Administrative Scholar
New York Institute of Technology’s Administrative Scholar position is a unique opportunity for interested faculty members to explore a variety of senior leadership roles in higher education.
The program is designed to provide an individualized learning experience, enabling the scholar to engage with New York Tech leaders on tailored, strategic projects and to immerse themselves in various leadership development opportunities throughout the term of the position.
Each Scholar leads a major initiative within the Office of Academic Affairs. Reporting directly to the Provost, Scholars will participate in senior Academic Affairs leadership meetings and select a mentor from within the division.
Eligibility: full-time faculty members who have been at New York Tech for at least six years and are interested in exploring a career in academic administration.
Nominations are solicited each February for appointments beginning the following academic year. Administrative Scholar appointments officially begin July 1.
2025-2026 Scholars
Ziqian (Cecilia) Dong, Ph.D.
Professor
College of Engineering & Computer Science
Academic Affairs Mentor: Francine Glazer, Ph.D., Interim Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
Project: Examine the impact of course scheduling on time to graduation and other student success metrics.
Andrea Coladner, M.S., M.H.A., D.O.
Assistant Professor & Associate Medical Director
College of Osteopathic Medicine
Academic Affairs Mentor: [TBA]
Project: Align co-curricular activities and student employment with our undergraduate General Education outcomes.
Project Lead: Francesca Fiore, Ed.D., Associate Provost of Academic Affairs
Past Scholars
2024-2025
Pamela Karp, Ed.D, OTR/L, CHT
Associate Professor & Dept. Chair
School of Health Professions
Academic Affairs Mentor: Francine Glazer, Ph.D., Interim Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs
Project: Pamela Karp, Ed.D, OTR/L, CHT, conducted a comprehensive needs assessment and developed recommendations for the potential addition of Living-Learning Communities (LLCs) or commuter-based Learning Communities (LCs) at New York Tech’s New York campuses.
Project Lead: Tiffani Hinds, M.Ed., Associate Provost of Student Engagement & Development