Vice President for Student Affairs

Rosanna Ferro leads the Student Affairs division comprising 13 campus life and student services departments including accessible education, athletics and recreation, community standards, counseling and psychological services, health education and wellness programs, health services, international student programs, off-campus study and study abroad, Purposeful Work, residential life and housing, campus safety, and student activities. 

With more than two decades of leadership experience in higher education, Ferro has extensive experience driving initiatives that enhance both the academic performance and social-emotional development of college students. 

Prior to Bates, Ferro served as inaugural chief of education at College Track, a comprehensive college access and completion organization. She has served in leadership roles at Rutgers University, Williams College, and Ithaca College, where she was vice president for student affairs and campus life.

Ferro earned a doctorate, master’s degree in social work, and bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University.