Meet the team

Steering Committee Chair and Co-Chairs

Leadership Role	Name and Title
Chair	Dr. Anuchka Ramos-Ruiz, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Co-Chair	Dr. Javier Hernández-Acosta, Dean, School of Arts, Design and Creative Industries
Co-Chair	Dr. Nadesha K. González, Assistant VP, Curriculum Development

Co-Chairs by Standard

Standard	Co-Chairs
Standard I: Mission and Goals	Dr. Yamil Samalot (Theology Professor, University Chaplain), Sister Madeline Ortiz-Rivera, rscj (Advisor, Sophia Center)
Standard II: Ethics and Integrity	Dr. Antonio Vantaggiato (Computer Science Professor), Camelia Fernández, Esq. (VP, General Legal Counsel and VP Compliance, Audit and Institutional Integrity)
Standard III: Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience	Dr. Nadesha K. González (Assistant VP, Curriculum Development), Prof. Luis J. Cintrón (Academic Leader, 21st Century Skills)
Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience	Prof. José M. Lozano (Dean of Students) and Dr. Gabriel Paizy (Associate Professor, Strategic Communication)
Standard V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment	Dr. Doris Morales (Entrepreneurship Professor), Dr. Nadjah Negrón-Cartagena (Academic Research and Grants)
Standard VI: Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement	Dr. Dennis Román (Dean, School of Business), Ms. Karla Aguirre (Chief Financial Officer)
Standard VII: Governance, Leadership, and Administration	Prof. Jesús Rivera (PreLaw Professor), Mr. Raúl Rosado (Chief Information Officer)

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Working Groups by Standard

Standard I: Mission and Goals

Member	Title and Unit
Dr. John Olmo	Chemistry Professor, School of Health and Sciences
Dra. Mara Pastor	Academic Leader, Creative Writing Programs
Prof. Eddie P. Rivera	Business Professor, School of Business
Mr. Edwin Figueroa	Acting Executive Director for Admissions
Mr. Melvin Peña	Marking & Project Manager
Ms. Jeamy Meléndez	Student Life Coordinator, Student Affairs
Student Representative	Kevin Horta Díaz, School of Arts, Design, and Creative Industries

Standard II: Ethics and Integrity

Member	Title and Unit
Dr. Jelitza Soto	Social Work Associate Professor
Dr. Mirka Collazo	Strategic Communications Assistant Professor
Dr. Belinda Moné	Business Professor
Prof. Juan Gudiño	Academic Leader for Creative Industries
Ms. Yomara Figueroa	Registrar
Student Representative	Marauliana Torres Reyes, School of Health and Sciences

Standard III: Design and Delivery of the Student Learning Experience

Member	Title and Unit
Dr. Karla Ayala	Academic Leader for Languages, General Education
Prof. Agda Cordero	Computer Science Professor, Health and Sciences
Ms. Lorena Franco	Director, Center for Professional and International Experiences
Mr. Daniel Hilerio	Pedagogical Innovation Manager, Academic Affairs
Ms. Ashley Rosa	Coordinator of Strategic Narratives
Student Representative	Valerie Vélez Laracuente, Ferré Rangel School of Communication

Standard IV: Support of the Student Experience

Member	Title and Unit
Dr. Vionette Sánchez	Nursing Assistant Professor
Prof. Nitza Luna	Photography Professor
Ms. Ismavette Cotto	Executive Director for Student Success
Dr. Pedro Fraile	Institutional Intelligence Advisor
Mr. Johanel Ríos	Financial Aid Director
Student Representative	Valerie Vélez Laracuente, Ferré Rangel School of Communication

 

Standard V: Educational Effectiveness Assessment

Member	Title and Unit
Prof. Reina Delucca	Business Professor
Dra. Ana R. Campos	Design Assistant Professor
Dra. Yaritza Medina	Journalism Professor
Prof. Alejandro Escobar	Director, Madre María Teresa Guevara Library
Ms. Aracelis Ramos	Director, Academic Advising
Student Representative	Juan Adames de la Cruz, Secretary of the Student Council

 

Standard VI: Planning, Resources, and Institutional Improvement

Member	Title and Unit
Prof. Arturo Figueroa	Business Professor
Dr. Marlene Colón	Academic Leader for Health Programs
Ms. Sandra Pomales	Assistant VP for Communications
Ms. Esthermarí Barbosa	Director, Academic Operations
Ms. Cassandra Vega	Development and University Relations
Student Representative	Alanys de la Cruz Meléndez, Ferré Rangel School of Communication

 

Standard VII: Governance, Leadership and Administration

Member	Title and Unit
Prof. Aurorisa Mateo	Associate Professor, Design
Eng. Sandra Pedraza	Dean, School of General Education
Dr. Bianca Valdés	Dean, School of Health and Sciences
Ms. Yamara Delgado	Human Resources Generalist
Ms. Elsamarie Vargas	Assistant VP of Finance
Student Representative	Thairyis Román Santos, Vice-President of the Student Council