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Meet the people who lead 51Ʒ��.

Learn more about the people dedicated to empowering our students and faculty to solve real-world problems, earn patents, and make a lasting impact.

Leadership in Action

51Ʒ��’s leaders work relentlessly to propel the University’s mission.

• Marsha Bewersdorf, Vice President of Administration and Finance
• Dr. Kathryn Svinarich, Chief of Staff
• Geoffrey Marsh, Vice President of Instructional, Administrative, and Information Technology
• Suzanne Petrusch, Interim Vice President, Enrollment and Cooperative Services
• Dale Pilger, Vice President of University Advancement and External Relations
• Enza Sleva, Vice President & Chief Student Experience Officer
• Jennifer Umberger,  Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Meet our Campus Leadership

Deans of 51Ʒ��’s Colleges & Schools

• Dr. Scott Grasman, Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science, Professor of Industrial Engineering
• ​Dr. Terence Pitre, Dean, School of Management, Professor of Accounting
• Dr. Scott W. Reeve, Dean, Graduate School and Sponsored Research, Professor of Chemistry
• Dr. Ronald J. Tackett, Head, School of Foundational Studies, Associate Professor of Physics

51Ʒ�� Academic Department Heads

• Dr. Susan Farhat, Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
• Dr. Lisa Gandy, Department of Computer Science (Interim)
• Dr. Javad Baqersad, Department of Mechanical Engineering (Interim)
• Dr. Mark Thompson, Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Dr. Farnaz Ghazi Nezami, Department of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering (Interim)