Rose Marie Ward

Rose Marie Ward is vice provost and dean of the Graduate College at the University of Cincinnati. She previously served in various leadership positions, including associate provost and dean for Graduate Studies, at Miami University, where she was also the director of the Center for Teaching Excellence and professor of psychology in the Department of Psychology. Ward has extensive experience in graduate education administration—financial and strategic planning, development of new degree and certificate programs, and cross-college and programmatic engagement. Throughout her career, Ward has championed and established many diversity and graduate student support programs and services; she has earned notable awards for her teaching and research. She has authored numerous book chapters and journal articles in the areas of college student alcohol consumption and campus sexual assault. Ward received her PhD in experimental psychology from the University of Rhode Island.

updated 2024