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, University of Maryland School of NursingSenator, Faculty Senate
Email: antol@umaryland.edu
 
        Gregory A. Brightbill, EdD, MBA, MEd
Director of Student Affairs, University of Maryland 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, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Email: chen@umaryland.edu
 
        Stacey M. Conrad, MBA
Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, University of Maryland School of NursingEmail: sconrad@umaryland.edu
 
        Richard Dalby, PhD, BPharm
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Maryland 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, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of LawEmail: bgontrum@law.umaryland.edu
 
        Geoffrey Greif, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C
Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland School of Social WorkEmail: ggreif@ssw.umaryland.edu
 
        Vanessa Harrington, MS, SHRM-CP
Director of Security and Compliance, University of Maryland, 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, University of Maryland 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, University of Maryland 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, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy 
        Peter Murray, PhD
Senior Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Center for Information Technology ServicesEmail: pmurray@umaryland.edu
 
        Jenny Owens, ScD, MS
Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Strategic InitiativesExecutive Director, Graduate Research Innovation District (The Grid)
Associate Professor, University of Maryland Graduate School
Email: jowens@umaryland.edu
 
        Gregory C. Spengler, MPA
Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Office of the ProvostMSCHE Accreditation Liaison Officer
Email: gspengler@umaryland.edu
 
        Jacqueline Sullivan
MS Student, Physician Assistant Program, University of Maryland Graduate SchoolContact
Middle States Self-Study
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