The Self-Study Steering Committee will examine existing data, develop research questions, gather new information, and prepare the self-study report. Through the self-study process, the University will be asked to engage in a meaningful discussion about potential improvements in programs and services.
Steering Committee and Working Groups
Co-Chairs


USM Board of Regent Designee

William T. Wood, JD
Assistant Treasurer, Board of RegentsCommittee

Patty Alvarez, PhD, MS
Chief Student Affairs Officer and Vice President, Office of the ProvostEmail: palvarez@umaryland.edu

Susan Antol, PhD, MS, RN
Assistant Professor, Partnerships, Professional Education, and Practice, University of Maryland School of NursingSenator, Faculty Senate
Email: antol@umaryland.edu

Gregory A. Brightbill, EdD, MBA, MEd
Director of Student Affairs, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of LawPast President, Staff Senate

Susan Buskirk, DM, MS, CCEP
Vice PresidentChief Accountability Officer, Office of Accountability and Compliance
Email: sbuskirk@umaryland.edu

Lynn Chen, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Organizational Systems and Adult HealthDirector of Evaluation, University of Maryland School of Nursing
Email: chen@umaryland.edu

Stacey M. Conrad, MBA
Associate Dean for Development and Alumni Relations, University of Maryland School of NursingEmail: sconrad@umaryland.edu

Richard Dalby, PhD, BPharm
Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Maryland School of PharmacyEmail: rdalby@rx.umaryland.edu

Kevin Donegan, MBA, FCCA
Assistant Vice President, Budget and Financial Analysis, Administration and FinanceEmail: kdonegan@umaryland.edu

Diane Forbes Berthoud, PhD, MA
Vice President and Chief Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion OfficerOffice of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Email: dforbes@umaryland.edu

Jill Frankenfield, MSL, MS
Associate Vice President, Sponsored Programs Administration
Barbara Gontrum, JD, MLS
Professor Emerita, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of LawEmail: bgontrum@law.umaryland.edu

Geoffrey Greif, PhD, MSW, LCSW-C
Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland School of Social WorkEmail: ggreif@ssw.umaryland.edu

Vanessa Harrington, MS, SHRM-CP
Director of Security and Compliance, University of Maryland, Baltimore Police Department
Bill Joyner, JD, MSW
Assistant Vice President, Office of Community EngagementEmail: wjoyner@umaryland.edu

James B. Kaper, PhD
Vice Dean for Academic AffairsJames and Carolyn Frenkil Distinguished Dean’s Professor and Chair
Department of Microbiology & Immunology
Distinguished University Professor, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Email: jkaper@som.umaryland.edu

Mark D. Macek, DDS, DrPH, MS, FICD
Assistant Dean for Curriculum Innovation and ScholarshipProfessor, Department of Dental Public Health
Director, Office of Instructional Evaluation, University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Email: mmacek@umaryland.edu

Monica Maggiano
Director of Leadership Communications, Office of the PresidentEmail: mmaggiano@umaryland.edu

Alexa Mayo, MLIS, AHIP
Assistant Dean for Research and Information Services, Health Sciences and Human Services LibraryEmail: amayo@hshsl.umaryland.edu

Ifeatu U. Menakaya
PharmD Student, Doctor of Pharmacy Program, University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Peter Murray, PhD
Senior Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Center for Information Technology ServicesEmail: pmurray@umaryland.edu

Jenny Owens, ScD, MS
Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and Strategic InitiativesExecutive Director, Graduate Research Innovation District (The Grid)
Associate Professor, University of Maryland Graduate School
Email: jowens@umaryland.edu

Gregory C. Spengler, MPA
Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Office of the ProvostMSCHE Accreditation Liaison Officer
Email: gspengler@umaryland.edu

Jacqueline Sullivan
MS Student, Physician Assistant Program, University of Maryland Graduate SchoolContact
Middle States Self-Study
Roger J. Ward, EdD, JD, MSL, MPA
Provost and Executive Vice President
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