Villanova Names Biz School Dean as First Provost
Patrick G. Maggitti, Dean of the Villanova School of Business, has been named the University’s first provost. Dean Maggitti will begin his new position Aug. 1, 2015. As provost, Maggitti will serve as the University’s chief academic officer and second ranking officer of the university. He will oversee the six colleges at the school; the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Villanova School of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing, the College of Professional Studies and the Villanova University School of Law.
Dean Maggitti has been at Villanova University since 2008. He became dean of the Villanova Business School in 2012. In addition to serving as the dean, he is also an associate professor of strategic management and entrepreneurship. Maggitti is also the founder of the Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship, where he also previously served as the director.
