Strategic Plan 2035

Springfield College 2035: Leading Forward

Springfield College has always been defined by leadership in service to others. As we look to 2035, we are building on that foundation with clarity, focus, and momentum. Leading Forward represents our commitment to elevate our impact while remaining grounded in Humanics. This strategic plan sets a deliberate course for the next decade. It aligns our priorities and calls our community to action. Together, we will lead forward, advancing Springfield College as a globally recognized institution preparing tomorrow’s community and service-minded leaders.

Our Vision

A globally recognized higher education institution in preparing tomorrow’s community and service-minded leaders.

Our Mission

Educating students in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to others.

The sun shines from behind a Springfield College seal on January 8, 2026.

Differntiators

Humanics Philosophy

Springfield College Strength and Conditioning graduate students conduct testing in the varsity weight room on September 12, 2025.

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Innovator in Sport and Wellness

Springfield College One-Hundred Thirty-Ninth Undergraduate Commencement at the MassMutual Center on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

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Exceptional Completion Rates

New Student Orientation and Pre Camp leaders welcoming incoming students at Springfield College on Thursday, August 31, 2023.

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Embedded Leadership Development

The Class of 2027 demonstrates their commitment to the Springfield College mission of providing leadership and service to others while taking part in Humanics in Action on Saturday, September 2, 2023 as part of New Student Orientation. Groups assisted members of the Springfield community in a variety of service projects throughout the city.

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Learning Through Service

Communications and Sports Journalism students news gather and file reports during the Panini Hoophall Classic at Blake Arena on the Springfield College campus during the 24th annual premier high school basketball showcase in mid-January, 2026.

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Experiential Learning

The Five Pillars and Working Groups

STUDENT EXPERIENCE AND CULTURE

Invest in and provide an educational experience and campus culture that supports a healthy and vibrant experience for every student.

Pillar Leadership

Slandie Dieujuste - Vice President for Campus Life and Community Engagement
Jon Scully - Vice President of Enrollment Management and Marketing
Nate Harris ’08 - Trustee

Student Representative

Carter White - Undergraduate Student

Alumni Council Representative

Kushal Bhandari ’25

Committee Members

Annie Warchol - Assistant Dean for Student and Parent Engagement
Rachel Ahlmyer ’20, G’22 - Senior Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions and Events
Tony Mutti - Chief Information Officer
Lisa Bromberg - Director of the Core Curriculum /Associate Professor of Mathematics
Miriam Esber - Assistant AD for Recruiting & Retention and Student-Athlete Leadership Development
Leigh-Ann Gomes, G’12 - Assistant Dean of Advising & Student Success
Laurie Cirillo - Billing Coordinator

RECRUITING AND RETAINING FACULTY AND STAFF

Actively recruit, develop, and retain high-quality faculty and staff whose values and teaching styles align with institutional mission and student needs.

Pillar Leadership

Loni Kearney ’07, G’08, DMSc’25 - Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Rebecca Kalagher, G’21 - Director of Community Standards/Interim Title IX Coordinator
Craig Poisson G’90, DPE’99 - Executive Director of Athletics
Pete Watson ’79, G’80 - Trustee

Student Representative

Owen Coderre ’24 - Graduate Student

Alumni Council Representative

Betsy Moquin ’90

Committee Members

Jason Talbert - Director of Human Resources
Joe Tiraboschi - Chief of Police
Charlie Sullivan ’91, G’97 - Head Men’s Volleyball Coach/ Professor of Physical Education
Joseph Kele - Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Michelle Moosbrugger ’00, PhD’06- Chair of the Physical Education and Health Education Department
Megan Harvey - Associate Professor of Health Sciences
Amy Doyle - Project Manager for the Office of Marketing

CURRICULAR AND CO-CURRICULAR

Provide curricular and co-curricular programming that meets the needs and interests of students in support of their future pursuits.

Pillar Leadership

Lori Ciccomascolo - Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Meghann Dombroski ’06 - Trustee

Student Representative

Amira Yusuf - Undergraduate Student

Alumni Council Representative

Hira Byrne Paulin ’12, G’13

Committee Members

Jess Barrett ’05 - Chair of the Athletic Training Department
Debbie Burnett - Interim Dean of the School of Health Sciences
Scott Dranka, G’01, CAS’04 - Director of the Career Center
Matt Citron - Instructional Designer, Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship
Paige Konstant ’16, G’19 - Associate Director of Academic Advising
Sean DeMartino, PsyD’17 - Program Director of Counseling Psychology, PsyD
John Brady - Director of Library Services
Anne Wheeler - Chair of the Literature, Writing, and Journalism Department

RESHAPING THE CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE

Create a best-in-class campus that advances mission and supports a healthy, vibrant student life experience.

Pillar Leadership

Mary-Beth Cooper - President
Susan Harriman ’82 - Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Mike Kelly ’87 - Trustee

Student Representative

Justin Signor - Undergraduate Student

Alumni Council Representative

David Roach ’71, G’72

Committee Members

Adam Feit ’06, DPE’20 - Program Director of Applied Exercise Science/Assistant Professor of Exercise Science
Kevin Roy - Director of Facilities Management
Ben Taylor ’99, G’16 - Director of East Campus and Outdoor Programs
Sue Guyer, DPE’03 - Dean of the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership
John Barnousky - Director of Housing and Residence Life
Max Zanke - Groundskeeper
Jim Kelley ’13 - Director of Athletic Operations

FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY

Ensure the institution’s capacity to manage financial resources effectively in support of current and future obligations, while achieving growth in enrollment and net revenue.

Pillar Leadership

Kerry Calnan - Chief of Staff
Michael Jarry - Vice President for Finance and Administration
Todd Stitzer ’74, H’07 - Trustee

Student Representative

Dante Iafrate - Student Trustee

Committee Members

Sean Quirk ’95, G’97 - Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach/Assistant Professor of Physical Education
Maggie Pereiras - Executive Director of Graduate and International Admissions
Eric DeFilipi - Director of Procurement & Auxiliary Services
Paul Thifault - Assistant Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences/Professor of English
Elizabeth Morgan - Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs/Associate Professor of Psychology
Jennifer Dutko - SGA and Student Activities Account Manager

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