Research Deans' Council

Fordham Research Deans' Council (RDC) was established to 1) improve communication between the Office of Research and schools/colleges; 2) exchange ideas and information about university and schools strategic research initiatives; and 3) coordinate research initiatives and priorities with the  University Research Council (URC). 

The academic year 2025-2026 RDC councilmembers are:  

  1. Jennie Park-Taylor, Associate Professor, Director of Training Counseling Psychology, GSE
  2. Rachel Annunziato, Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives, FCRH
  3. Robert J. Hume,  Vice Dean for Faculty Affairs
  4. Nemmara Chidambaran, Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development, Gabelli
  5. Ann Gaylin, Dean, GSAS
  6. Bennett Capers, Associate Dean for Research, LAW
  7. Debra McPhee, Dean, GSSS
  8. George Hong, Chief Research Officer and Associate Provost for Research
  9. Tihana Abiala, Associate Director for Research Initiatives