Nothing like coming back for the fall semester and finding a new dean! I may be interim - a role I have held previously - but I am not without a long list of tasks. I am here because I want to be, and I appreciate what I know of your programs, Provost and President.

Every year is an opportunity and, in the uncertainty facing all academic, it cannot be wasted. We will be re-accredited, we will contribute to students’ success, and I hope we will have a year where each of you adds a line or two to your vitas.

I plan to spend time externally building relationships and hopefully discovering funding opportunities. I may be requesting some of you who have unique programs to join me on my visits. A dean can tell a pretty good story, but faculty have greater creditability. Your leadership skills and innovative ideas are what make a school successful.

I hope to meet each of you soon, and wish you all a great semester.

 

-William C. Minnis, Dean (Interim)

We welcomed three new faculty members:

Marsha McCarthy (Management),

Todd Von Deak (Management),

Michael Boone (Hemp & Cannabis Business Management).

Welcome, and we hope you enjoy your time here at Stockton University.

Keith Diener – Professor

Ellen Kraft – Professor

Noel Criscione-Naylor – Professor

Naz Onel – Professor

Charlie Baik – Associate Professor

Vasundhara Chakraborty – Associate Professor

Muntakim Choudhury – Associate Professor

Petar Dobrev – Associate Professor

Mina Jafarijoo – Associate Professor

Quynh Nguyen – Associate Professor

Ning Ye - Associate Professor

The School of Business Funding Policy is as follows:

For Academic Year 2025-2026, Junior Faculty will receive $2,600, Senior Faculty will receive $1200, and NTTP receive $1200.

Prior to any faculty travel, a Funding Request Form MUST be filled out. This form can be found on the School of Business Website under "Resources for Faculty & Adjuncts" followed by the Travel & Funding drop down menu.

Once a Funding Request Form is submitted, you will receive a response via email within 1-2 days. Once the form has been approved, all travel cost backup should be sent to Christy Engelhardt for Chrome River pre-approval entry. Chrome River pre-approvals must be completed at least three weeks prior to travel or event.

Next, you will need to submit a Request for Approval For Attendance at Events Form, which can be found on the Stockton Ethics page under forms or by clicking this link.

You will find the fillable form that can be submitted directly to Ethics under “Digital Forms”.

This form is not required if travel is for scholarly reasons related to teaching or research.

Additional Info:

• International Travel - Additional forms and approvals are required. Please refer to the Office of Global Engagement's International Travel Page.
• Seat Selection - The cost of seat selection when flying is the personal responsibility of the traveler and will NOT be paid by the University or reimbursed.
• Overnight stay in New Jersey or Philadelphia is not permitted unless prior approval due to extenuating circumstances has been granted.
• Student Travel- Please note that in addition to a list of travelers, campus police needs a list of emergency contacts for any students whenever students are traveling for academic purposes. A link to the Student Travel Spreadsheet can be found on our website. Once completed, please send to Christy Engelhardt.
• Same-day travel with no hotel stay does not need a Chrome River. Only mileage and registration fee will be reimbursed.
• Reimbursement is not guaranteed, you MUST obtain pre-approval before using P-card for any purchases.
• It is strongly suggested that all meals are purchased using personal funds and NOT the PCard if you are entitled to a per diem. Using the PCard requires ITEMIZED receipts.

 

If there are any questions regarding travel, please contact Christy Engelhardt directly.

 

As a friendly reminder, the academic calendar includes an "extra" week designated for final exams, projects, or presentations. Be sure to check it, as some courses may not meet at their usual times or days. You can find the Fall 2025 Extended Week Calendar here.

Please keep in mind that the Extended Week was implemented in response to student requests for additional time to prepare for and complete their finals. Faculty members who opt not to conduct a final exam or showcase should engage in instructional activities that align with the objectives of their courses.

The Fall 2025 semester will conclude on December 17th. Grades for all students must be submitted by 10AM on Monday, December 22nd. Please make every effort to submit grades punctually.

For any purchases related to computer hardware and software, it is essential to request a quote from the Office of Information and Technology Services (ITS) prior to making the purchase. If you have a particular technology request, feel free to collaborate directly with a member of the ITS team or send your request to Christy Engelhardt.

Accounting

• Barry Palatnik

Business Administration

• Kerrin Wolf

Business Analytics

• Ellen Kraft

Computer Science

• Vince Cicirello

Computer Information Systems

• Aakash Taneja

Esports Management

• Petar Dobrev

Entrepreneurship

• Monica Amadio

Finance

• Michael Busler

Hemp & Cannabis Business Management

• Emmanuel Small

Hospitality, Tourism & Event Management

• Noel Criscione-Naylor

MBA

• Keith Diener

MHAL

• Christian Ehiobuche

Dual-Degree

• Muntakim Choudhury

MSAC, Dual-Degree MSAC

• Carla Cabarle

 

Each semester, we ask faculty to provide updated materials. Timely submission of these materials is crucial. Please send all submissions to Business.School@stockton.edu.

Here’s a checklist of what you need to submit:

• Syllabus for Each Course
  • We prefer to receive your syllabus before classes commence!
  • Please refer to the CTLD’s guidance for preparing your syllabus. They have several sample syllabi available on their website. Additionally, you can find information about all Campus Support Services, policies, and procedures.
• Updated C.V.
  • While it's essential to update your information in SEDONA, we still require a separate, updated C.V. or resume.
  • Consider submitting last year’s C.V., but ask yourself: do you want to convey to both your peers and accreditors that there’s nothing new to share?
• Office Hours
  • Catherine in our office will send out emails requesting your office hours. Please aim to provide that information as soon as you can.
  • Even if you only meet with students via Zoom, try to set specific hours for student meetings or indicate that you are available by appointment only.

Having a clean, clear, and concise syllabus for each of your courses is essential. It can save you, your students, and the office staff a lot of headaches. When crafting your syllabus, remember that it will be reviewed by students, administrators, and possibly other institutions assessing your course(s) for transfer credits. Additionally, the syllabus serves as a contract with your students. Therefore, it's crucial to include comprehensive information. Be sure to cover:

• Course description and materials
• Student expectations
• Learning goals
• Grading policy
• Class schedule

If any student issues arise, we refer to the syllabus for guidance. Consequently, what is or isn’t included can significantly affect the resolution of those issues.

The Center for Teaching & Learning Design (CTLD) offers valuable resources for faculty, including sample syllabi and templates. Be sure to explore their website and take advantage of their expertise!

Ensure you have permission to use any content created by others. This applies to materials copied or printed by the Print Shop, course packs, and resources on Blackboard.

For more details, visit the Stockton University Library website.

We are eager to maintain a strong connection between the SBDC and the academic community of the School of Business. We encourage you to collaborate with Director Mark Rizzo for any class projects or research opportunities.

You can contact him via email at mark.rizzo@stockton.edu.

September 3 - Fall Faculty Conference

& BUSN School wide meeting (C134)

 

September 4 - Classes begin

 

September 4-10 - Add/Drop Period

 

September 29 - Winter Term Registration Begins

for Stockton students

 

October 13 - Indigenous Peoples' Day Holiday, Normal Campus Operations

 

October 27 - Winter Term Registration Begins for Visiting Students

 

October 28 - Preceptorial Advising (Juniors/Seniors) NO CLASSES

 

November 4 - Election Day Holiday - Normal Campus Operations

 

November 5 - Preceptorial Advising (Freshman/Sophomore) classes begin at 3:25PM

 

November 11 - Veterans Day Holiday - Normal Campus Operations

 

November 26 - Classes end at 3:25PM

 

November 27-30 - Thanksgiving Break NO CLASSES

 

December 11-17 - Fall 2025 Extended Week

 

December 17 - Fall Term Ends

 

December 22 - Grades for ALL students due by 10am

 

December 25-January 1 - Holiday Break, University closed

Due to a recent change in procedures, we now require a minimum of six weeks' notice when hiring new adjuncts.

This deadline is crucial to guarantee that they can be adequately onboarded before the semester begins.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Assistant Dean Lawrence.

Please keep in mind that creating copies requires TIME. We kindly request that you provide AT LEAST three days' notice for your requests, and submit them directly to the shared inbox at business.school@stockton.edu. This inbox is monitored several times a day, ensuring that your request is processed promptly.

Reaching out to staff members individually may not be effective, as they may be on vacation, sick, or dealing with emergencies.

Using the shared inbox is your best option for timely completion!

You all accomplish so many wonderful things—let us showcase your successes! Whether you’ve attended a conference, received an award, published an article or book, or participated in a class trip, we want to hear from you. Sharing your accomplishments not only serves as fantastic publicity for our school but also highlights how remarkable and well-rounded our faculty truly are. - Please send anything you want highlighted to Daniela McCarthy at Daniela.McCarthy@stockton.edu .

The School of Business now has a presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Please take a moment to like, follow, and engage with us. The more we grow our audience, the wider our impact will be!

One of the core differences between academia and traditional business is that personnel matters are driven by the faculty (“the workforce”) more than administration (“management”). It is extremely important that if you are on a Personnel Review Committee that you be involved in the process and knowledgeable about the procedures.

• We strongly encourage each PRC to have an organizational meeting, to discuss scheduling, review procedure, and set some ground rules before you start reviewing cases
• Please review the PRC Guide provided by the Center For Teaching and Learning Design. This can be viewed here.
• Review the personnel action calendar here. It can also be found on your GoPortal under Faculty Resources on the left hand side.
• We need to reinforce that all materials and matters pertaining to the faculty review process are and must remain confidential. The PRC speaks, as a body, through its recommendation letter (or with dissent letter[s] if needed handed in at the same time as the PRC letter). “What happens in PRC stays in PRC.”

Please remember that faculty members must inform the office if you will be missing class. This requirement applies to both sick days and scheduled absences for attending conferences or other academic-related activities.

• A faculty absence form is available in GoPortal under the "Faculty" tab, found on the left side under "Forms." Be sure to submit this form when you are absent; it is also accessible [here](insert link).
• If you are attending an academic-related event, kindly notify your class and assign an "alternate assignment."

Additionally, when you are unwell, please send your notification to the School of Business shared inbox at business.school@stockton.edu, rather than to individual staff members. This shared inbox is monitored multiple times a day by various staff members, ensuring your absence is recorded promptly, allowing for Class Cancellation signs to be posted on classroom doors. If you need work to be completed during your absence, please include that information on the form so it can be communicated to students.

For more details on faculty attendance and leave policies—both paid and unpaid—please refer to the procedure document here.

Admissions holds several open houses and events throughout the semester. Please be sure to volunteer for at least one. Each program should have a faculty representative present. The upcoming dates are listed below.

• Open House (Discover Stockton Day) - Saturday, October 4th at 11AM
• Instant Decision Day - Friday, November 7th

Precepting plays a crucial role in your students' education. They require your support throughout the year, not just on designated precepting days—even if they don't openly express it. It's essential to remain accessible to them during the entire semester, including office hours and via email.

Key Points to Consider:

• Communicate Regularly: Reach out to your students at least twice a semester.
• Provide Notes for Office Visits: When sending a preceptee (or any student) to the office, include a note. This helps us confirm they've met with you and are following your guidance.
• Encourage Evaluations: Motivate them to complete precepting evaluations, as doing so might grant them earlier registration times—this often serves as a helpful incentive.
• Review Your Evaluations: Check your precepting evaluations regularly. They provide valuable insight into areas for improvement and are part of your personnel files, making it beneficial to stay informed.

Fall Precepting Days:

• Tuesday, October 28th: Juniors/Seniors
• Wednesday, November 5th: Freshmen/Sophomores

Additionally, Degree Works is an excellent advising tool for faculty. The Academic Advising office offers several workshops throughout the semester for both faculty and students. Keep an eye out for emails with upcoming session dates, and try to attend one if possible.

As you create your syllabi, please be sure to review Stockton's Academic Honesty procedures which can be found on the Academic Affairs website.

The basics are as follows:

• Procedures are designed to place more emphasis on teaching than punishment. The definitions of plagiarism and what is and isn't cheating is not always black and white.
• Procedures now allow the appeals process to consider whether dishonest behavior occurred and what exactly the penalty should be.

When including this information in your syllabi, please try to avoid using statements like "If you plagiarize, you will fail the course." Rather, state "If your work is found to be plagiarized, you will be penalized, and may not pass the course."

Faculty will need to interact with the student before a formal charge is filed, giving the student a chance to explain (face-to-face.) So again, don't lock yourself in.

Students evaluate their instructor and courses during the last 14 days of each term (7 for sub terms). Surveys are administered online. Stockton utilizes two instruments to solicit student perceptions of teaching: The IDEA Diagnostic Instrument (IDEA) and the Small Class Instrument (SCI). The IDEA Diagnostic instrument solicits student feedback on courses with enrollment of 16 or greater on their learning progress, effort, and motivation, as well as their perceptions of the instructor's use of instructional strategies and teaching methods. In addition, the system surveys instructors regarding their overall course learning objectives/goals and indicates student level of achievement for them in the analysis and report. The Small Class Instrument (SCI) elicits qualitative feedback (only) from students about their experiences in a course and is used for classes with enrollment of 15 or fewer students. All pre-tenure faculty are required to administer the IDEA or SCI in each course they teach. Tenured faculty are required to evaluate half of their classes using IDEA or the SCI but may elect to forego student evaluations of teaching in some or all of the rest of their courses.

All faculty, staff and students are required to register their vehicles. This includes if you reside/teach on the AC campus. This can be be done here. Your license plate will be your permit. Parking lots do tend to fill up rather quickly, so it is best to arrive to campus earlier than your class start time (and 5 minutes won't cut it!)

Stockton Cares helps to facilitate a culture that enables students to thrive both personally and academically. Navigating unforeseen circumstances and personal obstacles while keeping up with school work can be a daunting task, and students need to know they are not alone and there are places that can help. If you know of a student who is in need, please submit a Care Referral form which can be found here.

If students encounter problems in class—be it related to registering for a course, issues with assignments, grades, or interactions with a professor—the first step is to meet with the professor to discuss their concerns.

If a resolution is not reached, students should be encouraged to complete a Student Assistance Request Form This is crucial. The direct link to the form can be found on our School of Business website, located in the left-side navigation under "Staff & Contact." Once submitted, the form will be automatically forwarded to a shared inbox where a staff member will provide assistance. We assure you that a response will be given within 24 to 48 hours.

It's well-known that Stockton has a limited number of classrooms. After our schedule is submitted, the Registrar's Office generates a room report and assigns classrooms based on your specific courses. Scheduling is a detailed process that involves numerous hours of work.

*PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE YOUR CLASSROOM WITHOUT CONSULTING THE OFFICE FIRST.* We cannot emphasize this enough. Often, faculty members decide to make changes without discussing it with office staff or conducting proper research, leading to conflicts when another class is assigned to that room. Just because a classroom appears "open" on a particular day does not guarantee its availability.

If you find that your assigned classroom is unacceptable, please fill out a classroom request form and submit it to business.school@stockton.edu. The office staff will collaborate with Esther and Student Records to explore alternative classroom options; however, we cannot promise that all requests can be accommodated.

It is essential to prioritize responding to student emails promptly. We recognize that faculty members have busy schedules and that things can occasionally be overlooked. However, when a student reaches out with a request or concern, they deserve a timely response. Often, students have inquiries related to tests and exams, and replying days or even weeks later is unhelpful for them.

• Aim to respond within 48 hours.
• Use only your Stockton email address, as this is the one students can access.

It is always helpful to know who handles what. So, as a first pass (and certainly not an exhaustive list)

please consult the following when you need assistance:

Go to the Dean first for:

• All operational issues
• Personnel issues: tenure and promotion issues, sick leave, retirement, mentoring
• Searches: approvals for, approval of timeline, money for hiring and hiring strategy
• Budget: before you commit to spending a dime, get his approval
• Issues with a strategic/long term focus
• Student Issues: really bad ones, academic honesty procedural help (although the actual notification goes to the Provost’s office, and the first level of appeal is to the Assistant Dean)
• Curriculum change: implementation support for higher level issues such as new programs or tracks, major revisions of existing programs/tracks, new curricular directions
• Scheduling: master (3-year) schedule, conformance issues
• Anything that might have legal implications

Go to Esther first for:

• Scheduling: any changes after the Banner schedule appears, classroom and computer lab changes, adjunct logistics
• Student Issues: serious registration mix-ups, waitlists issues, independent study forms
• Supplemental payments (summer pay, coordinator pay, grant releases/payments)
• Events: orientation, instant decision days, open houses, graduation
• Curriculum changes: pre-req changes, course description changes, title changes
• Receives all student complaints
• Hires/Supervises adjunct faculty

Go to your Program Chair first for:

• Scheduling: future schedules, for schedule issues/changes before the Banner schedule appears
• Textbook choices for multi-section courses (if using common textbooks)
• Appeals: grade appeals, academic dishonesty appeals, Degree Works Adjustment approvals

 

Within the office:

Catherine Avgerinos - student issues, faculty materials (syllabi, resumes, office hours), workflow form submissions & curriculum changes, and faculty support for ACCT/MSA, BUSA, CIST, CSCI, HACM. (X6067)

 

Caitlin Byrne - student issues, program support for BSAD (MGMT, MKTG, BSNS, PLAW), ENTR, ESPM, FINA, & MBA,textbook adoptions/orders and scholarly activity reports. (X4345)

 

Christy Engelhardt - travel, purchases, student field trips, software needs, FLAC initiator (X3571)

 

Donna Hauer - accreditation reporting and maintenance, assessment, BSNS & CS/CIS internships, dual degree support, scheduling, SEDONA (X3808)

 

Tara Marsh - HTMS Internships, HTMS outreach, BSNS Advisory Board, Publications: brochures, open house materials, etc., School of Business event management (X3646)

 

Daniela McCarthy - student issues and permits, teaching evaluations, timesheets, BUSN website and social media pages, HTMS Advisory Board, HTMS program support, School of Business marketing and event management support(X4996)

 

Susan Wallace - Dean's calendar, preceptor evaluations, teaching evaluations, candidate searches, faculty personnel files, faculty moves, adjunct hiring process and contracts, office management (X3409)

 

The Spring 2026 schedule is drafted, however there will be occasional changes needed. Please continue to be flexible with Program Chairs as we experience changing enrollments, budgets, campuses, and student needs. We need to continue scheduling courses in Atlantic City, teaching greater than 70% face to face, and using all scheduling modules. Please also consider teaching first year and transfer seminars and obtaining Racism (R1/R2) and Writing (W1/W2) designations as well as other attributes like the A-Arts, H-Historical Consciousness, I-International/Multicultural and V-Values for your courses. Courses without attributes can tend to hinder the enrollment. Course offerings are dependent upon enrollment. The Spring 2026 schedule will be live in October. It is imperative that you review your courses right away when the schedule becomes live for accuracy.

The University will be adopting a new academic operations platform called CourseDog for course scheduling, catalogs and curriculum management. We anticipate implementation to occur by Fall 2026. As we prepare for this important transition, there is significant preparatory work that needs to be completed. One key step involves reviewing and revising all existing course descriptions within your programs. Many of these descriptions were written years ago and some do not reflect current best practices in student-centered language, clarity, and accuracy. If they haven't already, program chairs will be reaching out to request that you review all course descriptions for your programs, and they will provide the criteria to be utilized for this exercise. Many thanks to the program chairs for their patience and cooperation as the university continues to adopt multiple software, platforms and technology.

Academic internships provide students with valuable hands-on experience and may fulfill either a program or concentration elective, depending on program-specific criteria. Faculty are encouraged to share the School of Business internship video with students—it features testimonials from past interns and highlights the impact of experiential learning.

If you’d like a classroom presentation, please contact Donna Hauer to schedule. If you're aware of businesses or organizations that may be interested in sponsoring interns, reach out to Rosaria Pipitone at Rosaria.Pipitone@Stockton.edu in Career Education & Development.

Internship placements are available year-round across the region and tri-state area. Our growing list of partners includes Enterprise, Eisner Amper, Simon & Schuster, Deloitte, AtlantiCare, Spencer’s, Hershey Park, Walt Disney, KPMG, Amazon, and Resorts. Many students receive full-time offers upon completion, making internships a powerful bridge to career success.

Last year marked a pivotal chapter in our assessment journey. We successfully closed loops, refined our processes, and—great news—we’re becoming increasingly efficient in our approach.

A Few Key Reminders:

• Assessment = Continuous Improvement. It’s not just about enhancing the assessment process itself but also identifying meaningful curriculum changes. Now, we’re taking it a step further by exploring how these efforts contribute to broader program-level improvements.

• Student Performance: It’s perfectly acceptable if students don’t meet 100% of the goal criteria every time. The goal is growth, not perfection.

• Data Privacy: Please ensure that no identifiable information is included in your submissions. This means no student names, ID numbers, or individual section data.

Communication & Submissions: All correspondence from the Assessment Committee will come from BusinessAssessment@stockton.edu. Use this email to:

• Submit your assessment reports

• Ask questions or request support

What’s Next:

• HelioCampus-The University will begin to collect data from Helio Campus Fall 2025. Many training sessions will be offered throughout the semester. If you are scheduled to do an assessment, please reach out to the assessment committee, so you can get set up.

· Templates and requests for Fall 2025 assessments will be distributed in the coming weeks, please check with program chairs for the fall 25 schedule.

• Please return your pre-assessment details promptly so we can update the database and plan for your submissions.

• If you’ve received a request for CAI clarification or supplemental information, be sure to respond with the necessary updates and outline your plan for addressing any action items.

Save the Date: March 29–31, 2026

The Peer Review Team is coming to campus, and they’re eager to hear the Stockton School of Business story—we’ll be ready to share it with pride. Our AACSB Planning Team is currently hard at work drafting the Continuous Improvement Review (CIR) Report, which is scheduled for submission in January. As the fall semester kicks off, expect emails requesting input and feedback on the draft. Your voice matters—we need everyone’s engagement.

We’re actively coordinating with our PRT Chair and mapping out the semester’s strategy, which may include another mock visit to ensure we’re fully prepared. Keep an eye on your inbox for calendar invites and meeting details. Let’s make this a collective success

The School of Business Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEIB) was formed at the end of the spring 2024 semester. Members include Keith Diener, Emmanuel Small, Aakash Taneja, Jiajin Chen, Christian Ehiobuche, Helen Wei, Wei-Xuan Li, Vasu Chakraborty, Donna Hauer and Esther Lawrence. The mission of the School of Business DEIB committee aims to cultivate an environment that values and celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing an affordable high-quality education that promotes psychological safety, cultural competence, and a respectful & empathetic atmosphere to support faculty/staff engagement and student success. The vision aims to promote values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging within our Stockton community and beyond. The cornerstones of our collective success and growth aim to prepare students to be global citizens and to create an inclusive working environment for faculty and staff. This committee serves students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the business community/society at large. Stay tuned for events coming in September and throughout the 2025 semester.