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Vice Provost and Dean, the Mordecai D and Monique C Katz School for Graduate and Professional Studies

Now in its second century, Yeshiva University is ranked in the top tier of American National Research Universities. It embraces the heritage of the best of western civilization, along with the ancient traditions of Jewish law and life. Yeshiva University 's undergraduate schools and divisions include Yeshiva College , Stern College for Women, and Sy Syms School of Business. And together with its graduate and affiliated schools-Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, and Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary-the university embraces knowledge in the arts, sciences, and professions, as well as the breadth and richness of Jewish culture and thought.

Senior manager with fifteen years experience in planning, developing, and leading higher education divisions and programs. Particular strengths in online education and professional development programs. Demonstrated entrepreneurial ability to identify growth opportunities, plan, fund, and lead new units. Experience in strategic and operational planning, instructional and administrative technologies, partnerships, marketing, and student advising/support services. Results oriented execution. Strong quantitative and analytic skills, and a solid understanding of the academic context. Deep experience with grant programs and external funding sources. Research interests include online communities, social networks, and location-sharing applications as well as the organizational impacts of technology and distributed collaboration. Teaches at NYU and CUNY. Courses include Technology Strategy, Organizational Behavior, Management, Social Media for Business Applications and Social Computing. Major positions include: AVP for Instructional Innovation; Academic Director, IS and Analytics Programs; Director, CUNY’s Online Degree Programs; Project Manager CUNY’s New Community College Initiative; and Associate Dean Baruch College Continuing and Professional Studies.