About Us
Mission
The Division of Academic Affairs provides the leadership to support and facilitate the work of the faculty and staff in their efforts to assist the college in achieving its mission of preparing students for professional excellence in design and business through rigorous and adaptable academic programs, experiential learning, and innovative partnerships. Working in concert with other administrative units throughout the college, the division seeks to foster an environment in which collaboration and teamwork are highly valued between and among the academic schools, the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies, the offices of International Education, Online Learning and Academic Technology, Faculty Services, the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Internship Studies, Institutional Research & Effectiveness, and Academic Student Support Services.
Academic Affairs Team
Dr. Yasemin Jones, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
[email protected] , Ext. 7-4040
Dr. Sidney Alfonso Grimes, Jr., Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Operations
[email protected], Ext. 7-4049
Dr. Deborah Klesenski-Rispoli, Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
[email protected] , Ext. 7-4052
Gwendolyn Ferguson-Pugh, Executive Director for Academic Affairs Personnel Administration
[email protected], Ext. 7-4046
Alex Nazarov, Coordinator for Student Contests & Industry-Sponsored Projects
[email protected], Ext. 7-4051
Cinthia Policard, Administrative Coordinator
[email protected], Ext. 7-4053
Linda Rivera, Executive Coordinator to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
[email protected], Ext. 7-4047
Vacant, Operations and Planning Manager
Devon Vidal, Interim Assistant Dean for Curriculum
[email protected] , Ext. 7-4045
Johanna Wilson, Executive Coordinator for Curriculum
[email protected], Ext. 7-4054
Grace Pasion, Clerical Assistant/Receptionist for Academic Affairs Operations
[email protected], Ext. 7-4044