Email: Jeff.Cromarty@jefferson.edu
Leadership
Email: Philip.Russel@Jefferson.edu | Phone: 215-951-2814
Awards & Honors
- Nexus learning grant (2013)
- Teaching Excellence Award, School of Business Administration (2006)
- Lindback Research Grant (2003)
- Summer Research Grant (2002)
- Team-Member, NTC grant (2001, 2002)
Teaching Statement
I am passionate about teaching! My teaching is learner centered, and my pedagogy reflects my attempts to provide an environment for students to actively learn through multiple mediums and from one another. I strive for students to not only understand and integrate the core concepts but also learn to appreciate its significance in the business world and in their own personal lives.
Primary Courses Taught
- Financial Management
- Intermediate Financial Management
- International Finance
- Seminar in Finance
- Financial Policy and Planning
Background
Prior to joining Thomas Jefferson University, Dr. Russel taught accounting and finance courses at Morgan State University, Thompson Rivers University (Canada), Beijing Concord College of Sino-Canada (China), University of New Brunswick (Canada) and University of Massachusetts. He has served as academic consultant for leading publishers and conducted customized workshops for the World Bank, Certified Financial Planner program, and Canadian Securities Course.
Research Statement
Dr. Russel's research has focused primarily on corporate bankruptcy, managed portfolios, and international finance.
Recent Scholarly Works
Co-authored with Bhargava, V., Malhotra, D. K. and M. Singh. “An Empirical Investigation of Volatility Spilover between the Indian and the US markets” International Journal of Emerging Markets, 2012, Volume 7, 3:289-304.
Co-authored with Malhotra,D.K., and R. Poteau, “An Empirical Examination of the Relationship between Audit Fee and Firm Performance,” International Journal of Business, Accounting, and Finance, Volume 9, 2015, 2: 112-122
Education Background
PhD - University of Massachusetts, Amherst
MBA - Morgan State University
BCom(honors) and MBE - University of Delhi, India
Email: David.Keenan@Jefferson.edu
Dave has been in higher education administration since 1994. He has worked in several areas in student affairs, including leadership development, service learning, diversity & inclusion, Greek Life, event management, & student engagement. He heads up the School of Business’ efforts with co-curricular programming, career preparation, retention and recruitment efforts, and alumni engagement. In addition, Dave serves as the day-to-day ombudsman for School of Business student concerns/issues.
Education Background
MLA, International & Cross-Cultural Studies, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Master Thesis Works, Liverpool (UK) Hope University College
B.S., Secondary Education, Social science, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Email: Marcia.Weiss@jefferson.edu
Awards & Honors
Recipient, 2020, Thomas Jefferson University Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching
Teaching Statement
Our role as educators is to assist our students in identifying the thing (or things) they love to do, so that they may make a living pursuing their passions.
Background
Marcia Weiss is the Interim Dean of the School of Design & Engineering, and Professor of Textile Design at Thomas Jefferson University. A specialist in woven design, she teaches studio courses at the graduate level, as well as to audiences at conferences and symposia. She brings to the classroom decades of industry experience, including 19 years with Burlington Industries; culminating in the role of Vice President of Design for the House Fabrics Division. Marcia’s current consulting practice spans color/trend research, multi-layer textiles and advanced woven structural solutions for a range of applications.
Research Statement
Marcia’s research interests include culturally significant textile practices in West Africa and Central Asia. An exhibited artist, Marcia has been honored to have her work displayed in Asia, Europe and throughout North America. Her current practice involves the joy of multi-layer ikats, celebrating a rich family history of artisanal craft.
Recent Exhibitions
- Lesser Known Ikat Traditions; Textile Museum webinar, Washington DC - 2024
- Abstract Harmonies; Newark Arts Alliance, Newark DE - 2023
- 34th Textile Study Group of New York Spring 2023 Gallery; New York NY - 2023
- From the Studio: Spring 2023; Studio 203; Los Angeles CA - 2023
Education Background
MFA, Fibers, Savannah College of Art & Design, GA
BS, Textile Design, Philadelphia College of Textiles & Science, PA
Email: Todd.Kramer@Jefferson.edu
Awards & Honors
- Mom’s Choice Award, Gold Award | 2023 (Industry Award)
- TTPM, Best of Baby Award, Best Diaper Bag for Fathers| 2018 (Industry Award)
- To date, more than 320 of Dr. Kramer’s designs have been produced and brought to market. A few of the retailers where his products have sold include Apple, Best Buy, BuyBuy Baby, Costco, Office Depot, Staples, Target, and Wal-Mart.
Teaching Statement
As an educator, I strive to infuse industry best practices with active learning principles to ensure that our students have the essential skill sets to obtain good jobs upon graduating and the knowledge and resourcefulness to sustain a career in their chosen professional fields.
Primary Courses Taught
- Senior Capstone Design Studio 1 (Industrial Design)
- Senior Capstone Design Studio 2 (Industrial Design)
- Soft Goods Development
- Soft Goods Applied Fabrication
Background
- Founder & President | Bluekiwi Designs LLC. | Hamilton, NJ | 2014-Present
- Director of Design & Product Development | Avenues in Leather, Inc. (Wenger and SwissGear brands) | 2007-2014
- Senior Industrial Designer | Zenith Products Corp. | New Castle, DE | 2005-2007
- Industrial Designer | Scrambled Eggz Productions | Marlton, NJ | 2004-2005
Research Statement
Dr. Kramer’s research has focused on understanding how Design Thinking models are successfully implemented in professional practice and exploring thematic coding approaches within qualitative research scenarios.
Recent Scholarly Works
“Understanding the Perception of Design Thinking Consultants on the Barriers Involved with Implementing the School’s Design Thinking Model with Manufacturing Companies.” (Submitted for acceptance, International Management Review Journal, Volume 20, 2024)
Education Background
DBA | Doctor of Business Administration - Thomas Edison State University
MS | Interactive Design & Media - Philadelphia University
BS | Industrial Design - Philadelphia University
Email: Justin.Opella@Jefferson.edu | Phone: 215-951-2951
Background
Mr. O'Pella has been working in higher education administration at Thomas Jefferson University since 2008 and has experience in enrollment management, academic affairs, and teaching. He manages information across the college and contributes to initiatives that enhance the experience for both students and faculty at Thomas Jefferson University.
Mr. O'Pella’s background spans a wide range of applied and theoretical mathematics, consisting of mathematical modeling and discrete mathematics. Recent research includes using graph theory for data compression and for the design of locally recoverable codes (LRCs) with application to distributed data storage.
Mr. O’Pella teaches Introduction to Business Statistics and Applied Business Statistics for the School of Business.
Recent Publications
“Horizontal Visibility Graphs are Uniquely Determined by their Directed Degree Sequence.” Physica A: Journal of Statistical Mechanics and its Applications. (2019).
Education
MA, Mathematics, Villanova University
MBA, Thomas Jefferson University
BA, Communication, University of Scranton
Email: Theresa.Loftus@Jefferson.edu | Phone: 215-951-2751
Background
Ms. Loftus joined Thomas Jefferson University in the School Textiles and Materials Technology in 1999. She was also Coordinator for the Philadelphia University Research Center. Prior to joining Thomas Jefferson University, she was employed by FMC Corporation for 16 years. She held progressively responsible positions in Public Affairs and Information Technology, before leaving her position of Marketing Assistant in the Specialty Products Group.
Education
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA