Greenburgh, New York

Mercy College Appoints Dr. Kathleen Golisz Interim Dean for the School of Health and Natural Sciences

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Greenburgh, New York, Mercy College, Yorktown, New York

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College announced today that it has appointed Kathleen Golisz Interim Dean for the School of Health and Natural Sciences.

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  • DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., July 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College announced today that it has appointed Kathleen Golisz Interim Dean for the School of Health and Natural Sciences.
  • Golisz currently serves as the Associate Dean for the School of Health and Natural Sciences and will assume this role effective September 1, 2021.
  • The interim appointment follows the recent announcement that Dean Joan Toglia will be retiring at the end of August after 27 years of service to Mercy College.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Dr. Golisz into the role of Interim Dean for the School of Health and Natural Sciences," said Peter West, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

Mercy College Appoints Peter West, Ph.D. Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

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Monday, June 7, 2021
Education, Greenburgh, New York, Mercy College, Yorktown, New York, Provost

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercy College announced today that it has appointed Peter West, Ph.D., as the Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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  • DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., June 7, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercy College announced today that it has appointed Peter West, Ph.D., as the Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
  • The interim appointment follows the recent announcement that Provost Jos Herrera has been named Provost and Executive Vice President at the University of Northern Iowa and will leave Mercy this summer.
  • During this transition period, Andrs Matas-Ortiz will serve as Interim Dean and Narasim Banavara will serve as Interim Associate Dean for the School of Liberal Arts.
  • "I am pleased to welcome Dean West as the Interim Provost during such a pivotal time for Mercy College," said Tim Hall, Mercy College President.

Mercy College Welcomes Linda Bastone, Ph.D. as Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Education, Greenburgh, New York, Articles, Human activities, Mercy College, Yorktown, New York, Dobbs Ferry, New York, Provost, Cision, The First-Year Experience Program

b'DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercy College announces the appointment of Linda Bastone, Ph.D., as Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, effective June 1, 2021.

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  • b'DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., May 12, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Mercy College announces the appointment of Linda Bastone, Ph.D., as Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, effective June 1, 2021.
  • "\n"I am truly honored to have been selected as Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs," said Bastone.
  • She designed Purchase College\'s first freshman seminar and coordinated summer advising and registration for incoming students before the college created and staffed an advising center.
  • With campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan and Yorktown Heights, the vibrancy of the College culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region.\n'

Enhanced Care and Luxury Emphasized at the new Chelsea at Greenburgh Assisted Living Residence in Westchester County

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Greenburgh, New York, Senior living, Chelsea, Massachusetts

GREENBURGH, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Chelsea Senior Living's newly completed Chelsea at Greenburgh,a luxury senior living residence, brings state of the art design, lifestyle and enhanced care features to today's older Americans seeking more than just an apartment and three meals a day.

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  • GREENBURGH, N.Y., Nov. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Chelsea Senior Living's newly completed Chelsea at Greenburgh,a luxury senior living residence, brings state of the art design, lifestyle and enhanced care features to today's older Americans seeking more than just an apartment and three meals a day.
  • The three-story community will offer Assisted Living and Memory Care.
  • "This building has surpassed our expectations," said Roger Bernier, President and Chief Operating Officer of Chelsea Senior Living.
  • "Our team has spent the last two years forging partnerships with the Westchester senior community, first responders and care givers.

Mercy College Announces a Donation to Expand Career Education Hubs and Enhance the Mercy Scholars Program

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Friday, August 14, 2020
Greenburgh, New York, Mercy College, Yorktown, New York, Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Geography of New York state)

A longtime supporter of Mercy College, Alberto Vitale is a former Mercy College Trustee and the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Random House, Inc.

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  • A longtime supporter of Mercy College, Alberto Vitale is a former Mercy College Trustee and the former Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Random House, Inc.
  • They also funded a scholarship for incoming students selected for the Mercy College Honors Program.
  • "Mercy College is grateful to Gioietta and Alberto Vitale for their continued support of the College's mission and students," said Mercy College President Tim Hall.
  • The Vitale's donation will also enable Mercy College to hire a dedicated PACT mentor for students in the Mercy Scholars Program.

Mercy College Announces Fall 2020 Reopening Plan / "OnCampus Plus" Plan Focuses on Faculty, Staff and Students

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Thursday, June 25, 2020
Greenburgh, New York, Mercy College, Yorktown, New York

"At Mercy, we have placed our faculty, staff and students at the center of our OnCampus Plus reopening plan," said Timothy Hall, President of Mercy College.

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  • "At Mercy, we have placed our faculty, staff and students at the center of our OnCampus Plus reopening plan," said Timothy Hall, President of Mercy College.
  • "This approach ensures that all current and future decisions provide for the most effective teaching, working and learning experiences."
  • The OnCampus Plus reopening plan incorporates health and safety measures and adheres to evolving state guidelines.
  • Mercy College challenges its faculty and staff to make higher education work for anyone hungry enough to earn a better place in life.

Mercy College Named 2020 Best College For a Second Year in a Row by Westchester Magazine

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Greenburgh, New York, Mercy College, Yorktown, New York, Dobbs Ferry, New York, Geography of New York state), Hudson River

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the second year in a row, Mercy College is proud to announce that it has been honored by Westchester Magazine as the 2020 Best College in Westchester.

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  • DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For the second year in a row, Mercy College is proud to announce that it has been honored by Westchester Magazine as the 2020 Best College in Westchester.
  • Mercy will be celebrated in Westchester Magazine's Best of Westchester issue, as well as at this summer's Best of Westchester party.
  • This is the second time Mercy College has been recognized as Westchester Magazine's Best College and the only college to receive the honor twice.
  • "We are honored and humbled to receive this accolade for the second year in a row," said Timothy Hall, President of Mercy College.

Mercy College Appoints Stuart Sidle, Ph.D., as the New Dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Greenburgh, New York, Mercy College, Yorktown, New York, Geography of New York state)

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College has appointed Stuart Sidle, Ph.D., as the new dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS).

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  • DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., June 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College has appointed Stuart Sidle, Ph.D., as the new dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SSBS).
  • His primary teaching interests are in the areas of organizational behavior, change management, leadership, stress management and strategic human resource development.
  • "I am excited to welcome Stuart as the next dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences during this transformative time for Mercy," said Mercy College Provost, Dr. Jose Herrera, Ph.D. " I am confident his distinguished background, leadership experience and commitment to student success will benefit our Mercy Community."
  • Founded in 1950, Mercy is a coeducational and nonsectarian college that offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy College's School of Business Awarded Grant to Develop New Certificate Program

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Thursday, March 5, 2020
Greenburgh, New York, Mercy College, Yorktown, New York, Geography of New York state)

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College's School of Business has received a $40,000 grant from the Spencer Educational Foundation to develop a certificate in risk management and insurance.

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  • DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., March 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College's School of Business has received a $40,000 grant from the Spencer Educational Foundation to develop a certificate in risk management and insurance.
  • The School of Business will use the grant to develop a series of new courses and seminars on cyber risk, credit risk analysis and risk insurance.
  • This certificate program will be developed as an undergraduate program in Mercy College's School of Business and will include seminars for graduate students.
  • Mercy College leadership hopes that the new certificate program will ultimately lead to a new degree program in risk management at the School of Business.

Mercy College Appoints Peter West, Ph.D., as the New Dean of the School of Liberal Arts

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Greenburgh, New York, Mercy College, Yorktown, New York, Adelphi University, Provost, Education, Geography of New York state), New York state)

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College has appointed Peter West, Ph.D., as the new Dean of the School of Liberal Arts.

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  • DOBBS FERRY, N.Y., Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy College has appointed Peter West, Ph.D., as the new Dean of the School of Liberal Arts.
  • West has spent the past 12 years at Adelphi University, where he currently serves as associate provost for student success.
  • In announcing West's appointment, Mercy College Provost, Dr. Jose Herrera, Ph.D., said, "I am thrilled to welcome Peter as the next dean of the School of Liberal Arts during a transformative time for Mercy.
  • "I am honored and excited to have the opportunity to lead Mercy's dynamic School of Liberal Arts," said West.