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Administration

The state's flagship institution of higher education, the University of Connecticut is governed by a board of trustees who are among the premier entrepreneurs, strategists, and educators in their respective fields.

President Susan Herbst oversees a University system that includes 10 Schools and Colleges at its Storrs campus, separate Schools of Law and Social Work in Hartford, five regional campuses throughout the state, and the Schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine at the UConn Health Center in Farmington.

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President

Susan Herbst became the 15th President of the University of Connecticut on June 1, 2011. A specialist in political science, Herbst is the author of many scholarly journal articles and books, including her most recent book about incivility in American politics, Rude Democracy.
Office of the President Website


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Chief of Staff to the President &
Executive Secretary to the Board of Trustees

Rachel Rubin works with the President on all her initiatives, coordinates the activities of her senior administrative team, and oversees the day-to-day operations of her office.
Office of the President Website
Board of Trustees Website


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Provost & Executive Vice President

Peter J. Nicholls began his tenure as provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Connecticut in 2005. A native of Great Britain, his academic discipline is mathematics. Nicholls has published numerous scholarly articles and his research has been funded by grants from the National Science Foundation.
Office of the Provost Website


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Senior Vice Provost & Vice President for Research

Suman Singha is senior vice provost and vice president for research for the University of Connecticut. His research has focused on plant growth and developmental physiology and he has been recognized for teaching excellence. Singha was named an American Council on Education Fellow in 2000.
Research Administration Website


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Executive Vice President for Administration & Chief Financial Officer

Richard Gray is executive vice president for administration and chief financial officer for the University of Connecticut. A former member of the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Forum, Gray has had a long career in public finance, commercial lending, health care financial management, and banking.
Executive Vice President for Administration & Chief Financial Officer's Official Website


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Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Barry M. Feldman is vice president and chief operating officer for the University of Connecticut. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Feldman has researched and published in the areas of public entrepreneurship, taxpayer preferences and employee relations.
Chief Operating Officer's Official Website


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Vice President for Economic Development

Mary Holz-Clause is vice president for economic development for the University of Connecticut. Prior to her appointment, Holz-Clause served as associate vice president for extension and outreach at Iowa State University and has been in the field of economic development for more than three decades.


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Vice President for Enrollment Planning & Management

Wayne Locust is vice president for enrollment planning and management at the University of Connecticut. Locust previously served as UConn's director of undergraduate admissions from 1998 to 2001 and was most recently vice provost for enrollment management at SUNY-Albany.
Enrollment Planning and Management Website


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Executive Vice President for Health Affairs & Dean, School of Medicine

Frank Torti joined the University of Connecticut from Wake Forest University School of Medicine where he served as vice president for strategic programs, director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center, and chair of the Department of Cancer Biology. In addition, he previously served as the former principal deputy commissioner, chief scientist, and then acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Executive Vice President for Health Affairs' Official Website


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Vice President for Human Resources & Payroll Services

Donna Munroe is vice president for human resources and payroll services for the University of Connecticut's 10,000-member workforce. Munroe began her UConn tenure as associate vice president in 2004, bringing with her more than 20 years of experience in human resources with both public and private universities.
Human Resources Website
Payroll Website
Health Center Human Resources Website


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Vice President for Student Affairs

John R. Saddlemire, Ed.D., is vice president for student affairs for the University of Connecticut. As Co-Director of the Higher Education and Student Affairs Master's Program in the Neag School of Education, Saddlemire is committed to the preparation of aspiring student affairs professionals. John leads a team dedicated to creating an engaging out-of-class experience.
Student Affairs Website


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General Counsel

Richard Orr is the chief legal officer for the University of Connecticut, responsible for providing strategic legal advice and coordinating the delivery of legal services in all areas of law affecting the University.
Office of the President Website


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Basic information about the University of Connecticut

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History

The University's founding and early years

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