Biography of Academic Affairs Vice-President

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Marianne Raimondo, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs

As VPAA, Dr. Marianne Raimondo works closely with academic deans, administrators, and faculty on educational programs, academic excellence and innovation, and furthering the institution’s strategic plan, academic master plan, goals, and mission.

Dr. Raimondo has more than a decade of experience as a results driven leader in higher education. She previously served as Dean of the School of Business at Rhode Island College, where she led major efforts to modernize curricula, expand experiential learning, and cultivate partnerships with the business community that broadened opportunities for students career success.

Her background spans healthcare management, social services and higher education. In higher education she has engaged in program development, teaching, advising, and academic innovation. Dr. Raimondo is a former faculty member; leader of RIC’s Institute of Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies; and founder and former director of RIC’s Institute for Education in Healthcare. She holds a Ph.D. in Health Policy and Management and a Master of Science in Public Health from UMass Amherst, a Master of Social Work from RIC, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Providence College. Contact VPAA Marianne Raimondo.