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ROI Influencers: Power List 2024 — Higher Education

New Jersey has long been known for having one of the top K-12 education systems in the country. The most recent U.S. News & World Report college rankings showed the state can match all others in higher education, too.

This list honors those who are helping to develop the next generation of talent.

(Please note, more individuals are on our Super 60.)

ROI Influencers

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Andrés Acebo

Andrés Acebo Interim president New Jersey City University He continues to lead a remarkable turnaround at university that is launching ground for so many first-generation students.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Michael Avaltroni

Michael Avaltroni President Fairleigh Dickinson University Outspoken new leader brings new perspective to higher ed. Simply put, he’s not afraid to say sector needs to modernize.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Brian Bridges

Brian Bridges Secretary N.J. Office of the Secretary of Higher Education A number of colleges and universities in the state are struggling to find their financial way. His office will assist when appropriate.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Dale Caldwell

Dale Caldwell President Centenary University Thought leader, speaker and author on numerous subjects, he brings new ideas and energy to small suburban school.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Nancy Cantor

Nancy Cantor Chancellor Rutgers University – Newark There was an outcry from numerous areas when it was announced that her contract would not be renewed. That’s how well she is respected on campus and in Newark.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Eugene Cornacchia

Eugene Cornacchia President Saint Peter’s University He heads into retirement after attention-grabbing run in 2022 NCAA Tournament — and record fundraising campaign. That’s a good way to go out.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Gregory Dell’Omo

Gregory Dell’Omo President Rider University Enrollment at school is up 27% since 2021 — and retention rate recently topped 80%.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Nariman Farvardin

Nariman Farvardin President Stevens Institute of Technology One of the premier tech schools in the country features great views of New York City from its new dormitory towers.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Merodie Hancock

Merodie Hancock President Thomas Edison State University School, which always has been a step ahead in online learning, recently launched a certificate program for those interested in careers in cannabis.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Richard Helldobler

Richard Helldobler President William Paterson University School saw gains in enrollment for full-time freshman (8.5%), transfers (16.8%) and graduate students (16.2%).

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Anthony Iacono

Anthony Iacono President County College of Morris School recently announced plans for a $30 million, 70,000-square-foot center for health care education.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Cindy Jebb

Cindy Jebb President Ramapo College of N.J. Under her leadership, Ramapo College received more than $35 million in grant funding to increase vital student health and wellness services and to expand innovative academic programming.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Patrick Leahy

Patrick Leahy President Monmouth University School is using a $21 million gift from an anonymous donor — the largest donation in its history — to increase college access for those who otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Joe Marbach

Joe Marbach President Georgian Court University The university became coed in 2012, but its legacy of women’s leadership remains strong: Every dean at the school is female.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Michael McDonough

Michael McDonough President Raritan Valley Community College McDonough serves as the chair of the N.J. Community College Consortium for workforce and economic development.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Katia Passerini

Katia Passerini Interim president Seton Hall University Former provost had perfect résumé for interim role, as she has been a key player in school’s academic affairs as well as its adjustments during pandemic.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — Lamont Repollet

Lamont Repollet President Kean University Repollet is exponentially increasing the school’s reputation for research — and its presence in the business community. It’s a school on the rise.

ROI Influencers Power List 2024: Higher Education — David Stout

David Stout President Brookdale Community College School is continually lauded for its academics (Top 3% of all community colleges in country) and for its affordability.

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