"Now, as a master’s degree student in the Department of Childhood Studies, I am privileged to be a part of an internationally respected, pioneering research program." The Dean’s Office is located on the 3rd floor of Armitage Hall. General questions about the academic programs of the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School can be directed to (856) 225-6097 or ude.sregtur.nedmacnull@icstra.
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Kriste Lindenmeyer The dean is the chief executive officer of Arts and Sciences, setting policies and goals while leading the units in the continuous development of effective teaching, high-quality research, and meaningful service to the state, region, and nation. She directs the appointment and promotion process, as well as numerous programs designed to support the faculty and staff. Dr. Lindenmeyer is a noted scholar in the areas of childhood, public policy, and social entrepreneurship. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Cincinnati and is a professor of history. |
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Joe Schiavo Primary responsibility: Camden College of Arts and Sciences |
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Allen Woll Primary Responsibility: Graduate School |
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Suzanne Schaffer The primary responsibility of the assistant dean for development is to advise the dean on issues related to development and alumni relations. The Office of Development directs and supports activities to generate funds that will benefit students, faculty, and staff as well as programs for the Faculty of Arts & Sciences; projects include working with internal and external constituencies to raise funds for scholarships, fellowships, endowed chairs, and professorships and creating endowments for the college and for its centers of excellence. |
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Rich Buonpastore The director of the Computing and Instructional Technologies Group (CIT) operates as our chief technology officer, assessing IT needs for FAS and developing strategic plans to meet them. |
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Maria Garcia The business manager for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences oversees the budget for the entire unit and the smaller entities for which it is responsible. She also deals with personnel issues (health benefits, payroll, pensions); payroll, summer salary, student payroll; forms to make changes for payroll deductions, address change, W-4, and direct deposits; paychecks; secretarial problems; and budget issues. |
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Marlene Druding The business specialist handles accounting business processed for FASC. |
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Iris Rodriguez The executive assistant to the dean serves as a liaison between the dean’s office and campus, university, and community, as well as professional units, groups, and organizations; acts as the confidential and executive assistant to the dean; maintains records and works with a variety of faculty committees regarding faculty appointment, assignment, promotion, reappointment, and review; coordinates, prepares, distributes, and compiles records regarding FASIP, Pay for Performance, departmental and working budgets, sabbatical and competitive leave; oversees production of the annual report; and supervises work-study students and part-time workers. |
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Kimberlee Sue Moran The grant facilitator provides support in the development of research and educational proposals to funding agencies. This includes helping faculty, staff, and students in the formation of proposals, the identification of appropriate funding opportunities, and the revision of applications prior to submission. The grant facilitator maintains a number of resources and workshop opportunities and is available to assist at any stage in the proposal development process. The Camden Grant Facilitation Sakai site can be found at: https://sakai.rutgers.edu/portal/site/818e2826-910a-469a-b6c4-bd633cd79b19 |
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Jennifer Pope The web designer designs and updates the FASC website, including department and individual sites; trains faculty and staff to use tools such as WordPress; and assists with the coordination and development of FASC media and promotional efforts. |
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Julie Strasser Roncinske The program coordinator provides and coordinates needs for the Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (CURCA) for undergraduates, graduates, and faculty; provides administrative service for the FASC Academic Integrity Policy; coordinates and develops FASC media and promotional efforts, especially focused on the website, Facebook pages, and Twitter feed; maintains the FASC Sakai site; and provides administrative support for University College programs. |
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Amy Liberi The Graduate School services coordinator provides administrative staff support for the Graduate School; coordinates recruitment for the Graduate School and organization of recruiting events and promotional activities; serves as a resource/information ombudsperson for graduate students; assists the associate dean for the Graduate School with distribution of scholarship funding; provides administrative support for the Master’s of Art in Liberal Studies program; and verifies graduation eligibility for graduate students. |
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Andrea Ohrenich The administrative assistant to the associate dean for CCAS prepares contracts for and maintains files regarding PTLs; gathers and prepares materials for promotions and reappointments; coordinates preparation of materials for annual report; provides support services for the associate dean and dean’s office; and serves as the contact person between students and the associate dean’s office. |
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Doreen Wheeler The administrative assistant provides administrative support for the following: FASC scholarships, the FASC Scholarship Committee, media outreach, FASC donor outreach and alumni relations, the Teaching Matters Program, and the New Faculty Connections Program; coordinates the FASC Honors Convocation; and coordinates and sends Dean’s List letters in the fall and spring semesters. |
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Leona Pellot The secretarial assistant provides secretarial support for the following: Africana Studies director, Faculty Senate, Dean’s Mailing List, Faculty Lounge and Small Conference Room Reservation Calendar, TABERS, General Education Committee, General Education Curriculum Committee, Academic Program Committee; answers phone, and updates Faculty List with locations. |
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Louise Waters The principal accounting assistant works with the business manager and is responsible for expediting purchase orders, reimbursements, and travel advances; managing expenditures charged to departmental and supplemental accounts as well as to start-up funds; responding to queries about payroll or health benefits; and supporting the work of the dean’s office, especially regarding financial matters. |
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Edwin Alicia The FAS postal clerk manages the distribution of delivered mail from centralized points to decentralized offices; advises departments on mailing operations and assists with special projects, including bulk mailing, overnight delivery, and other special handling; and assists the dean’s office with special projects. |
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Pat Piccoli The receptionist answers phone and personal inquiries and assists on additional dean’s office projects as needed. |
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Pennie Prete Administrative staff assists the business manager and principle accounting assistant. |
