The role of preparedness committee is to create reopening and contingency plans in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The preparedness committee provides situation reports to University leadership,
assisting them in making well-informed decisions and communicates updates from the
CDC, public health officials, and actions taken by the University to ensure the continued
health and safety of our community.
Committee members are:
- John Plotts- Ed.D. - Executive Vice President, Enrollment, Co-chair
- Heather Lachenauer - General Counsel, Co-chair
- Andrew Osborn - Associate Professor of English, Chair of Faculty Senate
- Anita Johnson - Bookstore Manager
- Ben Gibbs - Director, Student Affairs, Rome Campus
- Casey Teng - General Manager, Aramark
- Clare Venegas - Assistant Vice President, Marketing and Communications
- Dick Strockbine - Athletic Director
- Elizabeth Griffin - Assistant Vice President of Enrollment
- Fr. Thomas More Barba - UD Chaplain
- Gina Fenwick - Executive Assistant to the Provost
- John Norris - Associate Provost
- Julia Carrano - Dean of Students, Student Affairs
- Kyle Lemieux - Associate Professor, Drama
- Dr. Lora Rodriguez - Physician/Director, Health Clinic
- Maggie Chavey - Executive Assistant, Office of the President
- Mandy Baker - Police Captain, UD Police/Campus Safety
- Marisa Darby - Registrar
- Mary Fleck - Director, Human Resources
- Peter Hatlie, VP - Dean and Director, Rome Programs, Rome Campus
- Robert Watling, CPA - Chief Financial Advisor
- Steve Serna - Safety Specialist, Human Resources
- Theresa Kenney - Associate Professor, English
- William Cody - Associate Professor, Biology