Founded in 1979, AICU Rhode Island is currently one of 38 state associations nationwide which work 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:

	Chairman Irving Schneider, Ph.D. President Johnson & Wales University View Biography A Message from the President		Vice Chairman Reverend Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Ph.D. President Providence College View Biography
	Secretary/Treasurer Ruth J. Simmons, Ph.D. President Brown University View Biography		Ronald K. Machtley, J.D. President Bryant University View Biography
	Richard I. Gouse President New England Institute of Technology View Biography		John Maeda, Ph.D. President Rhode Island School of Design View Biography
	M. Therese Antone, RSM, Ed.D. President Salve Regina University View Biography		Roy J. Nirschel, Ph.D. President Roger Williams University View Biography

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

• Irving Schneider, Ph.D., Chair (President of Johnson & Wales University, Providence Campus)
• The Reverend Brian J. Shanley, O.P., Ph.D., Vice Chair (President of Providence College)
• Ruth J. Simmons, Ph.D., Secretary/Treasurer (President of Brown University)

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Brown University	Shelley Stephenson, Assistant Provost
Bryant University	David Lux, Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Johnson & Wales University	Clifton Boyle, Ed.D, 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	David Bogen, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Roger Williams University	Peter Deekle, Interim 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	Edward J. Caron, VP for College Relations and Planning
Rhode Island School of Design	Arnie Yasinski, Executive VP for Finance/Administration
Roger Williams University	Peter Wilbur, VP for Strategic Planning & Community Relations
Salve Regina University	Michael Semenza, VP for University Relations & Advancement

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Brown University	Timothy Leshan, Dir. of Gov't Relations & Community Affairs
	Darrell Brown, Director of State/Community Relations
Bryant University	TBA
Johnson & Wales University	Barbara Bennett, J.D., General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
New England Institute of Technology	Seth Kurn, Executive Vice President
Providence College	Edward J. Caron, VP for College Relations and Planning
Rhode Island School of Design	Steve McDonald, JD, General Counsel
Roger Williams University	Peter Wilbur, VP for Strategic Planning & Community Relations
Salve Regina University	Kristine Hendrickson, Associate VP for University Relations
	Michael Semenza, VP for University Relations & Advancement

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Brown University	Marisa Quinn, Vice President of Public Affairs and University Relations
Bryant University	TBA
Johnson & Wales University	Lisa Pelosi, Director of Communications
New England Institute of Technology	Seth Kurn, Executive Vice President
Providence College	Patricia S. Vieira, Assoc. VP for College Relations and Planning
Rhode Island School of Design	Becky Bermont, Vice President of Media & Partners
	Jaime Marland, Director of Media Relations
Roger Williams University	Judi Johnson, Vice President for Public Affairs Kathleen Lowe, Director of Media & Marketing Services
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	Michael Frazier, Chief Financial Officer
Rhode Island School of Design	Edward Renzi, Director of Financial Planning/Risk Manager
Roger Williams University	Thomas DiDario, Director of Purchasing
Salve Regina University	William B. Hall, VP, Business, Finance & Community Relations

AICU Rhode Island Officers Rotation Schedule

Year	Chairman	Vice Chairman	Secretary
2007-2009	Johnson & Wales University	Providence College	Brown University
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

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