Dean College has established itself as one of the best regional colleges in the United States. For eleven consecutive years, Dean has been ranked on the U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list, most recently ranking 28th in 2021.
Much of Dean's success can be attributed to President Dr. Paula Rooney. Dr. Rooney was inaugurated as the 13th President of Dean College in 1995 and has overseen the establishment of baccalaureate programs and the switch to NCAA Division III athletics for all Dean programs.
Under Dr. Rooney's tenure, Dean has seen a 96% baccalaureate degree job placement rate and a 98% associate degree transfer acceptance rate. The Dean Difference is academic and athletic success, something that has been shown off many times in the past twenty-seven years.
On October 25th, 2021, Dr. Rooney announced that this would be the last school year of her presidency. Dr. Rooney came to this decision to be able to spend more time with her family
"After much prayer and reflection, I have come to the decision that it is time for me to conclude my time as president and to begin to walk a different path. A path that will afford Gerry and I the opportunity to visit with our son, to spend time with my sister and goddaughter, and to share new adventures with my dearest old friends. Family and friends have been a part of my Dean experience and made it possible for me to spend most of my waking hours caring for and worrying about Dean’s present and future."-Dr. Paula Rooney
For twenty-seven years, Dr. Rooney has been president of Dean College. On May 31st, 2022, her presidency will officially conclude. It is currently unknown who will take over as president, but one thing is for sure. Without Dr. Rooney's leadership, Dean would not be as successful as it is today.
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