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Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC)

What We Do

The Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC) is responsible for analyzing and making recommendations regarding university benefit plan designs. The BAC is committed to exploring options and suggesting changes that align with the objectives and goals established by the Office of Human Resources and the Office of the EVP, Business & Operations, ensuring that the University's mission is upheld.

The BAC, as an advisory body to the University, ensures that all voices are heard and considered in the decision-making process. They will consider competitiveness, financial sustainability, and fairness in their recommendations. Ultimate decision-making authority regarding University benefit programs rests with the Office of Human Resources and the Office of the Executive Vice President, Business and Operations.


Who We Are

Charged By

Sonya Williams, Vice President of Human Resources

Committee Chairs

Terryann Waldron, Senior Director of Benefits Administration (ex-officio)
Arlene Delarosa, Associate Director of Benefits Administration (ex-officio)

Committee Members

25-26 Membership

Role

Seth Cohen
Sr. Director of Budget and Operations
The New School for Social Research

NSSR / Lang

Kate Evanishyn
Assistant Provost for University Part-Time Faculty Affairs
Office of the Provost

Provost Office

Stephanie Szitanyi
Associate Dean of Part-Time Faculty Affairs
Schools of Public Engagement

SPE

Julie Beth Napolin
Full Time Faculty
The New School for Social Research

CoPA / UFS

Adrienne Umeh
Director of Operations and Budget
Office of the Provost

SPE / Staff Senate

Sherri Cohen
Director of Communications
The New School for Social Research

NSSR / Staff Senate

Ashley AuPont
Assistant Director, Student Success Advising
Parsons School of Design

Parsons / Staff Senate

Tracy Robin
Associate Provost, Student Health Services
Office of the Provost

Student Success

Loretta Ferrari
Chief Financial Officer
Business and Operations

Finance

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