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School of General Studies

 G.Jan Colijn, Dean of the School of General Studies

Jan Colijn (Kandidaat, Universiteit van Amsterdam, Ph.D. Temple University) has served as the General Studies dean since 1988. Earlier he chaired the college’s Social and Behavioral Sciences division (1982-1985). He was a visiting fellow in the departments of politics and international relations at the University of Warwick in 1986-1987, the second time he lived in England, where he had run a hotel in 1968.

Jan has been at the college since 1974 when he joined the political science faculty for what was envisioned to be a one-year appointment. While on the faculty, he taught international relations, foreign policy, comparative politics, and a variety of General Studies courses. His scholarly interest and publications during the past fifteen years have focused on genocide, a central area within the college’s liberal arts curriculum. He serves on boards of a variety of professional organizations.

Born in the Netherlands, he counts marathon speedskating and soccer among his avocations. He and his wife Sarah, a College alumna, live in Port Republic and their daughter lives in Pennsylvania where she attends graduate school.

Pat Cocozza

Contact Pat at X4542, in the General Studies office at J102, or at patricia.cocozza@stockton.edu

Pam Cross

As Writing Center Coordinator, I recruit, train, and supervise some of Stockton’s brightest and most creative students. I also teach in the Basic Studies, Writing, and EOF programs. My involvement in the BASK program gives me an opportunity to help students gain confidence as college thinkers and writers. In my work with the tutors, I stress the importance of understanding the learning differences among all students and building on students’ strengths. In coordination with the Community of Scholars, I regularly present workshops on writing, researching, and studying.
 
A 1982 Stockton graduate with a B.A. in Political Science, I earned my master's degree in English at Georgetown University and returned to Stockton to run the Writing Center in 1986. I consider myself blessed to have a job I love. I am also happily married with one son and a big mixed-breed dog.
 
Contact Pam at X4899, in her office at J105i, or at Pam.Cross@stockton.edu
 
Dale Howell
 

Hi, my name is Dale Howell and I have worked at Stockton for about 20 years.  I have worked in the Tutoring Center as a secretary for about 3 years.  My main jobs are typing, ordering of supplies, and most importantly, taking care of timesheets to make sure everyone gets a paycheck.

I have two sons, Christopher and Dylan, and two dogs and three cats.

Contact Dale at X4441, in the Tutoring Ctr at J105, or at dale.howell@stockton.edu
 

Claire Lopatto

Claire Lopatto has served as Assistant Dean of General Studies since 1997. Ms. Lopatto has an M.A. in English from the University of New Hampshire where she worked as an Academic Advisor. Her current duties include course scheduling for the GENS faculty, coordinating the Liberal Studies Program, and facilitating Freshman Orientation for undecided students.

 Maryann McLoughlin

Maryann teaches Rhetoric and Composition, Holocaust and Genocide Literature, Music and the Holocaust, and Asian and African Literature. She enjoys meeting in-coming freshmen during the summer when she teaches E.O.F. When not teaching, she can be found in the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center working on projects such as editing memoirs of Holocaust survivors. Maryann likes horseback riding with her family and swimming in the bay with her Golden Retriever, Nelly.
  
Luis Peña, Math Center Coordinator
 
Since 2004 I have been the Math Center Coordinator here at Stockton. I have a staff of very talented student tutors that help students in a wide range of topics including math, the physical sciences, statistics, and computer science. I also teach introductory level college mathematics and a course about humanity's role in space. All of this combines into a very interesting and rewarding job in particular when I am able to help build a student's confidence and see that light smile that comes with enlightenment.

My background is a bit diverse academically and culturally. I was born in Ecuador where I spent most of my childhood. A Stockton alumnus, I graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics in 1995. I then went on to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where I received an M.S. in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering.

Contact Luis at X4897, visit his office at J105c, or email him at Luis.Pena@stockton.edu

 Barbara Potts

 

I started working at Stockton in Feb. 2010. I am extremely delighted to be a part of the Tutoring Center and GENS team.

Before joining Stockton, I worked as a Supervisor for a Slot Manufacturing Company for 10 years and another 7 years in the casino industry where I was licensed in Blackjack, Roulette, Pai Gai Poker, Let It Ride and Craps.

I currently reside in Mystic Island with my husband and dog. I am a step-mom to (2) adult children, one is age 28, the other 23. I am also a proud grandmother to two beautiful granddaughters.

Outside of working at Stockton, I enjoy NASCAR, fishing, baking, bicycle riding, basking in the sun and the company of good friends.

I have just begun my journey at Stockton and am looking forward to a great road ahead!

Contact Barbara at X4440, in the Tutoring Ctr at J105, or at barbara.potts@stockton.edu

Peg Rivera

Hi, my name is Peg Rivera, and I started working at Stockton in 1988 in the Student Development office.  I transferred to the academic side of the campus and have worked in General Studies with Dean Colijn since 1992.  I graduated from Stockton with a BA in the fall of 1999, and was promoted to Assistant Supervisor, Administration, where I oversee the budgetary operations and the management of the General Studies office with oversight of the Skills Center and the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center.
 
My interests are good times with friends and family and vacations, including trips to Aruba, Puerto Rico, Cozamel, Alaska, and Las Vegas. I am a volunteer mediator with the Community Justice Institute.  I focus on family mediations. I reside in Galloway with my husband, Bill, granddaughter, Miranda, and our dog Smokey.  I have two grown sons and three grandchildren. 
 
 
Gail Rosenthal
 
Gail, Supervisor of the Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center, meets on a regular basis with interns who assist in the Center. She has also in the past helped with Jewish Student Union/Hillel activities. Gail coordinates Stockton undergraduate overseas study tours to sites related to the Holocaust. Gail is often “on the road” presenting workshops and seminars for educators. Ask Gail about life at Stockton in the 80’s: she has been here for a while. Gail refers to “teaching meatballs” when she teaches her course titled Holocaust and Genocide Education. But don’t ask her for any other recipes!