Executive Officers

Dr. Steven H. Kaplan, President

Dr. Kaplan has been President since July 2004.  He completed his PhD in comparative literature at Eberhard-Karls Universität (Germany) and holds the Master of Arts degree (with a concentration in philosophy, German, and English) from the same university.  Dr. Kaplan also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles.  He has been an Instructor of English at the University of Maryland, European Division; a Visiting Lecturer in American Studies at Eberhard-Karls Universität; Instructor of English, English Department Chair and Director of the Center for International Studies at the University of Southern Colorado; Dean of Arts and Humanities at SUNY-Buffalo College; Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler University; and Chancellor at the University of Virginia's College at Wise.  Dr. Kaplan is the author of a book on American translations of the poetry of Rainer Marie Rilke, a number of scholarly essays, a book on Tim O'Brien's fiction, and an anthology of international war stories.

Maxcy Hall 227
203.932.7274
skaplan@newhaven.edu

Dr. David P. Dauwalder, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs

Dr. Dauwalder began his duties as Provost in April 2006.  Dr. Dauwalder completed his PhD in a program that combined study in business administration, business education, secondary education, and educational research at Arizona State University.  Dr. Dauwalder also holds a Master of Arts degree from Arizona State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University.  He has been an Assistant Professor of Administrative Services at Central Michigan University; a Professor in the Department of Office Systems and Business Education at California State University, Los Angeles; a Professor of Business Communication at Central Washington University; and a Professor of Management at California State University, Stanislaus.  His administrative roles have included Acting Associate Dean for Graduate Programs, Department Chair, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Resources, and Acting Dean of the School of Business & Economics at California State University, Los Angeles.  Additionally, Dr. Dauwalder served as Dean of the School of Business & Economics and Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Central Washington University.  Dr. Dauwalder most recently served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at California State University, Stanislaus. 

Maxcy Hall 224
203.932.7267
ddauwalder@newhaven.edu

Mr. Arthur D. Goon, Vice President for Student Success

After originally coming to UNH as the founding dean of University College in April 2007, Art Goon was appointed Vice President for Student Success in March 2009.  He was formerly Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment Management at Chestnut Hill College (PA).  During his 28-year career in higher education, Mr. Goon has also served as Executive Assistant to the President at Montgomery County College (PA), Associate Director of Enrollment Management at Arcadia University (PA), and Special Assistant to the President at SUNY-New Paltz (NY).  Mr. Goon was also a head collegiate soccer coach for 20 years and has been inducted into the Tennessee Wesleyan College Hall of Fame and the New Jersey Soccer Hall of Fame. He earned a B.S. in Business Administration from Tennessee Wesleyan College and an M.S. in Educational Administration from SUNY–New Paltz.  Through the strategic student-centered coordination of offices, departments and functions, the Student Success Division ensures that UNH provides students with the highest quality experience, education, and support for personal development to graduate and be successful in today’s global society.

Echlin Hall 201
203.932.7386
agoon@newhaven.edu

Mr. George S. Synodi, Vice President for Finance

Mr. Synodi has been Vice President for Finance and Treasurer since October 2002.  He received his BS and MBA degrees from the University of Connecticut School of Business.  Mr. Synodi served as Chief Financial Officer for three Connecticut public education school districts from 1983 to 1989, and as Assistant Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer of the Capitol Region Education Council (CREC) in Hartford, Connecticut from 1989 to 2002.  Mr. Synodi served as an expert financial witness in the landmark Connecticut school desegregation case, Sheff vs. O'Neill.

Maxcy Hall 220
203.932.7226
gsynodi@newhaven.edu

Mrs. Caroline Koziatek, Associate Vice President of Human Resources

Caroline Vitale Koziatek '92 M.B.A. joined the University of New Haven in August 2007 as Associate Vice President for Human Resources. An accomplished professional with over 23 years of service in human resources, Koziatek is known as a skilled coach, a master at acquiring top talent and a respected team builder.  Most recently, Koziatek was vice president of commercial and consumer strategic business for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in North Haven, Conn., where she served for more than 16 years. Previously, she held positions in quality and customer service for Applied Data Processing, Inc. in North Haven, Conn. and in operations and control for the former Macy's in New Haven, Conn. She holds a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Bryant University and a master's degree in business administration from the University of New Haven.

New Hall
203.932.7479
ckoziatek@newhaven.edu

Mr. Richard J. Tuchman, Vice President for University Advancement

Richard J. Tuchman joined the University of New Haven as Vice President for University Advancement in July, 2008. A prominent Connecticut fundraising professional, Tuchman previously served as the Executive Director of Development at the University of Hartford. During his previous 22 years as an advancement officer, Tuchman served as an executive in the Development and Advancement offices at Yale University, Saint Joseph College, Quinnipiac University and at the American Heart Association, and began his career with the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the team that completed the University of Hartford’s $175-million capital campaign, led a successful $30-million campaign at Saint Joseph College and directed the Quinnipiac University Development Office for four years. Tuchman is a certified fund-raising executive and graduate of Cornell University with a master’s in journalism from Quinnipiac University.

New Hall
203.932.7268
rtuchman@newhaven.edu