Academic Council
The Academic Council serves as advisory to the Provost on matters of academic concern to the faculty and students of the Institute.
Issues associated with quality of academic life in the Institute, support of the faculty and students in their roles of teaching and learning, advancement and support of the research concerns of the Institute, academic strategic planning, monitoring/tracking institutional and programmatic accreditations and effectiveness, and assuring programs and curricular quality are discussed within the framework of Council.
The Council meets on a monthly basis at the discretion of the Provost.
Membership of the Academic Council: Academic Year 2021–2022
Alex Johnson [1] (Chair)
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Jessica Bell [2]
Director of Library and Instructional Design
Mike Boutin [3]
Assistant Dean for Faculty and Student Success, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Peter Cahn [4]
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Steve Ciesielski [5]
Assistant Dean for Student Success, School of Nursing
Paulette Di Angi [6]
Director of Institutional Effectiveness
Regina Doherty [7]
Chair of Occupational Therapy
James DuPont [8]
Dean of Enrollment Services
Heather Easter [9]
Director of Academic Operations
Roger Edwards [10]
Chair of Health Professions Education
Susan Farrell [11]
Director of Continuing and Professional Development
Maureen Flynn [12]
Chair of Genetic Counseling
Nara Gavini [13]
Associate Provost for Research
Jack Gormley [14]
Dean of Student and Alumni Services
Rebecca Hill [15]
Director of the School of Nursing Prelicensure Programs
Teresa Kimberley [16]
Director of the PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Program
Mary Knab [17]
Associate Provost for Interprofessional Education and Practice
Jason Lucey [18]
Director of Advanced Practice Nursing Program
Kimberly Mace [19]
Director of Online Prerequisite Program
Sarah McKinnon [20]
Director of Post-Professional OTD Program
Marjorie Nicholas [21]
Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Patrice Nicholas [22]
Faculty Senate Chair, Director of Climate Change, Climate Justice, and Health
Bridget Perry [23]
Director of Clinical Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology
Laura Plummer [24]
Chair of Physical Therapy
Patricia Reidy [25]
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Innovation, School of Nursing
Margaret Sipe [26]
Director of the Doctor of Nursing Practice Programs
Kenneth White [27]
Dean, School of Nursing
Lisa Walker [28]
Director of Physician Assistant Studies Program
Ex-Officio
Atlas Evans [29]
VP for Finance and Administration
Sean Hennessey [30]
Chief Communications Officer
Zhaopeng Ji [31]
Associate VP of Financial Services
Clare McCully [32]
Chief Development Officer
Denis Stratford [33]
Chief Operating Officer
Kimberly Truong [34]
Chief Equity Officer
Sarah Welch [35]
Associate VP of Human Resources
Representatives to the Academic Council will have the function of representing their various perspectives, but also serving cohesively as the leadership "voice" of the Institute.
Academic Committees
A number of key academic committees advise the Academic Council and the Office of the Provost.
- Committee on Teaching Excellence
- Research and Scholarship Committee
- Interdisciplinary Activities Committee
- Program Review Committee
- New Academic Initiatives Committee
- Academic Operations Committee
