CCRI president Di Pasquale not seeking contract renewal

CCRI PRESIDENT Ray DiPasquale is not seeking an extension to his contract, which is set to expire June 30, 2016. / PBN FILE PHOTO
CCRI PRESIDENT Ray DiPasquale is not seeking an extension to his contract, which is set to expire June 30, 2016. / PBN FILE PHOTO

PROVIDENCE – Community College of Rhode Island President Ray Di Pasquale is not seeking the renewal of his contract.
The announcement was made by the Council on Postsecondary Education, which said Di Pasquale informed the board of his decision.
“After almost 10 years, it is most satisfying to have accomplished everything I was brought here to do,” Di Pasquale said in a statement. “Serving as president has been a true privilege.”
Barbara Cottam, Board of Education chairwoman, said the board wishes him well as he “embarks on his next chapter.” She said a search for his replacement will begin in the next few weeks.
Jim Purcell, commissioner of post-secondary education, said Di Pasquale was a good partner in encouraging students to build the skills they need to compete in today’s economy.
Di Pasquale will continue to serve as president until a replacement is found. At that time, he will serve as an adviser to the council and to the office of the post-secondary commissioner until the end of his contract on June 30, 2016, or until he begins other employment.
He began serving his first term as president of CCRI in 2006. In addition to serving as president, from January 2010 to August 2013 he also served as commissioner of higher education.
Since he arrived at CCRI, the college has had near-record enrollments and had its largest graduating class ever in 2013, according to information from the college. Di Pasquale also spearheaded the college’s first capital campaign, which raised approximately $7 million toward improvements to the four campus libraries, dental labs and art department facilities. The college also received New England Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation under his direction.
“Ray has served our state and our students with tireless optimism and energy,” Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said.

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