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Academic Affairs Office

Academic Affairs

At Marywood, we are committed to delivering educational experiences that prepare undergraduate and graduate students to become leaders in their professions and in their communities.

Dr. Ann Cerminaro-Costanzi is the Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Chief Academic Officer of the university, with the assistance of Leslie Christianson, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives, Dr. Art Comstock, Interim Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Adrienne Mullikin, Academic Affairs Coordinator, and Suzanna Bray, Academic Operations Coordinator.

Cerminaro-Costanzi, Dr. Ann

Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs
acostanzi@marywood.edu
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Bio

Comstock, Dr. Arthur B

Interim Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
comstock@marywood.edu
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Bio

Christianson, Leslie W

Assoc Vice President for Acad Affairs & Strategic Initiative
lchristianson@marywood.edu
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Bio

Bray, Suzanna

Academic Operations Coordinator
sbray2@marywood.edu
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Bio

Mullikin, Adrienne J

Academic Affairs Coordinator
ajmullikin@marywood.edu
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Bio

The Deans, who oversee the programs and faculty in our colleges, are accomplished educators in their own right. They understand students' diverse goals and experiences and work continuously with the faculty to ensure Marywood offers in-demand academic programs, excellent professional preparation, and a comprehensive, empowering education. Our distinguished faculty are dedicated educators and scholars who will provide you the opportunity to actively shape your own learning experience.

Meet the Deans

Yeager, Shelby W

Dean, College of Health Sciences
swyeager@marywood.edu
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Bio

Eckler, James F

Interim Dean, Reap College of Creative and Prof Studies
jeckler@marywood.edu
570-961-4541

Bio

Academic Program Leadership

Communication Sciences and Disorders: Ms. Andrea Novak
Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science: Ms. Lindsay Howard
Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, and Healthcare Administration: Dr. Theresa Tulaney
Ph.D., Strategic Leadership, and Administrative Studies: Dr. Alex Dawoody
Physician Assistant: Dr. Abigail Davis
Psychology and Counseling: Dr. Stuart Badner
Psy.D.: Dr. Jeff Rutter
School of Architecture: Dr. Jodi La Coe (Interim)
School of Business and Global Innovation: Ms. Michelle Pannone
School of Education: Dr. Suzanne Galella
School of Humanities: Dr. Jeremy Rich
School of Social Work: Ms. Selina Shrestha
School of Visual and Performing Arts: Dr. Rick Hoffenberg & Dr. Lindsey Wotanis, Co-Directors
Science, Mathematics, and Computer Science: Dr. Lisa Antoniacci

Meet the Academic Faculty & Staff

Faculty Pacer Profiles

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When	Event	Location
Fall 2024 Semester
Friday, November 22, 2024, 3 – 5pm EST	Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Date/Time: Friday, November 22, 2024, 3 – 5pm EST Location: Academic Dates Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting via Zoom. Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Tuesday, November 26, 2024	Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast Date/Time: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29, 2024	All Administrative Offices Closed All Administrative Offices Closed Date/Time: Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29, 2024 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 2 – 3pm EST	Health Sciences P&O Health Sciences P&O Date/Time: Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 2 – 3pm EST Location: O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257 Monthly P&O Email Reminder	O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257
Friday, December 6, 2024	Faculty Senate Meeting Faculty Senate Meeting Date/Time: Friday, December 6, 2024 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Monday, December 9, 2024	Monday Classes Must Supplement with Online Hours to Meet Regulatory Requirements Monday Classes Must Supplement with Online Hours to Meet Regulatory Requirements Date/Time: Monday, December 9, 2024 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 1 – 2pm EST	RCCPS Policy & Operations Meetings RCCPS Policy & Operations Meetings Date/Time: Thursday, December 12, 2024, 1 – 2pm EST Location: Academic Dates Meeting takes place in SOA Conference Room. Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Thursday, December 19, 2024	Grades and Academic Standing Meeting Grades and Academic Standing Meeting Date/Time: Thursday, December 19, 2024 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Monday, December 23, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025	All Administrative Offices Closed All Administrative Offices Closed Date/Time: Monday, December 23, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, January 1, 2025	New Year’s Day New Year’s Day Date/Time: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Fall 2024 Semester
Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 2 – 3pm EST	Health Sciences P&O Health Sciences P&O Date/Time: Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 2 – 3pm EST Location: O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257 Monthly P&O Email Reminder	O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257
Thursday, January 2, 2025	All Administrative Offices Reopen All Administrative Offices Reopen Date/Time: Thursday, January 2, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Monday, January 6, 2025	Registration Begins for Summer Classes Registration Begins for Summer Classes Date/Time: Monday, January 6, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, January 10, 2025	Rank & Tenure Notification of Application Deadline Rank & Tenure Notification of Application Deadline Date/Time: Friday, January 10, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Spring 2025 Semester
Monday, January 13, 2025	Spring Semester Classes Begin Spring Semester Classes Begin Date/Time: Monday, January 13, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, January 17, 2025, 3 – 5pm EST	Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Date/Time: Friday, January 17, 2025, 3 – 5pm EST Location: Academic Dates Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting via Zoom. Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Monday, January 20, 2025	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed Date/Time: Monday, January 20, 2025 Location: Academic Dates No Classes. All Administrative Offices Closed. Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Tuesday, January 21, 2025	Last day to register/add classes. Last day to register/add classes. Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Tuesday, January 21, 2025	Spring Semester Classes Resume Spring Semester Classes Resume Date/Time: Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Tuesday, January 28, 2025	Rank & Tenure Application Deadline Rank & Tenure Application Deadline Date/Time: Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Spring 2025 Semester
Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 2 – 3pm EST	Health Sciences P&O Health Sciences P&O Date/Time: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 2 – 3pm EST Location: O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257 Monthly P&O Email Reminder	O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257
Friday, February 7, 2025	Faculty Senate Meeting Faculty Senate Meeting Date/Time: Friday, February 7, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, February 14, 2025	Last Day to Resolve Temporary Grades Last Day to Resolve Temporary Grades Date/Time: Friday, February 14, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, February 21, 2025, 3 – 5pm EST	Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Date/Time: Friday, February 21, 2025, 3 – 5pm EST Location: Academic Dates Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting via Zoom. Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, February 28, 2025	Faculty Senate Meeting Faculty Senate Meeting Date/Time: Friday, February 28, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Monday, March 3, 2025	Mid-Semester Examinations Begin Mid-Semester Examinations Begin Date/Time: Monday, March 3, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 2 – 3pm EST	Health Sciences P&O Health Sciences P&O Date/Time: Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 2 – 3pm EST Location: O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257 Monthly P&O Email Reminder	O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257
Saturday, March 8 – Sunday, March 16, 2025	Spring Break (Through 03/15) Spring Break (Through 03/15) Date/Time: Saturday, March 8 – Sunday, March 16, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Sunday, March 16, 2025	University Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner) University Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner) Date/Time: Sunday, March 16, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Monday, March 17, 2025	Spring Semester Classes Resume. Spring Semester Classes Resume. Date/Time: Monday, March 17, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Spring 2025 Semester
Tuesday, March 18, 2025	Undergraduate Quarterly Grades Due By 5 P.M. Undergraduate Quarterly Grades Due By 5 P.M. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, March 21, 2025, 3 – 5pm	Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Date/Time: Friday, March 21, 2025, 3 – 5pm EDT Location: Academic Dates Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting via Zoom. Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, March 28, 2025	Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Classes Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Classes Date/Time: Friday, March 28, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 2 – 3pm	Health Sciences P&O Health Sciences P&O Date/Time: Wednesday, April 2, 2025, 2 – 3pm EDT Location: O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257 Monthly P&O Email Reminder	O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257
Friday, April 4, 2025	Faculty Senate Meeting Faculty Senate Meeting Date/Time: Friday, April 4, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, April 16, 2025	Easter Holiday Begins at Conclusion of Classes Easter Holiday Begins at Conclusion of Classes Date/Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, April 16, 2025	University Housing Closes at 8 P.M. (Last Meal Served is Dinner) University Housing Closes at 8 P.M. (Last Meal Served is Dinner) Date/Time: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Thursday, April 17, 2025	Holy Thursday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Open Holy Thursday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Open Date/Time: Thursday, April 17, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, April 18, 2025	Good Friday: No classes, All Administrative Offices Closed Good Friday: No classes, All Administrative Offices Closed Date/Time: Friday, April 18, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Saturday, April 19, 2025	Holy Saturday … All Administrative Offices Closed Holy Saturday … All Administrative Offices Closed Date/Time: Saturday, April 19, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Spring 2025 Semester
Monday, April 21, 2025	Easter Monday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed Easter Monday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed Date/Time: Monday, April 21, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Tuesday, April 22, 2025	Spring Semester Classes Resume Spring Semester Classes Resume Date/Time: Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, April 23, 2025	Monday Classes Meet Monday Classes Meet Date/Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, April 25, 2025, 3 – 5pm	Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting Date/Time: Friday, April 25, 2025, 3 – 5pm EDT Location: Academic Dates Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting via Zoom. Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, May 2, 2025	Faculty Senate Meeting Faculty Senate Meeting Date/Time: Friday, May 2, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Monday, May 5, 2025	Classes Meet Classes Meet Date/Time: Monday, May 5, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2 – 3pm	Health Sciences P&O Health Sciences P&O Date/Time: Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2 – 3pm EDT Location: O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257 Monthly P&O Email Reminder	O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257
Saturday, May 10, 2025	Spring Semester Ends Spring Semester Ends Date/Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Tuesday, May 13, 2025	Final Grades Due by Noon Final Grades Due by Noon Date/Time: Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Thursday, May 15, 2025	Grades and Academic Standing Meeting Grades and Academic Standing Meeting Date/Time: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Summer 2025 Sessions
Monday, May 19, 2025	Summer Session I Begins Summer Session I Begins Date/Time: Monday, May 19, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Monday, May 19, 2025	Summer Session III Begins Summer Session III Begins Date/Time: Monday, May 19, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Tuesday, May 27, 2025	Last Day to Register/ Add Classes for Summer III Session Last Day to Register/ Add Classes for Summer III Session Date/Time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Tuesday, May 27, 2025	Summer Session I & III Classes Resume Summer Session I & III Classes Resume Date/Time: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 2 – 3pm	Health Sciences P&O Health Sciences P&O Date/Time: Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 2 – 3pm EDT Location: O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257 Monthly P&O Email Reminder	O'Neill Center for Healthy Families PA Conference Rroom 257
Thursday, June 19, 2025	Juneteenth Day (Online Hours to Supplant Lost Day) No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed Juneteenth Day (Online Hours to Supplant Lost Day) No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed Date/Time: Thursday, June 19, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, June 20, 2025	Summer Session I & III Classes Resume Summer Session I & III Classes Resume Date/Time: Friday, June 20, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Saturday, June 28, 2025	Summer Session I Ends Summer Session I Ends Date/Time: Saturday, June 28, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Tuesday, July 1, 2025	Summer Session I Final Grades Due by Noon Summer Session I Final Grades Due by Noon Date/Time: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, July 4, 2025	Independence Day: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed Independence Day: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed Date/Time: Friday, July 4, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Summer 2025 Sessions
Monday, July 7, 2025	Summer Session II Begins Summer Session II Begins Date/Time: Monday, July 7, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Wednesday, July 9, 2025	Last Day to Register/ Add Classes for Summer II Session Last Day to Register/ Add Classes for Summer II Session Date/Time: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Friday, July 18, 2025	Last Day to Withdraw from Summer III Classes Last Day to Withdraw from Summer III Classes Date/Time: Friday, July 18, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Saturday, August 16, 2025	Summer Session III Ends Summer Session III Ends Date/Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Sunday, August 17, 2025	Summer Session II Ends Summer Session II Ends Date/Time: Sunday, August 17, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Tuesday, August 19, 2025	Summer Sessions II & III Final Grades Due by Noon Summer Sessions II & III Final Grades Due by Noon Date/Time: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Saturday, August 23, 2025	University Housing Opens for New Residential Students University Housing Opens for New Residential Students Date/Time: Saturday, August 23, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Fall 2025 Semester
Monday, August 25, 2025	Fall Semester Begins Fall Semester Begins Date/Time: Monday, August 25, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates
Monday, August 25, 2025	Official Graduation Date for Students Fulfilling Degree Requirements in Summer Sessions Official Graduation Date for Students Fulfilling Degree Requirements in Summer Sessions Date/Time: Monday, August 25, 2025 Location: Academic Dates Email Reminder	Academic Dates

Academic Affairs

Meet the Deans

Academic Program Leadership

Faculty Pacer Profiles

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting

Thanksgiving Prayer Breakfast

All Administrative Offices Closed

Health Sciences P&O

Faculty Senate Meeting

Monday Classes Must Supplement with Online Hours to Meet Regulatory Requirements

RCCPS Policy & Operations Meetings

Grades and Academic Standing Meeting

All Administrative Offices Closed

New Year’s Day

Health Sciences P&O

All Administrative Offices Reopen

Registration Begins for Summer Classes

Rank & Tenure Notification of Application Deadline

Spring Semester Classes Begin

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: No Classes, Administrative Offices Closed

Last day to register/add classes.

Spring Semester Classes Resume

Rank & Tenure Application Deadline

Health Sciences P&O

Faculty Senate Meeting

Last Day to Resolve Temporary Grades

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting

Faculty Senate Meeting

Mid-Semester Examinations Begin

Health Sciences P&O

Spring Break (Through 03/15)

University Housing Reopens at 12 P.M. (First Meal Begins with Dinner)

Spring Semester Classes Resume.

Undergraduate Quarterly Grades Due By 5 P.M.

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting

Last Day to Withdraw from Spring Classes

Health Sciences P&O

Faculty Senate Meeting

Easter Holiday Begins at Conclusion of Classes

University Housing Closes at 8 P.M. (Last Meal Served is Dinner)

Holy Thursday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Open

Good Friday: No classes, All Administrative Offices Closed

Holy Saturday … All Administrative Offices Closed

Easter Monday: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed

Spring Semester Classes Resume

Monday Classes Meet

Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Meeting

Faculty Senate Meeting

Classes Meet

Health Sciences P&O

Spring Semester Ends

Final Grades Due by Noon

Grades and Academic Standing Meeting

Summer Session I Begins

Summer Session III Begins

Last Day to Register/ Add Classes for Summer III Session

Summer Session I & III Classes Resume

Health Sciences P&O

Juneteenth Day (Online Hours to Supplant Lost Day) No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed

Summer Session I & III Classes Resume

Summer Session I Ends

Summer Session I Final Grades Due by Noon

Independence Day: No Classes, All Administrative Offices Closed

Summer Session II Begins

Last Day to Register/ Add Classes for Summer II Session

Last Day to Withdraw from Summer III Classes

Summer Session III Ends

Summer Session II Ends

Summer Sessions II & III Final Grades Due by Noon

University Housing Opens for New Residential Students

Fall Semester Begins

Official Graduation Date for Students Fulfilling Degree Requirements in Summer Sessions