Academic Affairs

Academic Affairs Mission Statement

The Office of Academic Affairs is responsible for Emmanuel’s academic programs, faculty, and staff. We work closely with faculty and staff throughout the College on matters of curriculum, faculty affairs and development, evaluation, student success, academic support, compliance, and faculty research.

Academic Affairs Team

  • Peter S. Cahn, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Professor of Sociology
  • William Leonard, Dean of Academic Administration, Associate Professor of History
  • Dorice Griffith, Associate Dean of Student Learning and Success
  • Diane Shea, Dean of Nursing, Professor of Nursing Practice
  • Melanie Leussis, Interim Dean of Natural Sciences, Associate Professor of Psychology & Neuroscience
  • Lisa Stepanski, Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor of English
  • Christine Leighton, Interim Dean of Education, Professor of Education
  • Deirdre Bradley-Turner, Associate Dean of Education
  • Anne Marie Pasquale, Dean of Business and Management, Assistant Professor of Management

Academic Affairs Office Staff

  • Andrea Thomas, Senior Manager of Special Projects