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College of Human Development, Culture, and Media

College Administration and Faculty

The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media’s administrators, faculty, and staff are a dedicated team of academics and professionals devoted to student success. 

The Office of the Dean within the College of Human Development, Culture, and Media is committed to furthering the development of the College and its students and faculty. 

Dean's Suite
Jubilee Hall – 4th Floor
(973) 761-9668

Details about the College’s Office of the Dean, its organizational structure and points-of-contact are available here.

Administrative Leadership Team

Bryan Crable, Ph.D.
Founding Dean
[email protected]
(973) 761-9474

Ryan Hudes, Ph.D.
Sr. Associate Dean, Strategy, Planning and Administration
[email protected]
(973) 275-4832

Omayra Arocho, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Student Success and Engagement
[email protected]
(973) 761-9661

Amy Kline, Ed.D.
Associate Dean, College Effectiveness
[email protected]
(973) 761-9399

Diana Minakakis, M.A.
Assistant Dean, Academic Administration
[email protected]
(973) 275-2824

Brittany Ricci, M.A.
Sr. Director, Communication and Enrollment Management
[email protected]
(973) 275-4844

Christopher Aurilio, M.A.
Director, Production/Facilities
[email protected] 
(973) 761-9546

Stacey Anderson
Manager, Administrative Services
[email protected]
(973) 275-4871

Sherry Mahfouz, B.S.
Coordinator, College Initiatives
[email protected] 
(973) 275-4680

Administrators

B.J. Schecter
Executive Director, Center for Sports Media
[email protected]
(917) 655-0161

Juliana Gijima, M.A.
Director, Fieldwork and Certification
[email protected]
(973) 761-9357

Juergen Heinrichs, Ph.D.
Analyst, College Effectiveness
[email protected]
(973) 761-9529

Jeronimo Valcarcel, M.S.
Director, Student Success
[email protected]
(973) 275-3472

Erica Russomanno, M.A.
Assistant Director, Fieldwork and Certification
[email protected] 
(973) 761-9394

Faculty

The College's distinguished faculty is comprised of accomplished scholars, researchers, educators, counselors, artists, and industry leaders who are steadfast in their commitment to teach, mentor and help develop today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders. Active in their respective fields, our faculty teach from an interdisciplinary, technology-infused curriculum that leverages the latest tools, trends and industry developments. Read more about our faculty's recent activities »

View a listing of all our faculty  »

Affiliated Staff 

Jennifer Kajzer
Assistant General Manager, WSOU 89.5 FM
[email protected]
(973) 275-2000

Paul Libassi
Visual/Media Engineer
[email protected] 
(973) 275-4834

Ann Rodrigues
Secretary
[email protected]
(973) 761-9397

Gary Susalis
Sound/Media Engineer
[email protected]
(973) 761-9520

Retired and Emeritus Faculty 

The College of Human Development, Culture, and Media is proud of our Retired and Emeritus Faculty who dedicated their careers to ensuring student success.