Joseph DeLibero

Joseph “Joe” DeLibero joined the College in 2008. He retired as Biology Lab Coordinator. Joe also taught as an adjunct professor in the Biology program. During his short time at Ramapo, he established cooperative working relationships with lab assistants, central receiving, purchasing, facilities, health and safety, faculty, and others. Joe was noted for his planning and analytical skills, often outlining the School of Theoretical and Applied Science’s needs for staffing space, and equipment. Joe was identified as a valuable stakeholder in TAS during the planning phase of the G-Wing renovation. Fluent in French, Joe lent his time to students and colleagues as an on-campus language resource for translation services. As a member of the Biology convening group, he was responsible for maintaining the many laboratories including computer rooms and computerized biology and physiology labs.

Gloria Fabijanic

Gloria Fabijanic joined the college in 1987. She retired as Executive Secretarial Assistant.  Gloria’s diligent record keeping and organizational skills were instrumental to the operations of the Budget, Finance, and Planning offices. She lent direct support to a number of College initiatives and committees including but not limited to the Budget Committee, Position Review Committee, Institutional Effectiveness Committee, and the Policy Committee. Many of Gloria’s colleagues noted her personable, welcoming, and pleasant style. As the initiator of “Cake Day” in the Birch Mansion, Gloria was responsible for often bringing people together on a weekly basis over a nice strudel or assortment of bagels.

Arthur Felix

Arthur “Art” Felix joined the college in 1998. He retired as Associate Professor of Biochemistry. Art also taught as an adjunct professor in the Computer Science and Science, Technology, and Society programs. In December of 2006, Art was awarded the prestigious Thomases Award for Excellence in Teaching, Scholarship & College Contributions. A strong supporter of student-faculty undergraduate research, over the years Art served as a faculty sponsor for multiple students on a range of Biochemistry topics. He brought his passion for mentoring to the College Honors Task Force as well; yielding a curriculum that now includes a student-faculty senior research project. Art also co-advised Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society, a national honor society that is dedicated to the encouragement of research in pure and applied science. Art also served on the 2003 Strategic Planning Taskforce for Support Services.

Susan Geltman

Susan Geltman joined the College in 2000. She retired as Psychology Counselor in the Center for Health and Counseling Services. As training coordinator, Susan helped develop and maintain the College’s Graduate Training Program for CHCS, offering trainees the opportunity to obtain necessary counseling skills to function as competent clinicians. Susan also served the College as Emergency Coordinator of the D Wing and as a valued member of the Pandemic Planning Committee. Susan was also instrumental in the College’s receipt of the New Jersey Psychological Association’s Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award. In the course of her work as a counselor, Susan recognized a need among fine art students for supplies. She quickly established the Geltman Art Scholarship Fund at Ramapo College which continues to support deserving art students with expenses outside of tuition and fees.

Marshall Harth

Marshall Harth joined the college in 1972. He retired as Professor of Psychology. In addition to Psychology courses, Marshall also taught classes in the Judaic Studies and Substance Abuse programs, in his role as convener he was instrumental in developing the latter program’s curriculum. He lent his expertise on human sexuality to the Women’s Center, routinely authoring resources for the Center on abstinence, sexual relationships, and sexual orientation.  As an early participant in the living and learning program, Marshall was pleased to live on campus for three years. Over the years, Marshall has taken his theoretical/scholarly knowledge of human sexuality to the community at large via involvement in the practical training of medical students in the Human Sexuality Program at UMDNJ, Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine. Artie Chill ‘74, Office of Student Accounts, commented that students, including himself, looked forward to attending Marshall’s classes, adding that Marshall’s character and personality contributed greatly to how interesting his classes were. Marshall is also a published poet and he has said that his writings are largely inspired by his interactions with Ramapo students.

Bernard Langer

Bernard “Bernie” Langer joined the College in 1972. He retired as Dean of the School of the Theoretical and Applied Science. During his time at Ramapo, Bernie taught in the Law and Society, Master of Arts in Liberal Studies, History, Science, Technology, and Society programs—to name a few. His service to the College included but was not limited to participation on the Academic Review Committee, Senior Seminar Committee, Graduate Council, College Honors Task Force, and the 2003 Strategic Planning Taskforce for Administrative Efficiency and Effectiveness.  Bernie organized the Liberal Studies and Professional Studies Group on campus, and, with that group, explored the campus cultures of professional and practical studies, and the liberal arts and sciences. During his time as Dean, the Theoretical and Applied Science Student Research Symposium grew in popularity and depth. Bernie often noted the benefits of faculty-student collaborative research in the sciences, publically commenting on it as a unique, educationally enriching experience for students and as an integral part of their undergraduate educations in the sciences and mathematics.

Mary Laughton

Mary Laughton joined the college in 1994. She retired as Compliance Officer in the Athletics Department. Mary’s colleagues noted that she was meticulous, a trait that served her well, when working with the complex NCAA system. Mary’s reporting responsibilities included researching, interpreting and extrapolating information for financial, gender equity, sports sponsorship, and demographics reports—to name only a few. In addition to often being the College’s face with the NCAA, Mary was also the go-to person on campus for more than 100 student aides who often went to her when they needed someone to troubleshoot their hours, assignments, or to help them find balance between work, school, and sports.  Mary also served the College as Emergency Coordinator of the Bradley Center, partnering with Public Safety, Business Continuity, and local authorities to address safety issues in the more than 44,000 sq. ft. facility.

Paul Lizzo

Paul Lizzo joined the college in 1998. He retired as Assistant Director of Athletics. Paul uniquely served as the College’s first Director of Basketball Operations and Assistant Athletic Director. Paul was no stranger to higher education athletics when he joined Ramapo– having worked as Assistant to the Athletic Director for Special Events at the College of Staten Island, and as Athletic Director, Head Basketball Coach, and Assistant Professor of Physical Education at Long Island University. Lizzo’s love for athletics had a national and global reach as well. He served as a basketball coach for the Italian Olympic team in 1972 and the Philadelphia 76ers in the 70s. In the early 90s, he was a scout for the New Jersey Nets. During his 14 years at Ramapo, the men’s basketball team won the NJAC tournament twice, and made it to the NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight and Sweet 16 tournaments and the women’s basketball team made it to the NJAC and ECAC tournaments. Paul also routinely taught Fitness and Conditioning at the College.

Clifford Peterson

Clifford “Cliff” Peterson joined the college in 1972. He retired last June as Professor of International Politics and the Co-convener of the International Studies major. Cliff served as  the advisor to the Model UN Club during which time the club won its first award at the National Model United Nations Conference. Cliff was instrumental in Ramapo defining itself as a global college. The Governor’s School that brought hundreds of New Jersey high school students to Ramapo during the summer for several years, was his initiative and enjoyed his leadership every year. Cliff was named New Jersey Global Educator of the Year and he served as co-director of Ramapo’s Study Abroad to China Program. In 1986, he spear headed the College’s efforts to attain the Challenge Grant of $3.4 million to internationalize the College’s mission and for expanding global education in its curriculum. Cliff’s peers and former students agree that he has positively impacted the lives of countless students. Most recently he served as academic advisor to a Ramapo student who went on to be recognized as Ramapo’s first Fulbright Award recipient. In recent years, Cliff has led multiple discussions and initiatives focused on Afghanistan, including the College’s participation in The Initiative to Educate Afghan Women.  He was a passionate and inspiring teacher, an excellent advisor, a caring and considerate mentor to his junior colleagues, a respected and valued community member, and a great ambassador for the School and the College.

Susan Scher

Susan “Sue” Scher joined the college in 1986. She retired as Professor of Social Work. In addition to the Social Work program, Sue also taught in the Gerontology program. Sue demonstrated leadership both on and off campus; for years, she was an active member of the Faculty Assembly. In addition, she was awarded a Technology in Teaching and Learning Grant for her proposal “Use of Web Technology For Assignment of Social Work Students to Internship Sites.” Further, recognizing that if social work students were given financial resources and the opportunity for a meaningful fieldwork experience, child welfare agencies, their clients, and the students would all stand to benefit, thus Sue championed the College’s participation in Baccalaureate Child Welfare Education Program (BCWEP). As a result, Ramapo was identified then as one of the few colleges accepted to participate in the program. Sue also aligned herself with the College’s Women’s Center and with issues of tolerance on campus. As a Safe Zone Ally, she went out of her way to identify herself as supportive, trustworthy and sensitive to the needs and concerns of LGBTQ people.

Cheryl Schwartz

Cheryl Schwartz joined the college in 1989. She retired as Academic Counselor in the Office of Support Services. Over the years Cheryl taught as an adjunct professor in the English program. In 2012, Schwartz was recognized with the President’s Staff Leadership Award for her leadership and coordination of the College’s Disability Awareness Month activities. Over the years Schwartz has been responsible for bringing notable speakers to campus, including but not limited to Ted Kennedy Jr., Oliver Sacks, and Jerry White. She advised the Save Darfur Club and also served on the Assault Contact Team. Cheryl has been commended by her peers for her kindness, enthusiasm, patience, and willingness to consistently and expertly advise on student-related classroom and instructional matters.

Merilee Scott

Merilee “Lee” Scott joined the College in 1992. She retired as Office Manager in the Center for Health and Counseling Services.  Her warm and thoughtful manner was well-suited to the Center where she fostered an environment that was always welcoming, safe, and confidential.  Prior to joining CHCS, Lee worked for many years in the Educational Opportunity Fund office. While there, her kindness translated into thoughtful outreach to current and prospective EOF students, she was also instrumental in supporting and facilitating the EOF Summer Program. Lee was often commended by students, faculty and staff for her sense of humor, inspirational outlook, and surprising rebellious streak. Lee is also remembered for her commitment to her family by being an amazing mother, friend, role model, and hero to her children and friends. Lee passed away on April 18, 2012; several donations have since been made in her name to Oasis – A Haven for Women and Children.

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Roger O. Johnson

Kathleen Austin

Kathleen “Kathy” Austin joined the college in 1996. She retired as Director of Constituent Relations, Institutional Advancement. Kathy’s colleagues described her as “ever thoughtful, dedicated, conscientious” and “a consistent pleasure to work with.” Kathy led the growth, development and stewardship of the Friends of Ramapo, President’s Parents Council, and the Summer Concert Series. She played an integral role in several college initiatives, including but not limited to, the Distinguished Citizen Awards Dinner and the Performing Arts Dinner Series. Kathy helped establish the Alumni Association Board of Directors as well as the Alumni Advisory boards in all five schools and the EOF program.

Robert Bender

Robert “Bob” Bender joined the college in 1973 as an Operating Engineer. He retired from the Facilities Management department as Associate Supervisor responsible for HVAC, Fire Systems, Cameras and Special Projects. During his time at Ramapo, the college grew considerably. Bob’s expertise and technical skills played a key part in the planning and maintenance of our facility expansion, especially our Residence Halls. Bob was noted by his colleagues for his willingness to always lend a hand.

Rosemary Benz

Rosemary Benz joined the College in 1973.  She retired as a Senior Library Assistant in December 2010. During her 37-year tenure at the library, Rosemary worked in Technical Services, Periodicals and, until her retirement, for the circulation desk where she provided support services. Rosemary was noted by her colleagues for her dedication to Ramapo and willingness to help by working a flexible schedule.

Patricia Domenici

Patricia “Pat” Domenici joined the college in 1984. She retired from Institutional Advancement as Secretarial Assistant. Pat’s knowledge of the Banner Advancement System was not to be rivaled. She ensured seamless, accurate and timely processing of receivables, including checks, currency, credit cards, gifts of stock, and gifts in kind. She also served as a liaison to the Business office and was instrumental in the delivery of several Advancement and Board of Governors-led events on campus. Pat was noted by her colleagues for her attention to detail, reliability, sense of humor, and her personable character.

David Eicher

David Eicher joined the college in 2001 as a Security Officer and was quickly promoted to Senior Security Officer. David’s professional background included service as a Class II Special Police Officer for the Borough of Ringwood. His colleagues noted his professionalism and his service oriented approach to his work. David received an award for “Exceptional Service”, along with other officers in responding to a fire at the Linden Hall residence on November 7, 2007.

Helen Kelly

Helen Kelly joined the college in 1982. She retired from Athletics as Secretarial Assistant. Helen was instrumental in the college’s research and reporting for the National Collegiate Athletic Association as well as the U.S. Government Equity in Athletics Report. Helen’s kind support and leadership in managing the Athletics office was lauded by her colleagues as was her dedication to ensuring the success of the College’s sports programs, student athletes, coaches, and the coordination of the Annual Student Athletes Sports Award Banquet.

Chen Keong

Chen Keong joined the college in 1979. He retired from the Business Office as Accountant 2. Early in his career with Ramapo he also worked at the Newark Public Library on Saturdays.  Chen taught at William Paterson in the 1980’s and was recognized for having supported and helped raise funds for the Foundation and scholarships.  Chen’s colleagues described him as highly skilled, methodical, and detail-oriented, three traits that were of great value to his unit’s operations.

Sevanti Manandhar

Sevanti Manandhar joined the college in 1988.  She retired on June 1, 2011 as Principal Library Assistant in the George T. Potter Library. For many years, Sevanti led the delivery of services for the circulation desk including but not limited to the training of all library student assistants, and the preparation of books, periodicals, and master’s theses for the bindery. Colleagues describe Sevanti’s commitment to Ramapo and, to the students especially, as unwavering.

Doris Mills

Doris Mills joined the college in 1988. Doris retired from the facilities Management department as a Housekeeper and as a Ramapo alum. She graduated from Ramapo with a BA in Social Science and two minors – Africana Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies in May 2007.  Doris is currently pursuing her Masters in the college’s MALS program. Doris was described by her colleagues as a compassionate, thoughtful and impressive individual whose dedication to learning was endless.

Marilyn Morello

Marilyn Morello joined the college in 1985 as Clerk Typist and over the years was promoted up to Technical Assistant in Health Services. Marilyn also served as the Women’s Tennis Coach for many years. Marilyn’s colleagues noted that she ensured that all students and staff that sought assistance from Health Services were treated with dignity and care. She supported the many initiatives of the Center as it grew in both programming and patient care.

Janet Murphy

Janet joined the college in 1989. She retired as Unit Secretary in the School of Contemporary Arts. Janet’s responsibilities included direct support to the Dean, data gathering and report writing, communication, and liaising with faculty and students. Janet’s personable and helpful character was noted by her colleagues and students as was her historical expertise of the college, a resource that was of great value to the School and its faculty.

Lorraine Reid

Lorraine “Laurie” Reid joined the college in 2001. She retired from Business Services as Principal Clerk Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable. Laurie was primarily responsible for processing payments to external vendors and providing prompt reimbursements for employees. Laurie was noted for her conscientiousness, always demonstrating a mindfulness of college policy and NJ State Laws and Regulations in managing transactions. Laurie was integral to the operations of the college and her “can do” attitude will be missed.

Janet Williams

Janet joined the College in 1994. She retired as Secretarial Assistant in the President’s Office. Janet was a consistent and steady force in ensuring that the office was always student-centered and running smoothly. Janet’s diligence and commitment to quality enhanced many programs at the college, including but not limited to, the Russ Berrie Awards for Making a Difference, Commencement, Convocation, Board operations, Founders Day and Remembrance Day. Janet’s colleagues noted that her quick wit, attention to detail, and willingness to lend a hand were just a few of the countless wonderful attributes that she brought to the College.

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Miki Cammarata

Hired Sept 1985 Asst  Dir Student Activities
July 1985 Coordinator of College Events and Conferences
Appt Aug 1988 To Acting Coordinator of Student Center Operations
Aug 1989 returned to Coordinator College Events and Conferences
July 1993 Director of Student Development
July 1998 appt to Director Student Center
July 2005 appt to Acting Assoc Dean of Students
July 2007 Appt to Assoc Dean of Students in Div of Student Affairs
Promo Assoc VP Student Affairs/Student Dev June 2009

Pat Keeton

Hired Sept 85 – Asst Prof Communications CA
Promo Sept 93 Assoc
Promo Sept 01 Full
Convenor (have no dates)

Stephen Klein

Hired Sept 1985 Asst Prof Information Systems in the School of Administration and Business – now Anisfield School of Business
Promo Dec 1987 Director for the Center for Computing and Informations Systems – now ITS
Returned to faculty as Asst Prof Sept 1990
Promo Assoc Prof Sept 1994
Promo Full Prof Sept 2001

Fred Newman

Hired March 1985 Academic Advisor PSS3
Reclassed Dec 2006 Academic Advisor PSS2

Marilyn Morello

Hired Sept 85 as Clerk Typist 10 month – Health Services
Promo to Sr Clerk Typist in 1987
1999 moved to 12 month position as Technical Assistant

Andre Perry

Hired Sept 85 Asst Prof Communications CA
Appointed Jan 94 to Director of International Telecommunication Center
Appointed August 95 to Director of Academic Media Services in
Academic Affairs.
Rtn to faculty Sept 99
Promo to Associate Professor Communications

Kevin Prendergast

Hired Jan 1985 Sr Library Asst
promo Nov 89 Principal Library Asst- upgraded in 1989 to Technical Library Asst

Murray Sabrin

Hired Sept 1985 Asst Prof of Finance in School of Administration and Business -now Anisfield School of Business
Promo Sept 1992 to Assoc Professor
Promo Sept 1996 To Full Professor

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Donna Crawley

I came to Ramapo College as an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the School of Social Science and Human Services in 1984, having earned my Ph.D. at Cornell University. Since that time, I have served in a variety of administrative positions in addition to teaching. At different time periods, I have been the Convener of the Psychology Program, the Director of Academic Programs, the (Associate) Dean of the School of Social Science and Human Services, and the Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs. My teaching interests are in the areas of social psychology, research methodology, statistics, forensic psychology, and the psychology of cults. Scholarly activities during my career at Ramapo include research on such topics as occupational prestige, eyewitness credibility, and perceptions of prejudice. I have also written articles and given presentations on biracial identity, the integration of issues of diversity into higher education curricula, and sexual harassment training. Finally, for four years, I served as one of the editors of the national journal Transformations.

Ellen Kaiden

Dr. Kaiden joined Ramapo College (1984) as Supervisor of the Academic Skills Center/ Reading Coordinator in the Division of Basic Studies. In 1992, Dr. Kaiden was  appointed Assistant Professor of Reading. Currently, she is a Professor of Reading and Education, in the School of Social Science and Human Services and the Teacher Education Certification Program.

The award of a US Department of Education grant (1990), enabled her to implement the Student Literacy Corps, dedicated to serving the profound literacy needs of students in Paterson, New Jersey. Twenty years later, the Corps still offers Ramapo students  enriching opportunities for engaged citizenship, while also providing Paterson students with chances for a brighter future. The Urban Educator Scholarship Award, started by Drs. Ellen and Jeffrey Kaiden, recognizes future teachers for their commitment to teaching at-risk students.

Dr. Kaiden’s service to the college includes many committees and task forces. She co-chaired the Middle States Ten-Year Reaccreditation process (2000), with colleague
Dr. Donna Crawley. Further, she was elected to two terms on the Faculty Advisory Council and currently serves on the American Democracy Project Committee.

Dr. Kaiden’s scholarship centers on literacy, urban education, and experiential learning. Her publications in prestigious international journals include the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy, the National Society of Experiential Learning Quarterly, and Research and Teaching  in Developmental Education. Numerous conference presentations include, most recently, the International Conference on Experiential Learning, in Sydney, Australia (2008); the International Reading Association Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota (2009); and the Association of Literacy Researchers and Educators Conference, in Sarasota, Florida (2008).

Dr. Eileen Quaglino

After ten years working in sales and substitute teaching, I entered the wonderful world of Ramapo. I was truly a neophyte to higher education and was hired for my sales experience, my education experience and possession of the requisite Masters. I started as a co-operative education coordinator placing students in co-operative education positions and developing strong working relationships with employers.

After 3 years in that position, I moved into the position of Assistant Director of Career Services. The day to day contact I had with students and employers made my job very rewarding and challenging. Currently I am the Acting Director of the Cahill Center.

I have served on several Ramapo committees and chaired a search. I have served as President of the New Jersey Association of Colleges and Employers. I have also served as President of the Professional Staff Association at Ramapo. I have served as an instructor at Ramapo teaching Developmental Reading and Career Achievement Program.

My community service activities include hosting career programs for the Explorer Boy Scouts of America, chairing a Ramapo Walk America contingent, presenting at several Career Days at various high schools, and serving as a United Way solicitor. I have also worked closely with various offices on campus such as EOF, OSS and the Women’s Center.

My twenty five years at Ramapo have passed in a flash and I look forward to several more. I grew up at Ramapo and like where it has brought me.

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Carreras, Charles

Charles Carreras, Ph.D., Professor of History and Latin American Studies began at Ramapo in the summer of 1971 as a founding faculty member. Prior to getting his Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, he spent two years in the Peace Corps. He was hired to teach and promote the study of Latin America in the School of International Studies.

In the early 1980’s, he collaborated with other faculty to organize a minor in Latin American Studies which became an important component in the new majors of International Studies and International Business.

He served as the convener of International Studies and Latin American Studies, as well as the History major teaching courses in each in addition to the MALS program. He traveled to Venezuela, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Mexico researching Inter-American Relations resulting in a number of significant publications focusing on economic and diplomatic relations.

In the last decade, he worked with the Cahill Center to organize and lead a group of students to Mexico as part of the Alternative Break Program. He lead six groups to  Oaxaca, and  recently initiated a program in Reynosa on the Texas-Mexico border. Under his guidance, students participated in service learn activities and examined issues confronting these regions.

In the last five years, he has served as Vice President and Chief Archivist of the Mahwah Museum.  Additionally, he has been instrumental in designing exhibits, developing and implementing educational programs for secondary schools, and promoting programs for the public.

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Schroyer, Trent

Dr. Schroyer is a Professor of Sociology-Philosophy in the School of Social Science and Human Services at Ramapo College in N.J.  Originally specializing in European Critical Theory, he taught at the Graduate Faculty of the New School in New York City.

His contribution to Ramapo remains building a critical intellectual culture. Believing in building bridges from the world into, and from, the academy has resulted in bringing back to Ramapo many forms of interdisciplinary discourse from his international participations.

He served as a leader of the Other Economic Summit (TOES) for the counter G-8 Summits in the United States in 1990, 1997 and 2004 and participated in national and international economic forums on Alternative Economics. Schroyer was an NGO representative to the Earth Summit in 1992 and to The Commission for Sustainable Development at the United Nations till 1995.

Consequently he organized six semester long Lecture Series on ‘Ecological Futures’, ‘Counter Movements in Science’, ‘Authoritarianism or Democratization’, ‘Thinking Globally- Acting Locally,  Promises of the Earth Summit’, and ‘World Sustainability’,  as well as a symposium on ‘The Relevance of Gandhi After 9/11.

A member of the International Network for Cultural Alternatives to Development he helped facilitate gatherings of indigenous leaders from all around the world. At the Bangalore, India conference, Siddhartha, from Fireflies Ashram invited him to bring Americans to India to witness grassroots actions for social change in India. From this beginning in 2000, he founded the Ramapo India, a semester-long Study Abroad program that is now ongoing every year.  In 2004 he brought Ramapo students to World Social Forum, in Mumbai, built around the slogan ‘Another World is Possible’, and argues that nothing can replace encountering real people in their own worlds.

His books include ‘Beyond Western Economism:  Remembering Other Economic Cultures’, (to be published by Routledge Press), ‘The Critique of Domination; The Origins and Development of Critical Theory’ , Beacon Press, nominated for a National Book Award in 1973; ‘A World that Works: Building Blocks for a Just and Sustainable Society’ ,The Bootstrap Press (edited in 1997), ‘Creating a Sustainable World: Past Experiences and Future Struggles’ , Apex Press, (co-edited in 2006) , He has published 25 articles in sociology, anthropology and philosophy journals and books and has lectured and presented papers at over 100 colleges, universities and professional associations in the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany,and Brazil;

As a result of participating in Ivan Illich’s informal retreats and working with Siddhartha he is now working with ‘Meeting Rivers’ and other projects generated out of the Fireflies Intercultural Center in India and working on a book on ‘Learning in India’.

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Robert Shine

I was a member of the first group of Faculty to join Ramapo College when it opened in September 1971.  As a member of TAS, I had to create a list of all the equipment and supplies that would be needed to teach chemistry.  We were told the five science laboratories on the second floor of the D wing would be ready when the College opened.  They weren’t, so we had to make plans to teach our labs at an alternate site.  Fortunate for us, the U.S. Army had recently abandoned a Nike missile site on Campgaw Road and we used the barracks for our lab courses during the first semester.  The first few years at the College were very exciting and full of challenges.  I served as the Director of TAS from 1981 to 1984, a time when State financial support for Higher Education began its decline.  During those three years I learned that it was better to teach than be an administrator who always had to worry about budget matters.  Since there was a growing need for Computer Science faculty in the 1980’s, I enrolled at Stevens Institute of Technology, received a Masters degree in Computer Science in 1986 and began teaching Computer Science courses along with my Chemistry courses.  A strong interest in Chemical safety and sustainability led me to introduce microscale organic chemistry experiments in 1988 and I served as the College Right to Know trainer for about 7 years.  I enjoyed my many years at Ramapo College and enjoyed working with its excellent Faculty and Staff.

Judith, Jeney

Ms. Jeney joined Ramapo in September 1983 as Reference/Acquisitions Librarian III. Until August 2002 her work in the Potter Library included Reference Service, selecting books and periodicals, supervising the acquisitions and periodicals department and teaching Information Literacy classes, an area that became her major professional focus. Between 1985 and 2002 she was promoted to Librarian II, to Librarian I and to Assistant Director. From 1992 to 1994 she served as Acting Co-Director of the Library and as College Librarian/Dean from 2002 to 2006. In January 2007 she accepted her current position as Employee Relations/Ethics Officer of the College.

Ms. Jeney holds a BA in Literature from Tufts University, a Master’s in Library Science from Simmons College and an Advanced Certificate in Library Service from Columbia University.  She continues to hone her professional skills through seminars and institutes, which include the National Institute for Leadership, Harvard University Leadership Institute, and the NYU Faculty Forum. She attended the Cornell University Policy Development Forum and her Labor Relations Certificate from Rutgers University is in progress.

Ms. Jeney has taught as an adjunct instructor at the College including College English, FYS, Intermediate German I and II, Advanced German and Business Communications. She has presented at numerous conferences locally, nationally and, more recently in Italy, Russia, Spain and France on library automation, writing, general education and Information Literacy.

She has served on and chaired a myriad of all-college committees and task forces, including Tenure, Promotion, Sabbatical, Budget, Judicial Board, TLTR, Long Range and Strategic Planning, Middle States, WAC and various search committees. Ms. Jeney was elected to the Faculty Advisory Council and twice elected as Faculty Assembly President. She was active in the AFT Local 2274, serving on its Executive Committee, Negotiation Committee and as VP for Grievances.

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Boland, Anne

Ms. Boland was hired as the first full-time Alumni Director in 1982. While serving in that position, she was involved in many firsts at Ramapo:  the first Alumni The Fund for Ramapo program, the first Alumni Distinguished Citizens Dinner, the first Homecoming, which later became Fallfest. Although, she enjoyed that position she decided to go part-time to start a family in 1985 and accepted the position of Director of Special Events.  Again, she was involved in a number of firsts at the College:  the opening concert at the Band Shell which featured the West Point Military Band, the organization of the College’s Cultural Events Series, which featured musicians like the Hayden Baritone Trio, as well as light entertainment like the Chinese Acrobats.

In 1994 the College implemented a Computer Software program to track students, employees, accounts payable, and alumni.  Ms. Boland was asked to serve as the liaison from the Office of Institutional Advancement to the all College committee for that endeavor. Out of that experience, she became the first Director of Operations. In 2004 the College moved its software onto a new system called Banner and that is how she arrived at the position she is in today.

When asked what stood out the most for her over time, she states, “It is the people here at Ramapo College.” Over the years, she has known some wonderful people and a few are no longer with us, and Ms. Boland says, “I miss them.” Anne states, “The students, staff, and faculty are all nice people. I am proud of my time at Ramapo and hope that in some small way my contributions have helped make Ramapo a better place, I know Ramapo has added to my life.”

Morrison, Carol

Carol Morrison began working at Ramapo College in 1983 in the fledgling Cooperative Education program. She later became director of Cooperative Education and, in 1996, director of the Governor William T. Cahill Center for Experiential Learning and Career Services. In the past decade, the Cahill Center, which contains Career Services, Cooperative Education, Service-Learning and Student Employment, has grown to include over 10,000 student and alumni participants annually.

Carol has written over $750,000 worth of grants for experiential learning programs at Ramapo and is a true believer in the value of learning outside the traditional classroom. More than 13,000 Ramapo College students have participated in the Cahill Center’s two experiential learning programs, Cooperative Education and Service-Learning. Hundreds of these students have chosen to work abroad.

With Professor Ellen Kaiden, The Cahill Center added a Student Literacy Corps which trains and places Ramapo College students as tutors in Paterson secondary and elementary schools. An Alterative Break Program was added in which students have shared their skills and talents with both urban and rural communities in Appalachia, New Mexico, Texas, Guatemala, Mexico and Katrina-devastated areas in Louisiana and Mississippi.

Carol designed the AAC-funded Minority Achievement Program which was expanded to an institution-wide Career Achievement Program in partnership with The Educational Opportunity Fund Program and the Office of Specialized Services. She has described the  Cahill Center’s outreach initiatives at conferences in Amsterdam, Edinburgh, Vancouver and throughout the  United States, has served as President of New Jersey’s Cooperative Education Association and participated on dozens of College-wide task forces and committees.

Carol will retire on January first and have as her fondest Ramapo memory the “instant gratification” that comes from seeing students grow in skills, confidence and maturity as they progress through challenging internship and service activities. “Students love to put their classroom learning into practice and these domestic and international experiences often stay with them throughout their careers and their lives.”

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Greene, David

I came to Ramapo in 1973. I contributed to pedagogy and the curriculum by being involved in a broad range of disciplinary, interdisciplinary and team-teaching efforts, including: psychology courses, women’s studies courses, the Tutorial, College Seminar, Introduction to Metropolitan & Community Studies, Social Issues, Senior Seminar, Cooperative Education, independent study and the MALS program

I immediately became involved with the AFT. Over the years, I served as: Delegate to the statewide Council of New Jersey State College Locals, Vice-President for Grievances, a member of many bargaining teams for the statewide contract, and Campus Strike Coordinator for a 2.5 day AFT state-wide strike.

I also played several administrative roles. I was: Director of the School of Social Science and Human Services, Acting Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Convener of the psychology program, Acting Convener of the Women’s & Gender Studies program, Co-Convener of Social Issues, and co-founder and Director of Ramapo Focus on Teaching (a program that was a pre-cursor to the faculty Resource Center).

In terms of college service, I was: a member of the group that designed and implemented the College Seminar Program; a member of the committee that wrote the College’s first comprehensive sexual harassment policy; a member of the College’s first Sexual Harassment Informal Panel; a faculty/staff trainer in sexual harassment; a faculty/staff trainer in affirmative action; a member of the Safe Zone Program; Chair of the EOF five year review; Leader of the team sent to the Lily Endowment Workshop on the Liberal Arts to study the College’s Senior Seminar program and make recommendations for its future; and involved at all levels of governance through service on numerous committees-both elected and appointed.

Prieto, Yolanda

Yolanda Prieto has taught sociology at Ramapo College for 30 years. She teaches courses on the Sociology of the Family, Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Community and Fieldwork in Sociology of Community. At the graduate level, she has taught The U.S. in a Changing World and Does Race Matter? Dr. Prieto’s scholarship focuses on migration, in particular the post -1959 Cuban exodus to the United States. She has written extensively on the experiences of Cuban immigrant women in this country. Dr. Prieto has widely researched the role of religion in U.S. Latino communities as well as the relations between Cuban Catholics in the island and those abroad. At present, she is finishing a book on Cubans in Union City, New Jersey. She often presents papers in scholarly conferences.

At Ramapo College, Dr. Prieto has been an active member of the community by participating in numerous committees ranging from personnel to the EOF Program Advisory Board. For many years, she has been the advisor of the OLU (Organization for Latino Unity) student organization at the college. Dr. Prieto has been the recipient of various awards: the Fred and Florence Thomases Award, the Henry Bischoff Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the 2006 Exceptional Service Award for Long Service as a Student Organization Advisor. Outside of the college, she received the Scholarly Achievement Award from the Hispanic Association for Higher Education of New Jersey, the competitive award to study The Movement of Caribbean Peoples from the Ford Foundation, and the Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Understanding of Cuban American Affairs from the Hispanic Civilization and Language Studies Program of Rutgers University.

Sunshine, Kathleen

Dr. Sunshine arrived at Ramapo in July 1974 to assume the leadership of the School of Contemporary Arts. It was the dawn of the technological era, and one of her first goals was to create a communications program, which focused on video, barely portable and colorless in those ancient days.  She created the internship program and introduced several interdisciplinary courses, which have survived to this day.

While a member of the faculty advisory board, Dr. Sunshine helped to write the successful $3.2 million Challenge Grant along with Cliff Peterson and Walter Brown, fathers of global education at Ramapo. As a result, she was able to create the International Telecommunications Center, to direct its activities, to oversee the production of two TV series broadcast on NJPTV and to oversee the renovation of H-Wing and the creation of two real TV studios and the interactive television classroom. The ITC was focused on the increasing internationalization of the faculty utilizing technology; we produced approximately 500 audio conferences with international partners and down linked live Russian television during the exciting period of Glasnost.  The technology facilitated partnerships with Russia and Mexico.

After returning to the faculty, she continued teaching creative writing, communications and interdisciplinary courses, supervised the internship program, taught graduate courses in applied educational technology, both at Ramapo and NYU, consulted in Thailand and Ukraine on Fulbright and USIA grants, studied in France and Italy on two NEH institutes. Now supposedly “retired,” Dr. Sunshine recently directed a study abroad trip to Venice, which will be repeated this summer, began work with the MALS program, and plans to begin offering several online courses.

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Carreras, Charles

Charles Carreras, Ph.D., Professor of History and Latin American Studies began at Ramapo in the summer of 1971 as a founding faculty member. Prior to getting his Ph.D. at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, he spent two years in the Peace Corps. He was hired to teach and promote the study of Latin America in the School of Interna – tional Studies.

In the early 1980’s, he collaborated with other faculty to organize a minor in Latin American Studies which became an important component in the new majors of International Studies and International Business.

He served as the convener of International Studies and Latin American Studies, as well as the History major teaching courses in each in addition to the MALS program. He traveled to Venezuela, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Mexico researching Inter-American Relations resulting in a number of significant publications focusing on economic and diplomatic relations.

In the last decade, he worked with the Cahill Center to organize and lead a group of students to Mexico as part of the Alternative Break Program. He lead six groups to  Oaxaca, and  recently initiated a program in Reynosa on the Texas-Mexico border. Under his guidance, students participated in service learn activities and examined issues confronting these regions.

In the last five years, he has served as Vice President and Chief Archivist of the Mahwah Museum.  Additionally, he has been instrumental in designing exhibits, developing and implementing educational programs for secondary schools, and promoting programs for the public.

Rubin, Sharon

Dr. Rubin was Vice President for Academic Affairs from 1993-2000, Professor of American Studies from 2000-2008, and Director of the College Honors Program from 2006-2008.  Among her accomplishments as Vice President were creation of a January term, expansion of our study abroad programs, and leadership of a team to finalize an exchange agreement with the Volgograd State Pedagogical University.  She also oversaw revision of our Educational Opportunities Program; enhancement of our international/intercultural mission by hiring the first full-time director of International/Intercultural studies; and revival of our moribund education program by hiring a full-time director, encouraging grant writing, and supporting faculty efforts.  She developed and signed the first agreement with UMDNJ and Englewood Hospital to begin the nursing program at Ramapo.  She also encouraged the revision of our general education program by leading a team to the Asheville Institute on General Education, and later writing two proposals to send teams to the Asheville Institute for Greater Expectations, as well as serving on the Greater Expectations committee. Dr. Rubin implemented the writing-across-the curriculum program and hired a director for a newly-created Writing Center.  She created the Technology Learning and Teaching Roundtable, and served on the TLTR committee.  As Director of the College Honors Program, Dr. Rubin doubled membership and promoted a committee to develop a new College Honors Program curriculum.

While at Ramapo, Dr. Rubin was a keynote speaker, a workshop leader, panel moderator, panelist, delegation/team leader, member of advisory committees, and board member of several organizations.  She continues as treasurer of the Gross Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies.  During her time at Ramapo, she published chapters in two books.  Her essay, “Professors, Students, and the Syllabus,” originally published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, continues to be republished in books on teaching.

Schroyer, Trent

Dr. Schroyer is a Professor of Sociology-Philosophy in the School of Social Science and Human Services at Ramapo College in N.J.  Originally specializing in European Critical Theory, he taught at the Graduate Faculty of the New School in New York City.

His contribution to Ramapo remains building a critical intellectual culture. Believing in building bridges from the world into, and from, the academy has resulted in bringing back to Ramapo many forms of interdisciplinary discourse from his international participations.

He served as a leader of the Other Economic Summit (TOES) for the counter G-8 Summits in the United States in 1990, 1997 and 2004 and participated in national and international economic forums on Alternative Economics. Schroyer was an NGO representative to the Earth Summit in 1992 and to The Commission for Sustainable Development at the United Nations till 1995.

Consequently he organized six semester long Lecture Series on ‘Ecological Futures’, ‘Counter Movements in Science’, ‘Authoritarianism or Democratization’, ‘Thinking Globally- Acting Locally,  Promises of the Earth Summit’, and ‘World Sustainability’,  as well as a symposium on ‘The Relevance of Gandhi After 9/11.

A member of the International Network for Cultural Alternatives to Development he helped facilitate gatherings of indigenous leaders from all around the world. At the Bangalore, India conference, Siddhartha, from Fireflies Ashram invited him to bring Americans to India to witness grassroots actions for social change in India. From this beginning in 2000, he founded the Ramapo India, a semester-long Study Abroad program that is now ongoing every year.  In 2004 he brought Ramapo students to World Social Forum, in Mumbai, built around the slogan ‘Another World is Possible’, and argues that nothing can replace encountering real people in their own worlds.

His books include ‘Beyond Western Economism:  Remembering Other Economic Cultures’, (to be published by Routledge Press), ‘The Critique of Domination; The Origins and Development of Critical Theory’ , Beacon Press, nominated for a National Book Award in 1973; ‘A World that Works: Building Blocks for a Just and Sustainable Society’ ,The Bootstrap Press (edited in 1997), ‘Creating a Sustainable World: Past Experiences and Future Struggles’ , Apex Press, (co-edited in 2006) , He has published 25 articles in sociology, anthropology and philosophy journals and books and has lectured and presented papers at over 100 colleges, universities and professional associations in the United States, Canada, Japan, Germany,and Brazil;

As a result of participating in Ivan Illich’s informal retreats and working with Siddhartha he is now working with ‘Meeting Rivers’ and other projects generated out of the Fireflies Intercultural Center in India and working on a book on ‘Learning in India’.

Sunshine, Kathleen

Dr. Sunshine arrived at Ramapo in July 1974 to assume the leadership of the School of Contemporary Arts. It was the dawn of the technological era, and one of her first goals was to create a communications program, which focused on video, barely portable and colorless in those ancient days.  She created the internship program and introduced several interdisciplinary courses, which have survived to this day.

While a member of the faculty advisory board, Dr. Sunshine helped to write the successful $3.2 million Challenge Grant along with Cliff Peterson and Walter Brown, fathers of global education at Ramapo. As a result, she was able to create the International Telecommunications Center, to direct its activities, to oversee the production of two TV series broadcast on NJPTV and to oversee the renovation of H-Wing and the creation of two real TV studios and the interactive television classroom. The ITC was focused on the increasing internationalization of the faculty utilizing technology; we produced approximately 500 audio conferences with international partners and down linked live Russian television during the exciting period of Glasnost.  The technology facilitated partnerships with Russia and Mexico.

After returning to the faculty, she continued teaching creative writing, communications and interdisciplinary courses, supervised the internship program, taught graduate courses in applied educational technology, both at Ramapo and NYU, consulted in Thailand and Ukraine on Fulbright and USIA grants, studied in France and Italy on two NEH institutes. Now supposedly “retired,” Dr. Sunshine recently directed a study abroad trip to Venice, which will be repeated this summer, began work with the MALS program, and plans to begin offering several online courses.

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Bonnie Franklin

Following nine years in public relations and grant-writing at County College of Morris, Bonnie Franklin began working at Ramapo College of New Jersey in February 1995.  As the assistant director of public relations, she reported to Tom Jones and Rita Tepper.   With Tom’s departure, Bonnie was promoted to director of public relations, first reporting to Cathleen Davey and then Rosa Diaz-Mulryan.  Bonnie later was named assistant vice president for communications and public affairs, again reporting to Cathleen Davey.

Major responsibilities during her tenure at Ramapo included serving as college spokesperson and advisor to senior staff on public relations issues; launching the Ramapo Magazine; overseeing production of the Viewbook and recruitment video/DVD; and promoting feature stories on faculty, college administrators, new facilities, Berrie Center offerings and college programs.  She was involved in producing the Russ Berrie Award for Making a Difference program for 11 years.  She supervised the staff in the Office of Communications and Public Relations.

Bonnie is married to John Franklin and has two grown children and two children-in-law.  Daughter Chloe is married to Mark Millea; they are expecting their first baby, Bonnie and John’s first grandchild, in October.  Son Josh is married to Kara Solu.

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Albert Frech

Al Frech was hired in the Counseling Center in August of 1976 as a Psychological Counselor. He became Coordinator of Counseling Services and subsequently Director of the Center for Health and Counseling Services (CHCS) managing multiple psychological and medical programs and services until his retirement in May 2007. He is a licensed psychologist.

From 1979 to 1989 Al developed and coordinated the New Student Orientation and established a year round Office of Orientation and Student Assistance utilizing student peers, faculty and staff. In 1989 while Director of CHCS, he became project director for the college-wide alcohol and other drug prevention program until his retirement.

From 1990 through 2006 he was appointed by the US Department of Education as a Regional Coordinator, and an Executive Committee member for the Network, a national prevention organization overseen by the Department. From 1995 until retirement he served as Chair of the NJ Higher Education Consortium for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention and Education. In 2000, Al   was appointed as Chair of the President’s Alcohol and Other Drug Task Force whose final report in 2006 recommended the current Presidential Alcohol and Other Drug Committee, which Al continues to Chair.

He was a successful applicant for federal, state and institutional grants for   prevention every year for 16 years from 1990 through 2006.

Al has taught psychology related courses in the Schools of Contemporary Art, Social Science and Human Services, Theoretical and Applied Science, and the School of Administration and Business, and currently teaches counseling courses in the Substance Abuse Minor.

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David Greene

I came to Ramapo in 1973. I contributed to pedagogy and the curriculum by being involved in a broad range of disciplinary, interdisciplinary and team-teaching efforts, including: psychology courses, women’s studies courses, the Tutorial, College Seminar, Introduction to Metropolitan & Community Studies, Social Issues, Senior Seminar, Cooperative Education, independent study and the MALS program

I immediately became involved with the AFT. Over the years, I served as: Delegate to the statewide Council of New Jersey State College Locals, Vice-President for Grievances, a member of many bargaining teams for the statewide contract, and Campus Strike Coordinator for a 2.5 day AFT state-wide strike.

I also played several administrative roles. I was: Director of the School of Social Science and Human Services, Acting Associate Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Convener of the psychology program, Acting Convener of the Women’s & Gender Studies program, Co-Convener of Social Issues, and co-founder and Director of Ramapo Focus on Teaching (a program that was a pre-cursor to the faculty Resource Center).

In terms of college service, I was: a member of the group that designed and implemented the College Seminar Program; a member of the committee that wrote the College’s first comprehensive sexual harassment policy; a member of the College’s first Sexual Harassment Informal Panel; a faculty/staff trainer in sexual harassment; a faculty/staff trainer in affirmative action; a member of the Safe Zone Program; Chair of the EOF five year review; Leader of the team sent to the Lily Endowment Workshop on the Liberal Arts to study the College’s Senior Seminar program and make recommendations for its future; and involved at all levels of governance through service on numerous committees-both elected and appointed.

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Yolanda Prieto

Yolanda Prieto has taught sociology at Ramapo College for 30 years. She teaches courses on the Sociology of the Family, Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Community and Fieldwork in Sociology of Community. At the graduate level, she has taught The U.S. in a Changing World and Does Race Matter? Dr. Prieto’s scholarship focuses on migration, in particular the post -1959 Cuban exodus to the United States. She has written extensively on the experiences of Cuban immigrant women in this country. Dr. Prieto has widely researched the role of religion in U.S. Latino communities as well as the relations between Cuban Catholics in the island and those abroad. At present, she is finishing a book on Cubans in Union City, New Jersey. She often presents papers in scholarly conferences.

At Ramapo College, Dr. Prieto has been an active member of the community by participating in numerous committees ranging from personnel to the EOF Program Advisory Board. For many years, she has been the advisor of the OLU (Organization for Latino Unity) student organization at the college. Dr. Prieto has been the recipient of various awards: the Fred and Florence Thomases Award, the Henry Bischoff Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the 2006 Exceptional Service Award for Long Service as a Student Organization Advisor. Outside of the college, she received the Scholarly Achievement Award from the Hispanic Association for Higher Education of New Jersey, the competitive award to study The Movement of Caribbean Peoples from the Ford Foundation, and the Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Understanding of Cuban American Affairs from the Hispanic Civilization and Language Studies Program of Rutgers University.

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Roberta Saiff

Roberta Saiff began her service to Ramapo College in 1983. She worked in the School of Social Science and Human Services until she transferred to the President’s Office in 1986. She remained there for five years until transferring to the Department of Human Resources (Benefits), where she remained for three years. Then, after seven years on the staff of Institutional Advancement, she was selected in 2001 to take over the Graduation Office. During her years overseeing all things graduation, the size of the class grew from 895 graduates in 2002 to a 2007 class of 1300! She was a member of the College-Wide Events Committee from its inception until her retirement

In addition to her busy workday, Robby has contributed numerous hours of her own time as a volunteer to various Ramapo College constituencies. She assisted through the several years of “Fall Fest” and helped during a number of Parents’ Weekends. She volunteered her services to the Center for Health and Counseling Services following the events of 9/11 and again the following year. She also was a member of Safe Zone and the advisor to Theta Phi Alpha. She has been for a number of years, and continues to be, a volunteer at the Berrie Center.

Robby has been one of Ramapo College’s “lunchtime walkers” for 15 years and has led the 3-mile college walk for employee health and fitness week for the last several years. Her daily breaks with “the walkers” is one of the things she misses most.

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