Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut, has appointed Sandra G. Affenito, Ph.D., as chief academic officer. She brings a distinct background in higher education, health-care, industry, private practice and bio-behavioral research to her position and will provide the executive leadership and vision to ensure enriched, personalized learning experiences for all students to realize their fullest potential.
“I am thrilled to welcome Sandra to the Post family and look forward to her insight and guidance as we plan for the future,” said Post University CEO and President John L. Hopkins. “Her diverse experience in academic leadership and proven record of success uniquely position her to lead us to even greater heights of excellence and innovation.”
Following a nationwide search, Affenito emerged as the top candidate due to her experience in spearheading and establishing over 30 new in-demand academic programs across disciplines, degree levels and modalities to revitalize and grow organizations. She is a graduate of the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University, and a 2020 Fellow of the Executive Leadership Academy at the University of California Berkeley Center for Studies in Higher Education.
Affenito holds a Ph.D. in nutritional ccience from the University of Connecticut and completed postdoctoral training in biomedical and behavioral sciences at Wesleyan University through the National Institutes of Health, Office of Women’s Health, authoring over 70 scientific peer-reviewed publications in her research career. She holds certificates in higher education leadership from the Higher Education Resource Services Institute, and the Harvard Institute for Institutional Education Management, and is a 2020 Executive Leadership Academy Fellow of the University of California, Berkeley.
Based in Waterbury, since 1890, Post University is known for its innovation and focus on providing every online and on-campus student an educational experience with personalized support.
