Founded in 1979, AICU Rhode Island is currently one of 38 state associations nationwide working to address the needs of independent higher education through advocacy and public policy. The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities serves as the unified national voice of independent higher education and represents and assists independent colleges and universities in the political process on policy issues with the federal government, such as those affecting student aid, taxation, and government regulation.
Board of Directors:
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Chairman Ronald K. Machtley, J.D. President Bryant University View Biography |
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Vice Chair Ruth J. Simmons, Ph.D. President Brown University View Biography |
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Secretary / Treasurer Richard I. Gouse President New England Institute of Technology View Biography |
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Mim L. Runey, LP.D President Johnson & Wales University View Biography |
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Reverend Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Ph.D. President Providence College View Biography |
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John Maeda, Ph.D. President Rhode Island School of Design View Biography |
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Dr. Donald J. Farish President Roger Williams University View Biography |
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Dr. Jane Gerety, RSM President Salve Regina University View Biography |
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
- Ronald K. Machtley, J.D., Chair
- Ruth J. Simmons, Ph.D., Vice Chair
- Richard I. Gouse, Secretary/Treasurer
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
| Brown University | Kathleen McSharry, Ph.D., Associate Dean |
| Bryant University | Jose-Marie Griffiths, Ph.D., VP for Academic Affairs |
| Johnson & Wales University | Jeffrey Senese, VP for Academic Affairs |
| New England Institute of Technology | Thomas F. Wylie, Ed.D., VP/Provost |
| Providence College | Hugh Lena, Ph.D., VP for Academic Affairs |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Patricia Phillips, Ph.D., Assoc. Provost for Academic Affairs |
| Roger Williams University | Robert Potter, Ph.D., Associate Provost |
| Salve Regina University | Dean E. de la Motte, Ph.D., VP for Academic Affairs |
STEERING COMMITTEE
| Brown University | Dick Spies, Executive VP for Planning/Sr. Advisor to the President |
| Bryant University | David Lux, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences |
| Johnson & Wales University | Barbara Bennett, J.D., General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| New England Institute of Technology | Seth Kurn, Executive Vice President |
| Providence College | Steve Maurano, VP for Public Affairs & Community Relations |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Bill Decatur, Executive VP for Finance/Administration |
| Roger Williams University | Peter Wilbur, Director of Planning and Project Management |
| Salve Regina University | Michael Semenza, VP for University Relations & Advancement |
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
| Brown University | Albert A. Dahlberg, Director of State & Government Relations |
| Marisa Quinn, VP of Public Affairs & University Relations | |
| Bryant University | Tracie Sweeney, Director of Public Relations |
| Johnson & Wales University | Barbara Bennett, J.D., General Counsel and Corporate Secretary |
| New England Institute of Technology | Seth Kurn, Executive Vice President |
| Providence College | Steve Maurano, VP for Public Affairs & Community Relations |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Babette Allina, Director of Government Relations |
| Steve McDonald, General Counsel | |
| Roger Williams University | Peter Wilbur, Director of Planning and Project Management |
| Salve Regina University | Kristine Hendrickson, Associate VP for University Relations |
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
| Brown University | Marisa Quinn, Vice President of Public Affairs and University Relations |
| Bryant University | Tracie Sweeney, Director of Public Relations |
| Johnson & Wales University | Lisa Pelosi, Director of Communications |
| New England Institute of Technology | Seth Kurn, Executive Vice President |
| Providence College | Steve Maurano, VP for Public Affairs & Community Relations |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Jaime Marland, Director of Media Relations |
| Becky Bermont, VP for Media & Partners | |
| Roger Williams University | Brian Clark, Executive Director of Public Affairs |
| Ruth Bazinet, Director of Public Relations | |
| Salve Regina University | Kristine Hendrickson, Director of Communications |
FINANCE COMMITTEE
| Brown University | Elizabeth Huidekoper, Executive VP for Finance/Administration & CFO |
| Bryant University | Barry Morrison, Vice President of Business/Treasurer |
| Johnson & Wales University | William McArdle, Senior Vice President of Finance |
| New England Institute of Technology | Robert Theroux, VP of Finance/Controller |
| Providence College | John Sweeney, Chief Financial Officer |
| Rhode Island School of Design | Bill Decatur, Executive Vice President |
| Roger Williams University | Jerry Williams, Senior VP for Finance and Administration |
| Salve Regina University | William B. Hall, VP, Business, Finance & Community Relations |
AICU Rhode Island Officers Rotation Schedule
| Year | Chairman | Vice Chairman | Secretary |
| 2009-2011 | Providence College | Brown University | Roger Williams University |
| 2011-2013 | Brown University | Roger Williams University | Bryant University |
| 2013-2015 | Roger Williams University | Bryant University | N.E. Institute of Technology |
| 2015-2017 | Bryant University | N.E. Institute of Technology | Rhode Island School of Design |
| 2017-2019 | N.E. Institute of Technology | Rhode Island School of Design | Salve Regina University |
| 2019-2021 | Rhode Island School of Design | Salve Regina University | Johnson & Wales University |
| 2021-2023 | Salve Regina University | Johnson & Wales University | Providence College |
