Dr. Howard B. London

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

hlondon@bridgew.edu

508-531-2434

Dr. London is responsible for all academic programs and services. The Academic Affairs area includes the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Education and Allied Studies, Business, and Graduate Studies; Maxwell Library; and all of the academic services and programs under the two Associate Provosts and the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services.  As a member of the President's Cabinet, the Provost also coordinates strategic planning for the College.  

Dr. Andrew Harris

Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

andrew.harris@bridgew.edu

508-531-2564

Dr. Harris oversees faculty development and related resources within Academic Affairs.  These include the Center for the Advancement of Research and Teaching, the Adrian Tinsley Program for Undergraduate Research, the Honors Program, the Office of Teaching and Learning, the Office of Undergraduate Research, the Sustainability Center, and other institutional faculty development initiatives. He also oversees the College's policies on Academic Integrity. To make an appointment, please contact Karen Fontana at 508-531-2623.

Dr. Heather C. Smith

Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services

h2smith@bridgew.edu

508-531-2553

Dr. Smith oversees the Enrollment Services Group that consists of the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, Academic Achievement Center, and Registrar, as well as the Transfer Coordinator and Student Resolution Specialist.  This group will be developing student recruitment and retentions plans, and coordinates all enrollment services provided to students striving to provide students with consistent and complete information from the college.  To schedule an appointment, please contact Michele Handley at 508-531-1295. (Vita)

Dr. Michael D. Young
Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Administration
myoung@bridgew.edu
508-531.2380

Dr. Young is responsible for academic planning and administration within Academic Affairs.  This includes reviewing and preparing academic budget recommendations; developing recommendations for optimal use of academic space; leading and coordinating the college's accreditation and assessment efforts; coordinating departmental and other program reviews and program accreditation efforts; and, providing strategic planning support for the division. Dr. Young oversees the Office of Grants and Sponsored Projects, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment, the Academic Personnel Officer and the Academic Affairs Budget Manager. To make an appointment, please contact Michele Handley at 508-531-1295.
 

Ms. Tracy Charbonnier

Staff Assistant

tcharbonnier@bridgew.edu

508-531-2434

Ms. Charbonnier directly assists the Provost with scheduling, meetings, reports and other initiatives and serves as a liaison between the Provost and the college deans, other departments in the Division of Academic Affairs, the Vice Presidents, and the President. As office manager, Tracy coordinates the day-to-day aspects of the office and manages communications for the Division.  To request a meeting or to speak with the Provost, please call 508-531-2434. 

 
Ms. Sandy Christoun

Director of Transfer Services

schristoun@bridgew.edu

508-531-2625

Ms. Christoun works to promote the smooth transition of transfer students to Bridgewater State College by communicating with institutions from which students transfer and by supporting the advising and transfer credit process.  

Ms. Sandra Courchesne

Student Resolution Specialist

scourchesne@bridgew.edu

508-531-2698

Ms. Courchesne is responsible for resolving problems and managing questions related to students and faculty.  Sandy handles all student appeals directed to the Provost.  She also assists with the ongoing review of academic policies and procedures and initiates changes where appropriate. 

Ms. Kelly Duarte

Academic Personnel Officer

k1duarte@bridgew.edu

508-531-2626

Ms. Duarte assists the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Administration in administering the MSCA collective bargaining agreement.  Her responsibilities include coordinating the hiring process for faculty and librarians; monitoring the reappointment, promotion, tenure, post-tenure review, and sabbatical leave processes; and working closely with the school deans and academic department chairpersons on personnel issues  Please visit http://www.bridgew.edu/academicpersonnel/. 

Ms. Nicole DeMoranville

Adjunct Contract Coordinator

nicole.demoranville@bridgew.edu

508-531-2361

Ms. DeMoranville is responsible for all aspects of adjunct faculty contract administration, including generating contracts, explaining pay/benefits, manage revisions, edits and corrections to contracts as necessary. Nicole also works collegially with Human Resources, Payroll and Off Campus Programs to provide them with information necessary to facilitate processing of pay in compliance with union contracts. Nicole provides back-up services to Academic Affairs, answering phones, and assisting with visitor and staff inquiries. If you have any questions concerning your Visiting Lecturer contract please contact Nicole at 508-531-2361 or Nicole.DeMoranville@bridgew.edu.

Mr. Michael Dunn

Budget Manager

michael.dunn@bridgew.edu

508-531-2658

Mr. Dunn prepares, analyzes, monitors, and manages all academic budgets.  He works with the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Administration to develop strategic initiative budgets in the campus planning process and assists the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs with faculty professional development funds.  He processes requisitions for several college operating budgets and works closely with budget and finance personnel to implement fiscal policies effectively.  Michael oversees post award administration of the Faculty and Librarian Research Grants, processes and funds divisional travel awards and special grants, and assists faculty, deans and directors with budget-related issues.  He also provides budget-related training workshops and one-on-one training for faculty and staff.   

Ms.  Karen Fontana

Administrative Assistant I

Karen.fontana@bridgew.edu

508-531-2623

Ms. Fontana provides direct support to the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs in all office-related activities, including coordinating his schedule and travel arrangements, and managing meeting and event coordination.  Karen is responsible for providing support to the undergraduate academic governance process and coordinates and oversees the student evaluation process.  

Ms. Michele Handley

Clerk IV

mhandley@bridgew.edu

508-531-1295

Ms. Handley assists the Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services and the Associate Provost for Academic Planning and Administration with travel, meeting arrangements, and other office-related activities.  Michele also provides clerical support for the office of Academic Affairs.  To schedule an appointment with Dr. Heather Smith or Dr. Michael Young, please contact Michele at 508-531-1295 or mhandley@bridgew.edu.

Ms. Maria Schaaf

Administrative Assistant II

maria.schaaf@bridgew.edu

508-531-2627
 

Ms. Schaaf provides office support for several faculty-led initiatives, including several academic centers and new core curriculum developments.  Maria's responsibilities include planning and organizing meetings with the cooperation of the faculty coordinators; scheduling and arranging conferences, interviews, or similar activities; recording and distributing minutes to meetings; organizing hospitality needs and travel arrangements; and processing reimbursements; as well as providing support during events, maintaining participation records and coordinating PDPs.  Maria prepares requisitions and contracts, manages web sites, assists in the collection of revenues, and helps in the preparation of annual reports.   Please visit  www.bridgew.edu/depts/acaffairs/aacis/.