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 — Nariman Farvardin
Nariman Farvardin
President
Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens’ reputation has never been higher. The school, always ahead of the curve, appears to be increasing its lead on others as the demand for STEM-educated graduates — both at...
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 — Michael Avaltroni
Michael Avaltroni
Interim president
Fairleigh Dickinson University
It’s easy to call Avaltroni the party president after he helped the school celebrate its monumental NCAA Tournament upset. But, when you hear him discuss and detail the challenges facing...
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 — Marcheta Evans
Marcheta Evans
President
Bloomfield College
At a time when so many higher ed institutions don’t want to admit their financial troubles, Evans will be forever known as the leader who went public with her needs, ensuring a...
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 — Gregory Dell’Omo
Gregory Dell’Omo
President
Rider University
In charge since 2015, he has overseen a number of impactful initiatives, including the creation of Rider’s Engaged Learning Program, the crux of a Rider education, which requires undergraduate students to participate...
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 — 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.