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Faculty Mentoring

Senior Faculty Advisors

Senior Faculty Advisors are selected for their broad perspective of the University and its processes as well as for their integrity. They are not expected to develop mentoring relationships with faculty. Junior faculty can call upon Senior Advisors when a broader perspective is desired than what is available in the department. Senior advisors are available to help resolve issues and to provide level unbiased guidance to the faculty member. Senior Advisors are selected based on their broad university perspective and experiences irrespective of their home departments.


John Cipolla

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

  • Started at NU in 1971
  • Administrative activities include:
    • Mechanical Engineering Dept. Chair
    • Vice Provost for Graduate Education
  • Best initial contact is email: jwc@neu.edu
  • Phone: 617-373-3805
  • www1.coe.neu.edu/~jwc
  • 334 Snell Engineering Center

David Hall

Professor of Law

Daryl A. Hellman

Professor of Economics

  • Started at NU in 1972
  • Administrative activities include:
    • Eleven years of administrative experience as Executive Vice Provost
    • Associate Dean in Arts & Sciences
  • Best initial contact is phone: 617-373-7517
  • Email: d.hellman@neu.edu
  • www.economics.neu.edu/people/#hellman
  • 306 Lake Hall

Coleen Pantalone

Professor of Finance

Susan Setta

Professor of Religious Studies

Allen L. Soyster

Professor of Industrial Engineering & Division Director for Engineering Education and Centers at the National Science Foundation

  • Started at NU in 1996
  • Administrative activities include:
    • College of Engineering Dean (1996 - 2006)
    • Chair Industrial Engineering (Penn State)
    • President of the Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
  • Best initial contact is email: asoyster@coe.neu.edu
  • Phone: 617-373-5123
  • 334 Snell Engineering Center
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