Dean's Office

The Dean's Office is located on the 3rd floor of Armitage Hall.  General questions about the academic programs of the College of Arts and Sciences, University College, and the Graduate School can be directed to (856) 225-6097 or artsci@camden.rutgers.edu.

	Kriste Lindenmeyer Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (856) 225-6097 The Dean is the Chief Executive Officer of Arts and Sciences, setting policies and goals while leading the units in the continuous development of effective teaching, high-quality research, and meaningful service to the state, region, and nation. She directs the appointment and promotion process, as well as numerous programs designed to support the faculty and staff. Dr. Lindenmeyer is a noted scholar in the areas of childhood, public policy, and social entrepreneurship. She earned her PhD from the University of Cincinnati and is a Professor of History. kl436@camden.rutgers.edu
	Howard Marchitello Associate Dean x6925 Primary responsibility: Graduate Studies The duties of the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies include: managing all matters pertaining to the Graduate School; arranging matters pertaining to external review and reaccreditation of all Arts and Sciences departments and programs; and developing special programs connected to the Graduate School. Dr. Marchitello, who earned his Ph.D. at SUNY Buffalo, is an Associate Professor of English. marchitello@camden.rutgers.edu
	Tyler Hoffman Associate Dean x6515 Primary responsibility: Camden College of Arts and Sciences The Associate Dean for CCAS administers the part-time lecturer budget; monitors course enrollment and makes sure that resources are used efficiently; processes promotion/tenure packets; maintains communication with department chairs on various issues; handles student complaints beyond the departmental level; oversees research centers and institutes; and assists the Dean in developing new campus-wide projects. Dr. Hoffman, who earned his Ph.D. at the University of Virginia, is a Professor of English. thoffman@camden.rutgers.edu
	Nancy G. Rosoff Associate Dean x6486 Primary Responsibilities: University College and Academic Affairs The responsibilities of the Associate Dean for University College and Academic Affairs include providing leadership, management, and oversight for multiple programs for adult learners and the Academic Transitions Program; developing and implementing policies, processes, and guidelines related to academic programs in Arts and Sciences; providing leadership in the development and implementation of strategies to improve and sustain recruitment, enrollment, and retention of students; overseeing awarding of scholarships utilized for both recruitment and retention; and spearheading Arts and Science programs related to support of undergraduate research. Dr. Rosoff, whose Ph.D. is from Temple University, teaches regularly in the Honors College and the Graduate History Program. nrosoff@camden.rutgers.edu
	Allen Woll Associate Dean x6671 Primary Responsibility: Honors College The Associate Dean / Director of the Honors College oversees the academic programs of the Honors College and its students. He recruits students for the Honors College and guides their academic development; in addition, the associate dean and director of the Honors College works with other campus offices to develop and coordinate programs and opportunities for students. Dr. Woll, whose Ph.D. is from the University of Wisconsin, is a Professor of History. awoll@camden.rutgers.edu
	Suzanne Schaffer Assistant Dean for Development x6324 The primary responsibility of the Assistant Dean for Development is to advise the Dean on issues related to development and alumni relations. The Office of Development directs and supports activities to generate funds that will benefit students, faculty, and staff as well as programs for the Faculty of Arts & Sciences; projects include working with internal and external constituencies to raise funds for scholarships, fellowships, endowed chairs, and professorships and creating endowments for the college and for its centers of excellence. schaff@camlink.rutgers.edu
Dean's Office Administrative Staff:
	Maria Garcia Business Manager x6100 The Business Manager for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences oversees the budget for the entire unit and the smaller entities for which it is responsible. She also deals with personnel issues (health benefits, payroll, pensions); payroll, summer salary, student payroll; forms to make changes for payroll deductions, address change, W-4, and direct deposits; paychecks; secretarial problems; and budget issues. magarcia@camden.rutgers.edu
	Iris Rodriguez Executive Assistant to the Dean x6097 The Executive Assistant to the Dean serves as a liaison between the Dean's Office and campus, university, and community, as well as professional units, groups, and organizations; acts as the confidential and executive assistant to the Dean; maintains records and works with a variety of faculty committees regarding faculty appointment, assignment, promotion, reappointment, and review; coordinates, prepares, distributes, and compiles records regarding FASIP, Pay for Performance, departmental and working budgets, sabbatical and competitive leave; oversees production of the annual report; and supervises work-study students and part-time workers. irisr@crab.rutgers.edu
	Kimberlee Sue Moran Grant Facilitator x6673 The Grant Facilitator provides support in the development of research and educational proposals to funding agencies. This includes helping faculty, staff, and students in the formation of proposals, the identification of appropriate funding opportunities, and the revision of applications prior to submission. The Grant Facilitator maintains a number of resources and workshop opportunities and is available to assist at any stage in the proposal development process. The Camden Grant Facilitation Sakai site can be found at: https://sakai.rutgers.edu/portal/site/818e2826-910a-469a-b6c4-bd633cd79b19 k.moran@camden.rutgers.edu
	Julie Strasser Program Coordinator for the Associate Dean of the Graduate School and the Associate Dean for University College and Academic Affairs x6149 The Program Coordinator for the Associate Dean of the Graduate School and the Associate Dean for University College and Academic Affairs deals with matters pertaining to the Graduate School (students, faculty, graduation, and thesis preparation/review); prepares the faculty work load report; oversees the preparation of selected publications, including the graduate and undergraduate catalogs; and supports special college projects as well as the work of the Dean’s Office. jstrasse@camden.rutgers.edu
	Andrea Ohrenich Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for CCAS x6515 The Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean for CCAS prepares contracts for and maintains files regarding PTLs; gathers and prepares materials for promotions and reappointments; coordinates preparation of materials for annual report; provides support services for the Associate Dean and Dean’s Office; and serves as the contact person between students and the Associate Dean’s Office. ango@camden.rutgers.edu
	Kathy Boyle Administrative Assistant x6357 The Administrative Assistant provides support to the Executive Dean and also serves a a key point of contact for visitors to the Dean’s Office. kboyle@camden.rutgers.edu
	Louise Waters Principal Accounting Assistant x6096 The Principal Accounting Assistant works with the Business Manager and is responsible for expediting purchase orders, reimbursements, and travel advances; managing expenditures charged to departmental and supplemental accounts as well as to start up funds; responding to queries about payroll or health benefits; and supporting the work of the Dean’s Office, especially regarding financial matters. louisew@camden.rutgers.edu
	Pat Piccoli Receptionist x6097 The receptionist answers phone and personal inquiries and assists on additional Dean’s Office projects as needed. annapic@camden.rutgers.edu
	Edwin Alicia Head Postal Clerk x6437 The head postal clerk is responsible for distributing and collecting mail for FAS departments and miscellaneous duties assigned by FAS Business Manager. ea79@camden.rutgers.edu