The Department of Student Affairs in Higher Education is pleased to announce that Annemarie Vaccaro is the 2021 recipient of College of Education and Communications Alumni Scholar award. Vaccaro is a 1996 graduate of SAHE program who went to earn her doctorate from the University of Denver in Higher Education in 2005. Since 2008, she has taught in the University of Rhode Island's college student personnel program.
The Alumni Scholar Award acknowledges significant, impactful, and sustained academic scholarship. Vaccaro was recognized for having published over 40 journal articles, three books, and 26 book chapters. In addition, she has 115 invited and refereed presentations to her name. Vaccaro’s scholarship focuses on equity, inclusion, and social justice in higher education, particularly on the lived experiences of minoritized college students, faculty, and staff.
During her visit to campus, Vaccaro spoke with SAHE students about student affairs scholarship and practice and with student affairs staff on intersectionality.
Vaccaro was presented her award at the College of Education and Communications’ annual Scholarship Reception on Thursday, October 18, 2021.