About
About
About the Office of Compliance and Corporate Integrity
The Rowan University has a tradition of ethical and responsible conduct. Each employee is expected to adhere to this standard whenever he or she acts on behalf of Rowan University.To that end, a Compliance Program has been established to define and govern the conduct expected of employees, to provide guidance on resolving questions related to business conduct and ethical issues, and to establish a mechanism by which employees can report possible violations.
Whether serving community needs, educating students, physicians and nurses, or participating in basic or clinical research, Rowan University conducts business with complete integrity.
Compliance isn't just a department or person, it is a successful healthcare business model.
Areas of Interest
Governance
The OCCI operates under the authority of University leadership. The office provides institution-wide coordination of compliance efforts and supports consistent approaches to compliance across academic and administrative units.
University compliance is managed through a collaborative framework that includes:
- Oversight by University leadership
Shared responsibility among academic and administrative units
Coordination and support provided by the OCCI
Policy Development
The OCCI supports the development, review, and revision of University policies to help ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional standards.
In this role, the OCCI:
- Assists policy owners during policy development and updates
- Helps promote consistency and clarity across University policies
- Coordinates compliance review as part of the policy process
Individual University policies are developed and maintained by the appropriate academic or administrative units in accordance with University governance processes.
Reporting and Oversight
The OCCI provides regular updates to University leadership and, as appropriate, to the governing board or its designated committee. These updates focus on compliance priorities, emerging risks, and the overall effectiveness of the University’s compliance efforts.
Ethics, Standards of Conduct and General Compliance Resources
As needed, this is content that applies broadly across the University such as:
- Reporting mechanisms and general guidance
- Policy development and facilitation role
- Ethics, standards of conduct, and general compliance resources
Medical Schools Overview
The University’s medical schools operate in highly regulated clinical and research environments. As a result, certain compliance requirements, processes, and resources apply specifically to medical schools.
The OCCI supports compliance efforts across all medical schools while maintaining alignment with University-wide compliance standards and governance.
University Compliance Committee
The University Compliance Committee provides guidance and support for the University’s compliance program and activities. The Committee promotes coordination across academic and administrative units, assists in identifying and addressing compliance risks, and supports consistent approaches to compliance-related matters across the institution.
- Ray Braeunig, Chief Audit, Compliance, and Privacy Officer
- Melissa Wheatcroft, General Counsel/Board of Trustees Liaison
- Kathy Alburger, Compliance Manager
- Brandy Bennett, Title IX Coordinator and Director for Student Equity and Compliance
- Natalie Beury, Budget Director
- Christine Brasteter, Senior Director of Contracting & Procurement
- Michael Ciocco, Associate Vice President, Online Learning
- Theresa Drye, Chief Administrative Officer, Virtua Health College, Senior Associate Dean, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Matthew Edson, Founding Dean of the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
- Eric Gregory, Director of Research Compliance
- Justin Grillot, Director of Environmental Health & Safety
- Tyler Higgins, Assistant Director, Asset Management for IRT
- Richard Jermyn, Dean, Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Mandy Jiang, Rowan Athletics. Assistant Athletic Director, Compliance and Academics
- Kevin Koett, Vice Chancellor for Student Life/Dean of Students
- Heidi Kovalick, Director, Financial Aid
- Brooke Lew, Associate Vice President Finance & Controller
- Penny McPherson-Myers, Vice Chancellor for Student Access & Pathway Programs
- Nicole McTague, Director Internal Audit
- Elizabeth Mercado, Assistant Dean for Administration, Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine
- Joseph Mulligan, Associate Director for Clery Compliance
- Henry Oh, Interim Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer
- Jerry Patterson, Director of Information Security Office
- Sarah Piddington, Finance Lead for the Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park
- Annette Reboli, Dean, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, Professor of Medicine
- Lorraine Ricchezza, Associate Provost for Academic Strategic Initiatives
- Michael Roark, Vice Chancellor, CEO for Rowan Online/CTO
- Lorraine Sacchetti, Senior Director, Risk Management and Insurance
- John Woodruff, Senior Director, Accessibility and ADA Coordinator
- Scott Woodside, Assistant Vice President for Community Health and Well-being
- John Zabinski, Vice President for University Advancement/Rowan University Foundation Executive Director
Compliance Staff
- Ray Braeunig, CHC, CHPC, CHRC
Chief Audit, Compliance and Privacy Officer
Ethics Liaison Officer
Phone: (856) 566-6136
Email: braeunrc@rowan.edu - Jeannette Thomas-Jones, MAS, CPMA, CPC, CCP
Director of Privacy & Investigations
Phone: (856) 566-6410
Email: jonesjt@rowan.edu - Kathy Alburger
Compliance Manager
Phone: (856) 566-6299
Email: alburgka@rowan.edu
Contact Information
Rowan University, Office of Compliance and Corporate Integrity
40 E. Laurel Road
University Educational Center, Suite 1114
Stratford, NJ 08084
Phone: (856) 566-6299
Fax: (856) 566-6492
Compliance & Violation Hotline
Call (855) 431-9967 or complete the form on Rowan University Hotline