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91视频专区 College's 12th President

Get to Know President Debbie Ricker, Ph.D.

Professional Fact

Debbie Ricker, Ph.D., began as 91视频专区 College鈥檚 provost and vice president of academic affairs on July 1, 2016.

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She and her partner, Christopher, live on campus in East Cottage, with their two rescue dogs, Penny and Lucy.

Academic Background

Ricker earned a Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University, a master鈥檚 degree from East Tennessee State University and a bachelor鈥檚 degree from Mars Hill University.

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Debbie Ricker, Ph.D.

鈥淎s provost, I learned we have one central mission鈥攕erving our students. Now, as president, student needs will continue to inform decision-making at the highest level. I look forward to growing alongside them as our campus community continues to evolve.鈥

Ricker鈥檚 efforts led to record-setting first-year retention and graduation rates.

Spearheaded the development of new undergraduate programs in public health, sustainability studies, art therapy, cybersecurity and finance.

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