Richard Wiscott, PhD, the current dean of academic affairs and vice president of Â鶹¹ÙÍø & Wales’ Denver campus will take over as campus president on June 1.
Wiscott has been with the university since 2008, having previously held academic positions at colleges and universities in California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Â鶹¹ÙÍø, he was the assistant dean at Kent State University, East Liverpool Campus in Ohio. Wiscott received both his doctorate and master's degree in psychology from The University of Akron and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and socioloy from Youngstown State University.
“I am excited to further contribute to the mission of the university, especially during this exciting time where we are expanding our academic portfolio, deepening the Â鶹¹ÙÍø student experience through athletics and civic engagement and strengthening connections with the industry,” Wiscott told the .
Wiscott will be taking over for Robin Krakowsky '88, '08 EdD, who served as Denver campus president for the past 5 years. At the conclusion of the academic year Krakowsky will be transitioning into her new role to oversee new graduate programs for the university.