Committee Service

Many individuals across the university contribute to academic planning, governance, or initiatives through service on committees, task forces, and councils. Below is a list of the university committees and their membership.

Faculty Affairs and Policy Committees

Faculty Affairs Committee [+]

The Faculty Affairs Committee includes representatives from the divisions and the Provost's Office. It reviews, recommends, and develops policy, guidelines, and proposals that address issues such as workload, evaluation and review, and support.

Bryna Sanger, Deputy Provost, Chair
Simone Douglas, Chair, UPRC, Parsons
George Fisher, Mannes
Oz Frankel, Associate Dean, Lang
David Howell, NSPE
Eleni Litt, Assistant Provost
Will Milberg, NSSR
Jim Miller, NSSR, Provost's Office
Rosemary O'Neill, Chair, UTRC; Parsons
Elaine Savory, Chair, UFS FAC; Lang
Helen Schulman, NSPE
Lisa Servon, NSPE
Peter Wheelwright, Parsons

University Promotion Review Committee (UPRC) [+]

The UPRC provides procedural oversight for tenure, extended employment, and post-probationary reviews, to ensure that divisional and university policies and procedures align with the Full Time Faculty Handbook, AAUP guidelines, and best practices.

Simone Douglas, Parsons, Chair
Elaine Abelson, NSSR/Lang
Alice Crary, NSSR
Clive Dilnot, Parsons
Nina Khrushcheva, NSPE
Paul Kottman, Lang
Sarah Lawrence, Parsons
Alex Schwartz, NSPE
Miriam Steele, NSSR
With support from:
Jackie Clark, Provost's Office
Eleni Litt, Provost's Office

University Term Review Committee (UTRC) [+]

The UTRC provide procedural oversight for term reviews (just as the UPRC does for Tenure, EE, and post probationary reviews).

 Rosemary O'Neill, Parsons, Chair
Joseph Heathcott, NSPE
Robin Mookerjee, Lang
Rose Rejouis, Lang
Joe Salvatore, NSPE
Nidhi Srinivas, NSPE
Mac Todman, Lang/NSSR
Carole Wilder, NSPE"
Johanne Woodcock, Parsons

With support from:
Jackie Clark, Provost's Office
Eleni Litt, Provost's Office

Faculty Research and Funding Opportunities Committees

 [+]

These ad hoc committees meet at one or two points during the year to review applications to the Academic Events Fund, Innovations in Education Fund, and Faculty Research Fund to make recommendations to the Provost regarding awards. The committees may also recommend procedural changes to the funding programs or processes.
Link to Academic Events Fund
 
Link to Innovations in Education Fund
Link to Faculty Research Fund

2012-2013 membership to be posted soon..

Institutional Review Board [+]

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is in place to ensure that all research involving human subjects is conducted in an ethical manner, particularly with regard to the informed consent, health, and welfare of human participants. 
Link to Institutional Review Board

Marcel Kinsbourne, NSSR, Chair
Katayoun Chamany, Lang
Erin Cho, Parsons
Peter Eisinger, Urban Policy, The New School for Public Engagement
Alice Crary, Philosophy, The New School for Social Research
Janet Roitman, NSSR
Ron Kassimir, Provost's Office

Research Council [+]

The Research council was formed to help advance, connect, and support research as a university-wide priority.
Link to Research Support

Will Milberg, NSSR, Chair
Stephen Colllier, NSPE
Bill Hirst, NSSR Psych
Aseem Inam, Parsons
Marcel Kinsbourne, NSSR
Christiane Paul, NSPE
Supported by:
Robert Gutierrez, Provost's Office
Amy Minter, Provost's Office

Student Services and Support Committees

Advisors Forum [+]

This group includes administrators and faculty with primary responsibilities related to advising. It meets regularly to discuss policy, practices, issues, opportunities, and potential improvements to advising services university-wide. (Except where noted members are administrators.)

Adrienne Marcus, Provost's Office (Curriculum and Learning), Chair
Philip Akre, NSPE
Audrey Axinn, Mannes
Eric Godoy, NSSR
Dan Greenblatt, Jazz
Joseph Grob, NSPE
William Kimmel, University Registrar
Tracyann Williams, NSPE
Susan Morris, NSPE
Carrie Neal, University degrees (“TIPS”)
Lesley Painter-Farrell, NSPE (English Language Teaching)
Juli Parker, Parsons
Chrissy Roden, NSPE (Continuing Education)
Richard Russell, Mannes
Angela Sanko, Lang
Jackson Taylor, NSPE
Jonathon White, Lang
Tsuya Yee, NSSR

Student Disciplinary Review Panel [+]

Under the aegis of the Office of Student Affairs, the Disciplinary Review Panel adjudicates violations of the Code of Conduct. The panel includes a faculty representative designated by the University Faculty Senate, a student representative designated by the University Student Senate, a representative designated by the Senior Vice President for Student Services, and two representatives (at least one of whom is a faculty member) designated by the Provost. The panel makes recommendations on cases to the Senior Vice President for Student Services and the dean(s) of the division(s) in which the student is enrolled.

2012-2013 membership to be posted soon.

Program and Curriculum Committees

Assessment of Student Learning Committee [+]

This committee meets monthly to develop and manage a student learning assessment process across the university. The group reviews research on national trends and best practices, makes recommendations to the Provost, and brings relevant information to and from the divisions.

Carolyn Comiskey, Provost's Office (Curriculum and Learning), Co-chair
2012-2013 membership to be posted soon.

University Curriculum Committee [+]

 Lisa DeBenedittis, Provost's Office (Curriculum and Learning), Chair
Carolyn Comiskey, Provost's Office (Curriculum and Learning)
Erica Fae, New School for Drama 
George Fisher, Mannes
Terri Gordon, NSPE 
Richard Harper, New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
Jeannie Kahaney, Provost's Office (Writing Center) 
Adrienne Marcus, Provost's Office (Curriculum and Learning)
David Morgan, Lang 
Charis Ng, Provost's Office (Institutional Research)
James O'Connor, New School Online 
Ed Scarcelle, University Librarian
John VanderLippe, NSSR 
Mary Watson, NSPE 

Resources Planning Committees

University Facilities Committee [+]

The University Facilities committee meets regularly to ensure broad information-sharing and input on facilities planning and major projects, especially the University Center.

Marla Appelbaum, Design & Construction
Karen Backus, consultant
Minju Bae, student representative
Pat Baxter, Provost's Office
Sam Biederman, Communications and External Affairs
Nadine Bourgeois, Parsons
Stephanie Browner, Dean, Lang College
Ted Byfield, Parsons
Alexander Cline, student representative
Chris Crews, student representative
Jonathan Drescher, consultant
Alexander Durst, consultant
Peter Eisinger, NSPE
Lia Gartner, Vice President for Design, Construction, Facilities Management
Paul Goldberger, University Professor
John Green, NSPE
Grace Hunt, student representative
Steven Jacobs, consultant
Michael Joy, Design, Construction and Facilities Management
Ed Keller, Parsons
Bill Kimmel, University Registrar
David Marcinkowski
Tim Marshall, Provost
Roy Moskowitz, Vice President and Legal Counsel
Martin Mueller, Jazz
Corey Mullee, student representative
Daniel Nicasio
Min Seon Park, student representative
Shelley Reed, Senior Vice President for Information Technology
Linda Reimer, Senior Vice President for Student Services
Liz Ross, Provost's Office
Ed Scarcelle, University Librarian
Michael Schober, Dean, NSSR
David Scobey, Executive Dean, NSPE
Earl Scott, faculty, Parsons
Peter Taback, Communications and External Affairs
Joel Towers, Parsons
Ed Verdi, Finance and Business

Special Topics and Initiatives Committees

Social Justice Committee [+]

The university Social Justice Committee meets monthly to share information, explore models and best practices, and recommend strategies to promote a more diverse, welcoming, and socially just community.
Link to Social Justice

Shana Agid, Parsons
Katayoun Chamany, Lang
Doris Chang, NSSR
Chris Crews, University Student Senate
Keisha Davenport-Ramirez, HEOP
Dennis Derryck, NSPE
Phyllis De Verteuil, Parsons (Part-Time Faculty)
Kate Eichhorn, Lang
Darrick Hamilton, NSPE
Shannon Logan, Office of Student Development and Activities
Karen Merson, NSPE
Tim Marshall, Provost
Amy Minter, Provost's Office (Student Academic Support and Special Projects)
Monique Ngozi Nri, International Student Services
Liz Ross, Provost's Office (Academic Services) ex officio
Sara Villa, NSPE
Tsuya Yee, NSSR (Dean's Office)

Civic Engagement Committee [+]

The Civic Engagement Committee was formed in spring 2011 to promote civic engagement across the university. It organizes forums and other means to share projects, initiate conversation and collaboration, and spark ideas.
Link to Civic Engagement

Elizabeth Aaron, Mannes
Kate Eichhorn, Lang
Jenay Forman, Student representative (Lang)
Michele Kahane, NSPE
Ron Kassimir, Provost's Office
Judy Mejia, Lang
Monique Ngozi Nri, International Student Services
David Scobey, Executive Dean, NSPE
Jeannie Smith, Student representative (NSSR)
Andrew White, NSPE
Tony Whitfield, Parsons
Deva Woodly, Lang/NSSR 
Supported by: Amy Minter, Provost Office

Awards & Honors Committees

Distinguished University Teaching Awards Committee [+]

This committee is convened in the spring to review nominations for the Distinguished University Teaching Awards and recommend awardees to the Provost.
Link to Distinguished University Teaching Awards

2012-2013 membership to be posted soon.

Honorary Degree Committee [+]

This committee meets in the fall semester and early in the spring to propose, review, and recommend candidates to receive honorary degrees at commencement.
Link to Honorary Degrees

2012-2013 membership to be posted soon.

Steering Committee [+]

Co-chairs

Ron Kassimir, Associate Provost for Research and Special Projects

McWelling Todman, Associate Professor of Clinical Practice, NSSR  

Trustee Representatives

Susan Foote

Linda Rappaport 

Officer and Dean Representatives

Pam Besnard, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Michael Schober, Dean, NSSR

Performance School Representative

Pippin Parker, Director, The New School for Drama

Faculty Senate Representative

James Dodd, Associate Professor of Philosophy, NSSR

Student Representative

Michael Anderson, General Student Representative

Co-chairs of Working Group 1:
Vision and Leadership 

Teresa Ghilarducci, Professor of Economics and Director of Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, NSSR

Peter Taback, Vice President of Communications and External Affairs

Co-chairs of Working Group 2:
Resources and Infrastructure 

Robert Kirkbride, Associate Professor of Product Design, Parsons

Steve Stabile, Vice President and Treasurer

Co-chairs of Working Group 3:
Faculty 

David Howell, Professor of Economics and Public Policy, NSPE

Laura Auricchio, Associate Professor of Art and Design History and Theory, Parsons

Co-chairs of Working Group 4:
Students 

Jennifer Wilson, Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Lang

Tom McDonald, Assistant Vice President for Student and Campus Life

Co-chairs of Working Group 5:
Programs and Curriculum 

Jonathan Bach, Associate Professor of International Affairs and Chair of Global Studies, NSPE

Elizabeth Ross, Vice Provost

Co-chairs of Working Group 6:
Assessment 

Yvonne Watson, Director of Academic Affairs, School of Fashion, Parsons

Neil Grabois, Dean of the Milano School, NSPE

Middle States Committees

Working Group 1: Vision and Leadership [+]  

Teresa Ghilarducci, Co-chair

Professor of Economics and Director of the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, NSSR

Peter Taback, Co-chair

Vice President of Communications and External Affairs

Jay Bernstein

University Distinguished Professor, The New School for Social Research

Pamela Besnard

Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations

Franci Blassberg

Trustee

Deborah Bogosian

Director of Communication, Office of the Provost

Julia Foulkes

Associate Professor of History, NSPE

Jamer Hunt

Chair and Full-Time Faculty, School of Design Studies, Parsons

Mercedes Lopez Blanco

Executive Administrator, Office of Development and Alumni Relations

Bryna Sanger

Deputy Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

Keila Tennent

Associate General Counsel

Ken Wark

Professor of Culture and Media, Lang

Working Group 2: Resources and Infrastructure [+]  

Robert Kirkbride, Co-chair

Associate Professor of Product Design, Parsons

Steve Stabile, Co-chair

Vice President and Treasurer, Office of Finance and Business

Pat Baxter

Vice Provost for Academic Planning and Administration

Chris Brezil

Assistant Vice President for Information Technology

Darrick Hamilton

Associate Professor, Milano School, NSPE

William Havemeyer

Trustee

Linda Hird    

Director of Investment & Treasury Services, Office of Finance and Business

Michael Joy

Director of Space Planning, Design, and Construction

Lisa Murray 

Assistant Vice President, Enrollment Management

Natalie Darrett Pressey

Assistant Vice President & Controller, Office of Finance and Business

Ed Scarcelle

University Librarian

Nidhi Srinivas

Associate Professor of Management, Milano School, NSPE

Working Group 3: Faculty [+]  

Laura Auricchio, Co-chair

Assistant Professor of Art and Design History and Theory, Parsons; Chair of Humanities, NSPE

David Howell, Co-chair

Professor of Economics and Public Policy, Milano School, NSPE

Elaine Abelson

Associate Professor of Historical Studies, Lang

Stephanie Basta

Director of Labor Relations, Human Resources

Luis Guzman

Part-Time Faculty Member, School of Languages, NSPE

Eleni Litt

Assistant Provost for Faculty Affairs

Ely Kaplan

Director of Academic Systemsa nd Information, Office of the Provost

Joseph Salvatore

Core Faculty Member, New School Bachelor's Program, NSPE

Leilah Vevaina  

Student Representative

Alison Weingarten    

Research Analyst, Office of Institutional Research and Effectivness

Peter Wheelwright

Associate Professor of Architecture, Parsons

Working Group 4: Students [+]

Tom McDonald, Co-chair

Assistant Vice President for Student and Campus Life

Jennifer Wilson, Co-chair

Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Lang

Beatrice Banu

Director of Undergraduate Programs, NSPE

Chris Ferguson

Assistant Vice President for University Admissions

Alex Gleason  

Student Representative

Pamela Klein

Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Parsons

Robert Lutomski

Assistant Vice President for Student Housing and Residence Life

Adrienne Marcus

Director of University Curriculum and Learning, Office of the Provost

Amy Minter

Coordinator of Student Academic Affairs
and Special Projects, Office of the Provost

Joan Morgan

Director of Records and Registration, Mannes

Julianne Parker

Assistant Dean for Advising, Parsons

Jennifer Rupert   

Assistant Director Career Development

Mya Starling    

Senior Research Analyst, Office of Institutional Research and Effectivness

Howard Steele

Associate Professor of Psychology, NSSR

Jonathon White

Associate Dean of Student Affairs, Academic Advising, Lang

Working Group 5: Programs and Curriculum [+]  

Jonathan Bach, Co-chair

Associate Professor of International Affairs and Chair of Global Studies, NSPE

Elizabeth Ross, Co-Chair

Vice Provost

Andrew Atzert

Vice President for Distributed and Global Education, Office of the Provost

Kathleen Breidenbach

Vice Dean, NSPE

Lisa DeBenedittis

Associate Provost for Curriculum and Learning

Gabriel Diaz Maggioli

Chair of English Language Studies, NSPE

George Fisher

Associate Dean, Mannes

Jennifer Francone

Associate Director of Academic Programs and Accreditation, Office of the Provost

Anne Gaines

Dean, School of Art, Media and Technology (AMT), Parsons

Lisa Grocott

Dean of Academic Initiatives, Parsons

Mark Larrimore

Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Lang

William Kimmel

University Registrar

Michelle Materre

Associate Director of Undergraduate Programs, NSPE

John Vanderlippe

Associate Dean of Faculty, NSSR

Working Group 6: Assessment [+]

Neil Grabois, Co-chair

Dean of the Milano School, NSPE

Yvonne Watson, Co-chair

Director of Academic Affairs, School of Fashion, Parsons

Kristi Allen

Assistant Provost for Academic Planning, Office of the Provost

Frank Barletta

CFO and Senior Vice President for Finance and Business

Carolyn Comiskey

Assistant Director of Academic Affairs, Office of the Provost

Ilana Levitt

Director of Training and Development, Human Resources

Paula Maas

Associate Provost for Institutional Research and Effectivness

Richard McGahey

Professor of Professional Practice, Milano School, NSPE

Caitlin Morgan

Director of English Language Studies, NSPE

Charis Ng    

Associate Director for Institutional Research and Effectivness

Pam Sabrin    

Director Administration, Jazz

Lillian Sartori

Assistant Vice President for Information Technology

Alex Schwartz

Chair and Associate Professor of Urban Policy Analysis and Managment, Milano School, NSPE