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I've submitted my application...now what?

Upon submitting your application, you will be contacted by SEBA staff notifying you that we have received your application and informing you of the next steps:

• Staff will provide a link for applicants to share with references to submit their letters.
• Staff will review your application.
• Staff will set up a brief Zoom Interview with the applicant. (Don't be scared! Easy questions to get to know you better and understand why you applied.)
• Staff will provide applicant with a final decision on acceptance via email by June 13th, 2025, if not sooner.

Program Details

*The program details below are from 2024

Assistant Dean, School of Business
Esther Lawrence, Ed.D.

Dr. Esther Lawrence began in the School of Business at ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ in October 2007. Prior to her arrival at ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ, she held various roles in higher education. She was an Executive Assistant to the Dean at the New Brunswick Theological Seminary. She served as a Program Coordinator in the School of Nursing and Health Studies at Georgetown University and earlier as an Administrative Manager in the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. Dr. Lawrence recently completed her doctoral degree in Organizational Leadership at ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ. She completed her Master of Arts in Media Studies at the New School in New York City and a Bachelor of Arts in English Writing Arts at SUNY Oswego in Oswego, NY. She is a seasoned professional with 15 years of experience in higher education administration. She has a proven record of accomplishments in successful collaborations among various levels of administration as well as internal and external stakeholders. She has had success in managing the logistics for events, communications and programs as well as stakeholder engagement within the surrounding South Jersey community. Dr. Lawrence is committed to student success, staff and faculty empowerment, organizational success, diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

SEBA Program Director
Tara Marsh

Tara Marsh is the Program Coordinator for SEBA, Summer Entrepreneurship and Business Academy. She also coordinates the required internships for the Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Studies Program here at ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ where she has developed various industry partnerships for internships for the students. Tara holds an Associates in Culinary Arts from Atlantic Cape Community College and both her M.B.A. and B.S. in Business Management from ÒùÐÔÊÓƵ.  She has over 9 years of event planning experience with the Hospitality industry working for both the Sheraton Atlantic City and Columbia University in New York. Tara has a strong passion for student success and loves working with students to pursue their career goals.

SEBA Program Coordinator
Daniela McCarthy

Daniela McCarthy is the direct support staff for SEBA, Summer Entrepreneurship and Business Academy. She began her career in higher education in 2008 and has remained an intrical part of the School of Business ever since. She helps to maintain our website and all social media accounts for the School of Business, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. Additionally, she assists students with registration issues. She is also the direct support staff for the Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Studies Program as well as our Masters in Business Administration. Daniela enjoys marketing our programs and helping students reach graduation.