Susan M. Merritt
Dean, School of Computer Science and Information Systems
and Professor, Computer Science

Pace University, 1 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606
Phone: (914)422-4375 Fax: (914)422-4434 email: smerritt@pace.edu

Education

	B.A. Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.	1964 -- 1968
	M.S. Computer Science The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences New York University, New York, N.Y.	1968 -- 1969
	Graduate Coursework. Theology Fordham University, New York, N.Y.	1975 -- 1976
	Ph.D. Computer Science The Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences New York University, New York, N.Y.	1976 -- 1982
	Postdoctoral Certificate. Educational Management Institute for Educational Management (IEM) Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.	1985

Administrative Appointments

	Founding Chair, Department of Computer Science, Dyson College of Arts & Sciences Pace University	1981 to 1983
	Founding Dean, School of Computer Science & Info Systems Pace University	1983 to present

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor	Lubin School of Business	1978 to 1981
	Dyson College of Arts and Sciences	1981 to 1982
Associate Professor	Dyson College of Arts and Sciences	1982 to 1983
	School of Computer Science & Info. Systems	1983 to 1985
Professor	School of Computer Science & Info. Systems	1985 to Present

Honors And Awards

	Elected member of Phi Beta Kappa, 1968.
	Fellowship to New York University, 1968.
	Elected member of Kappa Gamma Pi, 1968.
	Elected member of Sigma Xi, 1983.
	Elected Dyson Fellow, Pace University, 1983.
	Elected member of Upsilon Pi Epsilon, Computer Science Honor Society, 1986.
	Led School to receive Homer and Charles Pace Award, 1998.

University Service

	Member of Search Committee, Dean of the Lienhard School of Nursing, 1985.
	Member of Search Committee, Director of Academic Computing, 1989.
	Member of Search Committee, Dean of Lubin School of Business, 1990 to 1991.
	Chair of Faculty Effectiveness & Enhancement Initiative, University Plainning Process, 1990 to 1991
	Member of University Planning Process Steering Committee, 1990 to 1992.
	Chair of Academic Program and Policies Committee, University Senate, 1990 to 1991, 1993 to 1994.
	Coordinator of Middle States Visit, 1991 to 1992.
	Liaison With Educational Policies Committee, Board of Trustees 1991 to 1992.
	Chair of the Task Force: University & Technology, 1992 to 1996.
	Member of Middle States Report Steering Committee, Academic Programs and Policies Committee, Governance and Administration Committee, 1993 to 1994.
	Chair of the Search Committee, Dean of the School of Law, 1993.
	Member of University Budget and Planning Committee, 1994 to present.
	Member of Search Committee, Chief Information Officer, 1996.
	Member of Pew Roundtable, 1996 to present.
	Chair of the Search Committee, Dean of the School of Law, 1998.
	Chair of the Task Force on Continuing, Corporate and Distance Education, 1998 to present.

Related Experience

	1969 to present	Consulting: program evaluation, corporate training, analysis programming, speaking.
	1969 to 1970	Systems Programming, project management, Digital Equipment Corporation, Maynard, Mass.
	1970 to 1975	Teacher of mathematics and computer science Good Counsel Academy, White plains, N.Y.
	1972 to 1978	Adjunct Instructor of Mathematics and Computer Science The College of White Plains, White Plains, N.Y.; Mercy College, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.; Pace University, Pleasantville, N.Y.