PROVIDENCE – Mara Hermano, vice president in integrated planning at Rhode Island School of Design, has been hired as vice president of institutional research and planning at Boston College.
Hermano will start at BC on Sept. 1, replacing Kelli Armstrong, who was appointed Salve Regina University president in July.
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“Mara brings with her a fresh perspective and strong resume of accomplishments and related experience that will greatly benefit Boston College and build upon the success of the Office of Institutional Research & Planning,” BC Executive Vice President Michael Lochhead said in a news release.
Hermano, a Providence resident, served as RISD’s first vice president of integrated planning since 2015, where her department conducted data-based integrated planning and assessments of the school’s financial, space and human resources, according to Boston College.
She also redesigned the academic program review process to align with the school’s accreditation and multiyear resource planning and oversaw two strategic planning processes.
Previously, Hermano served as associate vice president of planning and effectiveness and chief of staff to the school’s president, and as executive director for strategic planning and academic initiatives.
“Part of my work has involved thinking about the value of higher education – given the rising cost – and how we give greater access to deserving students and regain public trust,” Hermano said in a statement. “From my experience, institutions that have a robust planning culture and use data effectively are better able to respond to the challenges facing higher education. It allows us to be agile, to make adjustments and respond to issues and new opportunities. Boston College has recognized strengths in these areas and strong ambitions to address the critical issues facing higher education. I am excited to join this effort as a member of the BC community.”
William Hamilton is PBN staff writer and special projects editor. You can follow him on Twitter @waham or email him at hamilton@pbn.com.
