Compliance Contacts
Stevens has a number of offices that are available to work with you to support legal, regulatory and policy compliance and you should feel free to contact any of them as questions arise. Below you will find contact information and a brief description of the functions of these offices:
Compliance Contacts
As Chief Compliance Officer, Stephanie Barber is responsible for overseeing and managing Stevens' risk and compliance programs and ensuring that the University is upholding best practices and complying with all regulatory requirements and Stevens' policies. She works closely with University leadership in assessing compliance risks and coordinating compliance plans and also serves as a resource for all employees who have questions about compliance.
Stephanie Barber, Chief Compliance Officer
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is led by Kathy Schulz, who is responsible for all legal affairs of the University and for identifying outside counsel to assist in particular matters. The Office consists of two attorneys and has experience in a broad range of legal areas. If you believe you have a legal or compliance question, please do not hesitate to reach out to this Office.
Kathy L. Schulz, Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
T: 201.216.5667 / Email
The Office of Human Resources is available for advice on human resources, compensation, benefits, ERISA, unionized labor and related matters. This Office is staffed with various professionals including a compliance expert who may be accessed by contacting Warren Petty, Vice President for Human Resources.
Sheraine Gilliam, Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer
T: 201.216.5218 / Email
Mike Esposito, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Strategic Initiatives
T: 201.216.5146 / Email
The Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) is responsible for administrating Stevens' externally funded grants and contracts. The Office is staffed by experts in research compliance, export control regulations and compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to sponsored programs as well as adherence to sponsor terms and conditions.
Trudy Riley, Director of Sponsored Programs
T: 201.216.3681 / Email
Under the leadership of David Fernandez, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety provides programs and services to address safety, health and environmental risks to faculty, staff and students with a particular focus on lab and fire safety.
David Fernandez, Chief Risk Officer
T: 201.216.8705 / Email
The Procurement Office works to acquire goods and services on behalf of the University for all purposes including educational, research and administrative purposes. This Office works closely with OGC and OSP to obtain legal advice where necessary and to ensure that procurement contracts comply with the requirements imposed on Stevens due to its status as a recipient of federal, state and local funds.
Brian Seabold, Director of Procurement
T: 201.216.5133 / Email
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance. Sex discrimination under Title IX includes sexual harassment and sexual violence. Stevens has appointed Xhiljola Ruci, Director of Community Standards and Title IX Coordinator, to lead Stevens’ Title IX compliance efforts. In addition, Maria Ouckama, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources, serves as Deputy Title IX Coordinator and administers Title IX matters primarily with regard to Stevens’ employees.
Dr. Stacy Fisher, Director of Community Standards and Title IX Coordinator
T: 201.216.3383 / Email
Ms. Xhiljola Ruci Kluger, Director of Employee Relations and Compliance
T: 201.216.3718 / Email
Mike Esposito, Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Strategic Initiatives
T: 201.216.5146 / Email