The Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA) is responsible for ensuring the quality of the learning and living programs. The VPAA provides leadership and vision for the academic and student life divisions of the University. The position works closely with the President in articulating a vision for the University, in strategic planning, long-range financial planning, and in recommending major policy decisions to the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n
As the Chief Academic Officer of the University, the VPAA is responsible for providing leadership for all academic programs, the University’s libraries, centers and institutes; academic planning, policy, curriculum, faculty hiring and development, student learning assessment and accountability; providing the President with recommendations on faculty promotions and tenure; building espirit de corps<\/em> between the administration and faculty, enhancing faculty development, providing leadership and resources to support research and curricular development, and insuring an effective pre-tenure and post-tenure faculty review system.<\/p>\n Within the Student Life & Development area, the VPAA leads initiatives to create a dynamic campus life and has oversight of the University’s Division I athletic program, residence life, personal development, recreational life, health services, dining services and student activities. The VPAA fosters the collaboration between academic affairs and student life in order to support the growth of the “whole person” and develops and implements policies that pertain to student life.<\/p>\n Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs<\/b><\/p>\n <\/a>WeiDong Zhu<\/a>, Ph.D., Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs Faculty Convocation at Saint Peter\u2019s University is a cherished academic tradition that celebrates the achievements, service, and dedication of our faculty, administrators, and staff. This formal gathering marks the start of the academic year, honoring milestone years of service, significant accomplishments, and the shared commitment to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. Through inspiring remarks and the presentation of awards, the University community comes together to recognize those who embody the mission and values of Saint Peter\u2019s.<\/span><\/p>\n The George F. Johnson, S.J., Faculty Award. Now in its 58th year, the award is named in honor of the legendary Jesuit who served at Saint Peter\u2019s and is presented to a member of the faculty whose excellence in teaching reflects a high level of success in leading students to a knowledge and understanding of the subject matter. The award will be bestowed upon the recipient at Faculty Convocation.<\/span><\/p>\n
\nChristina Mortellaro<\/a>, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs and Assessment
\nVictoria Mauer<\/a>, MBA, Director of Operations for Academic Affairs<\/span>
\nRuth Vazquez<\/a>, Executive Administrative Assistant to the VPAA<\/p>\n
\nFaculty Convocation (invitation only)<\/h2>\n
\nGeorge F. Johnson, S.J., Faculty Award Recipients<\/h2>\n