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Western Connecticut
State University

Office of the President
September 10, 2026

University Organization

President's reporting structure and a directory of divisions, units, and offices.

President's Direct Reports

PresidentJesse M. Bernal, Ph.D.

Senior Leadership

  • Provost & VP for Academic AffairsStephen Hegedus, Ph.D.Acts in place of the President in their absence.
  • VP for Operations & Chief Operating OfficerMichael MoriartyActs in place of the President and Provost in their absences.
  • AVP & Dean of StudentsErica ThompsonInterim
  • AVP for Enrollment Management & Executive Director of Strategic InitiativesMelissa Stephens
  • Chief Communications & Marketing OfficerMarcia Firsick
  • Chief Human Resources OfficerFred CrattyPeople & Culture
  • Chief DEI Officer / Title IX CoordinatorJennifer Labate, J.D.People & Culture

Additional Direct Reports

  • Director of Institutional Advancement & Executive Director, WCSU FoundationMaria Veilleux
  • Director of Public Safety & Chief of PoliceRobert Berry
  • Director of Intercollegiate AthleticsLori Mazza

Office of the President

Executive Assistant to the President: Mary O'Connor

CSCU Administrative Assistant: Aimara Brooks

Interim Operational Coverage

Budget & Finance: Ron Thomas (Interim)

IT, Innovation & Events and Conference Management: Rebecca Woodward (Interim)

Facilities & Operations: Fred Cratty (Interim)

Divisions & Offices

Functional overview. The groupings below do not establish individual reporting relationships.

Academic Affairs

Provost & Institutional Effectiveness

  • Provost's Office
  • Accreditation & Assessment
  • Grants & Sponsored Projects
  • Institutional Research
  • Non-Credit & Micro-credentials
  • Partnerships
  • Office of the Associate Provost for Analytics & Strategic Planning

Academic Support & Student Success

  • FYE Faculty Liaison
  • Hawkes Center for Excellence in Learning & Teaching
  • Kathwari Honors Program
  • Library Services
  • Pre-Collegiate & Education Access Programs
  • Registrar
  • Tutoring Resource Center
  • University Advisement
  • Writing Center

Graduate Studies

Career Success Center

Ancell School of Business

  • Academic Support
  • Accounting
  • Dean's Office
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing

Macricostas School of Arts & Sciences

  • Biology
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Dean's Office
  • Economics
  • History, Philosophy & World Perspectives
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • World Languages & Composition
  • Department of Writing & Literature

School of Professional Studies

  • Dean's Office
  • Education
  • Education Psychology
  • Health Promotion Studies
  • Justice & Law Administration
  • Nursing
  • Social Work

School of Visual, Performing & Communication Arts

  • Art
  • Communication & Media Arts
  • Dean's Office
  • Music & Music Education
  • Theatre

Athletics

Administration & Support

  • Athletics Administration
  • Athletics Leadership
  • Athletic Training
  • Equipment
  • Sports Communications & Information

Teams

  • Baseball
  • Cross Country / Track & Field
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Men's Basketball
  • Men's Ice Hockey
  • Men's Lacrosse
  • Men's Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Women's Basketball
  • Women's Field Hockey
  • Women's Ice Hockey
  • Women's Lacrosse
  • Women's Soccer

Enrollment Management

Offices & Units

  • Admissions
  • Enrollment Analytics
  • Enrollment Management
  • Enrollment Systems
  • Financial Aid
  • International Services
  • Veteran Services

Institutional Advancement

Offices & Units

  • Foundation
  • Alumni Relations
  • Community Relations
  • Development & Philanthropy
  • Advancement Services

Marketing & Communications

Marketing & Communications

Public Relations

Operations

Information Technology & Innovation

  • Customer Support
  • Digital Innovation / Labs
  • Information Systems
  • Infrastructure / Network
  • Media Services & Events
  • Network
  • Operations
  • Security
  • User Services

Events & Conference Management

Facilities & Operations

  • Custodial
  • Facilities Leadership
  • Facilities Operations
  • Grounds & Fleet
  • HVAC
  • Maintenance Trades
  • Planning & Engineering

Finance & Administration

  • Administrative Services
  • Bursar / Cashier's Office
  • Finance Department / CFO
  • Financial Planning & Budgets
  • Fiscal Affairs
  • Mail Services
  • Property Management
  • Shipping & Receiving

People & Equity

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • ODEI / Title IX
  • Title IX / Pride Center

Human Resources

  • Benefits Administration
  • HR Operations
  • Recruitment
  • Labor Relations

Public Safety

Offices & Units

  • Emergency Management
  • Environmental Health & Safety
  • WestConn Police Department
  • WestConnect

Student Affairs

Dean of Students

  • Associate Dean of Students
  • Judicial Affairs
  • Substance Misuse & Wellness Education

Student Life

  • Center for Student Involvement
  • Intercultural Affairs
  • Recreation

Student Support

  • Accessibility Services
  • Counseling Services
  • Health Services

Housing

  • Housing & Residence Life
Western Connecticut State University • Office of the President
Organization chart • September 10, 2026
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