Dr. Harvey Kesselman
DR. HARVEY KESSELMAN EDUCATION Ed.D. Higher Education Administration Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, 1995 Dissertation entitled: A Response to Serious Crime on College and University Campuses Passed with Distinction, Dissertation Judged to be of Superior Merit and Noteworthy M.A. Student Personnel Services/Counseling Rowan University, Glassboro, New Jersey, 1983 B.A. Political Science Stockton University (formerly known as The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey), Galloway, New Jersey, 1979 STOCKTON UNIVERSITY EXECUTIVE LEVEL POSITIONS – 1987 - Present President, January 2016 – Present Serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the University and an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees without vote, and has charge of the administration of the University under the policies and procedures of the Board of Trustees and University. Responsible for overseeing a $228 million budget, for five administrative divisions, four additional executive-level departments, 1,200 employees, 8,700 undergraduate and graduate students, a 1,600-acre main campus with 78 buildings totaling 1.75 million square feet, and multiple off-campus instructional sites, including; Kramer Hall (Hammonton), Carnegie Center, Dante Hall, and the Arts Garage (Atlantic City), Sam Azeez Museum of Woodbine Heritage and Azeez Hall (Woodbine), an instructional site in Manahawkin, and the Stockton Seaview Hotel and Golf Club. Acting and Interim President, April 2015 – December 2015 Assumed Presidential responsibilities in the absence of the President. Opened active communications with internal and external stakeholders, alumni, community members, and legislators to ensure inclusiveness in Stockton's future. Successfully negotiated restoration of $742,000 of fiscal year 2016 state budget appropriations. Participated in confidential meetings to resolve the conflicting covenants on the Showboat Hotel and Casino property in Atlantic City.
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