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Manhattan College Names Steven Schreiner as Provost

Steven Schreiner, Ph.D., P.E., will be Manhattan College’s next provost and vice president of academic affairs, effective July 6.

Schreiner will join Manhattan College from The College of New Jersey, where he has served as Dean of the School of Engineering since 2008.

“Steven Schreiner brings to Manhattan an extensive record of accomplishment as an educator and administrator,” said Dr. Brennan O’Donnell, president of Manhattan College. “He has a deep understanding of the ways in which liberal arts education and professional preparation complement one another, and a demonstrated ability to lead strategically in a complex environment.”

During his academic career, Schreiner developed several new and accelerated academic programs in his roles as dean and department chair. Working closely with TCNJ’s School of Education, he oversaw the creation of a new Master’s of Education in integrative-STEM for in-service teachers that utilizes online and blended modalities. In consultation with TCNJ’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences, his team also created a public policy option within the undergraduate engineering science degree program that offers interested students the opportunity to combine political science and engineering while gaining internship experience through a partnership with The Washington Center. At Western New England University, he collaborated with both the business and law schools developing accelerated graduate degrees.

Schreiner spearheaded the development of new facilities including a 76,000-square foot STEM building. He also oversaw design for major renovations of laboratory, classroom, and support spaces at both TCNJ and Western New England University, where he was founding chair of biomedical engineering, and chair of the engineering undergraduate admissions committee from 2001 to 2008.

“I am honored to have been chosen as the next provost and vice president for academic affairs for Manhattan College,” Schreiner said. “The college’s focus on academic excellence founded in the Lasallian tradition creates an authentic educational environment where the search for truth is unfettered. I am impressed with Manhattan College’s mission and culture, and am looking forward to joining and contributing to this welcoming community.”

At TCNJ, Schreiner supported a National Science Foundation Advance Grant aimed at increasing the participation and advancement of women in academic careers in science and engineering. And as part of his role in the college-wide governance system, he helped lead the development of family-friendly tenure policies that included benefits for those who take maternity and paternity leave.

During Schreiner’s time at TCNJ, annual donations to the School of Engineering increased by more than 60% and applications increased by more than 80%. Schreiner prioritized undergraduate research and scholarship as a strategic priority, and led a task force of corporate and faculty advisors creating proper incentives and intellectual property policies that encouraged industry-college partnerships and research contracts.

At TCNJ, Schreiner oversaw an increase in international and study-abroad participation, including lowering barriers through curriculum integration. An accomplished grant writer, Schreiner facilitated increased grant writing among the TCNJ faculty in his school, moving from sporadic grant activity to an average of 20 submissions annually, totaling $15 million in the previous five years. He also secured resources for strategic initiatives and asset renewal, and oversaw development of 10 newly endowed scholarships.

Schreiner is a nationally and internationally recognized accreditation expert, serving as a commissioner and member of the executive committee of the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. He has also served on advisory boards at Clemson University and Vanderbilt University.

Schreiner received his B.S. in electrical engineering from Western New England University, and earned an M.S. and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Vanderbilt University. He was also a National Institute of Health post-doctoral researcher in radiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Endicott College Names Beth M. Schwartz as Provost

3/24/2020
BEVERLY, Mass.—After a seven month search, Endicott College named Beth M. Schwartz, Ph.D. as the new Provost and Professor of Psychology, the lead academic position that will help shape a progressive direction for the student-centered institution. Schwartz brings 30 years of higher education experience, including her current position as Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, and Professor of Psychology at Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio.

“Dr. Schwartz has a reputation for innovation and looking at ways to stay ahead of the curve in an ever-changing academic world,” said Endicott President Steven R. DiSalvo, Ph.D. “Endicott will benefit greatly from her expertise and leadership as we focus on the value of the Endicott degree. I’m thrilled to welcome her to campus as our chief academic officer and look forward to working with her as we solidify a scholarly vision for the College. I know the students and faculty will welcome her warmly to the community.”

The Provost Search Committee, chaired by School of Nursing Dean Nancy Meedzan, Ph.D., worked with search firm RH Perry to carry out a national, inclusive search. The initial pool of candidates included 112 academics, which was narrowed to eight semi-finalists who met with the committee in late January. Three finalists visited the Endicott campus in February to meet with members of the community. After gathering extensive feedback from the campus visits, the final selection was made by Dr. DiSalvo in March.

Dr. Schwartz holds a Ph.D. in experimental-cognitive psychology and an M.A. in psychology from the State University of New York at Buffalo, and a B.A. in psychology from Colby College. Prior to joining Heidelberg University in 2015 as Chief Academic Officer, she held several positions during a long tenure at Randolph College (founded as Randolph-Macon Woman’s College) in Lynchburg, Virginia. There Dr. Schwartz served as Professor of Psychology, as well as Assistant Dean of the college from 2009 until 2015, preceded by positions as Chair of the Department of Psychology, and Faculty Development Director. During her career, Dr. Schwartz has received numerous grants, honors, and awards, including an award for Outstanding Teaching and Mentoring from the American Psychology-Law Society, nominee for U.S. Professor of the Year, and a Distinguished Faculty Achievement Certificate from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. While at Randolph College, Dr. Schwartz earned the Katherine Graves Davidson Excellence in Scholarship Award and the Gillie A. Larew Award for Distinguished Teaching. Her scholarship focuses on teaching and learning, with numerous books and articles published during her career.

“I am very excited to join Endicott’s dynamic community, a place where liberal arts are combined with professional studies and students are graduating with amazing resumes,” said Dr. Schwartz. “My passion in education is serving students in the 21st century—taking into consideration the technological and societal factors that are changing higher ed every day—and Endicott is on the forefront of creating very powerful advantages for its graduates through experiential learning. I can’t wait to meet the community, learn the campus culture, and dive into working with faculty, students, and administration.”

Dr. Schwartz grew up in Merrick, N.Y. and then Framingham, Mass. She now lives with her husband, Robert “Doc” Livingston, and has two daughters, Lauren and Meagan, both currently studying in doctoral programs. When not spending time with family, she enjoys music, gardening, and theater.

Dr. Schwartz is slated to take office July 1.

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