Aug 19, 2025  
2025-2026 Rowan University Administrative Catalog 
    
2025-2026 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  
Larry Salva, Vice Chair  
Jean Edelman, Secretary  
Brenda Bacon  
Anthony Calabrese  
Michael Carbone  
Joseph Cosgrove  
Thomas J. Gallia  
Barbara Armand Kushner  
George S. Loesch  
Nikitas Moustakas  
Nick Petroni  
Virginia Rowan Smith   
Stephen Sweeney  
Adam Taliaferro  
Ali Ishage, Student Trustee  
Ali Houshmand, ex-officio  

Administration of the University

Ali A. Houshmand President
Joe Campbell Vice Chancellor,  Facilities & Operations
Theresa Drye System Vice President and CHRO, CAO, VHCMLS
Jeff Hand Senior Vice Chancellor, Strategic Enrollment Management
Mira Lalovic-Hand Senior Vice Chancellor, Information Resources & Technology/CIO
Anthony Lowman Chancellor
Vojislava Pophristic Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor, 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
Joe Cardona Vice Chancellor, University Relations
Tabbetha Dobbins Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Mei Wei Vice Chancellor, Research
Ray Braeunig Chief Audit, Compliance & Privacy Officer
Roberta Harvey Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
Kevin Koett Vice Chancellor, Student Life/Dean of Students
Rory McElwee Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs/Dean, University College
Penny McPherson-Myers Vice Chancellor, Student Access & Pathway Programs
Henry Oh Associate Vice President for Human Resources
Jackie Ring Vice Chancellor, Chief Institutional Research Officer
Mariano Savelski Vice Chancellor, Faculty Affairs
Mark Sedlock Vice Chancellor/CTO
Darren Wagner Vice Chancellor, Strategic Enrollment Management
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
Amy Janke Interim Dean, College of Science & Mathematics
Lee Talley Dean, John H. Martinson Honors College
Peter J. Rattigan Dean, Rowan-Virtua Rita & Larry Salva School of Nursing & Health Professions
Annette Reboli Dean, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Thomas A. Cavalieri Vice President, Senior Advisor for Health Care & Medical Education
Richard Jermyn Dean, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Anthony Perno Vice Chancellor, Real Estate Development and Capital Construction
Dianne Langford Dean, School of Translational Biomedical Engineering & Sciences
Michael Roark Vice Chancellor, Chief Executive Officer, Rowan Online
John Veilleux Vice Chancellor/Chief Marketing Officer for Marketing & Communication
Shawn Tucker Director of Athletics
Jeff Gant Vice Chancellor, Admissions