EOP Community Advisory Board

The Community Advisor Board is a volunteer component of the Educational Opportunity Program committed to the fortification of Rider University and its students.  Its members represent a diverse background of professions and experience to promote advocacy for the Program.

The EOP Community Advisor Board draws its membership from local citizens who represent the diverse student population it serves, and includes University administration, thereby maintaining a strong collaboration between the external and internal communities.

Under the guidance of the EOP director and staff, the CAB advocate for resources to improve and strengthen the social, political, and economic welfare of the EOP community.  The members bring their unique perspective, expertise, and talents to enhance the Education Opportunity at Rider University.

  
The Role of the EOP Community Advisory Board at Rider University

The Educational Opportunity Program Community Advisory Board at Rider University serves as an advocate for internal and external constituencies to develop and promote the goals for the Educational Opportunity Program and to support Rider University’s continued commitment to cultural diversity.  The Rider University EOP Community Advisory Board fulfills the mission by:

• Identifying potential EOP students to Rider University
• Aiding EOP staff in developing, coordinating, and enhancing retention programs
• Reviewing EOP data including retention figures, State rules and regulations affecting EOP, student profiles, trends, and budgets
• Fostering an awareness and understanding of EOP in the broader Rider University community
• Providing meaningful extracurricular, educational, and social programming opportunities for EOP students
• Actively participating in fund-raising for the Educational Opportunity Program
• Serving as a vehicle for employment and internship opportunities
• Keeping abreast of higher education issues as they affect the Educational Opportunity Program, Rider University, and the State of New Jersey
• Participating in University events, other Rider committees, and professional and community organizations.

  
Members of the EOP Community Advisory Board

• William B. Clark ’73 (Chairperson)
  Social Studies Teacher
  Trenton Board of Education: Trenton, NJ
  BA, Rider University (EOP)
• Dr. Michael L. Epstein (Treasurer)
  Professor of Psychology/Chair Psychology Department
  Rider University: Lawrenceville, NJ
  BA, BS, PhD, University of Washington
• Wanda Austin
  Instructional Trainer
  Trenton Board of Education: Trenton, NJ
  BA, Med, Trenton State College
• Angelica A. Benitez ’89, ‘91
  Assistance Director, Student Support Services Program
  Rider University: Lawrenceville, NJ
  BS, MA, Rider University (EOP)
• Donald Brown
  Assistant Dean of Students and Director, Multicultural Center
  Rider University: Lawrenceville, NJ
  BS, Delaware State College
  MA, Newark State College
• Whitney H. Bullock ‘70
  Vice President, Federal Tax Audits
  American Express Company: New York, NY
  BS, Rider University
  MS, Pace University
• Keith L. Crowell
  Environmental Consultant
  Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc: New Brunswick,  NJ
  BS, Rutgers University (EOP)
• Frank H. Galloway III
  Claims Representative
  New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Company: Trenton, NJ
  BA, University of New Haven
• Carmen M. Garcia-Mercado, Esq.
  Attorney at Law and Municipal Court Judge
  City of Trenton: Trenton, NJ
  BS, St. Joseph’s University
  JD, Rutgers-Camden School of Law
• Jacqueline D. Heads ’92, ‘94
  Academic Counselor, Educational Opportunity Program
  Rider University: Lawrenceville, NJ
  AA, Mercer County Community College
  BA, Rider University (EOP)
  MA, Rider University (EOP)
• Rubin Joyner ‘73
  Director, Educational Opportunity Program
  Rider University: Lawrenceville, NJ
  BA, Rider University (EOP)
  Med, Trenton State College
  EdD in Progress, Temple University
• Darlene M. Leysath
  Assistance Vice President, Small Business Banking
  CoreStates New Jersey National Bank: Trenton, NJ
  BS, Georgetown University
• Terry K. McEwen
  Government Relations
  PNC: East Brunswick, NJ
  BS, University of Pittsburgh
• M. Carine Y. Ramos
  Associate Director, Educational Opportunity Program
  Rider University: Lawrenceville, NJ
  BA, Fairleigh Dickinson University
  MA, Trenton State College
• James A. Rouse ‘73
  Director, Operations and Development
  Bristol-Myers Squibb: Plainsboro, NJ
  BS, Rider University
• Earle S. Rommel ‘67
  Director, Public Relations
  Rider University: Lawrenceville, NJ
  BA, Rider University
• Evelyn J. Thomas
  Director, Academic Support Services
  Coordinator, EOP
  Westminster Choir College of Rider University: Princeton, NJ
  BA, Douglass College
  EdM, Rutgers Graduate School of Education
• Anthony Watson ’68, ‘75
  Principal, Lawrenceville High School
  Lawrenceville Board of Education: Lawrenceville, NJ
  BA, MA, Rider University

 
For more information about EOP or admission to Rider University contact

• Lawrenceville Campus
  Academic Annex, room 6
  2083 Lawrenceville Road
  Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099
  609-896-5381
  Fax 609-896-8029
  e-mail joyner@rider.edu 
   
• Princeton Campus
  Westminster Choir College of Rider University
  101 Walnut Lane
  Princeton, NJ 08540
  609-921-7100 x8220
  Fax 609-921-8829