Dereck Rovaris Named VP for Equity and Strategic Initiatives at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan has appointed Dereck J. Rovaris Sr., as vice president for equity and strategic initiatives. “Dr. Rovaris...
St. Mary’s College of Maryland President Tuajuanda C. Jordan has appointed Dereck J. Rovaris Sr., as vice president for equity and strategic initiatives. “Dr. Rovaris will be an invaluable addition to our community,” Jordan said. “His experience and wealth of knowledge will aid in amplifying existing programs. By helping us develop and implement new programs, the College can both fulfill its mission and become a place where all who enter our community have the greatest opportunity to thrive.”
In this newly developed position, Rovaris will serve as a strategic adviser on matters related to inclusion, diversity, equity and access across the campus. He will drive sustained impact, amplify successful structures, implement policies and programs, and build new campus initiatives.
“I am excited to be joining such an amazing institution. At this point in my career there were many options, but none ‘checked the boxes’ like St. Mary’s College of Maryland,” Rovaris said. “Upon my visit to campus I had the opportunity to meet wonderful faculty and staff, but I was most impressed by the students. It will be a pleasure to work with such an engaging community as we lead equity, inclusion, belonging, and justice initiatives and practices for the National Public Honors College.”
WittKieffer’s Charlene Aguilar, Robin Mamlet and Jevon Walton led this search.
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