The following message was shared with the UMBC community on May 12 to announce the naming of a new vice president for UMBC’s Office of Institutional Advancement:
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Dear UMBC Community,
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Patrick Roche to the role of vice president for institutional advancement. Patrick will begin in the role July 1.
Patrick joins UMBC from the University of Minnesota Foundation, where he is currently vice president for principal gifts and interdisciplinary initiatives. The foundation is a separate nonprofit organization from the University of Minnesota that serves as the central development office for the university. Prior to assuming his current role in 2024, Patrick served for three years as associate vice president for central programs.
At the foundation, Patrick’s role as a member of the senior leadership team has focused on developing strategies for the university’s next comprehensive campaign, cultivating transformational philanthropic relationships with the university’s most prominent donors, and developing university-wide plans for interdisciplinary initiatives. He has led the foundation’s planned giving, international fundraising, regional development program, and leadership annual giving program in raising $130 million in Fiscal Year 2024, up from the $100 million the teams raised in FY 2023 and $70 million raised in FY 2022.
As important as his fundraising success are Patrick’s leadership abilities, his strategic mindset, and his dedication to the mission of higher education. He is incredibly thoughtful about the purpose of philanthropy in advancing mission and vision and the critical role of alumni in moving an institution forward. I know he is inspired by UMBC’s vision and its identity as a public research institution that sees inclusive excellence as its core defining value.
Before returning home to his native Minnesota to serve in leadership with the foundation, Patrick held numerous roles in advancement in California and New York. Most recently, he was vice president of development for Goodwill of Southern California, where he secured the organization’s largest single gift in 2020, grew and developed the staff, and implemented a strategic plan and new methodologies for fundraising programs and collaboration across the organization.
His advancement career in higher education includes four years as vice president of development and alumni relations at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY, where he achieved three consecutive years of record growth in fundraising, as well as several leadership roles at Claremont McKenna College and annual and major gift fundraising roles at the California Institute of Technology. Patrick, who earned a bachelor’s degree in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, began his career in business development and sales management in the technology sector.
We are delighted that Patrick has accepted our offer to lead the OIA team and serve in this pivotal role as a partner to our senior leadership team and me. My sincere thanks to Kevin Yang ’07, president of the UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors, and Karl Steiner, vice president for research and creative achievement, for their leadership of the search committee, as well as to all the members of the committee for their service.
I am deeply grateful to Stanyell Bruce, director of alumni engagement, and Kim Robinson, director of major gifts, who have served admirably in temporary co-leadership of OIA. Thank you, Stanyell and Kim, and welcome, Patrick!
Sincerely,
President Valerie Sheares Ashby
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The following message was shared with the UMBC community on April 28 to announce the naming of a new interim dean for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences:
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Dear UMBC Community,
As you probably are aware, the current dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), Kimberly Moffitt, will be leaving UMBC this summer to join Howard University. I am excited to announce that John Stolle-McAllister has been appointed interim dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences effective July 1. John brings two-and-a-half decades of experience at UMBC to his new role. He is a professor of modern languages, linguistics, and intercultural communication and currently serves as chair.
John previously served as associate dean in CAHSS from 2014 to 2022, and in that role he focused on student success initiatives, including creating the CAHSS advising center, collaboratively designing classroom renovations, leading the college’s response to COVID, and organizing faculty participation in the Planning Instructional Variety for Online Teaching (PIVOT) program.
John earned his bachelor’s from Bates College, and he received his master’s in Hispanic literatures and Ph.D. in comparative studies of discourse and society from the University of Minnesota. His research and teaching interests include multilingualism, cultural change, environmental issues, and social movements in Latin America.
A national search for a permanent dean will be conducted over the next year. I have asked Ana Oskoz, vice provost for faculty affairs, to chair the search committee. Isaacson Miller will support UMBC in this search for the next dean for CAHSS.
Please join me in welcoming John to his new role as interim dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Sincerely,
Manfred H.M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dear UMBC Community,
As you probably are aware, the current dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS), Kimberly Moffitt, will be leaving UMBC this summer to join Howard University. I am excited to announce that John Stolle-McAllister has been appointed interim dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences effective July 1. John brings two-and-a-half decades of experience at UMBC to his new role. He is a professor of modern languages, linguistics, and intercultural communication and currently serves as chair.
John previously served as associate dean in CAHSS from 2014 to 2022, and in that role he focused on student success initiatives, including creating the CAHSS advising center, collaboratively designing classroom renovations, leading the college’s response to COVID, and organizing faculty participation in the Planning Instructional Variety for Online Teaching (PIVOT) program.
John earned his bachelor’s from Bates College, and he received his master’s in Hispanic literatures and Ph.D. in comparative studies of discourse and society from the University of Minnesota. His research and teaching interests include multilingualism, cultural change, environmental issues, and social movements in Latin America.
A national search for a permanent dean will be conducted over the next year. I have asked Ana Oskoz, vice provost for faculty affairs, to chair the search committee. Isaacson Miller will support UMBC in this search for the next dean for CAHSS.
Please join me in welcoming John to his new role as interim dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
Sincerely,
Manfred H.M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
The following message was shared with the UMBC community on April 21 to announce the naming of a new dean for the College of Engineering and Information Technology:
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Dear UMBC community,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanne M. van Briesen as the dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) effective July 1. Jeanne is a distinguished academic leader with a bold vision for the future of engineering and information technology research and education and a commitment to inclusive excellence.
Jeanne joins UMBC from Carnegie Mellon University where she is the Duquesne Light Company Professor in the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy. She recently completed service as the division director in the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems, in the Engineering Directorate, at the U.S. National Science Foundation. She previously served as the vice provost for faculty at Carnegie Mellon and as the chair of the faculty senate.
Jeanne holds a bachelor’s in education and a master’s and Ph.D. in civil engineering from Northwestern University. She is a licensed professional engineer, a board certified environmental engineer, and a diplomate of water resources engineering.
An accomplished scholar, Jeanne has published more than 75 scientific articles and given more than 200 professional presentations. Her research, which has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, the Colcom Foundation, the Heinz Endowments, the Packard Foundation, and the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance, focuses on environmental systems, including biotransformation of recalcitrant organics, detection of biological agents in drinking water and natural water systems, speciation-driven biogeochemistry of chelating agents and disinfection by-products, and environmental impacts of energy extraction.
An award-winning educator, visionary leader, and active mentor, Jeanne has supervised 24 Ph.D. dissertations and numerous M.S. theses. She has served on several boards, including the U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board, and she is a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Environmental Water Resources Institute, the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
I want to give a special thanks to Bill LaCourse and the dedicated members of the search committee for their efforts in conducting a comprehensive national search.
I am excited for Jeanne to join UMBC and build on the tradition of integrating undergraduate and graduate education, research, innovation, and service to address evolving global needs. Please join me in welcoming Jeanne to the UMBC community.
Anupam Joshi Named Special Assistant to the Provost for AI and Computing
I am also pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for Anupam Joshi, who selflessly served as the interim dean for the past two years. In addition to his current roles as the Oros Family Professor and director of UMBC Cybersecurity Institute, Anupam will be transitioning to a new role as the special assistant to the Provost for AI and Computing. In this role Anupam will lead UMBC’s strategy for AI and Computing including coordinating and leveraging current efforts in this space, lead the strategic planning for university goals in this area, and leverage new resources and university partnerships.
Anupam is a renowned expert in cybersecurity, AI, and data science. He brings decades of leadership, research excellence, and visionary thinking to this new role. His appointment marks an exciting chapter for UMBC as we expand our efforts to drive innovation, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and shape the future of ethical and impactful AI on campus, across the USM, and around the globe.
Please join me in congratulating Anupam on this well-deserved recognition. I look forward to the continued growth and success of the AI and computing programs under his leadership.
Sincerely,
Manfred H.M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dear UMBC Community,
Later this week, we will host two gatherings where we may reflect on UMBC’s successes and imagine together what’s next for our university. Both occasions call for participation from our entire community, and so I write to invite you to join me at the following:
Feedback on Middle States Self-Study
Wednesday, April 23, noon – 1 p.m. (virtual)
This gathering will give community members a chance to share feedback on UMBC’s self-study draft, an important part of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education’s accreditation process. Learn more and RSVP here.
Shaping UMBC’s Future: A Strategic Planning Conversation
Friday, April 25, noon – 2 p.m. (hybrid)
President Valerie Sheares Ashby and I look forward to sharing a conversation about the future of UMBC, and how the community can be a part of our continued strategic planning process. Learn more and RSVP here.
I look forward to seeing later this week for these important community conversations.
Sincerely,
Manfred H. M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
The following message was shared with the UMBC community on April 21 to announce the naming of a new dean for the College of Engineering and Information Technology:
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Dear UMBC community,
I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jeanne M. VanBriesen as the dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) effective July 1. Jeanne is a distinguished academic leader with a bold vision for the future of engineering and information technology research and education and a commitment to inclusive excellence.
Jeanne joins UMBC from Carnegie Mellon University where she is the Duquesne Light Company Professor in the departments of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy. She recently completed service as the division director in the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems, in the Engineering Directorate, at the U.S. National Science Foundation. She previously served as the vice provost for faculty at Carnegie Mellon and as the chair of the faculty senate.
Jeanne holds a bachelor’s in education and a master’s and Ph.D. in civil engineering from Northwestern University. She is a licensed professional engineer, a board certified environmental engineer, and a diplomate of water resources engineering.
An accomplished scholar, Jeanne has published more than 75 scientific articles and given more than 200 professional presentations. Her research, which has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, the Colcom Foundation, the Heinz Endowments, the Packard Foundation, and the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Technology Alliance, focuses on environmental systems, including biotransformation of recalcitrant organics, detection of biological agents in drinking water and natural water systems, speciation-driven biogeochemistry of chelating agents and disinfection by-products, and environmental impacts of energy extraction.
An award-winning educator, visionary leader, and active mentor, Jeanne has supervised 24 Ph.D. dissertations and numerous M.S. theses. She has served on several boards, including the U.S. EPA Science Advisory Board, and she is a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Environmental Water Resources Institute, the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
I want to give a special thanks to Bill LaCourse and the dedicated members of the search committee for their efforts in conducting a comprehensive national search.
I am excited for Jeanne to join UMBC and build on the tradition of integrating undergraduate and graduate education, research, innovation, and service to address evolving global needs. Please join me in welcoming Jeanne to the UMBC community.
Anupam Joshi Named Special Assistant to the Provost for AI and Computing
I am also pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for Anupam Joshi, who selflessly served as the interim dean for the past two years. In addition to his current roles as the Oros Family Professor and director of UMBC Cybersecurity Institute, Anupam will be transitioning to a new role as the special assistant to the Provost for AI and Computing. In this role Anupam will lead UMBC’s strategy for AI and Computing including coordinating and leveraging current efforts in this space, lead the strategic planning for university goals in this area, and leverage new resources and university partnerships.
Anupam is a renowned expert in cybersecurity, AI, and data science. He brings decades of leadership, research excellence, and visionary thinking to this new role. His appointment marks an exciting chapter for UMBC as we expand our efforts to drive innovation, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and shape the future of ethical and impactful AI on campus, across the USM, and around the globe.
Please join me in congratulating Anupam on this well-deserved recognition. I look forward to the continued growth and success of the AI and computing programs under his leadership.
Sincerely,
Manfred H.M. van Dulmen
Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs