A Message from the Board of Trustees
Leadership Transition Announcement at Rockland Community College
Dear Rockland Community College Community,
We are pleased to announce that Dr. Scott J. Kalicki has been named the Officer in Charge at Rockland Community College, effective Monday, January 13. Dr. Kalicki joins us as the current Officer in Charge, Dr. Beth A. Coyle, retires. This leadership transition will pave the way for Dr. William P. Mullaney to assume the position as RCC’s 9th president in June.
Dr. Kalicki brings over 40 years of leadership experience in higher education to his role as Officer in Charge at RCC, having served as president or interim president at three community colleges and in key administrative roles at two- and four-year institutions.
A SUNY Albany alumnus with a Ph.D. in Educational Administration, Dr. Kalicki is also an active educator and currently teaches graduate programs online. Beyond academia, he has contributed to national and state commissions and is deeply committed to community service, having led and volunteered with organizations like Gilda’s Club, Special Olympics, and CASA.
“It is both an honor and a privilege to join Rockland Community College,” said Dr. Kalicki. “I am eager to engage with the faculty, staff, students, and community, and I look forward to learning from and collaborating with each of them during this transition period.”
Please join me in welcoming Dr. Kalicki to his new role and extending our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Coyle for her unwavering dedication and commitment to RCC.
Regards,
L’Tanya M. Watkins, Esq.
Chair, Board of Trustees
Rockland Community College
Dr. Beth A. Coyle has more than 35 years of higher education experience, focusing on academic, administrative, operational, and auxiliary enterprises in both the public and private sectors. She has led academic and administrative teams at public and private universities and has served in consulting roles for a variety of higher education institutions, businesses, and nonprofit organizations.
Dr. Coyle is an experienced leader and educator with expertise in a variety of senior-level academic and administrative leadership posts. Her areas of proficiency encompass project planning and management; operations, including facilities and emergency management, business continuity, and planning; development and alumni affairs; auxiliary services; and academic affairs. In the academic realm, she has expertise as an MSCHE Peer Reviewer, in faculty affairs, online academic administration, online teaching and learning, records and registration, and academic success.
Dr. Coyle previously served as Vice President of Operations at Rockland Community College and resides with her family in Rockland County. She received her bachelor’s degree at The College of New Jersey and earned a master’s degree with distinction from Rider University. She was the recipient of a graduate fellowship from Nova Southeastern University’s Programs for Higher Education where she earned a doctoral degree.