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Order of Exercises<\/h2>\n
CINDY R. JEBB, PH.D.<\/strong>
\nPresiding<\/em><\/p>\n\n
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PROCESSIONAL<\/strong><\/p>\nNATIONAL ANTHEM<\/strong>
\nLyrics by Francis Scott Key
\nPerformed by Desiree S. Bounds<\/strong>,
\nClass of 2026<\/p>\nWELCOME & PRESIDENT\u2019S ADDRESS<\/strong>
\nDr. Cindy R. Jebb <\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0 President<\/em><\/p>\nKEYNOTE SPEAKER<\/strong>
\nDon La Greca \u201992<\/strong>
\nLead Broadcaster for the New Jersey Devils & ESPN Radio Host<\/em><\/p>\nMUSICAL CELEBRATION<\/strong>
\n\u201cOmnia Sol\u201d by Z. Randall Stroope
\nPerformed by Ramapo College CantaNOVA<\/strong><\/p>\nGRADUATE REPRESENTATIVE<\/strong>
\nSarah Glisson<\/strong>, Class of 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
RAMAPO COLLEGE ALMA MATER<\/strong>
\nLyrics by Michael Alasa
\nMusic by David Welch
\nPerformed by Amisha Hema Singh<\/strong>,
\nClass of 2026<\/p>\nPRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES<\/strong>
\nFOR BACHELOR\u2019S, MASTER\u2019S, AND DOCTORAL DEGREES
\nDr. Michael J. Middleton <\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0 Provost<\/em><\/p>\nCONFERRAL OF DEGREES
\n<\/strong>Dr. Cindy R. Jebb <\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0 President<\/em><\/p>\nRECOGNITION OF GRADUATES<\/strong>
\nDr. Rick Brown, Joseph Connell, Dr. Edward Petkus, <\/strong>and Dr. Christopher Romano<\/strong><\/p>\nCLASS OF 2026 ALUMNI MEMBER INSTALLATION
\n<\/strong>Christopher Emch \u201914<\/strong> | Vice President, Alumni Association<\/em><\/p>\nRECESSIONAL<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Ramapo College Leadership<\/div>\n
Ramapo College Leadership<\/h2>\nRamapo College Board of Trustees<\/h3>\n\n- Albert C. Nieves,<\/strong> Chair, EOF Liaison<\/li>\n
- A.J. Sabath \u201993<\/strong>, Vice Chair, Alumni Association & NJASCU Liaison<\/li>\n
- Marize Helmy<\/strong>, Treasurer<\/li>\n
- Susan A. Vallario<\/strong>, Immediate Past Chair<\/li>\n
- Michael Ben-David<\/strong><\/li>\n
- William F. Dator<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sarah Glisson \u201926<\/strong>, Student Trustee<\/li>\n
- Olivia Ha \u201928<\/strong>, Alternate Student Trustee<\/li>\n
- Stephan Lally \u201920<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Chris Lopez <\/strong><\/li>\n
- Brady O\u2019Connor \u201916<\/strong><\/li>\n
- George C. Ruotolo, Jr.<\/strong>, CFRE, Board of Governors Liaison<\/li>\n
- David G. Schlussel<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dr. Cindy R. Jebb<\/strong>, President, Ex Officio<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Executive Committee of the Board of Governors of the Ramapo College Foundation<\/h3>\n\n- Keith Dawkins \u201994<\/strong>, Chair<\/li>\n
- Eileen Comerford \u201980<\/strong>, Vice Chair<\/li>\n
- Lisa Ryan \u201984<\/strong>, Secretary<\/li>\n
- Roy Putrino<\/strong>, Immediate Past Chair<\/li>\n
- Alison Banks-Moore \u201977<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Tom Palmer <\/strong><\/li>\n
- Russell Sommers \u201905<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Tom Srednicki<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Dr. Christopher Romano<\/strong>, Executive Director<\/em>, Ex Officio<\/em><\/li>\n
- Dr. Cindy R. Jebb<\/strong>, President<\/em>, Ex Officio<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Vice Presidents<\/h3>\n\n- Virginia Galdieri<\/strong>, Vice President for People Operations & Employee Resources<\/li>\n
- Dr. Michael J. Middleton<\/strong>, Provost\u00a0 |\u00a0 Vice President for Teaching, Learning, & Growth<\/li>\n
- Nicole Morgan Agard<\/strong>, Chief Diversity Officer\u00a0 |\u00a0 Vice President for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Compliance<\/li>\n
- Patrick O\u2019Connor<\/strong>, Vice President for Government Relations & Business Development<\/li>\n
- Colleen O\u2019Keefe<\/strong>, Chief Financial Officer\u00a0 |\u00a0 Vice President for Fiscal Health<\/li>\n
- Dr. Christopher Romano<\/strong>, Vice President for Strategic Enrollment, Outreach, & Engagement\u00a0 |\u00a0 Executive Director for the RCNJ Foundation<\/li>\n
- Michael Tripodi<\/strong>, Vice President & General Counsel<\/li>\n
- Melissa Van Der Wall<\/strong>, Dean for Students\u00a0 |\u00a0 Vice President for Student Well-being<\/li>\n
- Dr. Brittany A. Williams-Goldstein<\/strong>, Chief of Staff & Board Liaison\u00a0 |\u00a0 Vice President for Policy, Research, & Governance\u00a0 |\u00a0 College Spokesperson<\/li>\n
- Dr. Michael Yankovich<\/strong>, Vice President for Operational & Administrative Integration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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Deans<\/h3>\n\n- Dr. Benny Chan<\/strong>, School of Theoretical and Applied Science<\/li>\n
- Ken Goldstein<\/strong>, School of Contemporary Arts<\/li>\n
- Dr. Susan Hangen<\/strong>, School of Humanities and Global Studies<\/li>\n
- Leigh-Cregan Keller<\/strong>, George T. Potter Library and Peter P. Mercer Learning Commons<\/li>\n
- Dr. Edward Petkus<\/strong>, Anisfield School of Business<\/li>\n
- Dr. Kathleen Ray<\/strong>, Interim Dean, School of Social Science and Human Services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Keynote Speaker: Don La Greca \u201992<\/div>\n
Keynote Speaker: Don La Greca \u201992<\/h2>\nAbout Don La Greca \u201992\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Don La Greca \u201992 has been with ESPN New York radio from its inception in September 2001. He began his career with the Sports Phone service, before working as a sports anchor on 1010 WINS. La Greca formerly hosted ESPN New York\u2019s official \u201cJets Game Day\u201d pregame show and \u201cThe 5th Quarter\u201d postgame show.<\/p>\n
Until 2025, La Greca worked for the Rangers as the fill-in for lead radio play-by-play announcer Kenny Albert. He served as the Rangers\u2019 play-by-play man for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals in the 2014 season, after Albert had to fill in for Mike Emrick on NBC. La Greca had called NHL playoff games before for ESPN New York Radio but calling game one was \u201ca dream come true\u201d according to La Greca.<\/p>\n
La Greca was a co-host for The Michael Kay Show and was with the show since 2002. From 2016-2025, La Greca hosted the ESPN hockey podcast, Game Misconduct. In January 2025, he became a co-host of Don, Hahn & Rosenberg.<\/p>\n
On July 7, 2025 MSG Networks announced La Greca will take over as the broadcast voice of the New Jersey Devils, replacing Bill Spaulding ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.<\/p>\n
Don graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from Ramapo in 1992. At WRPR, Ramapo College\u2019s student radio station, he was an everyman, doing the heavy metal show, \u201cThe Beast is Unleashed,\u201d while also serving as the sports director, news director, and play-by-play announcer for baseball and basketball.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Graduate Representative: Sarah Glisson \u201926<\/div>\n
Graduate Representative: Sarah Glisson \u201926<\/h2>\nAbout Sarah Glisson (<\/strong>Class of 2026)<\/h3>\n
Sarah Glisson of Cinnaminson, New Jersey, is a College Honors scholar graduating with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Public Policy. A Dean\u2019s List student, Sarah is the first Ramapo College student to be awarded a Truman Scholarship, recognizing her academic excellence and commitment to public service. She is also a member of the Alpha Lambda Delta and Pi Sigma Alpha honor societies, as well as Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.<\/p>\n
Throughout her time at Ramapo College, Sarah has been dedicated to empowering her peers, advocating for the student body, and encouraging civic engagement. She led nonpartisan voter registration and civic programming as the Lead Ambassador for the Andrew Goodman Foundation, Student Manager of the Civic and Community Engagement Center, and Vice President of Project A.R.C.H. Her work earned her the 2025 Student Employee of the Year award in the Center for Student Involvement and national recognition on the 2025 Student Voting Honor Roll.<\/p>\n
Sarah has made a lasting impact as Student Trustee on the Ramapo College Board of Trustees where she has worked to share the student perspective and contribute to a sustainable future for the college. As she prepares for law school, Sarah is committed to being a visionary leader and expanding access to affordable healthcare across the state. As Sarah puts it, she is \u201cComing to an elected office near you!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>2026 Recipient of the Fred and Florence Thomases Award and Grand Marshal: Dr. Kathleen Ray<\/div>\n
2026 Recipient of the Fred and Florence Thomases Award and Grand Marshal: Dr. Kathleen Ray<\/h2>\n\n
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About the Fred and Florence Thomases Award<\/h3>\n
The Fred and Florence Thomases Faculty Research and Development Award was established in 1975 as an endowment from founding trustee Florence Thomases and her husband, Fred Thomases.<\/p>\n
The award is given annually to honor one or two faculty members who demonstrate excellence in teaching, excellence in scholarship, outstanding contribution to the College and community, and outstanding fulfillment of professional responsibility. Academic Deans, in consultation with faculty and students, make nominations for the award to the Provost, who reviews the nominations and forwards three names to the President for the final selection.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Grand Marshal<\/h3>\n
The 2026 recipient of The Fred and Florence Thomases Faculty Research and Development Award serves as this morning\u2019s Grand Marshal and is carrying the Ramapo College Mace.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
About Dr. Kathleen Ray<\/h3>\n
Associate Professor of Social Work
\nSchool of Social Sciences and Human Services<\/em><\/p>\nDr. Ray has taught at Ramapo College since 2016, has served as Director of the Master of Social Work Program since 2019, is currently Interim Dean of the School of Social Sciences and Human Services, and is a recipient of the 2025 Ramapo Jack Richardson Award. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Binghamton University, an MSSW from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in Social Work from Rutgers University. Prior to joining Ramapo, she served as a Health Care Specialist-Researcher and Fellow at the Veterans Administration, where her work focused on the health and psychosocial needs of post-deployment veterans. She has published extensively on veterans\u2019 issues, COVID-19\u2019s impact on social work education, and the integration of artificial intelligence in social work practice, and has contributed to two nationally recognized curricular guides on military social work published by the Council on Social Work Education. She also co-edited a special issue of the Clinical Social Work Journal devoted to contemporary practice with veterans. Her most recent peer-reviewed article examines faculty AI adoption in social work education and appears in Social Work Education: The International Journal<\/em>. She has presented her research both nationally and internationally. In addition to her academic work, Dr. Ray provides pro bono clinical supervision to social workers at NewBridge Medical Center. Dr. Ray was born and raised in Croton-on-Hudson, New York.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/i><\/i><\/i><\/span>Ceremony Participants<\/div>\n
Ceremony Participants<\/h2>\nHonor Guard<\/h3>\n
The Honor Guard is composed of graduates selected by their respective Deans for their scholarship and contributions to Ramapo College. They lead their school during the Processional.<\/p>\n
\n- Justin Omar Barredo \u201915, \u201919, \u201926<\/strong>, Doctoral Programs<\/li>\n
- Desiree S. Bounds \u201926<\/strong>, School of Contemporary Arts<\/li>\n
- Danielle Johnna Braune \u201926<\/strong>, School of Humanities and Global Studies<\/li>\n
- Elizabeth Nicole Mendicino \u201926<\/strong>, School of Social Science and Human Services<\/li>\n
- Jesiah Zacchaeus Owens \u201926<\/strong>, Anisfield School of Business<\/li>\n