School of Education & Social Sciences
Robert Morris University's School of Education and Social Sciences is designed to blend the two disciplines that make up the school name. The school comprises the departments of Secondary Education and Graduate Studies, Elementary Education and Social Sciences. The combination of these disciplines and departments into one school provides enhanced opportunities for students to develop expertise in their specialization. The school also provides its graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the teaching and social sciences. The Instructional Management & Leadership Doctoral Program offers candidates the opportunity to complete their educational journey toward their terminal degree.
The mission of the School of Education and Social Sciences at Robert Morris University is to assure the success of students and graduates by providing learning opportunities which build upon the liberal arts and are continually improved as society, schools, and technology change. The school's programs prepare graduates who possess the necessary knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attitudes to function in a competent and ethical manner, both personally and professionally.
The Board of Visitors for the School of Education and Social Sciences is comprised of alumni, educational representatives, and leaders from the business community. The primary mission of the BOV is to link the School's academic departments and programs with their professional communities. Thus, the board assists the dean of the school in these areas: advising on matters related to the School, planning curricula and projects, assisting with the establishment of community relationships and partnerships, and providing monetary resources to support the school's plans and programs via the Dean's Fund for Excellence.
Listed below are the members of the Board of Visitors that have been instrumental in making progressive changes to SESS, and their many contributions are greatly appreciated:
Board of Visitors
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Dolores Bassett
Retired Technical Director
Analytical & Quality Systems
Calgon Corporation
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R. Gerard Longo Jr.
Retired Superintendent
Quaker Valley School District
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William Campbell
Senior Vice President
Corporate Bank
PNC Bank
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John Lyncheski, Esq.
Attorney and Director
Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.
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Sam DiCicco
DiCicco Development, Inc.
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Michael A. Panza, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Carlynton School District
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Ron Frisch
Associate Vice Chancellor
University of Pittsburgh
Office of Human Resources
RMU Alumnus
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Lisa L. Rohland-Dokos
Director
Performance and Development
GlaxoSmithKline Consumer HealthCare
North America
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Ruth Garfinkel
Former Director
National Council of Jewish Women
RMU Alumna
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Greg Smith
Township Manager
Moon Township
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Dr. Mary Ravita
Assistant Superintendent
South Fayette School District
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Steven P. Tessaro
Vice President
Aetos Construction (Giant Eagle)
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Michelle M. Figlar
Executive Director
Pittsburgh Association for the
Education of Young Children
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Dr. Gloria M. Walton
Licensed/Certified
School Psychologist
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Cathy Hester
Community College Allegheny County
RMU Alumna
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Dr. Roslynne H. Wilson
Superintendent
Woodland Hills School District
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