Molloy Promotes Faculty Member To School of Education and Human Services Dean

ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY — Molloy University has appointed Dr. Melissa McCardle as the new Dean of the School of Education and Human Services.

McCardle has been a distinguished faculty member at Molloy University, teaching courses in both the undergraduate and Fordham-Molloy graduate social work programs. Her extensive research and scholarship include collaboration with the University of Connecticut School of Social Work on voter engagement among social work students, a study on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategic planning with K-12 school systems, and a mixed-method study of racial segregation perceptions in K-12 schooling on Long Island.

"We are thrilled that Dr. McCardle will be the next Dean of Molloy’s School of Education and Human Services," said Dr. James Lentini, President of Molloy University. "Her dedication to academic and teaching excellence, scholarship, and community engagement will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission and prepare our students for successful careers.”

McCardle holds a B.A. in Psychology from Hofstra University, an MSW from New York University, and a Ph.D. in Social Welfare from The Graduate Center, City University of New York.

“I am honored to serve as Dean of the School of Education and Human Services at Molloy University,” said McCardle. “Over the past seventeen years, I have been fortunate to work alongside exceptional faculty, staff, and students who are committed to academic excellence, equity and community partnership."