The members of the strategic directions committees are an integral part of championing diversity at Monroe Community College. The committees, in and of themselves, are diverse – rich with experiences from teaching and non-teaching faculty and administrative staff. They focus on strategic objectives that are emphasized in the College’s Strategic Plan.
* Diversity Council Members
Diversity Council Volunteers:
Direction 1: Promoting Excellence in Teaching and Learning
- Eraj Basnayake, Mathematics, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Karen Coffey, VAPA, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Jethro Gaede, A/H/PS/S, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Allison List, ESOL/Foreign Language, Interdisciplinary Programs
- Pamela Morgano, ESOL/Foreign Language, Interdisciplinary Programs
- Njeru Murage, A/H/PS/S, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Deneen Rhode, Health & Physical Education, S/H/B
- Krista Rodriguez, Health Professions, S/H/B
- Judi Salsburg Taylor, Transitional Studies, Interdisciplinary Programs
- Louis Silvers, ESOL/Foreign Language, Interdisciplinary Programs
- Phil Snyder, English/Philosophy, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Angelique Stevens, English/Philosophy, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Chris Otero-Piersante (Council Liaison)*, English/Philosophy, Liberal Arts & Sciences
Direction 2: Enriching and Broadening the Student Experience
The charge for this strategic direction sub-committee is to plan, organize and implement quality programming and events that enhance the student life experience of diversity at MCC, that engage students in dialogue addressing issues of civility and inclusion, and that foster greater international awareness and global citizenship.
- Don Beech *, Academic Support Services, Interdisciplinary Studies
- Shirley Batistta-Provost*, Campus Center, Student Services
- Mark Basinski, Counseling & Advising, Student Services
- Athesia Benjamin, VAPA, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Bette Bovenzi, Campus Center, Student Services
- Dan Dubois, Athletics, S/H/B
- Marlene Fine*, Graduation Certification, Student Services
- Ed Grissing, Engineering Sciences/ Physics, S/H/B
- Char Guess-Bardques, EOP, Student Services
- Aman Malik, Student Support Services, Interdisciplinary Studies
- Jean Parker, Student Support Services, Interdisciplinary Studies
- Brenda Muller, Bursars, Controller’s Office
- Andrea Parker, Transitional Studies, Interdisciplinary Programs
- Betty Smith, Counseling & Advising, Student Services
- Barb Smithgall, Admissions, Academic Services
- Bess Watts*, Library, ETS
- Chris Otero-Piersante (Council Liaison)*, English/Philosophy, Liberal Arts & Sciences
Direction 3: Responding to Enrollment, Community and Workforce Needs
“The College will respond to community and workforce needs by strengthening enrollment initiatives and strategic partnerships. Competition for student enrollment will increase dramatically due to projected declines in the Monroe County population and high school enrollment.
“Evolving industry needs and expectations will require the College to train and educate a competitive workforce to support and strengthen the local economy. Mutually beneficial partnerships with community-based organizations and government agencies will continue to emerge.”
- Oliver Glover, Admissions, Academic Services
- Fred McCullough*, Building Services, Facilities
- Joan Moorehead, Admissions, Academic Services
- Emeterio Otero*, DCC Executive Dean’s Office
- Mary Rizzo, Admissions, Academic Services
- Delia Rhodes, Health/Physical Education, S/H/B
- Krista Rodriquez, Health Professions, S/H/B
- Tim Weider, Human Services, Academic Services DCC
- James Winston*, Workforce Development, President’s Office
- Char Downing(Council Liaison)*, Curriculum, Academic Services
Direction 4: Building Upon Human Capital
“Identify recruitment and hiring practices that will ensure the high quality, diverse administration, faculty and staff needed to realize/actualize/implement the college’s mission and strategic direction. The other focus is to identify initiatives and strategies that provide effective mentoring, professional development programs and leadership opportunities that support the retention of our employees in an atmosphere of inclusion and open communication for lifelong learning.”
- Carol Adams*, Interdisciplinary Programs
- Athesia Benjamin, VAPA, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Stuart Blacklaw, Curriculum
- Aimee Calhoun, Mathematics, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Peggy Harvey-Lee*, Counseling & Advising, Student Services
- Ann Marie John*, Nursing, S/H/B
- Pat Kennedy, Academic Support Services, Interdisciplinary Programs
- Jenny Lorenz, Nursing, S/H/B
- Joan Moorehead, Admissions, Academic Services
- Kim Martello, Mathematics, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Karen Morris*, Business, S/H/B
- Barbara O’Connell, Human Resources, President’s Office
- Jo Ann Santos*, Collegiate Science & Technology Entry Program
- Melany Silas, Health/Physical Education, S/H/B
- Michael Zwick, Mathematics, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Char Downing & Chris Otero-Piersante (Council Liaisons)* Curriculum, Academic Services & English/Philosophy, Liberal Arts & Sciences
Direction 5: Enhancing Our Physical Environment
“To enhance the physical environment of our diverse student and employee population while creating aesthetically pleasing surroundings that encourage the exploration of a broad spectrum of ideas through respectful communication and high quality learning for all. We recognize the importance of art, technology and human creative power in providing some solutions to our diversity challenges.”
- Carol Battles, Communications/Network Services, ETS
- Rosanna Condello, College & Community Relations, President’s Office
- Robert DeFelice*, English/Philosophy, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Kathleen Farrell, VAPA, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Suzanne Elrayess, ESOL, Interdisciplinary Programs
- Ervina Malin, Records & Registration, Academic Services
- Michael McDonough, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Toni Robbins, Counseling & Advising, Student Services
- Janet Waasdorp, Education, Academic Services DCC
- Char Downing(Council Liaison)*, Curriculum
Direction 6: Responding to Fiscal Challenges
“Committee will strive to ensure that initiatives related to Diversity and Inclusiveness remain an integral component of the College operating budget despite future budgetary constraints.”
- Pat Bates*, Purchasing, Administrative Services
- Kimberley Collins, Academic Services
- Marianne Dorsey, Accounts Receivable/Payable, Controller’s Office
- Sue Murphy, Business, S/H/B
- Martha Palermo, Human Resources, President’s Office
- Emily Putnam, Mathematics, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Laurel Sanger, Nursing, S/H/B
- Kimberly Willis, Bursar’s, Controller’s Office
- Patricia Williams, Grants, President’s Office
- Char Downing(Council Liaison)*, Curriculum, Academic Services
Direction 7: Enhancing the Learning Environment through Technology
- Jannette Avery, Mathematics, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Donald Beech*, Academic Support Services, Interdisciplinary Studies
- Elina Belyablya, Research, Academic Services
- Marcia Fugate, Transitional Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies
- Alice Wilson, Library, ETS
- Brigitte Martineau, Mathematics, Liberal Arts & Sciences
- Emeterio Otero*, Academic Services DCC
- Donna Pogroszewski*, Office and Computer Programs
- Leah Santirocco, Public Safety, Student Services
- Theresa Schichler, Workforce Development, President’s Office
- Chris Otero-Piersante (Council Liaison)* English/Philosophy, Liberal Arts & Sciences
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