Joanne Passaro

Dr. Joanne Passaro is a cultural anthropologist who holds B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Duke University. Since 2007, she has served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin. At Carroll, she led the development of more than 20 programs, launched a new School of Business and led both primary and program-specific accreditations. She previously served as Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and as Acting Provost and Vice President for Planning and Institutional Assessment at Mercy College, here in New York. Her research work with homeless men and women in New York City cemented her commitment to higher education and social justice.