Russell Pinizzotto

COO at Simmons University

Dr. Pinizzotto brings extensive experience as a Provost and has a track record for transformational change. During his tenure as Wentworth's Provost from 2010 until 2015, his accomplishments were numerous, including boosting enrollment by 25%; increasing retention and graduation rates; developing nine new undergraduate and six new graduate programs; and increasing the revenue of the College of Professional and Continuing Education by over 50%.

He has served as an Interim Provost for various institutions, most recently for Carlow University in Pittsburgh, where he established the College of Professional Studies for adult and nontraditional learners. He was also the Interim Provost at Merrimack College where he served as the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Timeline

  • COO

    Current role

  • Provost

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