Deirdre Letson has served as Dean of Centenary’s School of Professional Studies since February 2010. Prior to that, she spent five years working as the Associate Dean for Faculty and Curriculum Development for Centenary’s adult programs. Approximately 800 adult learners from New Jersey and throughout the United States participate in an array of programs each year. Through partnerships with campus faculty, corporations, and community organizations, the educational programs of the School of Professional Studies address key workplace issues.

Dr. Letson’s interests include andragogical innovation, learning-centered teaching practices and educational policy. She holds a bachelors degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, an MA in Administration and Supervision of Adult Education and Training from Montclair State University, and an Ed.D in Organizational Leadership – Higher Education from Nova Southeastern University.

Lisa Michalowicz has been advising college students for over seven years.  She obtained her BS in Psychology and minor in Biology from Syracuse University in 1999.  After working as a Senior Research Analyst for a trial consulting company in New York City, she returned to college in 2002 to obtain her Masters in Counseling with a concentration in Higher Education from Montclair State University.  

Lisa’s knowledge of advising theory and practice has enabled her to help students successfully navigate through their college career.  As Director of Adult Student Services, she hopes to promote adult student success by helping students realize their goals while overcoming any barriers to their education, and also by imparting a sense of belonging to all School of Professional Studies students.  In addition to her work at Centenary, Lisa enjoys reading and summer visits to the beach.