Dr. Manyul Im
- Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
The Office of the Provost is the central administrative hub for the Division of Academic Affairs. The provost, in partnership with the College’s dean and administrators, is responsible for maintaining high standards among students, staff, and faculty. The Provost serves as the College's chief academic officer.
What We Do
The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is the chief academic officer at Rhode Island College.
Contact Information
- emailvpaa@ric.edu
- local_phone401-456-8003
- placeRoberts Hall
Provost Staff Members
Provost/Vice Pres. of Academic Affairs: Manyul Im
Vice Provost: Jeffrey Johnson
Interim Vice Provost: Elizabeth Hamilton
Dr. Academic Ops & Policy: Lexi Rogel
Exec. Asst. to Provost/VPAA: Michelle Nicholas
Areas of Academic Excellence
The Office of the Provost works collaboratively with academic leadership and members of faculty to sustain a culture of excellence in the College’s:
- curricula
- teaching
- research
to promote student academic growth and student success.
Policy, Committee, and Award Involvement
The Office of the Provost oversees various academic policies, procedures, and manuals. The office serves as a gateway for academic committees, search committees, and faculty committees. Additionally, the office is tasked with conferring awards upon distinguished faculty and staff.
Academic Leadership and Professional Staff
Dr. Jeffrey R. Johnson
- Vice Provost
- Academic Affairs
Dr. Elizabeth A. Hamilton
- Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
Dr. Carol A. Cummings
- Dean
- Feinstein School of Education and Human Development
Carissa DeLizio
- Director - Adams Library
Dr. Justin DiLibero
- Dean
- School of Nursing
Dr. Liz Fisher Sullivan
- Instructional Designer
Dr. Quenby O. Hughes
- Dean - Arts and Sciences
Michelle M. Nicholas
- Executive Assistant to the Provost/VP of Academic Affairs
Dr. Marianne Raimondo
- Dean
- School of Business
Alexis (Lexi) Rogel
- Director of Academic Operations and Policy
Samuel R. Terrazas
- Dean of School of Social Work
Related Events
Please join the Provost's Office for an opportunity for an open discussion with our Team!
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- place Gaige Hall 100
The student conference, inspired by this year’s common book, "A Map is Only One Story: Twenty Writers on Immigration, Family, and the Meaning of Home," will provide lively discussions, student panels, sharing of student work, and more. All students and faculty are encouraged to attend.
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- place Alger Hall
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