Office of the Provost
Office of the Provost
Office of the Provost
Mailing Address
Rowan University
Office of the Provost
Bole Hall
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
Main Office: (856) 256-4108
Vojislava (Voki) Pophristic
Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Bole Hall, Suite 100
(856) 256-5574
Grace Farber
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Bole Hall, Suite 100
(856) 256-5072
Grace Farber, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, works closely with the Provost and the leadership of other divisions to coordinate and support institutional priorities. She is responsible for institutional accreditation, curriculum development and approval, learning outcomes assessment, academic policies, and documentation of strategic effectiveness and achievement of mission. She represents the University on two subcommittees of the New Jersey Presidents' Council, the Academic Issues Committee and the Transfer Committee.
Roberta Harvey
Vice Chancellor, Senior Advisor to the Provost
Bole Hall, Suite 100
(856) 256-5140
Rory McElwee
Vice President for Student Affairs
(856) 256-5187
The Vice President for Student Affairs provides leadership for student-oriented academic policies and processes and for the Division of Student Success. This includes administration of the Academic Integrity, Academic Standing, Grade Dispute, and GPA Forgiveness Processes. The Division of Student Success provides numerous services to support all students in achieving their academic, career, and personal goals. With a focus on student holistic well-being, dedicated professionals provide expert support and intervention for students through University Advising & Student Support Services, the Academic Success Center, the Office of Career Advancement, and the Office of Pre-Health Programs.
Morris Kalliny
Vice President for Global Affairs and Dean of the School of Professional Studies
(856) 256-5226
The Vice President for Global Affairs and Dean of the School of Professional Studies provides leadership for Rowan’s international education and global reach by advancing the institution’s strategic priorities and forming innovative partnerships. He provides leadership and strategic direction for the School of Professional Studies, lead the development and delivery of professional and continuing education programs to meet market demand and industry needs, oversee non-research graduate programs, collaborate with academic departments to develop innovative online learning experiences and provides strategic direction for all hybrid and face-to-face Master’s programs administered by Rowan University.
Lorraine Ricchezza
Associate Provost for Academic Strategic Initiatives
University Accreditation Liaison Officer
Bole Hall, Suite 100
(856) 256-5148
Lorraine Ricchezza is the Associate Provost for Academic Strategic Initiatives and serves as Rowan University’s Accreditation Liaison Officer to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In her dual role, she champions the university’s strategic academic priorities, advancing initiatives that foster innovation, support sustainable growth, and align with the institution’s mission and overall strategic goals.
Lorraine provides strategic direction for all accreditation efforts, ensuring they are fully integrated into the university’s ongoing planning, evaluation, and quality assurance processes. She oversees the preparation of self-study reports, institutional data submissions, and accreditation site visits, coordinating campus-wide compliance with all standards and policies. A highly visible leader, she works closely with faculty, staff, senior leadership, and affiliated partners to promote continuous improvement, maintain institutional credibility, and serve as the university’s key resource on accreditation matters.
Kha' Sadler
Associate Provost for Wellness and Inclusivity
Bole Hall, Suite 100
(856) 256-4104
The Associate Provost for Wellness and Inclusivity works closely with the Provost and divisions within Academic and Student Affairs across the University to bridge and provide strategic vision and planning to execute and bolster the institution's commitment to the holistic health, well-being, and success of students, faculty, and staff. She oversees the institution's Wellness Strategic Plan initiative and helps affirm and improve the sense of belonging and inclusion of students, faculty, and staff within and outside the academic environment.
Jennifer Tole
Associate Provost for Academic Program Quality and Compliance
Bole Hall, Suite 207
(856) 256-4371
Jennifer Tole, Associate Provost for Academic Program Quality and Compliance, oversees core academic functions related to curricular processes and policies. To that end, she works closely with members of the University Senate, academic Colleges and Schools, Office of the University Registrar, and the Division of Rowan Online. Her work facilitates accelerated strategic academic program development and approval.
Jeff Bonfield
Director of Assessment
(856) 256-5116
The Director of Assessment coordinates assessment activities for the university, including the assessment of student learning and institutional effectiveness. He works with faculty and staff to obtain meaningful data that will inform decisions that affect teaching, curriculum, and administrative actions. This work promotes institutional improvement and supports the university’s regional and discipline-specific accreditations. He is also the system administrator for the university’s assessment management system.
Jessica Lee
Assistant Director, Academic Affairs
Bunce Hall, 207
(856) 256-4336
Mrs. Lee currently serves as the Assistant Director for Faculty Affairs within the Division of Academic Affairs. In this role, she is responsible for managing a range of key administrative processes, including Faculty Load and Compensation (FLAC), faculty payroll, and the assignment and oversight of faculty and non-faculty position numbers. She also serves as the Page Up Administrator for Academic Affairs. She oversees all adjunct hiring, as well as the preparation and processing of offer letters and term sheets. She manages approvals within Banner for various faculty-related functions, including secondary assignments, faculty overload submissions, and reassign time requests. In addition, she collaborates with departments and members of the Provost’s Office to maintain accurate faculty data in Banner, and works to correct historical data as needed to ensure consistency and data integrity across systems.
Brittine Pratt
Faculty Affairs Manager, Academic Affairs
Bunce Hall, 207
(856) 256-4031
Mrs. Pratt serves as the Faculty Affairs Manager for the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. In this role she manages all academic affairs budgets, assisting all deans and divisions under the Provost with submitting their annual budget to the Budget Office, and assisting with the review and processing of all faculty hires and staff within the Academic Affairs division. She also manages and oversees all Banner Self-Service forms submitted to the Provost Office for approval. She assists with the development of the instructional load verification data reports and other statistical and analytical reports to support decision-making and planning.
Alex Luu
Data Analyst
Bunce Hall, 207
(856) 256-4076
Supports institutional research, academic planning, and strategic decision-making through data analysis, dashboard development, and reporting. Focus areas include enrollment trends, instructional capacity, workload modeling, and ad hoc data requests from academic leadership.
Alura Agnes
Clerk Typist
Bole Hall, Suite 100
(856) 256-4045
Miss Agnes maintains the Provost's calendar and oversees a variety of administrative functions.
Colleen Gross
Adjunct Hiring & Data Specialist
Bunce Hall, 207
(856) 256-4069
Ms. Gross serves as Adjunct Hiring & Data Specialist for the Office of the Provost. She supports all colleges in the university in hiring adjunct faculty, managing and monitoring the approval process, and communicating with departments and new hires to ensure a smooth, timely onboarding process. In addition, Ms. Gross updates faculty records in Banner and reports on Faculty Load and Compensation (FLAC) as needed.