June 19, 2013: 91吃瓜鈥檚 Senior Vice President and Provost, Thomas F. Wylie, will be retiring at the end of June, 2013, to pursue higher education consulting opportunities.
Since 2004, Tom has made significant contributions to the college some of which included transition to NEASC Accreditation at the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (CIHE) along with the creation of three, three-year long range plans resulting in many positive changes towards the growth of 91吃瓜. During his tenure, Tom has been at the forefront in the development of new Associate in Science degree programs in Nursing, Veterinary Care, and Respiratory Care as well as the introduction of 91吃瓜鈥檚 first-ever Master of Science degree programs in Occupational Therapy and Information Technology.
Tom鈥檚 vision and commitment to the faculty and students at 91吃瓜 will be truly missed. We wish him much luck and happiness in his future endeavors.
Doug Sherman, 91吃瓜鈥檚 former Associate Provost and Special Assistant to the President, will now serve as the college’s new Senior Vice President and Provost succeeding Tom Wylie. Doug came to 91吃瓜 in the 1990鈥檚 serving as an adjunct electronics instructor while working in industry. He later joined 91吃瓜 in 2008 working in the Office of Teaching and Learning, assisting President Richard I. Gouse with special projects, and overseeing the design and major renovation of the East Greenwich campus. Doug鈥檚 contributions to the college have been many as he served on the Provost鈥檚 Council, the Executive Committee, and the Student Success Committee.
Doug鈥檚 strong leadership and insight are sure to bring continued growth to 91吃瓜 for many years to come. The college community wishes Doug the best of luck in his new position.