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May 5, 2026 鈥� 麻豆视频 Assistant Provost for Student Success and Professor of Education Dr. Carol Rinke has been selected to the American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program, the premier leadership development program for higher education. Dr. Rinke was named one of 31 emerging college and university leaders for the 2026-2027 cohort.

Highly selective on a national level, the ACE Fellows Program prepares senior leaders for service to higher education through mentorship and interactive learning opportunities. With Dr. Rinke鈥檚 selection, Marist joins a distinguished of institutions participating this year, including Dartmouth College, the University of California, Berkeley, and Virginia Tech, among others.

An innovative higher education leader, Dr. Rinke is recognized for advancing student success through cross鈥慺unctional partnerships and evidence鈥慴ased initiatives. As Assistant Provost, she currently oversees Marist鈥檚 five student academic success centers, assuring that every Marist student can succeed in the classroom, in the community, and in the workplace after graduation. She also co-led Marist鈥檚 first鈥憏ear retention strategy, played a key role in revising and expanding New Student Orientation, and worked with Career Services and other major campus partners to expand Marist鈥檚 career readiness strategy.

Dr. Carol Rinke (right) listens to Juliette Savarino '26 explain her research at CURSCA 2026. Photo by Carlo de Jesus/麻豆视频.

Dr. Rinke emphasized the significance of the opportunity.

鈥淚 am grateful to President Weinman and Provost Kodat for their support and honored to be selected for this distinguished group,鈥� she said. 鈥淭here is no question that we are at a pivotal moment in higher education and I remain committed to fostering the types of learning environments in which all members of our campus community 鈥� students, faculty, and staff alike 鈥� can build mutual trust, inquire deeply, and collectively create a better future. I am excited for what I will learn from this fellowship experience to benefit the Marist community.鈥�

Advancing Student Success
With her background in teacher education, Dr. Rinke also brings deep expertise in teaching practice, learning, and assessment, with student learning and success sitting at the center of her work. Before joining the Office of the Provost, she co鈥慶haired Marist鈥檚 Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaccreditation, which concluded with all standards met and without recommendations.

Dr. Rinke also co鈥慺ounded the Marist Center for Social Justice Research and leads a research program on teacher career development, particularly in hard鈥憈o鈥憇taff classrooms and among educators of color. Rinke has authored and edited three books, published more than 30 articles in high鈥慽mpact journals, and served as co鈥憄rincipal investigator for a Spencer Foundation research grant.

About the ACE Fellows Program
The ACE Fellows Program strengthens leadership in American higher education by preparing faculty and staff for senior administrative roles through a highly selective, cohort鈥慴ased mentorship model. Over 2,500 higher education leaders have participated in the program, including nearly 150 current presidents and provosts. The fellowship combines retreats, interactive learning, campus visits, and a yearlong placement at a host institution, where Fellows work closely with presidents and senior leaders to gain hands鈥憃n experience.

鈥淎t a time of significant change across higher education, strong leadership has never been more important,鈥� said ACE President Ted Mitchell. 鈥淎s a result of the program, Fellows will be well positioned to navigate this evolving landscape, bringing fresh perspectives, practical experience, and a commitment to shaping the future of higher education.鈥�

At the conclusion of the fellowship year, Fellows return to their home institution with new knowledge and skills that contribute to capacity-building efforts.