Working Groups and Participants
The following is a historical and comprehensive list of task force members, working groups and participants of the Task Force on the CMU Experience since its inception.
Names marked with an asterisk denote the titles of during their involvement on the Task Force while at Carnegie Mellon University. All other titles are current as of the publication of this report.
Chair Stewardship
2016-2017
Farnam Jahanian, chair, and then-provost
Marlene Behrmann, vice-chair, Thomas S. Baker University Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Gina Casalegno, vice-chair, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students
2017-2018
Laurie Weingart, chair, interim provost and Richard M. and Margaret S. Cyert Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory, Tepper School of Business
Marlene Behrmann, vice-chair, Thomas S. Baker University Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Gina Casalegno, vice-chair, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students
2018-2019**
James H. Garrett Jr., chair, provost and chief academic officer
Gina Casalegno, vice-chair, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students
Diana Marculescu, vice-chair, David Edward Schramm Professor of electrical and computer engineering and founding director of the Center for Faculty Success, College of Engineering
**Laurie Weingart served as chair until December 2018
Task Force Members
Sury Aggarwal, Ph.D., student, Mellon College of Science
Bruce Armitage, professor of chemistry, Mellon College of Science
Amy Burkert, vice provost for education and teaching professor of biological sciences, Mellon College of Science
Travis Carless, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering*
Mark Cato, assistant head of academic affairs, College of Fine Arts
Peter Cooke, head of the School of Drama and university professor, College of Fine Arts
David Creswell, associate professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Kasey Creswell, associate professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Maureen Dasey-Morales, associate vice president for Community Health and Well-being, Student Affairs
Deborah Desjardins, executive director of university initiatives, University Advancement
Ryan Dumas, undergraduate student, College of Fine Arts*
Jamie Earnest, undergraduate student, College of Fine Arts*
Jen Gilbride-Brown, assistant vice provost for student success and equity, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Cole Gleason, Ph.D. student, School of Computer Science
John Hannon, associate vice president for community life, Student Affairs
Chris Hertz, principal academic advisor, College of Engineering
Benjamin Johnson-Staub, undergraduate student, School of Computer Science
Ashley Kilp, alumni representative
Beth Kotarski, executive director of University Health Services, Student Affairs
Jelena Kovačević, Hamerschlag University Professor and department head of Electrical and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering*
Kurt Kumler, executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Affairs*
Jordan Kunz, master’s student, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, and Tepper School of Business alumnus*
Kristen Kurland, teaching professor of architecture, information systems and public policy, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, and College of Fine Arts
Marsha Lovett, associate vice provost for educational innovation and learning analytics; director of the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation; and teaching professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Angie Lusk, program director of Student Affairs Wellness Initiatives, Student Affairs
Jocelyn Malik, senior director of development, University Advancement*
Roshni Mehta, undergraduate student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
Amal Nanavati, undergraduate student, School of Computer Science*
Marion Oliver, co-head of arts and sciences and teaching professor of mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Brenda Peyser, distinguished service professor of professional communications, emeritus, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Frank Pfenning, professor of computer science, School of Computer Science
Michelle Piekutowski, associate vice president and chief human resources officer, Division of Operations
Todd Przybycien, chair, Faculty Senate and professor of chemical engineering and biomedical engineering, College of Engineering*
Kai Roberts, alumnus, Tepper School of Business*
Gordon Rule, head of biological sciences program and associate dean for research, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Scott Sandage, associate professor of history, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Shernell Smith, interim director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Student AffairsJeanne VanBriesen, vice provost for faculty and Duquesne Light Company Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
Joyce Wang, undergraduate student, BXA program
Keith Webster, dean, University Libraries
William Weiner, alumni representative, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Patience Whitworth, assistant vice provost for operations and strategic initiatives, Office of the Provost
Eric Zhu, undergraduate student, School of Computer Science*
Ex-Officio Members
Sarah College, special projects manager, Office of the Provost
Sophie Elias, associate vice president of strategy and operations, Marketing & Communications*
Steve Kloehn, vice president for Marketing & Communications*
Katy Rank Lev, writer, Marketing & Communications
Tricia O’Reilly, director of communications, Office of the President
Rick Siger, senior advisor to the president on economic development and community engagement, Office of the President
Mark Toth, executive communications manager, Office of the Provost*
Sakena Washington, digital content manager, Marketing & Communications
Qatar Task Force on the CMU Experience
Co-Chairs:
Kevin D’Arco, director of student activities and first-year programs, Student Affairs*
Marion Oliver, co-head of arts and sciences and teaching professor of mathematics, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Members:
Fuad Farooqi, associate teaching professor of finance, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Adam Hodges, visiting assistant professor of English, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Farha Khan, undergraduate student, Carnegie Mellon University of Qatar
Saquib Razak, associate teaching professor of computer science, Carnegie Mellon University of Qatar
Dalia Atef Rehal, director of student life, Student Affairs
Hope Rodefer, director of educational initiatives, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
A.M. Salaz, associate dean of research and academic services, University Libraries
Annette Vincent, program director; and associate teaching professor of biology, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Health and Well-Being Services
Initiative Scope: The Health and Well-Being Services Working Group was comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, faculty and staff from Counseling and Psychological Services (CaPS), University Health Services (UHS), Student Affairs and the Office of the Vice Provost for Education. The working group developed near- and long-term recommendations for improving physical, mental and emotional well-being at CMU. This working group gathered and analyzed relevant information on community behaviors, needs, and available support in order to make data-driven, actionable recommendations.
Liaison to the Steering Committee:
Gina Casalegno, vice-chair, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students
Co-Chairs:
Kasey Creswell, associate professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Scott Sandage, associate professor of history, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Renee Camerlengo, associate dean of student affairs and international education, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
David Creswell, associate professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Shreya Desikan, undergraduate student, Mellon College of Science*
Anind K. Dey, Charles M. Geschke Professor and director of the Human-Computer Interaction Institute, School of Computer Science*
Janet Feindel, professor of voice, emeritus, College of Fine Arts
Daniel Gingerich, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering*
Ana Van Gulick, senior librarian, University Libraries
Aaron Gutierrez, undergraduate student, School of Computer Science*
Ashley Kilp, alumni representative, Mellon College of Science
Kelly Kim, undergraduate student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Beth Kotarski, executive director of University Health Services, Student Affairs
Kurt Kumler, executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Affairs*
Maya Lassiter, undergraduate student, College of Engineering*
Felix Liu, undergraduate student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
Olivia Paul, undergraduate student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
Alex Roman, undergraduate student, Mellon College of Science*
Maya Schumer, undergraduate student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
Isabella Starvaggi, undergraduate student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Arts*
Mark Stehlik, assistant dean for outreach and teaching professor, School of Computer Science
Mary Suresh, first lady, Office of the President*
Vaasavi Unnava, undergraduate student, Tepper School of Business*
Stephanie Wallach, assistant vice provost for undergraduate education, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Patience Whitworth, assistant vice provost for operations and strategic initiatives, Office of the Provost
Amanda Willard, Ph.D. student, Mellon College of Science*
Brady Wilson, undergraduate student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
Brandy Wyant, alumni representative, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Emily Yeh, alumni representative, School of Computer Science
Sarah Young, senior librarian, University Libraries
Campus Infrastructure
Initiative Scope: The Campus Infrastructure Working Group identified strategies where the physical infrastructure on and near campus could better support a positive experience, well-being and personal safety for members of the CMU community. The scope of this group's work included both formal and informal learning spaces (e.g., classrooms, libraries, carrels and other nooks) as well as housing, dining and other gathering spaces.
Liaison to the Steering Committee:
Gina Casalegno, vice-chair, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students
Rick Siger, senior advisor to the president for economic development and community engagement, Office of the President
Co-Chairs:
Kristen Kurland, teaching professor of architecture, information systems and public policy, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, and College of Fine Arts
Marsha Lovett, associate vice provost for educational innovation and learning analytics; director of the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation; and teaching professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Keith Webster, dean, University Libraries
Sarika Bajaj, undergraduate student, College of Engineering*
Ernest Bellamy, master’s student, College of Fine Arts*
Cory Bird, undergraduate student, Mellon College of Science
Daragh Byrne, associate teaching professor of architecture, College of Fine Arts
Don Carter, adjunct faculty of architecture, College of Fine Arts
Francis Carter, Ph.D. student, College of Fine Arts
Tamara Cartwright, master’s student, College of Fine Arts*
David Chickering, interim director of residential education, Student Affairs
Jill Chisnell, integrated media and design librarian, University Libraries
Don Coffelt, associate vice president for facilities management and campus services, Division of Operations
Sarah College, special projects manager, Office of the Provost
Erika Cox, undergraduate student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
Ann English, associate dean for finance and operations, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Georgia Giatras, vice provost for resource planning, Office of the Provost
Luke Hottinger, alumni representative, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
Ken Hovis, assistant dean for educational initiatives; and associate teaching professor, Mellon College of Science
Kristin Hughes, associate professor of design, College of Fine Arts
Darren Kerfoot, master’s student, College of Engineering*
Marti Louw, director of the Learning Media Design Center, School of Computer Science
Zachary March, master’s student, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy*
Julia N. Petrich, master’s student, College of Fine Arts*
Pascal Petter, director of Dining Services, Student Affairs
Robert Reppe, senior director of planning and design, Division of Operations
Michael Schneider, director of facilities for dining services, Student Affairs
Peter Scupelli, Nierenberg Associate Professor of Design, College of Fine Arts
Shariq Shah, undergraduate student, College of Fine Arts
Jess Trybus, special faculty, Entertainment Technology Center*
Helen Wang, associate dean and director of residential education, Student Affairs*
Beth Wiser, director of visitor experience, Marketing & Communications*
Campus Culture and Student Success
Committee Scope: The mission of the Campus Culture and Student Success Working Group was to create and implement a strategy for developing a CMU community where all members live and work in an atmosphere of mutual respect, inclusion and equity, focused on encouragement and support of students as they pursue their goals and dreams.
Liaison to the Steering Committee:
Marlene Behrmann, vice-chair, Thomas S. Baker University Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Co-Chairs:
Chris Hertz, principal academic advisor, College of Engineering
Jelena Kovačević, Hamerschlag University Professor and department head of electrical and computer engineering, College of Engineering*
Travis Carless, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering
Catherine Copetas, assistant dean for industrial relations; and director of special events, School of Computer Science
Gregory Edleman, director of undergraduate admission, Admissions Office
Devynne Farquharson, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering*
Jodi Forlizzi, Charles M. Geschke Director and professor of Human-Computer Interaction Institute, School of Computer Science
John Hannon, associate vice president for community life, Student Affairs
Wendy Hermann, executive director of student services for master’s programs, Tepper School of Business
Holly Hippensteel, associate vice president for community standards and diversity initiatives, Student Affairs
Linda Hooper, director of academic development, Office of the Vice Provost for Education*
Joshua Inyangson, undergraduate student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
Lisa Krieg, associate vice president and director of enrollment services and international programs, Office of the Provost
Jordan Kunz, master’s student, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, and alumnus, Tepper School of Business
Diana Marculescu, vice-chair, David Edward Schramm Professor of electrical and computer engineering and founding director of the Center for Faculty Success, College of Engineering
Christina Ou, undergraduate student, College of Engineering*
Kai Roberts, alumnus, Tepper School of Business
Shernell Smith, interim director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Student Affairs
Karen Stump, director of undergraduate studies and laboratories; and teaching professor of chemistry, Mellon College of Science
Janel Sutkus, director of institutional research and analysis, Office of the Provost
Helen Wang, associate dean and director of residential education, Student Affairs*
Joyce Wang, undergraduate student, BXA Program
Academic Policies and Practices
Committee Scope: The scope of the Academic Policies and Practices Working Group was to study and make recommendations regarding policies and practices that have a direct or indirect impact on student workload, stress and academic progress. University policies and practices that address course loads, selection and scheduling of courses, pass/fail and plus/minus grading options, and course delivery and design were all core topics for the group's work.
Liaison to the Steering Committee:
Amy Burkert, vice provost for education; and teaching professor of biological sciences, Mellon College of Science
Co-Chairs:
Marsha Lovett, associate vice provost for educational innovation and learning analytics; director of the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation; and teaching professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Brenda Peyser, distinguished service professor of professional communications, emeritus, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Laurie Weingart, Richard M. and Margaret S. Cyert Professor of Organizational Behavior and Theory, Tepper School of Business
Bruce Armitage, professor of chemistry, Mellon College of Science
Travis Carless, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering
Mark Cato, assistant head of academic affairs, College of Fine Arts
Sushain Cherivirala, undergraduate student, School of Computer Science*
Sarah College, special projects manager, Office of the Provost
Rebecca Culyba, associate provost, Office of the Provost
Julia Dennis, master’s student, College of Fine Arts*
Jeffrey Eppinger, professor of the practice, School of Computer Science
Cole Gleason, Ph.D. student, School of Computer Science
Joel Greenhouse, professor of statistics, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Pratham Gupta, undergraduate student, Tepper School of Business
Josh Gyory, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering
Annette Jacobson, associate dean for undergraduate studies; and teaching professor of chemical engineering, College of Engineering
Ben Johnson-Staub, undergraduate student, School of Computer Science
Kristen Kovak, senior associate dean and associate teaching professor of art, College of Fine Arts
Stephanie Laughton, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering
Colleen Mollenauer, project coordinator, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
John Papinchak, university registrar, Enrollment Services
Frank Pfenning, professor of computer science, School of Computer Science
Jackie Speedy, associate dean, school of public policy and management, Heinz College
Janel Sutkus, director of institutional research and analysis, Office of the Provost
Tania Taloute, Master’s student, Heinz College*
Jennifer Wegner, executive director, undergraduate business administration program, Tepper School of Business
Patience Whitworth, assistant vice provost for operations and strategic initiatives, Office of the Provost
Eric Zhu, undergraduate student, School of Computer Science*
Life@CMU Project
Initiative Scope: Piloted in Spring 2017, this project involved a research study designed to identify and gain a deeper understanding of the psychological, social and institutional factors that affect overall student health and academic success. In Spring 2018 the Life@CMU project team expanded their research sample to include an additional 225 students across all colleges. The project helped the Task Force objectively assess the current state of the student body across a set of important measures, and identified data-driven opportunities to intervene to improve student life.
Co-Principal Investigators:
David Creswell, associate professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Anind Dey, Charles M. Geschke Professor; and director of Human-Computer Interaction Institute, School of Computer Science*
Research Team:
Sheldon Cohen, Robert E. Doherty University Professor of Psychology and University Professor of Psychology,, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Kasey Creswell, associate professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Janine Dutcher, project coordinator for psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Marsha Lovett, associate vice provost for educational innovation and learning analytics; director of the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation; and teaching professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Janel Sutkus, director of institutional research and analysis, Office of the Provost
Michael Tumminia, project coordinator for psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
Daniella Villalba, project coordinator for psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
JED Foundation
Scope: Under a multiyear commitment, the Task Force worked with the JED Foundation (a non-profit organization that exists to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for the nation's teens and young adults) to assess current programs through a collaborative and consultative model. The effort seeks to drive progress in program and policy that can build upon existing mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention efforts.
Co-Chairs:
Maureen Dasey-Morales, associate vice president for community health and well-being, Student Affairs
Viviana Ferrer-Medina, Counseling and Psychological Services psychotherapist and outreach coordinator, Student Affairs
Kurt Kumler, executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Affairs*
Liaison to the Steering Committee:
Gina Casalegno, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students
Maggie Braun, associate dean for undergraduate affairs; and teaching professor, Mellon College of Science
Rosie Cheng, coordinator of student-athlete wellness, Student Affairs
Linda Gentile, director of the Office of International Education, Office of the Provost
Catherine Getchell, director of the Office of Disability Resources, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Jen Gilbride-Brown, assistant vice provost for student success and equity, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Steven Guo, undergraduate student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
John Hannon, associate vice president for C ommunity Life, Student Affairs
Wendy Hermann, executive director of Student Services, Tepper School of Business
Kevin Jarbo, Presidential Postdoctoral fellow, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Jess Klein, coordinator of gender programs and sexual assault violence prevention, Student Affairs*
Beth Kotarski, executive director of University Health Services, Student Affairs
Kurt Larsen, assistant dean of undergraduate studies, College of Engineering
Bradley Sommer, Ph.D. student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Helen Wang, associate dean and director of Residential Education, Student Affairs*
Amanda Willard, Ph.D. student, Mellon College of Science*
Tartan Reboot
Initiative Scope: In an effort to prepare for a beta launch in Fall 2019, members of the Tartan Reboot team proposed a day of programming that interrupts business as usual on campus, with grassroots activities designed to bring together students, faculty, staff and alumni to take a break from business as usual and to connect, reflect, restore and have fun.
Liaison to the Steering Committee:
Marlene Behrmann, vice-chair, Thomas S. Baker University Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Chair:
Sarah College, special projects manager, Office of the Provost
Travis Carless, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering
Peter Cooke, head of the School of Drama; and university professor, College of Fine Arts
Michael James, undergraduate student, College of Fine Arts and School of Computer Science*
Elizabeth Koch, associate director of Office of Student Leadership, Involvement, and Civic Engagement (SLICE), Student Affairs
David Kosbie, associate teaching professor, School of Computer Science
Mara Kudrick, senior associate director of development, University Advancement
Octavio Mesner, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering and School of Computer Science
Shernell Smith, interim director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Student Affairs
Liz Vaughan, associate dean and director of SLICE, Student Affairs
Helen Wang, associate dean and director of Residential Education, Student Affairs*
Design Your Life
Initiative Scope: The Design Your Life Working Group explored the possibility of creating a CMU-centric course that would be required for first-year students across all seven colleges. The course would be designed based on best practices from similar peer institution courses, including the MCS Eureka course, the Stanford “Design Your Life” course, and others.
Liaison to the Steering Committee:
Marlene Behrmann, vice-chair, Thomas S. Baker University Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Chair:
John Hannon, associate vice president for Community Life, Student Affairs
David Creswell, associate professor of psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Selma Limam Mansar, senior associate dean and teaching professor, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Alex London, Clara L. West Professor of Ethics and Philosophy, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Angie Lusk, program director of student affairs wellness initiatives, Student Affairs
Susana Steppan, associate teaching professor of chemical engineering, College of Engineering
Karen Stump, director of undergraduate studies and laboratories; and teaching professor of chemistry, Mellon College of Science
Stephanie Wallach, assistant vice provost for undergraduate education, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Heather Workinger Midgley, first-year advisor; and associate adjunct faculty, College of Fine Arts
Emily Weiss, teaching consultant at Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Holistic Improvements to Advising Across the Life Cycle
Initiative Scope: The scope of this working group included assessment of current practices and benchmarking against CMU peers to create a more consistent, holistic model for advising. The model should focus on regular, meaningful connections that are more uniform across all departments, and emphasize the multiple dimensions of the CMU experience for students.
Liaison to the Steering Committee:
Amy Burkert, vice provost for education; and teaching professor of biological sciences, Mellon College of Science
Chair:
Jen Gilbride-Brown, assistant vice provost for student success and equity, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Undergraduate Subcommittee:
Treci Bonime, assistant dean for undergraduate studies, College of Engineering
Maggie Braun, associate dean for undergraduate affairs, Mellon College of Science
Mark Cato, assistant head of academic affairs, College of Fine Arts
Thomas Cortina, assistant dean for undergraduate education and teaching professor, School of Computer Science
Matthew Hoolsema, research designer and analyst, Institutional Research and Analysis
Benjamin Johnson-Staub, undergraduate student, School of Computer Science
Maggie Sikora, director of the HUB and associate director, Enrollment Services
Karen Stump, director of undergraduate studies and laboratories; and teaching professor of chemistry, Mellon College of Science
Ana Maria Ulloa-Shields, assistant dean and director, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Theodore Warner, undergraduate student, Mellon College of Science
Graduate Subcommittee:
Julie Azzam, program coordinator of the master’s of fine arts program, College of Fine Arts
DJ Brasier, assistant teaching professor of biological sciences, Mellon College of Science
David Eckhardt, teaching professor, School of Computer Science
Kathryn Heidemann, assistant dean, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, and College of Fine Arts*
Wendy Hermann, executive director of student services, Tepper School of Business
Matthew Hoolsema, research designer and analyst, Institutional Research and Analysis
Divyansh Kaushik, Ph.D student, School of Computer Science
Lisa Krieg, associate vice president and director of enrollment services and international programs, Provost’s Office
Suzie Laurich-McIntyre, assistant vice provost for graduate education, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Howard Seltman, director of masters of statistical practice, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Satbir Singh, associate teaching professor of mechanical engineering, College of Engineering
Advisor Professional Development Subcommittee:
Richelle Bernazzoli, assistant director of undergraduate research and national fellowships, Undergraduate Research Office
Becki Campanaro, assistant teaching professor of biological Sciences, Mellon College of Science
Kathleen Conway, senior academic advisor and program manager, Tepper School of Business
Jason D’Antonio, director of health professions program; and assistant teaching professor, Mellon College of Science
Gary DiLisio, principal academic advisor, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Holly Hippensteel, associate vice president of student affairs for Community Standards and Diversity Initiatives, Student Affairs
Ken Hovis, assistant dean for educational initiatives; and associate teaching professor, Mellon College of Science
Rubab Jafry O’Connor, distinguished service professor of management, Tepper School of Business
Kurt Larsen, assistant dean of undergraduate studies, College of Engineering
Steve Pajewski, senior academic advisor and program manager, Tepper School of Business
Stephanie Wallach, assistant vice provost for undergraduate education, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Lauren Warden-Rodgers, associate director for student academic success, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Vickie Woodhead, senior academic advisor for undergraduate programs, College of Engineering
Amy Yearwood, director of summer studies and divisional strategic initiatives, Enrollment Services
Doctoral Mentorship Training for Faculty
Initiative Scope: This working group assessed current mentorship opportunities available to doctoral students in relation to CMU’s peer institutions and considered programs to prepare faculty and staff as mentors, to create department-specific mentoring, and other interventions.
Liaison to the Steering Committee:
Marlene Behrmann, vice-chair, Thomas S. Baker University Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Co-Chairs:
Jeanne VanBriesen, vice provost for faculty; and Duquesne Light Company Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering
Scott Sandage, associate professor of history, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Surya Aggarwal, Ph.D. student, Mellon College of Science*
Laurence Ales, associate professor of economics, Tepper School of Business
Jeffrey Bigham, associate professor, School of Computer Science
Nathaniel Breg, Ph.D. student, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Courtney Bryant, director, Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty
Elizabeth Campbell, Ph.D. student, Tepper School of Business
Travis Carless, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering
Rosalind Chow, associate professor of organizational behavior and theory, Tepper School of Business
Erica Cochran, assistant professor of architecture, College of Fine Arts
Allison Del Giorno, Ph.D. student, School of Computer Science
Markus Deserno, professor of physics, Mellon College of Science
Marissa Engle, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering
Chi Feng, Ph.D. student, Tepper School of Business
Pedro Ferreira, associate professor of information systems, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Chad Hershock, director of faculty and graduate student programs, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Scott Hudson, professor of human-computer interaction, School of Computer Science
Suguru Ishizaki, professor of English, Dietrich College for Humanities and Social Sciences
Suzie Laurich-McIntyre, assistant vice provost for graduate education, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Phil LeDuc, William J. Brown Professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering
Daniel Cardoso Llach, associate professor of architecture, College of Fine Arts
Amanda Luby, Ph.D. student, Dietrich College for Humanities and Social Sciences*
Dimeji Onafuwa, Ph.D. student, College of Fine Arts*
Rahul Telang, professor of management information systems, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Ana Van Gulick, senior librarian for psychology and neuroscience, University Libraries
Sai Gopal Yerneni, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering
An Ecosystem of Support for Health, Well-being and Resilience
Initiative Scope: Guided by initiatives housed in Student Affairs, this working group sought to launch and enhance several programs that foster resilience across the student experience in and out of the classroom, such as creating a digital wellness hub, promoting educational campaigns regarding resilience, and deploying one or more mobile apps to provide a broader set of tools to the student population.
Liaison to the Steering Group:
Gina Casalegno, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students
Co-Chairs:
Beth Kotarski, executive director of University Health Services, Student Affairs
Kurt Kumler, executive director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Affairs*
Angie Lusk, program director of student affairs wellness initiatives, Student Affairs
Ahmed Ansari, Ph.D. student, College of Fine Arts*
DJ Brasier, assistant teaching professor of biological sciences, Mellon College of Science
Jonny Cagwin, coordinator of religious life programs, Student Affairs
Renee Camerlengo, associate dean of student affairs and international education, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar
Josh Centor, associate vice president for Community Engagement and director of Athletics, Student Affairs
Maureen Dasey-Morales, associate vice president for Community Health and Well-being, Student Affairs
Shreya Desikan, undergraduate student, Mellon College of Science*
Ann English, associate dean for finance and operations, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Aaron George, housefellow and coordinator for the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Student Affairs*
Linda Hooper, director of academic development, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
John Ito, associate professor of music theory, College of Fine Arts
Michael James, undergraduate student, College of Fine Arts and School of Computer Science*
Susan Polansky, head of modern languages; and teaching professor of Hispanic studies, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Yon Xin See, undergraduate student, College of Fine Arts*
Kelley Shell, health promotion program director, Student Affairs
Vickie Woodhead, senior academic advisor for undergraduate programs, College of Engineering
Amy Yearwood, director of summer studies and divisional strategic initiatives, Enrollment Services
Creating a Faculty Ecosystem of Support
Initiative Scope: This working group identified sustainable mechanisms for empowering and enabling meaningful faculty interactions with students in the context of the CMU ecosystem of support. Directions of interest included:
- Enabling a culture of care, support and resilience, including: consistent messaging about support for student well-being while maintaining the rigor of CMU programs; reduction of unintentional effects of actions, activities or policies that may detract from promoting a culture of balance and well-being
- Embedding understanding of and proactive support for student wellness in the faculty skill set, including: professional development for faculty for engagement in supporting a culture of care; inclusion of language in processes (e.g., promotion and tenure, recognition) and policies to support a holistic student experience
- Best practice collection and sharing, and progress assessment; including collection of current practices from CMU departments/colleges or peers that support student wellness and care; and share best practices or identify measure for progress
Co-Chairs:
Diana Marculescu, vice-chair, David Edward Schramm Professor for electrical and computer engineering and founding director of the Center for Faculty Success, College of Engineering
Marlene Behrmann, vice-chair, Thomas S. Baker University Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Members:
Eric Anderson, senior associate dean and associate professor of design, College of Fine Arts
David Lassman, distinguished service professor of organizational management, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
David Yaron, professor of chemistry, Mellon College of Science
Sevin Yeltekin, senior associate dean for education; and professor of economics, Tepper School of Business
Leadership Academy and Professional Development for CMU Faculty and Staff
Initiative Scope: The working group sought to enhance CMU experience for faculty and staff by proposing programs, policies and processes with corresponding action plans that catalyze professional growth and promote professional satisfaction. The working group spearheaded the creation of a prestigious leadership academy for faculty and staff, nominated by the University Leadership Council. Individuals in the program will strive to improve their management skills, build a network of outstanding peers and bolster their future as leaders at CMU.
Liaison to the Steering Committee:
Todd Przybycien, chair, Faculty Senate and professor of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering*
Co-Chairs:
Michelle Piekutowski, associate vice president; and chief human resources officer, Division of Operations
Shernell Smith, interim director of the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion, Student Affairs
Kim Abel, assistant vice president of professional development services, Human Resources*
Bruce Armitage, professor of chemistry, Mellon College of Science
Linda Babcock, department head and James M. Walton Professor of Economics, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Courtney Bryant, director, Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty
Joanna Dickert, assistant dean of student affairs for assessment and strategic initiatives, Student Affairs
Mary Glavan, Ph.D. student, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences*
Ashley Grice, assistant director of alumni relations, University Advancement
Gloria Gruber, senior director of people and organizational effectiveness, Human Resources
Kai Gutschow, associate professor of architecture, College of Fine Arts
Chad Hershock, director of faculty and graduate student programs, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
David Kaufer, Paul Mellon Distinguished Professor of English, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Shabaki Lambert, assistant vice president of human resources, Human Resources
Mick Landaiche, Counseling and Psychological Services psychotherapist, Student Affairs
John Lanyon, tutor coordinator in academic development, Office of the Vice Provost for Education
Tim Leonard, director of student alumni relations programs, University Advancement
Angie Lusk, program director of student affairs wellness initiatives, Student Affairs
John C. Marano Jr., director of trademark licensing, Office of General Counsel
Diana Marculescu, vice-chair, David Edward Schramm Professor of electrical and computer engineering and founding director of the Center for Faculty Success, College of Engineering
Leanne Meyer, executive director of Accelerate Leadership Center, Tepper School of Business
Ellie Monaco, senior director of learning and development, Human Resources
Jamie Moyes, associate director of career services, Tepper School of Business
Nicole Rafidi, Ph.D. student, School of Computer Science*
Kathryn Roeder, UPMC Professor of Statistics and Computational Biology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Sneha Prabha Narra, Ph.D. student, College of Engineering*
George Vosburgh, assistant teaching professor of trumpet, College of Fine Arts
Thomas Wilk, IT manager, School of Computer Science