Faculty Support Framework

This framework represents a holistic approach to faculty support that recognizes the interconnected nature of professional growth, institutional integration, peer collaboration, and instructional excellence. Each pillar reinforces the others, creating a comprehensive support ecosystem that places faculty success and well-being at its center.

FACULTY

at the center

Professional
Development

Onboarding &
Orientation

Peer Support
Networks

Instructional
Support

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Lifelong Learning Organization Chart

- Sylvia Spears
  Provost and VP, Lifelong Learning
  - Karen Casper
    Associate Provost for Administration
    - Hanna Lichtenstein
      Academic Systems and Administrative Coordinator
    - Jessica Tabak
      Writing Center Coordinator
    - Nikki Andrews
      Registrar (P/T)
      - Matthew Sutherland
        Assistant Registrar for Academic Support
  - (71)
    Instructional Faculty
  - Melina Kuchinov
    National Director of Lab
    - (47)
      Lab Faculty
  - Elizabeth Colon
    Director of Learning in Public
    - April Samuels
      Big 10 specialist
    - (10)
      Assessment Specialist
  - Abby Crew
    Director of Curriculum Development
    - Swetha Narasimhan
      TA to BA Pathway Specialist
  - Elaine Plourde
    Director of Instructional & Educational Technology