campus community in collaboration with university partners.

Everyone who walks through the doors of the Chamberlain Student Center will experience the best services, programs, and staff while developing a lifelong connection to the University.

Joe Lizza
Director
856.256.4696
lizzaj@rowan.edu


Student Enrichment & Family Connections

Rowan University’s Parent & Family Program commits itself to establish and maintain a sound partnership with parents and guardians to enhance and support their student’s university experience and promote student success.

We understand that you have a large personal and financial investment in your son’s or daughter’s education, and thus Rowan University. You want what we want: success for your son or daughter, and it is right and proper that you be a part of our community in a way that promotes the success of that student we all care so much about.

The Office of Student Enrichment & Family Connections achieves this collaborative partnership by being available to assist and guide parents and guardians in facilitating better communication with the University. The office works to nurture the relationship with parents and family members of Rowan University students by supporting student achievements and helping carry out the University’s mission. Parents and guardians are natural allies with the University as we seek to help students find success. Parents’ hopes and goals are consistent with the Division of Student Affairs’ mission to “cultivate the development of he whole person within a global society” by providing encouraging healthy life choices, multicultural competency, personal and professional growth, campus and community involvement, civic responsibility, and leadership development. The Parents and Family Program has a special interest in establishing cooperative relationships with academic departments and student services to establish parents as a vital constituent of the University.

Parents’ Orientation

Designed to complement Student Orientation, Parents’ Orientation helps parents and family members get acquainted with the many different programs and services offered to students and addresses questions and concerns each may have.

Interactive programs are offered on:

  • Academic Requirements
  • Expectations
  • Student Services
  • College Success
  • Coping with “empty-nest” syndrome

Family Weekend

Offered in the fall each year, Family Weekend celebrates the parents, siblings and other family members of our students. Rowan University families are invited to attend in this time-honored tradition and join their students for the traditional picnic, football game, and other exciting events.

Julie A. Peterson
Director
Chamberlain Student Center 210
856.256.4596
peterson@rowan.edu


Student Government Association

The Student Government Association (SGA), the official voice of students in University affairs, coordinates student activities on campus. All full-time and part-time undergraduate students become members of the SGA upon payment of the student activity fee.

The SGA maintains meaningful student input in University affairs, serves as a funding source and coordinating group for student activities and provides services for the welfare of the students and the University. The SGA encourages the concept of diversity by involving students with as broad a variety of ideas and backgrounds as possible. To accomplish this, SGA opens many positions to students through appointment or election. These range from serving as class advisory board members to being president of SGA.

An elected executive board and senate consisting of student representatives of academic departments, classes and bureaus, administer the SGA. Students interested in running for or being appointed to a position in SGA may seek information in the SGA suite on the first floor of the Student Center or call 856-256-4540.

Chamberlain Student Center, 3rd Floor
856.256.4540


Student Organizations

At Rowan University, SGA charters and finances over 100 student clubs and organizations. These organizations provide a wide variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities to meet the varying interests of Rowan University students.

Students can become members of organizations by contacting the organization’s president or advisor directly. All organizations have a mailbox located in the SGA suite. Students interested in forming a new organization can request a new charter for it from SGA.

Student organizations are financed from fees charged to all matriculated undergraduate students. The Student Government Association assumes the responsibility for distributing all monies to the various organizations.

Volunteerism, Community Engagement

The Office of Volunteerism, Community Engagement provides programming, resources, and support to promote a Rowan community of active citizens. We work collaboratively with university faculty and community partners to design a range of curricular and co-curricular service-learning opportunities. Students who engage in service learning, volunteerism, and community engagement at Rowan will reflect on meaningful volunteer experiences as they develop a lifelong commitment to their communities. We also collaborate with Glassboro Administration and officials to assist with community concerns that may arise related to Rowan students sharing community life with residential neighbors. Furthermore, the VCECS office also provides programming and support resources geared towards Rowan University’s commuter student population.

Andrew Perrone
Assistant Director
Chamberlain Student Center 210
856.256.4597
perrone@rowan.edu


Wellness Center at Winans Hall

The Rowan University Wellness Center at Winans Hall on the main campus in Glassboro is an integrated health and wellness facility for Rowan University students. The clinical services include: Student Health Services (SHS), Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS), Alcohol and Other Drugs Services (AOD), Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and the Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program, all of which provide comprehensive health and wellness care, education, and programming
to students.

The University’s Stress Management and Response Team (SMART) is coordinated through the Wellness Center and each professional staff is a core member of the team. This university-wide group is available to meet with various divisions, departments, organizations, and groups on campus in order to assist with response to traumatic events that impact particular groups of students or the university community as a whole.

856.256.4333
wellnesscenter@rowan.edu

Counseling & Psychological Services

Counseling & Psychological Services (CPS) at the Wellness Center provides confidential mental health and substance abuse services to enrolled students. CPS counselors help students get connected with short-term group, individual and brief drop-in sessions called Let’s Talk. Some common areas addressed in counseling for college students include academic stressors, coping with personal and family relationship issues, stress and anxiety management, coping with depression, eating and body image issues, dealing with grief and loss, trauma and substance use.

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a student-run organization chartered under the Student Government Association and supported by the Wellness Center, providing emergency medical response 24/7 to the Rowan University campus and surrounding community. Since its inception in 1978, EMS has been providing emergency services and is one of the longest serving collegiate EMS squads in New Jersey. Rowan University is recognized as a National Heart Safe Campus and in 2019 EMS was awarded the Gold Tier recognition from the National Collegiate Emergency Medical Services Foundation as an EMS Ready Campus. The only collegiate EMS organization in the country to receive this distinction. EMS operates with approximately 80 volunteered members with two NJ ambulances, a first responder vehicle, and two bicycle response teams.

Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program

The Shreiber Family Pet Therapy Program at the Wellness Center provides a variety of Animal-Assisted Activities (including Animal-Assisted Therapy) to support student health and well-being. The program partners with the other departments in the Wellness Center and other offices on campus. These partnerships include: the Division of Student Access & Pathway Programs; Academic Affairs (such as: Accessibility Services, and, the Autism PATH Program; Military Services; and, Admissions); and the Early Childhood Demonstration Center. Partnerships also include student clubs such as: the Pre-Vet Club, and the Animal Advocacy Club.

Student Health Services

Student Health Services (SHS) at the Wellness Center strives to remove health-related barriers to learning, to promote optimal wellness, to enable students to make informed decisions about health issues, and to empower students to be self-directed and well-informed health care consumers. Licensed physicians, nurse practitioners and registered nurses provide quality, professional healthcare, both in person and telehealth, to all students who are matriculated and currently enrolled at Rowan University.

All incoming matriculated students must complete Wellness Requirements by June 15th (December 15th for Spring admission). These requirements included online health forms, an immunization record, and online learning modules. Visit https:www.rowan.edu/healthforms.

All matriculated students are required to have health insurance as a condition of full-time enrollment at Rowan University.

To enroll in or waive the health insurance plan offered by Aetna, visit the Bursar’s website at www.rowan.edu/bursar and follow the instructions. Failure to waive the plan will result in automatic enrollment.


Scott Woodside
Assistant Vice President for Community Health & Well-being

Amy Hoch
Associate Director of the Wellness Center


Center for Well-Being

The Center for Well-Being was established in 2024 due to the groundwork of the Rowan University Thrive Committee, the University Well-being Committee, and the Wellness Strategic Plan Task Force. Beginning in 2018, these working groups were comprised of committed staff, students, faculty, and a dedicated Board of Trustee member to help crystallize and bolster well-being across the campus community.

Wellness is the active pursuit of holistic health that extends beyond physical health and works in harmony with dimensions of well-being to help individuals reach an optimal state of living well. At Rowan University, we define well-being as a process of holistic health that honors the human experience and fosters an environment for all to flourish and thrive. In accordance with the Inter-Association definition (2020), Rowan University supports and endorses the Inter-Association definition of well-being as an optimal and dynamic state that allows people to achieve their full potential.

Kha’ Sadler, PsyD
Associate Provost for Wellness & Inclusivity
856.256.4380
sadlerk@rowan.edu

Rowan Thrive  

Mission

Rowan Thrive is our community’s commitment to help each person cultivate well-being throughout life’s journey of highs and lows. Rowan Thrive is not only a framework but a toolkit for developing a mindset, actions, and behaviors that will help you build a life of purpose, resilience, and engagement. Rowan Thrive is designed to help you live according to your values, maximize your potential, and find your best self. Your well-being is your responsibility, your personal journey-and Rowan Thrive is here to help. 

 

Vision

Rowan is the institutional leader in a campus culture of care and well-being. Well-being is the fabric of our institutional culture and community, and provides the foundation for the life-long growth of each student, employee, partner, and alumnus affiliated with Rowan University.

Rowan Cares

We understand the college experience can seem daunting, especially when students navigate challenging life circumstances that impede their academic success. The landscape of college offers opportunities for growth and development to help students learn more about themselves, their beliefs, values, and goals. Rowan CARES can assist you or a student who may benefit from comprehensive supportive resources and services tailored to meet the needs of all students in the Rowan community.

Mission:                                                                                                                                 

Rowan Cares empowers students to thrive by providing holistic support, resources, and guidance as they navigate personal and academic challenges on the path toward achieving their goals.

Vision:

To create a campus-wide culture of care where every student feels seen, supported, and empowered to succeed. 

Rowan Cares Aims To:

  • Proactively engage students who may need support 
  • Increase awareness of available campus and community resources
  • Encourage help-seeking behaviors and build resiliency and self-advocacy  
  • Equip faculty, staff and students with skills to recognize students in distress and connect them to appropriate support systems 

Chrissy Feil, M.Ed
Director Well-Being & Resiliency
Savitz Hall, 3rd Floor 
feil@rowan.edu


Center for Belonging & Student Engagement

Established in Spring 2025 under the Center for Wellbeing, the Center for Belonging & Student Engagement (BSE) fuels the heartbeat of belonging at Rowan University. Through community-centered programming, initiatives, and resources, the holistic well-being of all community members is rooted in opportunities for intercultural connection and enriched learning.

Mission

Rooted in a commitment to global citizenship, inclusive leadership, and student engagement, our mission is to create spaces where students are supported in their journey to be authentically themselves, belong to a purpose-driven community, and become global leaders, changemakers, and scholars. Through proactive engagement, culturally affirming programs, and collaborative initiatives, we invite students into a shared pursuit of connection and community. We do more than support students-we meet them where they are, recognizing that who they are is the foundation of who they can become.

 

Functional Areas: The Center for Belonging & Student Engagement advances its values through culturally responsive practices, co-curricular learning opportunities, programs, and initiatives offered across the following functional areas:

 

  • Intercultural Engagement: Strengthens students’ understanding of self and others through culturally enriching experiences that prepare students to engage effectively in a global society. This area prepares students to navigate complexity with curiosity and respect, and contribute thoughtfully to local and global communities grounded in mutual dignity and shared humanity.
  • Inclusive Leadership: Cultivates students’ capacity to lead with empathy, authenticity, and a deep sense of responsibility to others. The Dr. Harley E. Flack Student Mentoring Program, along with additional initiatives, emphasizes interdependence, self-awareness, and collective responsibility to strengthen students’ sense of agency and connection to others.
  • Gender & Sexuality: Cultivates the personal and intellectual flourishing of LGBTQIA+, femme, and queer students through affirming programs, services, and spaces. Rooted in equity and liberation, this area advances identity development, fosters meaningful community, and empowers students to thrive across all dimensions of life and learning.
  • Interfaith & Spiritual Exploration: Supports a campus climate that affirms the diverse religious, spiritual, and philosophical identities of all students. Through reflective dialogue, inclusive programming, and opportunities for critical exploration, this area supports students in cultivating a deeper understanding of meaning, purpose, and interfaith connections.

Dominique Pierson, M.Ed.
Director, Center for Belonging & Student Engagement
Hawthorn Hall 203
piersond@rowan.edu