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Marie Cini, PhD

Marie Cini As an experienced leader in adult higher education, Dr. Cini has both the academic background and the administrative acumen to further UMUC’s mission, while at the same time offering innovative ideas for the future. Moreover, her collaborative and results-driven approach will provide us with the strategic direction we need to fulfill our global vision at the undergraduate level.

After earning a PhD and a master’s degree in social psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a master’s degree in counselor education from Pennsylvania State University, Dr. Cini began her 20-year career in higher education teaching adult students. She went on to become an accomplished administrator, most recently as associate vice president for Academic Affairs and interim dean of the School of Management at City University of Seattle. During her tenure there, she reorganized and led the school’s e-campus initiative, while also establishing common curriculum standards, enhancing the Prior Learning Assessment process and linking academic affairs staff in the U.S. more closely with those in the international arena.

Dr. Cini has published and presented extensively on the topics of authentic assessment and academic integrity, leadership development in adult learners, retention and adult learners, group newcomers and innovation, and program development across cultures.