ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2023 — Joseph Nyre
Joseph Nyre
President
Seton Hall University
The school seemingly always is finishing a project or announcing a new one as it transforms its campus. Its dedication to servant leadership and impacting its community remains steadfast.
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2023 — Joe Marbach
Joe Marbach
President
Georgian Court University
It’s hard to believe Marbach is nearing the end of his eighth year at the school — and hard to overstate the great impact he has had as the school’s first...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2023 — Teik Lim
Teik Lim
President
New Jersey Institute of Technology
Since he started in July 2022, NJIT has opened a new 176-unit dorm, welcomed its largest and most diverse first-year class, received a transformative $3 million donation from venture...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2023 — Patrick Leahy
Patrick Leahy
President
Monmouth University
Everyone knows Monmouth is one of the top private institutions in the state. Leahy’s efforts in fundraising and access are allowing more students to see it firsthand.
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2023 — Jonathan Koppell
Jonathan Koppell
President
Montclair State University
Few on the list are as creative and visionary as Koppell, who has the school firmly embracing its role as a leader and servant to its community and the state.
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2023 — Cindy Jebb
Cindy Jebb
President
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Under her leadership, the school has launched a new strategic plan, earned recognition as the No. 1 public college in the state and attracted national attention for its civic...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2023 — Ali Houshmand
Ali Houshmand
President
Rowan University
Houshmand, No. 1 on last year’s list, has long been regarded as an innovative thought leader. His efforts have helped propel Rowan into a spot among the top schools in the state.
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2023 — Jonathan Holloway
Jonathan Holloway
President
Rutgers University
He’s earned accolades from all for his commitment to bringing more access and greater affordability to firstgeneration leaders at the state’s flagship university.
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2023 — Richard Helldobler
Richard Helldobler
President
William Paterson University
Like many WPU students, Helldobler is a firstgeneration student of immigrant heritage, an experience that grounds his work in serving students for whom education is a means of social mobility and...
ROI Influencers: Higher Education 2023 — Kathryn Foster
Kathryn Foster
President
The College of New Jersey
Some say the No. 1 role of being a college president is raising money. Foster took that to heart, donating $250,000 of her own money to create the Foster...
