Quick Links LEADERSHIP ABOUT UD LEADERSHIP PRESIDENT STRATEGIC PLAN MISSION EXPERIENCE UD UD AND THE STATE OF DELAWARE HISTORY FACTS & FIGURES UD COMMUNITY VALUES DENNIS ASSANIS President Dennis Assanis became the 28th president of the University of Delaware on June 6, 2016. Formerly provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Stony Brook University in New York, he was elected by a unanimous vote of UD’s Board of Trustees in November 2015. Dr. Assanis is a distinguished educator with a wide range of academic leadership experience and a worldwide reputation as a scholar and expert in both fundamental and applied studies of internal combustion engines and energy systems. Before joining Stony Brook University, he had a distinguished career at the University of Michigan for 17 years. With an exceptional research record, he has been at the leading edge in the field of internal combustion engines, fuels and energy for more than 25 years. He was inducted as a member of the National Academy of Engineers in 2008 for his scientific contributions to improving fuel economy and reducing emissions of internal combustion engines, and for promoting automotive engineering education. He holds five patents and has directed more than $100 million in research grants and contracts. He holds an honors bachelor of science degree with distinction in marine engineering from Newcastle University in England and four degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology: a master of science degree in naval architecture and marine engineering and a master of science in mechanical engineering, a master of science in management from the Sloan School of Management and a doctorate in power and propulsion. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ROBIN W. MORGAN Provost As the University's chief academic officer, Robin W. Morgan is responsible for administration of all programs of instruction, research and service and for facilitating the success of the University’s faculty and students. PROVOST WEBSITE JOHN LONG Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer John Long has responsibility for units handling economic development, campus and public safety, facilities, real estate and auxiliary services, finance, human resources, information technologies, internal audit and compliance, investments and UD police. OFFICE OF EXEC VP Melissa L. Bard, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Beth G. Brand, Vice President and University Secretary Glenn Carter, Vice President for Communications and Marketing Fatimah Conley, Vice President of Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer Trevor A. Dawes, Vice Provost for Libraries and Museums and May Morris University Librarian James Dicker, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Laure Ergin, Vice President and General Counsel Matt Kinservik, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Peter Krawchyk, Vice President for Facilities, Real Estate and Auxiliary Services and University Architect Rodney Morrison, Vice President for Enrollment Management Lynn Okagaki, Deputy Provost for Academic Affairs Sharon Pitt, Vice President for Information Technologies Christine Rawak, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation Services Mary Messina Remmler, Vice President for Strategic Planning and Analysis José-Luis Riera, Vice President for Student Life Charles Riordan, Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Innovation Michael Vaughan, Interim Vice Provost for Diversity MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers of the Board John R. Cochran, Chair Terri L. Kelly, Vice Chair Terence M. Murphy, Vice Chair Irwin G. Burton III, Secretary/Treasurer Ex Officio Members John Carney, Governor of the State of Delaware James Correll, Master of the State Grange Dennis Assanis, President of the University Whitney Townsend Sweeney, President of the State Board of Education Elected and Appointed Members Carol A. Ammon Debra Hess Norris Christopher W. Baker William M. Lafferty James C. Borel Nisha Lodhavia Allison Burris Castellanos Guy F. Marcozzi Joan F. Coker John W. Paradee Beth Cooper Claudia Peña Porretti Claire DeMatteis Donald J. Puglisi William J. DiMondi Robert F. Rider Jr. Donna M. Fontana Edmond J. Sannini Chaitanya Gadde David W. Spartin Michael S. Geltzeiler Sean X. Wang Kathleen V. Hawkins Kenneth C. Whitney Trustees Emeriti Howard E. Cosgrove Robert A. Fischer Jr. Dean College Calvin Keeler, Interim Dean College of Agriculture and Natural Resources John A. 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