R.J. McGivney

Education

PhD, Educational Policy, Research and Administration, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

MEd, Educational Administration, University of Hartford

BA, Politics and Government, University of Hartford

Dr. R.J. McGivney earned both a bachelor’s degree in Politics and Government and a master’s degree in Educational Administration at the University of Hartford. In 2008, R.J. earned his doctorate in Educational Policy, Research and Administration at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst.

RJ began his professional career at Newbury College in Boston, Massachusetts where he served as Campus Director. He returned to his alma mater in 1996 as the Director for Summer and Winter programs. R.J. has held various roles in his 25-year career at the University of Hartford.

Some of his major accomplishments include developing numerous degree programs and launching online education from inception to 15 programs that generate over $10 million per year. When he served as the Associate Vice President of Graduate and Professional Studies, R.J. added the position of University Retention Coordinator to his portfolio as well as overseeing Graduate Admissions. During his tenure in that role, first-year retention increased from 73% to 81%, which is the highest retention rate in the history of the University of Hartford. More impressively, the retention rate for minoritized students increased from 63% to 81%.

R.J. now serves as the Associate Provost of International Affairs, Graduate and Professional Education, and Academic Operations.