International and Immigration Task Force

The International and Immigration Task Force is a vital campus resource that supports and advocates for the rights, privacy, and well-being of international and immigrant students at Adelphi. The task force works collaboratively across the university to:

• Monitor immigration policies and regulatory changes that may affect students.
• Assess and enhance student support resources.
• Lead campus-wide communication on immigration matters.
• Recommend strategies to eliminate barriers to student success.

Representatives

• Wendy Badala, Task Force Chair, Executive Director of International Services, PDSO, RO
• Susan Briziarelli, Associate Provost for Faculty Support and Global Affairs
• Andrew Erwin, Senior Academic Operations Director, Adelphi International
• Katherine Fiori, Associate Dean, Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology
• James Francis, Executive Director for Public Safety and Transportation
• Timoy Graham, Assistant Director for Housing Operations
• Ryan Kelley, Director of Presidential Communications
• Areeba Khalid, Director of Graduate Programs, Robert B. Willumstad School of Business
• Kees Leune, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Math & Computer Science
• Anne Mungai, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Graduate Studies
• Emma Freetly Porter, Assistant Professor, Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology
• Joe Sawma, Student Government Association
• Shawana Singletary, Assistant Vice President and Chief Enrollment Officer

History of Task Force

On December 20, 2016, the DACA, International, and Immigration Task Force was established at the request of Dr. Christine Riordan, President of Adelphi University, and held its inaugural meeting on February 8, 2017. Membership included:

• Wendy Badala, Executive Director, International Services (2019 – Present)
• CarolAnn Daniel, Associate Dean, School of Social Work (2018-19)
• Sidney Boquiren, PhD, Professor, College of Arts and Sciences (2017-18)
• Perry Greene, Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion (2016-17)
• Esther Goodcuff, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs (2016-17)