Office of the Provost
A Message from the Provost
Welcome to the Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Mercy University.
As Mercy’s Chief Academic Officer, it’s my responsibility to ensure our academic strategy and priorities are in concert with our mission of transforming students’ lives through personalized and high quality learning environments. The Office of the Provost is a team of dedicated professionals who work collaboratively with faculty and support offices across Mercy to help our students realize their academic and professional goals.
We oversee Mercy’s undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, which are designed to help our students develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for their desired profession or career. Even more importantly, we ensure our curriculum prepares students for lifelong learning: Mercy graduates are ready to face the challenges of an ever-changing world. Our over 90 undergraduate and graduate programs are offered within our six Schools:
We also serve our experienced and highly qualified faculty, which includes Fulbright Scholars, published authors, and nationally and internationally recognized authorities devoted to excellence in teaching and serving the community. As leaders in their fields, our distinguished faculty bring timely, relevant, real-world experience into the classroom, blending theory with practice to provide impactful learning experiences.
In addition, we provide a number of mission-critical resources for faculty and students, including the Libraries, Office of the Registrar, Office of Online Learning, Office of Educational Assessment, Center for Academic Excellence and Innovation, Center for Teaching & Learning, and more.
Our degree programs, our faculty, and our academic resources make Mercy an exciting place, and I invite you to learn more about us at our facilities in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan, as well as online.
Eva M. Fernández, Ph.D.
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mercy University
Provost Staff
Saul Fisher
Associate Provost for Research, Grants, and Academic Initiatives
Maria Cruzet
Executive Director, Financial Planning and Academic Operations
Linda Bastone
Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs
Dena Whipple
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Christopher Partridge
Registrar
Joi Sampson
Director of Academic Engagement, Equity, and Inclusion
Anna Krstevski
Director, Financial Planning and Academic Operations
Sophia McCallum
Academic Program Manager
Julia Kuhlman
Research and Grants Manager
Rachahd Garguilo-Tosado
Faculty Affairs Administrator
Anthony Dushaj
Academic Affairs Administrator
Office of the Provost News
Friday September 22, 2023
Mercy University Celebrates Inauguration of Susan L. Parish as its 13th President
Read More
Thursday September 21, 2023
Sculpture by Famed Puerto Rican Artist is Permanently Installed at Mercy University Westchester Campus
Read More
Tuesday September 19, 2023
Mercy’s Maverick Magazine Wins Prestigious Graphic Design National Award
Read More
Reporting Departments
Oversees course schedules, registration, and Academic Calendar; processes declarations of majors and minors, enrollment verifications, immunization records, and transcript requests; maintains student records, conferral of degrees, and diplomas.
Provides training opportunities and support to faculty teaching online, hybrid and web-enhanced courses. Learn More About the Office of Online Learning
Contact Information
mercyonline@mercy.edu
914-674-7843
Guides and supports faculty and staff in improving the quality of courses, programs, and the student learning experience by clarifying expectations and using reliable and valid measures of learning achievement to determine the impact of pedagogical and support strategies. Learn More About Office of Educational Assessment
Brooke Ellsworth, Director | bellsworth@mercy.edu
Provides a learning environment for assistance in writing, math, science and other subjects. Learn More About CAEI
Engages with faculty colleagues to advance innovative pedagogy and best practices across the curriculum and in the disciplines. Learn More
Supports Mercy faculty and staff in seeking external funding for research, teaching, and related endeavors. The Office provides pre- and post-award services to those interested in pursuing grant funding.
Learn more about the Office of Sponsored Programs
Tarrytown Offices
Suite 104
(914) 674-7657
Offers programs and initiatives to encourage international learning and understanding. Learn More About the Center of Global Engagement
Creates opportunities for groups typically underrepresented in STEM to engage in enrichment activities for learning, career readiness, enjoyment, and personal and community growth, which may not be available through school districts. Learn More About the Center for STEM Education
Seeks to transform highly motivated and talented students into intellectually sophisticated and civically-minded college graduates through curricular and co-curricular programming that emphasizes interdisciplinary, collaborative, experiential, and self-directed learning. Learn More About the Global Honors Program
Supports low-income, first-generation students and those from groups underrepresented in graduate education, through enriching experiences that prepare eligible students for doctoral study. Learn More About the McNair Scholars Program
mcnair@mercy.edu
(914) 674-7810