Leadership and Departments
Office of the President
Merodie A. Hancock, Ph.D., began as University President on March 5, 2018. Learn more about the Office of the President.
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees governs the University and ensures its mission and purpose are served. Learn more about the Board of Trustees.
Officers of the University
The University’s senior management team includes the president’s chief of staff, vice presidents of six administrative divisions, the University’s general counsel and academic deans of the University’s schools. Learn more about the officers.
Academic Council
This council promotes and maintains the quality of the University’s academic offerings. Learn more about the Academic Council.
TESU Foundation Board of Directors
The Board of Directors governs the Thomas Edison State University Foundation, an autonomous, nonprofit organization that conducts fund raising initiatives in support of the University and its mission. Learn more about the TESU Foundation.
Schools of Thomas Edison State University
Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education
Dr. Jeff Harmon, interim dean
609-984-1130
heavin@tesu.edu
Visit the School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education.
School of Business and Management
Dr. Michael Williams, dean
609-984-1130
sbm@tesu.edu
Visit the School of Business and Management.
School of Science and Technology
Dr. Saeed Esmaili Sardari, interim dean
Visit the School of Science and Technology.
W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions
Dr. Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, dean
609-633-6460
nursing@tesu.edu
Visit the School of Nursing and Health Professions.
John S. Watson School of Public Service
Dr. Malcolm K. Oliver, dean
609-777-4351
watsonschool@tesu.edu
Departments of Thomas Edison State University
Academic Advising
Make an appointment with an advisor or access online programming handbook.
Office of Academic Integrity
The Office of Academic Integrity collaborates with the University’s schools and offices to administer and promote awareness of the Academic Code of Conduct policy, which includes administering the academic integrity disciplinary process.
Admissions and Enrollment Services
Learn about our admissions requirements, find an information session or make an appointment to speak with an admissions counselor. Also, provides a one-stop resource dedicated to assisting students enrolled at Thomas Edison State University.
Alumni Engagement
Find an alumni event, learn how to become an alumni ambassador or tell us about your new job or milestone.
Office of Student Financial Accounts
Get answers to questions about your bill or our tuition and fees.
Office of Career Development
Help you explore your talents, discern career and educational goals, and pursue employment opportunities.
Center for the Assessment of Learning
Learn about prior learning assessment, earning credit via open courses or how your company’s training may be evaluated for college credit.
Center for Leadership and Governance
The Center for Leadership and Governance provides executive leadership development opportunities and promotes effective strategies for governing boards in higher education, nonprofits and government entities.
Center for Learning and Technology
The home of our course design and development team.
Communications
Submit story ideas for Invention magazine and press outreach or send us feedback on our social media efforts.
Community and Government Affairs
Learn about our community efforts in the greater Trenton area.
Development/TESU Foundation
Learn about giving opportunities to support the University.
General Counsel
The University’s general counsel handles all legal affairs for the institution.
Human Resources
Learn about working at Thomas Edison State University and the New Jersey State Library, employment information and current openings.
Marketing
Oversees all paid advertising and marketing at the University and manages the University’s print vendors.
Military and Veteran Enrollment and Outreach
Learn how to earn credit for military training, use VA benefits or contact a military education counselor.
Mentor Administration
Learn how to become a mentor at Thomas Edison State University.
Planning and Research
Learn about institutional data of Thomas Edison State University.
Office of the President
Read the President’s Annual Report and learn about the University’s leadership and governance.
Registrar
Order transcripts, have your transcripts sent to another institution and learn about graduation requirements, commencement and registering for a course.
Strategic Partnerships
Learn how to develop a corporate partnership with Thomas Edison State University and the benefits of a partnership.
Technical Support
Provides support for students with technical issues, including problems logging into their courses and issues with passwords.
Vendor Relations
Learn how to do business with the University or inquire about our billing processes.