Joseph Kiernan, associate provost for the last three years, has begun his first academic year as provost of the Metropolitan Campus. In one of his first major announcements as provost, Kiernan introduced Robert Greenfield as the newly appointed assistant provost. Greenfield joins Richard Panicucci, who has been assistant provost for campus life for the last two years.

New Metropolitan Campus Provost Joseph Kiernan, seated, is flanked by his assistants, Richard Panicucci, left, assistant provost for campus life (Metro), and newly appointed Assistant Metropolitan Campus Provost Robert Greenfield.

On July 1, Kiernan replaced Richard Bronson, who had served as interim provost since 2000. “I am very pleased and honored to be provost of the Metropolitan Campus at this time in its history,” Kiernan said. “The campus has moved forward for the last few years under the leadership of President Adams and Provost Bronson. I look forward to contributing to a continuation of these positive steps.”

Kiernan said he was particularly excited about new additions to campus such as the new residence hall Northpointe (opening next month) and the fitness center (which opened earlier this year). “We have significantly improved our collegiate environment while continuing to provide innovative academic offerings. The future is very promising.”

During his tenure as associate provost, Kiernan was especially involved in the extensive revision of the campus budget process and the formulation and approval of a strategic plan for the campus. He also has served as academic director for undergraduate programs, tri-campus coordinator for finance programs and interim associate dean, all with the Silberman College of Business.

An associate professor of economics and finance who joined Fairleigh Dickinson in 1979, Kiernan has a PhD and MA from Fordham University. His doctoral areas of concentration were economic theory, monetary economics, international economics and financial economics.

Kiernan has been active with numerous committees and task forces at FDU. Among his leadership roles have been chairman of the President’s Task Force on Institutional Governance and president of the Academic Senate. He also has been a member of the President’s Cabinet and the University Strategic Planning Commission.

Greenfield, a professor of economics and finance in the Silberman College of Business, joined the faculty in 1979. He has received several college teaching awards and the University’s Distinguished Faculty Award for Research and Scholarship in 1988.

In his administrative career, he has served many years as the director of the MBA program in the Silberman College at the College at Florham. More recently, he has been acting associate dean of Silberman College, assistant dean for administration, and chair of the department of accounting, economics and finance. Greenfield has an MA, MPhil and PhD from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.

Kiernan and Greenfield added that they welcomed contributions and input on how to improve campus life from all members of the community. “The campus is home to an excellent faculty, a large number of caring and dedicated staff members and a wonderful student body. Together, we will chart a course of future growth emphasizing increased academic excellence and further enhancements in the quality of life for all members of our campus and University community.” They invited faculty and staff to e-mail them at kiernan@fdu.edu and greenfie@fdu.edu.

Assisting the provost and his assistants are the two Lindas: Linda Lanigan, left, special assistant to the provost (Metro), and Linda Wester, assistant to the provost (Metro).

September 2003

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College at Florham, Madison, N.J.

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Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, N.J.

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