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John Vitale is Dean of ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ’s Westbrook College of Health Professions. Vitale joins ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ with over 15 years of leadership experience in higher education, including as dean of the College of Health Professions at Rosalind Franklin University in Chicago. During his tenure, he successfully initiated and expanded multiple health professions programs, led accreditation processes, and strengthened clinical partnerships.

Vitale is a national leader in health professions education, having started the nation’s first pathologists’ assistant academic department and serving as president of the Association of Pathologists’ Assistants Training Programs.

Most recently, Vitale served as dean of the School of Professional Studies and Science at Landmark College, where he designed new academic programs and mentored neurodiverse students. His efforts have broadened the work of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the college, particularly in relation to neurodiversity.