Laurie P. Castaldo
Pelham,USA
Summary
Dynamic academic consultant with a proven track record at The New School, excelling in program accreditation and strategic planning. Skilled in policy writing and data analysis, enhance faculty affairs and drive institutional success through effective communication and collaboration. Passionate about fostering student engagement and achieving educational excellence.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Academic Consultant
Self-employed
Bronx, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Researched and prepared program applications for New York State Education Department accreditation, ensuring compliance and enhancing institutional credibility.
- Served as researcher, writer, and editor for regional and programmatic accreditation reports and self-studies.
- Participated in strategic planning to develop institutional guidelines and protocols, aligning them with accreditation standards and institutional goals.
- Authored handbooks, fact sheets, syllabi, and website content with clarity and accuracy.
Faculty Affairs Program Manager
The New School
New York, NY
09.2022 - 06.2026
- Initiated, approved, and tracked full-time faculty searches and appointments across four schools and colleges.
- Oversaw administration of special projects in faculty affairs, including university fellows programs, ensuring effective execution and alignment with university goals.
- Managed faculty affairs content on university websites, improving accuracy and accessibility of information for stakeholders.
- Drafted communications for internal and external stakeholders, enhancing clarity of faculty updates and committee correspondence.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to vice provost, coordinating scheduling with administrative staff.
Director, Academic Records, Assessment & Planning
Monroe College
Bronx, NY
01.2016 - 12.2021
- Led strategic planning initiatives aligning programs with institutional objectives.
- Directed academic programs to boost student engagement and success outcomes.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through data analysis and stakeholder feedback.
- Coordinated accreditation processes, ensuring timely submission and alignment with institutional requirements.
- Reviewed compliance documentation to ensure program evaluations and accreditation met standards.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather and organize accreditation data for comprehensive reporting.
- Facilitated meetings addressing accreditation requirements and updates.
- Maintained detailed records of accreditation applications and renewals.
Executive Assistant, Provost's Office
The College of New Rochelle (closed)
New Rochelle, NY
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Coordinated executive meetings to enhance communication and facilitate timely decision-making.
- Managed cross-departmental projects to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Led initiatives to improve operational workflows and resource allocation.
- Oversaw budget planning and resource management for departmental needs.
- Planned and organized large-scale events, including Commencement Exercises at Radio City and Centennial events throughout NYC, to engage stakeholders and promote institutional values.
- Developed event timelines and recruited staff, ensuring seamless execution and positive attendee experiences.
Education
MA - English and Comparative Literature
Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
New York, NYBA - Liberal Arts/Humanities, with honors
The College of New Rochelle, School of New Resources
New Rochelle, NYSkills
- Program accreditation
- Accreditation processes
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Policy writing and editing
- Content management
- Faculty affairs
Government Public Administration
Purchasing Agent, Department of Management Services, City of Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon, NY, 02/01/22, 07/31/22
Phone
cell, (914) 384-9150
Student Activities
CNR DRAMA at The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY, 01/01/99, 12/31/15, Advisor, Director and Producer
Teaching
- Adjunct Professor of English, Communication, Speech, Iona College, New Rochelle, NY, Fall 2015
- Adjunct Professor of English, Theatre, The College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY, 2000-2014
Timeline
Faculty Affairs Program Manager
The New School
09.2022 - 06.2026
Academic Consultant
Self-employed
01.2022 - Current
Director, Academic Records, Assessment & Planning
Monroe College
01.2016 - 12.2021
Executive Assistant, Provost's Office
The College of New Rochelle (closed)
01.2008 - 01.2015
MA - English and Comparative Literature
Columbia University, Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
BA - Liberal Arts/Humanities, with honors
The College of New Rochelle, School of New Resources