University Administration

University Officers

President, Ross Gittell, AB, MBA, Ph.D.
Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, Bill Smith, J.D
Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, Donna Ng, BS, MBA
Vice President for Enrollment Management, Michelle Cloutier, BA, MBA ‘05
Vice President for Human Resources and Secretary of the Corporation, Tim Paige, BA
Vice President for Information Services/CIO, Chuck LoCurto, BS, MBA
Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D.
Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness, Edinaldo Tebaldi, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, Inge-Lise Ameer, BA, Ed., Ed.D.
Vice President for University Advancement, David Wegrzyn, BS, M.Ed.

President’s Division

President, Ross Gittell, AB, MBA, Ph.D.
401-232-6008
The President is the chief executive officer of the University.

This Division is comprised of the following offices:
Athletics  401-232-6070/6071Human Resources  401-232-6010
Office of Institutional Effectiveness and Strategy  401-232-6027
John H. Chafee Center for International Business  401-232-6407
Office of Marketing and Communications  401-232-6120
University Events and Conferences 401-232-6921

President’s Cabinet

Vice President for Athletics and Recreation, Bill Smith, J.D
Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, Donna Ng, BS, MBA
Vice President for Enrollment Management, Michelle Cloutier, BA, MBA ‘05
Vice President for Human Resources and Secretary of the Corporation, Tim Paige, BA
Vice President for Information Services/CIO, Chuck LoCurto, BS, MBA
Interim Vice President for Marketing and Communications, Edinaldo Tebaldi, Ph.D.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D.
Vice President for Strategy and Institutional Effectiveness, Edinaldo Tebaldi, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students, Inge-Lise Ameer, BA, Ed., Ed.D.
Vice President for University Advancement, David Wegrzyn, BS, M.Ed.

Academic Affairs Administration – Office of the Provost

Rupendra Paliwal, Ph.D.
Provost and Chief Academic Officer 401-232-6060
Dr. Wendy Samter, Associate Provost 401-232-6060
Dr. Veronica McComb, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences 401-232-6711
Dr. Todd Alessandri, Dean of the College of Business 401-232-6308
Dr. Denise Horn, Associate Dean of Curriculum and Assessment, College of Arts and Sciences 401-232-6206
Daniel Ames, Associate Dean, College of Business 401-232-6507
Dr. Kirsten Hokeness, School of Health and Behavioral Sciences 401-232-6574
Dr. Ashley Iacone, Director Physician Assistant Program. 401-232-6556

The Office of the Provost also supervises the following offices:
Academic Center for Excellence 401-232-6746
Center for Teaching Excellence 401-232-6000 x20471
Graduate and Professional Education 401-232-6204
Douglas and Judith Krupp Library 401-232-6125
Office of the Registrar 401-232-6080
Study Abroad  401-232-6209
Undergraduate Academic Advising 401-232-6210

Business Affairs Administration

Donna Ng, BS, MBA
Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer 401-232-6017

Business Affairs is comprised of the following offices:
Auxiliary Services 401-232-6035
Bursar’s Office 401-232-6030/6031
Campus Facilities Management 401-232-6052/6057
Controller’s Office 401-232-6005
Post Office 401-232-6244
Purchasing 401-232-6018

Enrollment Management Administration

Michelle L. Cloutier, BA, MBA ‘05
Vice President for Enrollment Management 401-232-6100

Enrollment Management is comprised of the following offices:
Admissions 401-232-6100
Financial Aid 401-232-6020

Information Services Administration

Chuck LoCurto, BS, MBA
Vice President for Information Services 401-232-6888

Information Services is comprised of the following offices:
AV 401-232-6128
Help Desk 401-232-6111
Switchboard 401-232-6000

International Affairs Administration

Hong Yang, BA, MS, Ph.D.
Director of China Programs 401-232-6223
Charles J. Smiley Professor of Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Kun Xie, MBA
Assistant Director for Global Cultural Programs 401 232 6883

International Affairs is comprised of the following offices:
Cultural Outreach 401-232-6887
Global Cultural Programs 401-232-6883
Office of International Students and Scholars 401-232-6955

Student Affairs Administration

Inge-Lise Ameer, BA, Ed., Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students
401-232-6046

Student Affairs is comprised of the following offices:
Amica Center for Career Education 401-232-6090
Budgets and Finance 401-232-6198
Campus Ministries 401-232-6712
Community Standards and Service 401-232-6137
Counseling Services 401-232-6045
Dining Services 401-232-6866
Fisher Student Center Operations 401-232-6166
Health Promotion 401-232-6982
Health Services 401-232-6220
Office for Community and Belonging 401-232-6900
New Student Programs 401-232-6993
Planning and Assessment 401-232-6278
Public Safety 401-232-6001
The PwC Center
  – Intercultural Center 401-232-6946
  – Women’s and Pride Center 401-232-6854
Residential Life 401-232-6140
Student Activities 401-232-6952
Student Case Management 401-232-6855
Title IX 401-232-6105
Well-being and Nutrition 401-232-6892/6221

University Advancement Administration

David Wegrzyn, BS, M.Ed. ’86
Vice President for University Advancement 401-232-6261
Through the departments of Alumni and Parent Engagement, Development, and Advancement Services, the Division of University Advancement works to advance the University’s mission by engaging alumni, parents/guardians, and friends in the life of the University; securing philanthropic support; and by representing the University to various constituencies and the general public.