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Michael Bosco Associate Provost for Academic Administration
Academic Affairs

A.S., Johnson & Wales University, Financial Services Management
B.S., Johnson & Wales University, Business Management
M.Ed., Curry College, Educational Foundations
C.A.G.S., Northeastern University, Higher Education Administration

Michael (Mike) Bosco began his tenure at Curry College in September 2016.

As Associate Provost for Academic Administration has oversight responsibility for the Registrar's Office, Academic Contracts & Payroll, Academic Operations, Center for Global and Career Services and special projects within the Provost's Office. The Associate Provost for Academic Administration strategically advances the priorities of Academic Affairs through collaborative partnerships with faculty, staff and students, maintaining our commitment to sustainable academic quality.

The position's primary responsibility is the development and oversight of integrated systems to promote efficiency within the academic enterprise. Additionally, the Associate Provost serves as the budget manager in Academic Affairs and works closely with Finance on preparation of the budget and monitoring expenses throughout the year. The Associate Provost leads and/or supports projects and duties assigned by the Provost in consultation and collaboration with the other academic leaders. The Associate Provost serves as a thought partner to the Provost and provides oversight and leadership to the Academic Affairs division in the absence of the Provost.

Mike actively supports the College's new program development efforts and collaborates with faculty seeking to initiate new degrees, majors, minors, and concentrations and serves as Provost Office liaison for faculty searches. He interfaces, as needed, with degree granting authorities and accreditation organizations associated with offering new academic programs.

In addition to his work in the Academic Affairs, Mike is a member of the College’s Senior Staff, serves on a variety of committees including the Commencement Committee, New Academic Program Advisory Committee, Strategic Planning Steering Committee, and the Strategic Planning Direction I Leadership Team.

Prior to serving in his current role, Mike served as Curry’s Associate Vice President of Academic & Strategic Partnerships and as Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs. Mike has more than two decades of experience in higher education having served several different institutions in capacities including academic administration, enrollment management and marketing, and student affairs.

Mike is a proud graduate of Curry College where he earned a Master of Education degree.

You can connect with Mike via his LinkedIn profile as well at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mbosco641/.

Publications

Bosco, M. (2012). Improving retention rates: One college's stride toward improvement.
College and University.

Bosco, M. (2009). Improving student retention through transitional learning communities: An examination of the Bridge to College Experience program at a small New England college. (unpublished Master's thesis). Curry College, Milton, Massachusetts.

Presentations

Bicknell, B., Bosco, M., Cornog, J. (2013) Improving Retention Rates: A Small College's Strategy, AACRAO Strategic Enrollment Management Conference, Chicago, Illinois

Bicknell, B., Bosco, M., Cornog, J. (2012) Improving Retention Rates: A Small College's Strategy, Associate Degree-Granting Institutions Best Practices Conference, Nashua, New Hampshire

Bosco. M., Conroy, P., Storinge, E. & Titus, J. (2010) International Strategic Enrollment Management: Opportunities and Perspectives, American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers Strategic Enrollment Management Conference, Nashville, Tennessee

Bosco. M., Conroy, P., & Titus, J. (2010) The Squeaking Mouse among the Roaring Lions: Marketing a Small College in a Saturated Marketplace, New England Association of College Admissions Counselors Annual Meeting and Conference, Newport, Rhode Island

Bosco, M., Kenney, M. & True, E. (2009) A Primer for Developing and Using Learning Outcomes in Student Affairs, NAPSA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Region I Annual Conference and Meeting, Newport, Rhode Island

Bosco, M. (2009) Improving student retention through transitional learning communities: An examination of the Bridge to College Experience program at a small New England college. (Master's thesis presentation). Curry College, Milton, Massachusetts.

Bosco, M., Conroy, P., Goldman, D., & Titus, J. (2009) Program Evaluation of a First Year Enrollment Counseling Program, National Conference on the First Year Experience, Orlando, Florida

Bosco, M., Conroy, P., & Sheridan, L. (2006) The Squeaking Mouse among the Roaring Lions: Marketing a Small College in a Saturated Marketplace, Council for the Advancement and Support of Education District I Conference, Montreal, Quebec, Canada