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This slideshow is a summary of Dr. DiSalvo’s achievements and includes career and education highlights, institutional and financial growth data under his leadership at Saint Anselm, and board member volunteerism.
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Hometown
Queens, N.Y.
Career Path
President
Saint Anselm College, Manchester, N.H.
2013-2019
President
Marian University, Fond du Lac, Wis.
2010-2013
President and CEO
The Hopewell Group, New York, N.Y.
2005-2010
Executive Director
Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation, New York, N.Y.
2001-2005
Education
- Ph.D. in educational leadership and administration, Fordham University
- MBA, Gabelli School of Business, Fordham University
- B.S. in psychology, Fordham University
- Harvard University Seminar for New Presidents
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Institutional Growth at Saint Anselm
- Improved U.S. News and World Report ranking from 129 to 95 among National Liberal Arts Colleges
- Increased first-year student retention rates to 91%
- Developed new centers and institutes such as the Center for Ethics in Business and Governance and the Gregory J. Grappone Humanities Institute
- Hired the College’s first chief diversity officer
- Realized competitive athletic success, including 24 NCAA championship appearances
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Financial Growth at Saint Anselm
- Completed more than $48 million worth of capital improvements
- Increased College’s endowment by 90% ($83 million to $158 million)
- Record enrollment of over 2,000 total students for the first time in the college’s history
- Launched capital that raised $61 million of its $70 million goal in three years
- X3 Tripled percentage of giving among alumni
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Additional Activities
Board member
New England Council
Nation’s oldest regional business association
Treasurer/board member
New Hampshire College and University Council
Board Member
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAIC)
Led Committee on Student Aid
Executive Committee, board Member
Northeast-10 Athletic Conference
Leading voice in national conversation on college affordability (New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe)