Board of Trustees
Elizabeth T. Peek, Chair
Robin Burns-McNeill, Vice Chair
Amsale Aberra
Richard A. Anderman
Jay H. Baker
Judith I. Byrd
Edwin A. Goodman
Yaz Hernández
Joan B. Hornig
George S. Kaufman
Jaqui Lividini
Beverly S. Mack
Deirdre Quinn
Robert Savage
Sally Singer
David J. Hamilton, Student Trustee, 2013-14
FIT Trustees Emeriti
Peter G. Scotese, Chairman Emeritus
John J. Pomerantz, Trustee Emeritus
Administration
Joyce F. Brown, President, BA, Marymount College at Tarrytown
MA, PhD, New York University, Certificate, Institute for Educational Management, Harvard University
Office of the President
Shari Prussin, Deputy to the President
BS, The City College, City University of New York, MBA, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Darrell E. Glenn, Director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness
BA, Baylor University, PhD, University of Kentucky
Griselda Gonzalez, Affirmative Action Officer and Acting Director of Compliance
PHR, HRCI
David Rankert, Internal Auditor
BS, Rochester Institute of Technology, MS, Clarkson University
Academic Affairs
Giacomo M. Oliva, Vice President for Academic Affairs
BA, MA, Montclair State University, EdD, New York University
Howard Dillon, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs
BA, Knox College, MA, Indiana University
Yasemin Jones, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs
BA, University of California-Irvine, MA, PhD, Graduate School and University Center, City University of New York
Deborah Klesenski, Acting Special Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Associate Professor, Photography
AAS, Fashion Institute of Technology, BS, Empire State College, MSEd, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Academic Deans
School of Art and Design
Joanne Arbuckle, Dean, School of Art and Design and Professor, Fashion Design-Apparel
AAS, Fashion Institute of Technology, BS, Empire State College, MA, New York University, 2002-03 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching
Sass Brown, Acting Assistant Dean for the School of Art and Design, and Assistant Professor, Fashion Design-Apparel
BA, Ravensbourne College of Art and Design, England, MA, Fashion Institute of Technology
Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology
Steven Frumkin, Dean for the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology
BS, Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Vacancy, Dean for the School of Continuing and Professional Studies
School of Graduate Studies
Mary E. Davis, Dean for the School of Graduate Studies
BM, St. Mary's College, MMus, Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, MMus, New England Conservatory of Music, AM, PhD, Harvard University
School of Liberal Arts
Scott Stoddart, Dean for the School of Liberal Arts
BA, University of Maine at Farmington, MA, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana
Directors and Coordinators
Georgianna Appignani, Director, International Programs
BS, Cornell University, MA, PhD, New York University
Irene Buchman, Coordinator, Presidential Scholars Program and Professor, Educational Skills
BA, Brown University, MA, EdD, Teachers College, Columbia University; 2003-04 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Faculty Service
J. Nathan Bullock, Coordinator, Adult Credit Programs
BA, Williams Baptist College, MA, Dallas Baptist Univeristy, MPA, Columbia University
Andrew Cronan, Associate Professor-Director, Career and Internship Center
BA, Jacksonville University, MA, Temple University
Tamara Cupples, Executive Director, Online Learning and Academic Technologies
BA, Pace University, MS, MS, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Brian Fallon, Director, Writing Studio
BA, University of Kansas, MA, Colorado State University, PhD, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Lisa Feuerherm, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Fashion Design-Art, and Resident Director, FIT Programs, Milan
AAS, Fashion Institute of Technology
Christine Helm, Coordinator, Enterprise Center
BS, Bowling Green State University, MA, MEd, Teachers College, Columbia University
Deborah Levine, Coordinator, Academic Skills Center
BS, Montclair State College, MA, New York University
Elaine Maldonado, Associate Professor-Director, Faculty Development and the Center for Excellence in Teaching (CET)
BFA, The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, MS, Hunter College, City University of New York
Michele Nagel, Director, Evening, Weekend, and Precollege Programs
BFA, Parsons The New School for Design, MSEd, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Esther Oliveras, Coordinator, Faculty Services
BA, Lehman College, City University of New York; 2013-14 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service
Deborah Stein, Grants Coordinator
BA, Brooklyn College, City University of New York, MA, University of Arizona, MPA, New York University
Joan O. Volpe, Managing Coordinator, Center for Professional Studies and Adjunct Instructor, Fashion Merchandising Management
BA, Caldwell College, MA, The New School for Social Research; 2007-08 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service
N.J. Wolfe, Professor-Librarian and Director, Gladys Marcus Library
BS, Kutztown University, MS, Drexel University
Career and Internship Center Non-Classroom Faculty
Robert M. Anderson, Adjunct Assistant Professor
EdD, Teachers College, Columbia University
Sonia Battista, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Counselor
Christopher Berger, Adjunct Instructor
BFA, New York University
Stratton Bouloukos, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Counselor
BA, Sarah Lawrence College
Patrice Choy, Assistant Professor-Counselor
BFA, PD, University of Hawaii, MSEd, Hunter College, City University of New York
Elizabeth Field, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Counselor
BFA, Parsons School of Design, MA, University of Adelaide
Susanne Galvin, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Counselor
BA, Fashion Institute of Technology, MFA, State University of New York College at New Paltz
Ellen Gang, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Career and Internship Center
AAS, Fashion Institute of Technology, BA, Brooklyn College, City University of New York
Jeanne Golly, Associate Professor-Counselor
BS, University of Texas at Austin, MA, Michigan State University
Leesa Hubbell, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Career and Internship Center
BA, Edgecliff College
Adrian Jones, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Counselor
AAS, Grahm Junior College, BS, Boston University, MA, New York University
Rebecca Karpus, Adjunct Assistant Instructor
BFA, Pratt Institute
Amy Mato, Assistant Professor-Counselor
AAS, BS, Fashion Institute of Technology
Jennifer Miller, Associate Professor-Counselor
BA, MBA, State University of New York at Binghamton, MSEd, Hunter College, City University of New York
Michele Morad, Assistant Professor-Counselor
BS, State University of New York, College at Oswego, MSEd, Alfred University
Connie Passarella, Associate Professor-Counselor
BA, MSEd, St. John's University
Bonnie Recca, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Counselor
BA, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Jill Roberts, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Counselor
BA, Hunter College, City University of New York
Juliette J. Romano, Adjunct Professor-Counselor
BA, College of New Rochelle, MS, Hunter College, City University of New York
Nancy Ross, Adjunct Associate Professor-Counselor
BA, Hamilton/Kirkland College, MEd, Goucher College
Marjorie Silverman, Adjunct Assistant Professor
BS, Boston University, MA, Columbia University
Jennifer Trano, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Counselor
BSC, St. Mary's University College, England
Linda Turner, Adjunct Instructor-Counselor
BFA, Fashion Institute of Technology, MPS, Pratt Institute
Helene Verin, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Counselor
BS, University of Wisconsin
Pam Zuckerman, Associate Professor-Counselor, Career and Internship Center
BA, University of Pennsylvania, MA, MEd, Teachers College, Columbia University; 1996-97 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service
Gladys Marcus Library Non-Classroom Faculty
Karl Baranoff, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Librarian
BM, Indiana University School of Music, MM, Temple University College of Music, MLS, University of Illinois
Lana Bittman, Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, Washington University, MS, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey
Jennifer B. Blum, Adjunct Associate Professor-Librarian
BA, New York University, MA, Brandeis University, MS, Simmons College
Naomi Schwer Bricker, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, The City College, City University of New York, MS, Columbia University
Karen Trivette Cannell, Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, MLS, State University of New York at Albany, 2012-13 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Librarianship
Greta K. Earnest, Associate Professor-Librarian and Assistant Director
BA, Bard College, MLS, State University of New York at Albany
Alicia Estes, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, Hampton Institute, MLS, Columbia University, MS, New York University
Helen Taylor Lane, Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, Earlham College, MLIS, Pratt Institute
Rosanne LaPaglia, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, St. Peter's College, MLS, Catholic University, MA, Trinity College
Marjorie Miller, Adjunct Professor-Librarian
AB, Wheaton College (Ill.), MS, Columbia University
Leslie Lowe Preston, Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, University of Georgia, MS, University of Tennessee
Beryl Rentof, Professor-Librarian
BS, New York University, MPA, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York, MLS, Queens College, City University of New York
Maria Rothenberger, Adjunct Instructor-Librarian
BA, Carnegie Mellon University, MFA, MLS, Queens College, City University of New York
Janette B. Rozene, Professor-Librarian
BA, Boston University, MLS, Columbia University, MA, Hunter College, City University of New York
Mata Stevenson, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, Grinnell College, MLS, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey
Joshua P. Waller, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, University of California, Davis, MLS, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey
Lorraine Catherine Weberg, Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, Hunter College, City University of New York, MS, Pratt Institute
Marian Weston, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Librarian
BA, State University of New York at Binghamton, MLS, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Judith Wood, Adjunct Instructor-Librarian
BA, The City College, City University of New York, AMLS, University of Michigan, MA, New York University
Communications and External Relations
Loretta Lawrence Keane, Vice President for Communications and External Relations
AAS, BA, St. Francis College, Certificate, Institute for Educational Management, Harvard University
Cheri Fein, Executive Director, Public and Media Relations
BA, Oberlin College
Carol Leven, Assistant Vice President for Communications
BS, University of Wisconsin
Lisa Wager, Director, Government and Community Relations
BA, Vassar College
Development and Alumni Relations
Robert Ferguson, Vice President for Development and Executive Director of the FIT Foundation
BS, St. Peter's College
Victoria Guranowski, Director, Special Events
BA, Skidmore College
Enrollment Management and Student Success
Kelly Brennan, Acting Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success
BA, MA, PhD, University of Alabama
Tardis Johnson, Assistant Dean, Academic Advisement
BA, State University of New York at Albany, MSEd, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Erik J. Kneubuehl, Dean of Students and Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success
BA, Florida Atlantic University, MEd, University of South Carolina
Directors and Coordinators
Laura M. Arbogast, Assistant Professor-Director, Admissions and Strategic Recruitment
BS, MEd, Virginia Commonwealth University
Rita Armenia, Associate Professor-Director, Registration and Records
BA, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York, MSEd, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Mina Friedmann, Professor-Director, Financial Aid
BA, The City College, City University of New York, MPS, New York Institute of Technology; 2005-06 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service
Terry Ginder, Assistant Professor-Director, Counseling Center
BA, East Stroudsburg University, MSW, Marywood University
Ann Marie Grappo, Director, Residential Life
BA, Herbert H. Lehman College, City University of New York, MSW, Hunter College, City University of New York
Kerri-Ann McTiernan, Director, Athletics and Recreation
BA, Johns Hopkins University, MPA, Long Island University
Anne Miller, Director, Health Services
BSN, MSN, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Liz Holly Mortensen, Coordinator, Disability Services and ADA Coordinator
BFA, Pennsylvania State University, MFA, Parsons School of Design
Taur D. Orange, Assistant Professor-Director, Educational Opportunity Programs
BA, Wesleyan University, MPS, New York Institute of Technology; 2003-04 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service
Joseph Plutz, Coordinator, Disability Services
BA, North Central College, MA, City University of New York School of Professional Studies
Michelle Van-Ess, Director, Student Life
BA, Fairleigh Dickinson, MA, New York University
Non-Classroom Faculty
Susan Breton, Assistant Professor-Counselor to Students
BA, Bennington College, MA, Wesleyan University, PhD, Clark University
Amber Carpenter-Lagattuta, Associate Professor-Assistant Director, Registration and Records
BA, State University of New York at Albany, EdM, EdD, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey
Regan Christie, Associate Professor-Counselor, Academic Advisement Center
BS, University of Vermont, MA, New York University
Barry R. Fischer, Professor-Assistant Director, Financial Aid
BA, State University of New York at Stony Brook, MA, Eastern Michigan University; 2008-09 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service
Magda Francois, Assistant Professor-Assistant Director, Admissions and Strategic Recruitment
BS, Fashion Institute of Technology, MPS, State University of New York at New Paltz
Helena Diamant Glass, Associate Professor-Registrar
BA, MA, New York University, Certificate, University of Toronto
Latoya Gordon, Instructor-Admissions Counselor
BA, Adelphi University, MBA, Intercontinental University
Patrice Goumba, Associate Professor-Financial Aid Counselor
BS, MS, Adelphi University, MPM, Keller Graduate School of Management
Elizabeth S. Grubic, Assistant Professor-Admissions Counselor
BFA, Indiana University, MFA, Queens College, City University of New York
Ellyn M. Halpern, Assistant Professor-Registrar
AAS, Kingsborough Community College, City University of New York, BS, Empire State College, MS in Ed, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Percess H. Jonas-Atteloney, Assistant Professor-Assistant Director, Registration and Records
BS, York College, City University of New York, MSEd, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Fran Kalish, Assistant Professor-Financial Aid Counselor
BS, MS, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Catherine Lavelle, Assistant Professor-Admissions Counselor
BS, Virginia Commonwealth University, MA, Lesley University
Dolores Lombardi, Professor-Admissions Counselor
AAS, Parsons School of Design, BA, MA, Brooklyn College, City University of New York
Philip J. Milio, Professor-Student Life Counselor
AAS, Fashion Institute of Technology, BA, Empire State College, MA, New York University; 2002-03 State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service
Frank Mitchell, Assistant Professor-Admissions Counselor
BA, Wilkes University, MSEd, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Andrew Omotoso, Assistant Professor-Registrar
BA, University of London, MA, EdD, Teachers College, Columbia University, MDiv, Nyack College
Benita Pratt, Assistant Professor-Counselor, Academic Advisement Center
MPA, Metropolitan College of New York
Erika Rohrbach, Associate Professor-International Student Advisor
BA, Ursinus College, MA, Columbia University
Teri Rosenberg, Assistant Professor-Student Life Counselor
BA, Pennsylvania State University, MA, University of Michigan
Ellen Simpao, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Counselor to Students
BS, Loyola University, MA, EdM, Teachers College, Columbia University, PhD, Long Island University
Ilona Tykotski, Adjunct Assistant Professor-Financial Aid Counselor
BA, Montclair State University, JD, New York Law School
Rajasekhar R. Vangapaty, Assistant Professor-Registrar
B Erigg, Osmania University, India, MTech, Institute of Technology, India, Diplome d'Ingenieur Expert, Institut National Polytechnique de Lorraine, France, MS, Lehman College, City University of New York
Arnaldo Vidal, Assistant Professor-International Student Advisor and Assistant Director, Admissions
BA, University of Puerto Rico, MA, Teachers College, Columbia University
Sally White, Professor-Registrar
BA, St. Thomas Aquinas College, MBA, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Liza Wolsky, Assistant Professor-Counselor to Students
BSW, MSW, New York University, Certificate, Gestalt Association for Psychotherapy Institute
Residential Life
Gabrielle Arthurton-Crumb, Assistant Director, Outreach and Judicial Affairs
BA, MSW, Fordham University
Vivian Chen, Resident Counselor
BA, University of California, Los Angeles, MA, Columbia University
Danielle Clemmer, Resident Counselor
BA, State University of New York College at Purchase, MS, University of Rhode Island
Joseph Gaschen, Assistant Director, Operations
BFA, University of Missouri, MFA, Pratt Institute
Meagan Shankey, Resident Counselor
MS, The City College, City University of New York
Joshua Wilkin, Resident Counselor
BM, North Carolina School of the Arts, MEd, Widener University
Finance and Administration
Sherry Brabham, Treasurer and Vice President for Finance and Administration
BA, University of North Carolina, MDiv, Princeton Theological Seminary
Joseph J. Arcoleo, Director, Environmental, Health and Safety Compliance
BS, Cook College, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey, MS, New Jersey Institute of Technology, CHMM, CIH, CMIOSH, CSP
Mark Blaifeder, Assistant Vice President for Finance
BA, Queens College, City University of New York, MILR, Cornell University
Rebecca Fraley-Corrado, Assistant Vice President for Administration
BS, St. John's University, MPA, Bernard M. Baruch College, City University of New York
Carl Harrell, Bursar
BA, Virginia Wesleyan College
George Jefremow, Executive Director, Facilities
BS, New Jersey Institute of Technology, PE
John Johnston, Controller/Assistant Treasurer
BS, United States Naval Academy, MBA, George Washington University
Angela Palumbo, Director, Payroll
CEP, BS, College of Saint Elizabeth
Nancy Su, Director, Budget
BA, Harvard-Radcliffe College, MPPM, Yale University
General Counsel
Stephen P. Tuttle, General Counsel and Secretary of the College
BA, Franklin and Marshall College, JD, Syracuse University
Lisa Okubo, Associate General Counsel
BA, Barnard College, JD, Fordham University
Human Resources
Fred DeJohn, Acting Vice President for Human Resource Management and Labor Relations
BA, New York University, JD, New York School
Karen Yuen, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Labor Relations
BA, Pace University, MA, The New School
Directors and Coordinators
Michele Davis, Director, Compensation and Benefits
BA, Temple University
Eric Odin, Director, Human Resources Services
BA, Northwestern University, MA, George Mason University, JD, George Washington University
Karen Primack, Director, Employee and Labor Relations
BFA, Hofstra University, JD, Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Information Technology
Gregg Chottiner, Vice President for Information Technology and CIO
BSEE, Capitol College, MSIT, University of Maryland University College, Certificate, General Services Administration CIO University
Van Buren Winston, Jr., Assistant Vice President for Software Services and Information Access
BS, Stevens Institute of Technology, Certificate, Management Program for Executives, University of Pittsburgh
The Museum At Fit
Valerie Steele, Director, The Museum at FIT
BA, Dartmouth College, MA, PhD, Yale University
Patricia Mears, Deputy Director, The Museum at FIT
BA, MBA, The George Washington University, MA, Fashion Institute of Technology
Emeriti Associates
Alan Fishman, Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts 1968-1991
BFA
Eleanor L. Fried, Professor Emeritus of Illustration 1947-1973
BA
Barry S. Ginsburg, Professor Emeritus of Science and Mathematics 1956-1992
BA, MA, EdD
Newton Godnick, Professor Emeritus of Fashion Buying and Merchandising 1963-1992
BS, MS
Hilde W. Jaffe, Professor Emeritus of Fashion Design 1959-1992
AAS, BA
Richard J. Meagher, Dean Emeritus for Continuing Education 1965-1994
BA, MA, EdD
Vittorina Rolfo, Professor Emeritus of Apparel Design 1945-1970
BS
Rosalind Snyder, Founder Dean Emeritus 1944-1963
BS, MA
Arthur A. Winters, Professor Emeritus of Advertising and Marketing Communications, 1959-1992
BA, MBA, EdD