I am pleased to announce that Dr. Patrick Rinard has been selected to serve as the Interim Senior Vice President for Student Services from August 14, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
Dr. Rinard began his career at St. Petersburg College in 1992 as an Admissions and Academic Advisor and has held a variety of positions from a Manager in Information Systems, to College Registrar, and Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services where he oversaw Admissions, Registration, College Placement Testing, Graduation/Commencement, and systems testing for new development in SPC’s Student Information System.
Two years ago, he became a member of the Council of Campus Provosts and actively participates on the Provosts/Deans Council and other college-wide councils and committees. He has community-based experience and leadership in higher education with the Council for Student Affairs.
Dr. Rinard has achieved many milestones but is most proud of being a graduate of St. Petersburg Jr. College in 1983. Dr. Rinard earned a Doctorate in Higher Education from Barry University in 2010.
Congratulations Dr. Patrick Rinard!
About SPC
St. Petersburg College (SPC) was founded in 1927 as St. Petersburg Junior College, Florida’s first two-year college. Access, excellence and student support are the hallmarks of St. Petersburg College. Regionally accredited and nationally recognized, SPC was the first state college in Florida to offer bachelor’s degrees. St. Petersburg College offers more than 200 degree, certificate and transfer programs of study, as well as many high-demand, high-skill industry-recognized workforce certifications. We offer a career-focused curriculum created in conjunction with industry experts to ensure our students are able to meet the needs of today’s employers.