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. Madan Annavarjula, Dean of the College of Business 401-232-6308
Ashley Hughes, PA-C, Director, Physician Assistant Program 401-232-6556
Dr. Diya Das, Associate Dean, College of Business 401-232-6939
Dr. Terri Hasseler, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences 401-232-6926
Dr. Laurie Hazard, Assistant Dean for Student Success 401-232-6744
The Office of the Provost also supervises the following units:
Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) – Stephanie Carter, Director 401-232-6746
College of Arts and Sciences – Laura Williams, Administrative Assistant 401-232-6711
College of Business – Christina Nault, Administrative Assistant 401-232-6308
Center for Teaching Excellence – Ilisabeth Bornstein, Interim Director 401-232-6352
Graduate Programs Office – Jamie Grenon, Director 401-232-6707
School of Health and Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Kirsten Hokeness, Director 401-232-6556
John H. Chafee Center for International Business, World Trade Center Rhode Island – Andrew Gelfuso, Director 401-232-6407
Library 401-232-6125
Office of the Registrar – Laura Hayward, Interim Registrar 401-232-6080
Study Abroad – Cindi Lewis, Executive Director 401-232-6209
Undergraduate Advising – Dr. Laurie Hazard, Assistant Dean for Student Success 401-232-6210
Business Affairs Administration
Vice President for Business Affairs 401-232-6017
Business Affairs is comprised of the following offices:
Auxiliary Services 401-232-6035
Bursar’s Office 401-232-6030/6031
Campus Management 401-232-6052/6057
Conferences and Special Events 401-232-6921
Controller’s Office 401-232-6005
Facilities Management 401-232-6052/6057
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
Laptop Central 401-232-6550
Switchboard 401-232-6000
International Affairs Administration
Hong Yang, BA, MS, Ph.D.
Vice President for International Affairs and
Charles J. Smiley Chair Professor of Science and Technology 401-232-6223
John Forrest, BA, MS
Assistant Director, Business Programs, ARO, 401-232-6884
Kaoru Paganelli, BA
Assistant Director, Office of International Students and Scholars, PDSO/ARO 401-232-6955
Kun Xie, BA, MBA
Assistant Director, Global Cultural Programs, 401-232-6883
International Affairs is comprised of the following offices:
Bryant Zhuhai Campus – Dr. Hong Yang, Vice President for International Affairs
Global Cultural Programs – Kun Xie, Assistant Director
Office of International Students and Scholars – Kaoru Paganelli, Assistant Director
U.S.-China Institute – John Forrest, Assistant Director
Student Affairs Administration
Inge-Lise Ameer, BA, Ed., Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students 401-232-6046
John Denio, BS, MS
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs 401-232-6046
Student Affairs is comprised of the following offices:
Amica Center for Career Education – Dr. Kevin Gaw, Executive Director 401-232-6090
Counseling Services – Dr. Noelle Harris, Assistant Dean/Director of Counseling/Religious & Spiritual Life x6045
Dining Services 401-232-6866
Fisher Student Center Operations – Matt Santagata, Assistant Director 401-232-6166
Health Nutrition – Cheryl Brock, Educator 401-232-6221
Health Promotion – Amy Webster, Coordinator 401-232-6982
Health Services – Christine J. Dodd and Cassandra Gaffney, Co-Directors 401-232-6220
Planning and Assessment – Jennifer Edwards, Director/Special Assistant to the VP 401-232-6278
Public Safety – Stephen Bannon, Executive Director 401-232-6001
Religious & Spiritual Life – Dr. Noelle Harris, Assistant Dean/Dir. of Counseling/Religious & Spiritual Life 401-232-6712
Residential Life – Jana Valentine, Assistant Dean of Residential Life and Community Standards 401-232-6140
Student Events and Orientation Programs – Jessica Raffaele, Assistant Dean, Student Leadership and Experience 401-232-6367
Center for Student Leadership and Involvement – Jessica Raffaele, Assistant Dean, Student Leadership and Experience 401-232-6367
University Advancement Administration
David Wegrzyn ’86
Vice President for University Advancement 401-232-6561
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.
