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Lorraine Ricchezza is the Associate Provost for Academic Strategic Initiatives and serves as Rowan University’s Accreditation Liaison Officer to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. In her dual role, she champions the university’s strategic academic priorities, advancing initiatives that foster innovation, support sustainable growth, and align with the institution’s mission and overall strategic goals.

Lorraine provides strategic direction for all accreditation efforts, ensuring they are fully integrated into the university’s ongoing planning, evaluation, and quality assurance processes. She oversees the preparation of self-study reports, institutional data submissions, and accreditation site visits, coordinating campus-wide compliance with all standards and policies. A highly visible leader, she works closely with faculty, staff, senior leadership, and affiliated partners to promote continuous improvement, maintain institutional credibility, and serve as the university’s key resource on accreditation matters.