Department News

The University of Scranton granted promotions and/or tenure to faculty members effective at the start of the 2022-23 academic year.

Julie Nastasi, O.T.D., Sc.D., associate professor of occupational therapy, was granted tenure. Dr. Nastasi, director of low vision therapy for the Leahy Community Health and Family Center, received her bachelor’s degree from The University of Scranton, her master’s degree from Tufts University and her doctoral degrees from Boston University and Towson University. She has worked at the University since 2011.

Andrew Venezia, Ph.D., associate professor associate professor of health & human performance, was granted tenure. Dr. Venezia received his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Bloomsburg University and his doctorate from the University of Maryland. He has worked at the University since 2016.

Tiffany Bordonada, Ph.D., counseling and human services, was named associate professor. Dr. Bordonada received her bachelor’s degree from Fairmont State University and her master’s degrees from West Virginia University. She received her doctorate from the University of South Carolina. She has worked for the University since 2017.