Faculty with at least 6 years of full-time teaching at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, selected based upon quality of teaching, impact on student learning and impact on student success.<\/p>\n
Peter Hosick, Associate Professor, Kinesiology, College for Community Health<\/em><\/p>\n Pascale Lafountain, Associate Professor, World Languages and Cultures, College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n Eric Forgoston, Professor, School of Computing, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Faculty with less than 6 years of full-time teaching at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, selected based upon quality of teaching, impact on student learning and impact on student success.<\/p>\n Rom\u00e1n Liera, Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, College for Education and Engaged Learning<\/em><\/p>\n Josh Lupinek, Associate Professor, Hospitality and Tourism, Feliciano School of Business<\/em><\/p>\n Nina Bailey, Assistant Professor, Mathematics, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Faculty with at least 6 years of part-time teaching at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, selected based upon quality of teaching, impact on student learning and impact on student success.<\/p>\n Tyree Oredein, Assistant Professor, Public Health, College for Community Health<\/em><\/p>\n Christopher Parker, Adjunct Faculty, College of Humanities and Social Sciences; College of the Arts<\/em><\/p>\n Michelle Sarver, Adjunct Faculty, Mathematics, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Faculty with less than 6 years of part-time teaching at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, selected based upon quality of teaching, impact on student learning and impact on student success.<\/p>\n Yun Kim, Adjunct Faculty, World Languages and Cultures, College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n Monique Tawiah, Adjunct Faculty, Earth and Environmental Science, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Ashlee Martellacci, Student Affairs and Community Engagement Coordinator, College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Adjunct Faculty, Social Work and Child Advocacy, College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n All faculty either as an individual or acting as a team. Selected based upon the quality of the research, scholarship, or creative activity; level of student engagement in the research, scholarship, or creative activity; and potential positive impact or reach of the research, scholarship, or creative activity.<\/p>\n Laura Lakusta, Professor, Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n Weitian Wang, Associate Professor, School of Computing, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Yang Deng, Professor, Earth and Environmental Studies, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n All staff either as an individual or acting as a team. Selected based upon the quality of the research, scholarship, or creative activity; level of student engagement in the research, scholarship, or creative activity; and potential positive impact or reach of the research, scholarship, or creative activity.<\/p>\n Elyse Postlewaite, Postdoctoral Researcher, The Institute for Research on Youth Thriving and Evaluation<\/em><\/p>\n The Center for Student Involvement:<\/em><\/p>\n Casey Coleman, Assistant Director of Student Involvement<\/em><\/p>\n Julia DelBagno, Assistant Dean for Student Engagement<\/em><\/p>\n Sidra Habal, Program Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n Emily Inserra, Coordinator of Commuter Life<\/em><\/p>\n Malachi Longmore, Program Assistant<\/em><\/p>\n Suzette Shaw, Coordinator for Volunteer Resource Center<\/em><\/p>\n All faculty either as an individual or acting as a team. Selected based upon quality of the civic and community engagement for community partners; quality of student engagement in the community; and positive impact or reach of the civic and community engagement in the community and\/or on campus.<\/p>\n Katherine Herbert, Professor, School of Computing, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Jason Williams, Professor, Justice Studies, College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n Christopher King, Associate Professor, Psychology, College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n All staff either as an individual or acting as a team. Selected based upon quality of the civic and community engagement for community partners; quality of student engagement in the community; and positive impact or reach of the civic and community engagement in the community and\/or on campus.<\/p>\n Marilyn Davis, Director, Center for Educational Innovation and Strategic Partnerships, College for Education and Engaged Learning<\/em><\/p>\n Suzette Shaw, Coordinator for Volunteer Resource Center<\/em><\/p>\n All faculty and staff either as an individual or acting as a team. Selected based upon significance of the student success problem that needed to be solved; innovative nature of the solution (approach, system, or idea) that was implemented; and positive impact of the solution on student success.<\/p>\n Nicolette Aponte, Sergeant, Campus Police, University Police Department, Student Development and Campus Life<\/em><\/p>\n Michelle Ciecwisz, Detective Lieutenant, Investigations, University Police Department, Student Development and Campus Life<\/em><\/p>\n Jane Sanchez Swain, Director, Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, University College<\/em><\/p>\n Carlos Flores, Director for Career Development and Success, Center of Pedagogy, College for Education and Engaged Learning<\/em><\/p>\n All faculty and staff either as an individual or acting as a team. Selected based upon actions taken to make the university more equitable and inclusive; and impact on the larger community.<\/p>\n Daniel Jean, Associate Provost\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Alicia Broderick, Professor, Teaching and Learning, College for Education and Engaged Learning<\/em><\/p>\n Weitian Wang, Associate Professor, School of Computing, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Office of Student Belonging \u2013 Advocacy and Outreach:<\/em><\/p>\n Adela Caceres, Director, Advocacy and Outreach, Student Development and Campus Life<\/em><\/p>\n Darius Edwards, Assistant Director, Office of Student Belonging<\/em><\/p>\n Stephanie Lopez, Program Associate, Office of Student Belonging<\/em><\/p>\n All staff either as an individual or acting as a team. Selected based upon significance or complexity of the business process that was addressed; innovative nature of the solution, approach, system, or idea that was implemented; and positive impact of the solution, approach, system, or idea that was implemented.<\/p>\n Bloomfield College Admissions Integration Team:<\/em><\/p>\n Mukund Gopalakrishnan, Associate Director for CRM Data Analytics and Technology<\/em><\/p>\n Kelly Oliva, Assistant Director for CRM Data Analytics and Technology<\/em><\/p>\n Nicole Cibelli, Senior Associate Director of Recruitment for Bloomfield College<\/em><\/p>\n Larissa Lamont, Associate Director of Operations<\/em><\/p>\n Julissa Duran, Associate Director for Marketing and Events<\/em><\/p>\n Joseph Niclas, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions<\/em><\/p>\n Jordanna Maziarz, Director of Undergraduate Admissions<\/em><\/p>\n Cheri Jefferson, Director of Accounts Payable, Financial Operations, Treasury and Finance<\/em><\/p>\n Hayato Suzuki, Associate Director of Financial Aid, Financial Aid, Enrollment Management<\/em><\/p>\n All staff either as an individual or acting as a team. Selected based upon significance or complexity of the sustainability initiative; innovative nature of the solution, approach, system, or idea that was implemented; and positive impact of the solution, approach, system, or idea that was implemented.<\/p>\n Adam McGuire, Project Manager, Capital Planning and Project Management<\/em><\/p>\n Brittney Portes, Community Garden Manager, Office of the President<\/em><\/p>\n Samuel Thorburn, Manager of Fleet Services, Facilities Services<\/em><\/p>\n Staff with at least 5 years of service at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, considered as an individual or as a team. Selected based upon outstanding service to their department, above and beyond daily responsibilities; positive impact on the university; and consistent dedication to excellence in service to constituents and stakeholders.<\/p>\n Lori Petrozzello, Front Desk Supervisor, Access Services, Access Services & Resource Sharing, Academic Affairs<\/em><\/p>\n Yolanda Alvarez, Associate Dean of Students, Dean of Students, Student Development and Campus Life<\/em><\/p>\n Lisa Hoyt, Associate Vice President, Development<\/em><\/p>\n Staff with fewer than 5 years of service at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, considered as an individual or as a team. Selected based upon outstanding service to their department, above and beyond daily responsibilities; positive impact on the university; and consistent dedication to excellence in service to constituents and stakeholders.<\/p>\n Michelle Kight, Director of Emergency Medical Services<\/em><\/p>\n Shakira Jackson, Manager of Facilities Training & Development, Office of the Vice President<\/em><\/p>\n Paul McGroarty, Social Media Director, Strategic Distribution, Communications and Marketing<\/em><\/p>\n All faculty and staff, considered as an individual or as a team. Selected based upon significance or complexity of the problem that needed to be solved; innovative nature of the solution, approach, system, or idea that was implemented; and positive impact of the solution.<\/p>\n PSEG ISS Green Teams Program:<\/em><\/p>\n Amy Tuininga, Director, PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Nina Goodey, Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Elaine Hitchcock, Chairperson, Communication Sciences and Disorders, College for Community Health<\/em><\/p>\n Nicole Koppel, Professor, Information Management and Business Analytics, Feliciano School of Business<\/em><\/p>\n Early Bird Program, Undergraduate Admissions:<\/em><\/p>\n Mukund Gopalakrishnan, Associate Director for CRM Data Analytics and Technology<\/em><\/p>\n Kelly Oliva, Assistant Director for CRM Data Analytics and Technology<\/em><\/p>\n Nicole Cibelli, Senior Associate Director of Recruitment for Bloomfield College<\/em><\/p>\n Larissa Lamont, Associate Director of Operations<\/em><\/p>\n Julissa Duran, Associate Director for Marketing and Events<\/em><\/p>\n Joseph Niclas, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions<\/em><\/p>\n Jordanna Maziarz, Director of Undergraduate Admissions<\/em><\/p>\n Any group of three or more employees that collaborate on an initiative that makes Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ an excellent place to work, learn, or serve others. Selected based upon evidence of improved learning or research; evidence of improved student\/employee satisfaction, engagement, or morale; and positive impact on the university.<\/p>\n Department of Family Science and Human Development<\/em><\/p>\n The Center for Writing Excellence<\/em><\/p>\n The Global Center on Human Trafficking<\/em><\/p>\n Counseling and Psychological Services<\/em><\/p>\n All faculty and staff, full-time or part-time, who play an active role in advocating for the rights, opportunities, and voice of historically excluded groups; provide guidance, mentorship, or resources to individuals from underrepresented communities to support their personal or professional growth.<\/p>\n Stephanie Spitz, Department Administrator, Art and Design, Dean\u2019s Office, College of the Arts<\/em><\/p>\n Hanan Atiyat, Director of Academic Advising, College for Community Health<\/em><\/p>\n April Sime, Program Coordinator, Feliciano School of Business<\/em><\/p>\n Up to 5 awards annually for faculty and staff, full-time or part-time, who since 2021, have demonstrated consistent, meaningful and often under-appreciated work that contributes to the betters of the university with an exceptional level of responsibility and diligence; giving their time, skills, or resources to support others in ways that significantly contribute to collective efforts or community improvement; exercising leadership in a humble, understated manner that positively influences others without seeking authority, acknowledgement, or status.<\/p>\n Celeste Van Nice, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Ashlee Martellacci, Student Affairs and Community Engagement Coordinator, College of Humanities and Social Sciences; Adjunct Faculty, Social Work and Child Advocacy, College of Humanities and Social Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n Antonio Talamo, Assistant Director, Student Center and Commuter Life, Center for Student Involvement<\/em><\/p>\n Nicole Fleming, Director of Special Events, Student Development and Campus Life<\/em><\/p>\n Barbara Ackerson, Staff Nurse, Health Center, Student Development and Campus Life<\/em><\/p>\n Jaclyn Friedman-Lombardo, Director, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Development and Campus Life<\/em><\/p>\n Sudha Wadhwani, Psychologist, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Development and Campus Life<\/em><\/p>\n Colette Killian, Assistant Director of Budgets and Grants, College of Science and Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n Mary Colon, Assistant Vice President for Academic Personnel Services, Academic Affairs<\/em><\/p>\n Jude Uy, Staff Psychologist\/Coordinator of Prevention and Wellness Programming, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Development and Campus Life<\/em><\/p>\n Brandon Fralix, Humanities Division Chair and Professor of Writing & Analysis, Bloomfield College of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ<\/em><\/p>\n Giuseppe Marzullo, Associate Vice President for Facilities Maintenance and Energy Management, University Facilities<\/em><\/p>\n Julia DelBagno, Assistant Dean for Student Engagement, Center for Student Involvement<\/em><\/p>\n Emily Isaacs, Interim Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Academic Affairs<\/em><\/p>\n Amy Aiello, Interim Dean, College for Community Health<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 2025 Award Winners Excellence in Teaching, Full-time Faculty Award Faculty with at least 6 years of full-time teaching at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, selected based upon quality of teaching, impact on student learning and impact on student success. 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Excellence in Student Engagement in Research, Scholarship, or Creative Activity: Faculty Award<\/h3>\n
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Excellence in Civic and Community Engagement: Faculty Award<\/h3>\n
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Excellence in Student Success Award<\/h3>\n
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Inclusive Excellence Award<\/h3>\n
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Excellence in Business Process Optimization Award<\/h3>\n
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Excellence in Sustainability Initiatives Award<\/h3>\n
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Excellence in Service Award<\/h3>\n
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Excellence in Service, Early Career Award<\/h3>\n
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Excellence in Innovation Award<\/h3>\n
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Team Award<\/h3>\n
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Excellence in Advocacy and Allyship Award<\/h3>\n
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Unsung Hero Award<\/h3>\n
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