The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems is excited to announce that Dr. Li-Chiou Chen has assumed the role of our school’s interim dean, starting on August 16. Dr. Chen, a long-standing member of the Seidenberg community, brings an impressive track record of academic leadership and a deep commitment to student success. Her keen pedagogical insights and market-focused approach will guide the Seidenberg School through the upcoming academic year.
As a professor, the current director of Seidenberg’s MS in Cybersecurity program, and leader of prestigious programs like the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service, Dr. Chen has been instrumental in shaping the Seidenberg School's innovative programs and fostering a student-centric environment. Her leadership will undoubtedly continue to drive the school’s mission of preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow's technology landscape. When talking about how she envisions the upcoming year for students, Dr. Chen said that “this is a place for students to call home, a place where they can grow and expand their interests. They come here not just to study, but to also participate in something they are interested in outside of the classroom. Our mission is to make sure the students feel like they can always find someone in the school that they can talk to, who can guide them and answer their questions. Even after they’ve graduated, we want them to feel supported by Seidenberg.” She added that “the school has a very good foundation right now, and has been going in an upward trajectory for the past eight to ten years. We want to keep the stability that this trajectory has given us, but we also aim to expand in new directions with the development of new majors and adding more research opportunities for our faculty and students.”
This appointment follows the transition of Seidenberg’s current and longstanding dean, Dr. Jonathan Hill, who will be stepping into the role of Interim Provost for Pace University. Dr. Hill has been a transformative leader at Seidenberg, and his new role will allow him to bring his characteristic positive influence to the University on a broader scale. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Hill for his outstanding contributions to Seidenberg and wish him continued success in his new role.
As we embark on this new chapter, the Seidenberg community remains committed to fostering a collaborative, welcoming, and supportive culture. With the Fall semester approaching, we are confident that under Dr. Chen’s leadership, Seidenberg will continue to thrive and take on new challenges with the resilience and innovation that define our school. Congratulations to Dr. Chen, and best of luck to Dr. Hill in his new position!
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Lohud visited Pace’s Pleasantville campus this week to learn more about Westchester’s first Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, launching in Fall 2026. Interim Seidenberg Dean Li-Chiou Chen said the new program is designed to “stay ahead of the curve” as AI reshapes the tech workforce, offering students a rigorous foundation in computer science and math before advancing to specialized coursework in neural networks, machine learning, language processing, and AI ethics.
The Business Council of Westchester highlight Pace’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, launching in Fall 2026. Offered through the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems, the program—Westchester’s first undergraduate AI degree—will train students in machine learning, data analytics, and AI ethics.