President
"My goal is to continue working with the Hood community and campus partners to advance our positive momentum."
The leadership of Hood College, whether it be the Board of Trustees, Board of Associates or senior team, shares the president’s commitment to our students and their success.
Debbie Ricker, Ph.D., became Hood College’s interim president on July 1, 2024.
Biography
Debbie Ricker, Ph.D., began as Hood College provost and vice president of academic affairs on July 1, 2016, following a long career at York College of Pennsylvania, having served as a faculty member and department chair for the biological sciences department, associate dean of academic affairs and the founding dean of the Division of Academic Services.
As provost and vice president for academic affairs at Hood College, Ricker supports the academic mission of the institution. She works closely with leadership of the College’s 17 academic departments (including undergraduate and graduate programs) and their faculty, as well as administrative directors of student success, the learning commons/library, Graduate School, institutional research, registrar, career center and faculty services. In partnership with the dean of students, Ricker also oversees student life, including residence life and student engagement and orientation.
Ricker earned a Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University, a master’s from East Tennessee State University and a bachelor’s degree from Mars Hill University.
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