Rider University BOT Renews President's Appointment

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - The Rider University Board of Trustees has renewed the appointment of President Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D., for a second term, the university announced. His term will run through July 31, 2022. Dell’Omo has been the university’s seventh president since August 2015.

The vote was unanimous and “reaffirms the board’s belief in Dell’Omo’s leadership,” according to Rider Board of Trustees Chairman Robert S. Schimek. Schimek pointed to Dell’Omo’s accomplishments, including the development and adoption of Rider’s new strategic plan, “Our Path Forward,” which establishes a framework for further university success over the next several years.

He has also led the successful completion of the most recent Middle States re-accreditation process; planned and begun the silent phase of the most ambitious capital campaign in university history which, in part, will help to fund the newly created Campus Master Plan; and has implemented a unique Engaged Learning program that sets Rider apart from its competitors in the way students learn both in and out of the classroom.

“In addition to his unwavering resolve to transform Rider into a fiscally strong institution committed to its mission of student growth, transformation and leadership, the trustees are confident in President Dell’Omo’s future vision and plan to ensure the successful growth and development of Rider University,” Schimek said. “I am certain his leadership will continue to propel our university forward.”

Dell’Omo previously held positions at Canisius College as an Assistant Professor of Labor Relations and Human Resources and St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where he was a Professor of Management and also held a sequence of academic and administrative leadership positions – Dean of the Haub School of Business, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Vice President for External Affairs. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Dell’Omo spent seven years as a human resources executive in the retail industry.

Dell’Omo serves on the boards of MIDJersey Chamber of Commerce, Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey Presidents’ Council, AICUNJ and the MAAC Presidents’ Council where he currently serves as President. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Montclair State University, a Master of Science in industrial relations from Rutgers University and a Ph.D. in industrial relations/human resource management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also earned certifications at Harvard University from the Institute for Education Management and the Seminar for New Presidents.

Dell’Omo and his wife Polly live in the president’s home, known fondly as Betta House, in Lawrenceville. They have three grown children, three granddaughters and a granddog.

The attached image of Gregory Dell’Omo was provided by Rider University.