New Marian VP For Academic Affairs

Marian University has named Dr. Russell Mayer as the Vice President for Academic Affairs, effective July 1st.  He brings extensive experience in higher education, having served as both faculty member and in a variety of senior leadership roles. He previously served in various senior positions at Merrimack College in North Andover, Mass., including Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness and Strategic Initiatives. Dr. Mayer earned his bachelor’s from Wesleyan University and his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan, and was an American Council on Education Fellow in 2012-13.