The Self-Study Steering Committee will examine existing data, develop research questions, gather new information, and prepare the self-study report. Through the self-study process, the University will be asked to engage in a meaningful discussion about potential improvements in programs and services.
Steering Committee and Working Groups
Co-Chairs
USM Board of Regent Designee
William T. Wood, JD
Assistant Treasurer, Board of RegentsCommittee
Patty Alvarez, PhD, MS
Chief Student Affairs Officer and Vice President, Office of the ProvostEmail: palvarez@umaryland.edu
Susan Antol, PhD, MS, RN
Assistant Professor, Partnerships, Professional Education, and Practice, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ School of NursingSenator, Faculty Senate
Email: antol@umaryland.edu
Gregory A. Brightbill, EdD, MBA, MEd
Director of Student Affairs, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Francis King Carey School of LawPast President, Staff Senate
Susan Buskirk*, DM, MS, CCEP
Vice PresidentChief Accountability Officer, Office of Accountability and Compliance
Email: sbuskirk@umaryland.edu
Lynn Chen, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Organizational Systems and Adult HealthDirector of Evaluation, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ School of Nursing
Email: chen@umaryland.edu
Stacey M. Conrad, MBA
Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ School of NursingEmail: sconrad@umaryland.edu
Richard Dalby, PhD, BPharm
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ School of PharmacyEmail: rdalby@rx.umaryland.edu
Kevin Donegan, MBA, FCCA
Assistant Vice President, Budget and Financial Analysis, Administration and FinanceEmail: kdonegan@umaryland.edu
Diane Forbes Berthoud, PhD, MA
Vice President and Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion OfficerOffice of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Email: dforbes@umaryland.edu
Jill Frankenfield, MSL, MS
Associate Vice President, Sponsored Programs Administration
Barbara Gontrum, JD, MLS
Professor Emerita, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Francis King Carey School of LawEmail: bgontrum@law.umaryland.edu
Geoffrey Greif, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C
Distinguished University Professor, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ School of Social WorkEmail: ggreif@ssw.umaryland.edu
Vanessa Harrington, MS, SHRM-CP
Director of Security and Compliance, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ, Baltimore Police Department
Bill Joyner, JD, MSW
Assistant Vice President, Office of Community EngagementEmail: wjoyner@umaryland.edu
James B. Kaper, PhD
Vice Dean for Academic AffairsJames and Carolyn Frenkil Distinguished Dean’s Professor and Chair
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Distinguished University Professor, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ School of Medicine
Email: jkaper@som.umaryland.edu
Mark D. Macek, DDS, DrPH, MS, FICD
Assistant Dean for Curriculum Innovation and ScholarshipProfessor, Department of Dental Public Health
Director, Office of Instructional Evaluation, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ School of Dentistry
Email: mmacek@umaryland.edu
Monica Maggiano
Director of Leadership Communications, Office of the PresidentEmail: mmaggiano@umaryland.edu
Alexa Mayo, MLIS, AHIP
Assistant Dean for Research and Information Services, Health Sciences and Human Services LibraryEmail: amayo@hshsl.umaryland.edu
Ifeatu U. Menakaya
PharmD Student, Doctor of Pharmacy Program, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ School of Pharmacy
Peter Murray, PhD
Senior Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Center for Information Technology ServicesEmail: pmurray@umaryland.edu
Jacqueline Sullivan
MS Student, Physician Assistant Program, Íøºì±¬ÁÏ Graduate SchoolContact
Middle States Self-Study
Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA
Provost and Executive Vice President
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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