Academic Affairs

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.

Overview

Academic Affairs includes the Schools of Art and Design, Business and Technology, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Graduate Studies; and the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies. The four schools offer 48 degree programs: 15 associate's degrees; 26 bachelor's degrees; and seven master's degrees. The School of Liberal Arts and Sciences also offers 40 minors, while the Center for Continuing and Professional Studies awards 12 different credit certificates and numerous short non-credit seminars.

In addition to the instructional programs, Academic Affairs supports the Offices of Grants & Sponsored Programs, International Programs, the Gladys Marcus Library, the Presidential Scholars Program, Institutional Research and Effectiveness, Faculty Services and Faculty and Academic Program and Student Academic Support units.

The Faculty and Student Academic Support units include Academic and Administrative  Assessment, Academic Advising, Academic Skills Tutoring, Career and Internship Services, Curriculum, Faculty Development,  Internship Studies, Online Learning and Academic TechnologiesTesting/Placement Services, and the Writing and Speaking Studio.

Together, the division embraces a culture of civility,  diversity, and inclusion while working in concert with other administrative units throughout the college. 

Academic Support for Faculty and Students

Leadership

yasemin jones
sidney grimes
deborah klensenski

Academic Affairs Team

Vacant - Executive Director for Academic Affairs Personnel Administration

Linda Dorceus, Executive Coordinator to the Vice President for Academic Affairs
[email protected], tel: 212-217-4047

Gloribi Camilo, Operations and Planning Manager 
[email protected], tel: 212-217-4048

Shary Stamers, Office Operations Assistant
[email protected], tel: 212-217-4044

Devon Vidal, Assistant Dean for Curriculum
[email protected] , tel: 212-217-4042

Johanna Wilson, Executive Coordinator for Curriculum 
[email protected], tel: 212-217-4054

Alex Nazarov, Coordinator for Student Contests and Industry-Sponsored Projects
[email protected], tel: 212-217-4051

Chris Troubitch, Administrative Coordinator for Academic Affairs 
[email protected], tel: 212-217-4053

Vacant -  Academic Affairs Office Associate

Contact Us

Academic Affairs

Marvin Feldman Center, Room C913
(212) 217-4040