Office of the Provost
Office of the Provost
These senior administrators oversee the day-to-day and strategic operations of the Office of the Provost. Each leader plays a pivotal role in shaping our institution's academic vision and ensuring the success of our students, faculty and institution.
Stephanie Jacobson’s academic career spans 11 years as a professor of social work at Quinnipiac. Her extensive faculty leadership, dedication to faculty development and commitment to fostering an inclusive academic community made her an exemplary choice for this pivotal role.
As Associate Provost, Stephanie Jacobson is a vital member of the Academic Affairs senior leadership team. She oversees strategic initiatives that support professional growth, teaching, scholarly excellence and innovation and the well-being of our faculty. She also spearheads our community-building and inclusive excellence programs. Furthermore, Jacobson plays a crucial role in ensuring effective shared governance and communication with the faculty, working closely with the Faculty Senate.
Associate Provost Jacobson brings a wealth of experience, having served in various leadership roles in the School of Health Sciences, including interim chair and associate chair of the Social Work Department. She successfully managed the Council on Social Work Education reaffirmation process, leading to the program's successful reaccreditation.
Associate Provost Jacobson's administrative prowess is evident from her service to the University, including two terms as Faculty Senate chair and six years on the Academic Programs and Policies Committee, serving as both vice chair and chair. This experience has given her deep insight into faculty needs.
Associate Provost Jacobson earned her doctorate in social work from the CUNY Graduate Center in New York, her MSW from New York University School of Social Work and a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She also completed the management development program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in 2023.
Terri Johnson began her career at Quinnipiac within Student Affairs and served for over a decade as a clinical therapist in the Health and Wellness Center. As a part-time faculty member, she has instructed campus-based classes and faculty-led sections with an emphasis on environmental sustainability and service learning to Costa Rica, the Ecuadorian Amazon and the Galapagos Islands.
Her move to academic affairs was in the role of director of academic affairs. Her portfolio has included serving as the Title IX deputy for faculty prior to serving as the University Title IX coordinator, chairing the Sabbatical Leave Committee, serving as the ex-officio provost office representative on the Senate Policies Committee, serving on the commencement committee and overseeing the academic catalog and its transition to an online resource.
In her current role as Associate VP of Student Personal and Professional Development, she oversees the Office of Career Development and Experiential Learning and Global Engagement and focuses on bolstering university-wide collaboration to provide key functions and developmental opportunities that support students in their journey towards rewarding lives and careers.
Johnson holds her bachelor’s degree in finance from Lehigh University and her master’s and CT State License as LMFT in therapy. She is certified from the Teachers College, Columbia University in nutritional counseling, in Jungian psychology from the Ireland Jung Center, in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction from Yale and in Mindfulness Counseling from Copper Beech Institute. Prior to joining Quinnipiac University, Johnson worked as a financial analyst in Budapest for General Electric and as a project manager of strategic planning at Meridian Bancorp.
Adam Nemeroff is the Assistant Provost for Innovations in Learning, Teaching and Technology at Quinnipiac University. He oversees Quinnipiac's Innovations in Learning and Teaching (QILT), the result of the integration of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the Office of Learning Design and Technology (LDT). QILT serves as an educational excellence center dedicated to improving teaching and learning across all formats — online, in-person and hybrid. Collaborating with faculty members from all nine schools and colleges, QILT supports a diverse range of departments and programs in enhancing instructional practices and enriching student learning experiences. Nemeroff also oversees learning technologies for academics and academic affairs and works closely with ITS to partner on digital technologies.
With over a decade of experience in higher education learning technology, learning design and faculty development, Nemeroff has held significant roles at both Dartmouth College and the University of Connecticut. He earned his MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Connecticut and holds a BA in History and a BS in Secondary History and Social Studies Education. Committed to promoting accessible and inclusive education, Nemeroff is deeply interested in how AI and emerging technologies can reshape learning experiences for future-ready college students.
Mike Savino joined Quinnipiac University in February 2022 as Director of Academic Budgets and Resource Planning. He oversees the Academic Finance Group, which reports to the provost, and plays a critical role in the thoughtful stewardship and effective deployment of the University’s resources. An accomplished and results-oriented financial executive, Savino has an extensive background in financial management and administration in both the healthcare and software industries. His experience includes building an operationally focused finance support function, partnering with leadership on operating budgets, financial planning and analysis and revenue cycle which are tied to executing the organizational mission and goals.
Savino holds a BS in accounting from Sacred Heart University and resides in Connecticut with his family.
Alison Witherspoon serves as Director of Lifelong Learning, providing leadership and direction to advance Quinnipiac’s efforts to develop and deliver flexible and effective learning solutions to a wide range of non-traditional learners through programs focused on executive education, professional workforce development, industry certifications and pre-college youth experiences. Witherspoon has served as a higher education leader for the past 20 years, including experience in strategic program planning, online learning, institutional research, accreditation and academic policy development.
Witherspoon has a track record of partnering with faculty and administration to advance enrollment and other growth initiatives. Her research centers on learning, innovation, leadership and team processes. Witherspoon holds a EdD in Leadership and Innovation from Arizona State University, a Master’s in Public Service Management from DePaul University and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Southern Illinois University.
Annalisa Zinn has served as the Vice President for Academic Innovation and Effectiveness since July 2015. In this role, she provides leadership to academic and strategic planning initiatives as well as guidance on academic policy matters. Over the course of her 10+ years in the Office of the Provost, she has overseen many of the divisions of academic affairs. Zinn also serves as the accreditation liaison officer with the New England Commission of Higher Education and the Connecticut Office of Higher Education.
Zinn earned a PhD in political science and a bachelor’s degree in ethics, politics and economics from Yale University. She also earned an MBA from Quinnipiac. Her areas of teaching and scholarship include international human rights, ethics of war and peace, public policy and international relations.
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