Continuing Education and Professional Studies Faculty and Staff

Mary Kate Naatus, Ph.D.
Assistant Provost and Dean, Division of Continuing and Professional Studies
(973) 275-3577
mary.naatus@shu.edu
Mary Kate Naatus is responsible for the development and implementation of the vision for Continuing Education, including the expansion of online programming, development of programmatic offerings, creation of strategic domestic and international partnerships and optimization of summer offerings.

Elizabeth V. Halpin, M.A.
Vice Dean, Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies and Undergraduate Director, Buccino Leadership Institute
(908) 872-2945
elizabeth.halpin@shu.edu
As Vice Dean for Continuing Education and Professional Studies, Dean Halpin is tasked with providing leadership in matters relating to course development, curriculum, operations, partnerships, program development and marketing and outreach.

Noelle Vacca, M.A.
Director of Strategic Growth and Enrollment, Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies and Buccino Leadership Institute
(973) 275-4119
Noelle.vacca@shu.edu
Vacca is responsible for leading efforts to expand CEPS’s reach, enhance enrollment strategies and support the division’s mission to provide high-impact, accessible learning opportunities for professionals and lifelong learner.

Ruchin Kansal
Professor of Practice
Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies
(732) 216-4450
ruchin.kansal@shu.edu

Michael Reuter, M.B.A.
Special Advisor and Director Emeritus
Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies
(973) 275-2528
michael.reuter@shu.edu