Committee Composition
The committee consists of the Dean or the Dean’s designee as the Chair, three full-time faculty appointed by the Dean, three full-time faculty elected by the Assembly (at Assistant, Associate, Full Professor), and one representative from dental practice or the Dean’s Leadership Council, appointed by the Dean. The three full-time faculty appointed by the Dean and the three full-time faculty elected by the Assembly will serve staggered three-year terms. Ex officio members include the Senior Executive Associate Dean, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Associate Dean of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness, Associate Dean for Research, Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Quality, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, the Chief of Staff, and the Executive Director of Finance.
Committee Members
| role | name | term |
|---|---|---|
| Dean (Chair) | Dr. A. Isabel Garcia | |
| Full-time faculty elected by Faculty Assembly | Dr. Andre Reis | 2027 |
| Full-time faculty elected by Faculty Assembly | Dr. Olga Ensz | 2028 |
| Full-time faculty elected by Faculty Assembly | Dr. William Martin | 2028 |
| Full-time faculty appointed by the Dean | Dr. Anita Gohel | 2027 |
| Full-time faculty appointed by the Dean | Open | 2028 |
| Full-time faculty appointed by the Dean | Dr. Mateus Rocha | 2028 |
| Dean’s Leadership Council Representative | Dr. Lance Karp | |
| Ex Officio: Senior Executive Associate Dean | Dr. Roberta Pileggi | |
| Ex Officio: Associate Dean for Planning and Institutional Effectiveness | Dr. Roger Fillingim | |
| Ex Officio: Associate Dean for Research | Dr. Valeria Gordan | |
| Ex Officio: Associate Dean for Academic Affairs | Dr. Patricia Pereira | |
| Ex Officio: Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs | Dr. Joseph Riley, III | |
| Ex Officio: Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs and Quality | Dr. Panagiotis Zoidis | |
| Ex Officio: Executive Director of Finance | Jean Sweitzer | |
| Ex Officio: Chief of Staff | Christina Perez | |
| Staff Support | Lauren Guidi-Mackey |
Committee Charge
The overall purpose of this committee is to identify, evaluate and recommend opportunities for growth, innovation and long-term impact for the college. It will serve as a strategic advisory committee that ensures the college remains responsive to emerging trends affecting dental education, practice and research, stakeholder needs, and the community’s needs.
Current Strategic Plan
The 2025 plan is reflected on our Strategic Plan website. The final draft plan was presented at Faculty Assembly on May 21, 2025, and Staff Assembly on May 28, 2025. The plan was voted on through our shared governance process and unanimously approved.
Individual Faculty Member Responsibilities
The Strategic Advisory Committee meets approximately 2–3 times per year. Members may be asked to serve on subgroups to accomplish work required outside of regularly scheduled meetings.
Schedule of Meetings
2025-2026
*The Strategic Planning Committee was renamed the Strategic Advisory Committee in Spring 2026, with an updated committee charge. The updated group’s first meeting will be held in May 2026.
2024-2025
2023-2024
2022-2023
2021-2022
2020-2021
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Strategic Planning Committee worked via email during this time.
2019-2020
Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, the Strategic Planning Committee worked via email during this time.
To request information prior to 2019-2020 please contact the Dean’s Office.