Matthew Smalarz

Led and implemented Co-Curricular Assessment, managing the university assessment system and creating strategies for continuous improvement. Collaborated with the Associate Provost and Provost to design and implement the institutional assessment plan. Served as Accreditation Liaison Officer for Middle States Commission on Higher Education, successfully submitting substantive changes and verifying i

Worked with a leading AI research lab, crafting extensive prompt questions within the History Domain. Evaluated AI model responses and solved critical problems to improve the model's capabilities in the History Domain.

Coordinated all University assessment activities, including academic programs and non-academic units, and acted as the Accreditation Liaison Officer for MSCHE. Assisted Program Directors with program-level accreditation and oversaw the departmental budget for assessment and accreditation. Monitored student learning assessment across all academic programs and ensured conformity to external agency r

Worked with the Dean of Arts and Sciences to establish a separate Department of Social Sciences, conducting teaching observations for faculty. Oversaw the collection and analysis of assessment data for general education and program courses. Served as the Assessment Coordinator for the Carl Perkins Grant, managing data for professional and vocational programs.

Provided deans, faculty, and students with a comprehensive overview of the general education program, collaborating to design new and innovative courses. Coordinated and analyzed general education course offerings and scheduling expectations. Discussed and reviewed general education goals with the Provost to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to accreditation standards.

Taught and designed diverse history and political science courses in both face-to-face and asynchronous formats, increasing students' analytic and research skills through innovative assessments. Advised 25-30 students per semester on academic progress and career goals for over ten years. Served in various leadership roles including team chaplain and co-Advisor of Phi Theta Kappa.

Conducted teaching observations and trained adjunct faculty on syllabus and course policies and procedures. Collected and analyzed general education and program course assessment data for history and sociology courses.

Created and implemented numerous course descriptions for newly implemented bachelor's degree programs, and designed and taught adult accelerated history courses. Oversaw the departmental budget and collected and interpreted assessment data across general education and program courses. Promoted professional development and internship opportunities for students.

Obtained a Ph.D. in History from the University of Rochester in 2016. This advanced degree signifies a deep understanding and expertise in historical research and analysis.

Earned a Master of Arts in History with distinction from La Salle University in 2006. This postgraduate study further honed research and analytical skills in the field of history.

Graduated Maxima Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in History from La Salle University in 2003. This undergraduate degree provided a strong foundation in historical knowledge and methodologies.