Lisa D’Adamo-Weinstein Appointed Empire’s Inaugural Director of General Education

August 10, 2026 - 18:22

Empire State University has announced that Lisa D'Adamo-Weinstein, Ph.D., will serve as the institution's inaugural director of general education. The appointment, made through the Office of Academic Affairs, places her in a new faculty leadership position focused on strengthening the university's general education framework.

In this role, D'Adamo-Weinstein will oversee the continued growth and refinement of the general education curriculum. Her responsibilities include aligning course offerings with institutional goals, coordinating assessment efforts, and guiding periodic program reviews. She will work alongside faculty governance bodies and academic leadership to ensure the program remains responsive to student needs and academic standards.

D'Adamo-Weinstein brings a background in student support and academic development to the position. Her work has centered on helping students navigate their educational paths, particularly in areas related to learning strategies and academic success. The university expects her experience to be valuable in shaping a general education program that serves a diverse student body, including adult learners and those studying remotely.

The creation of this director role signals a broader effort at Empire State University to formalize and elevate general education as a core component of the student experience. The university has not yet released a timeline for specific curriculum changes, but the appointment suggests that program enhancements are underway. D'Adamo-Weinstein's first priorities will likely involve reviewing current course structures and identifying gaps or overlaps across disciplines.

Faculty and staff have responded positively to the announcement, viewing it as a step toward more cohesive academic planning. The university plans to share additional updates on general education initiatives in the coming months.