PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island College President Nancy Carriuolo will leave her post after the 2016 May commencement, according to the R.I. Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner.
Bill Foulkes, chairman of the Council on Postsecondary Education, did not elaborate on the reasons for Carriuolo’s departure. In a press release, he said she has expanded diversity and campus infrastructure during her tenure, which began on July 1, 2008.
“RIC has a strong reputation for academic excellence, especially in the fields of education, nursing and social work, and the council is eager to find a leader who can build on President Carriuolo’s work and advance the college’s mission,” he said.
Some of the improvements she has led include the renovation of the new arts center known as Alex and Ani Hall and the launch of the Langevin Center for Design, Innovation and Advanced Manufacturing.
“Under her leadership, RIC has expanded both the curriculum and the physical footprint of the School of Nursing and boosted outreach to the Rhode Island community, most notably through its innovative partnership with the Central Falls School District,” he added.
In a statement, Carriuolo said: “It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve as president for the past eight years. RIC serves thousands of Rhode Island students each year, and I am honored to have been a part of their educational journey.”
A search for her replacement will begin in the new year, which will involve the RIC community.
