Dr. Richard Petriello Named Associate Dean Of The Undergraduate College
August 13, 2002–Jersey City, NJ – Dr. Richard Petriello (Bloomfield, NJ), who has taught at Saint Peter’s College since 1974, has been named the Associate Dean of the undergraduate college. He will continue to teach biology courses at the College and will now assist Dean Gene Cornacchia in various academic initiatives. The announcement was made by the College’s Academic Vice President, Dr. Alexandra Gregory.
“The appointment of Dr. Petriello to the position of Associate Dean is an important step that will allow us to provide additional administrative
support for the growing list of academic programs at Saint Peter’s College,” Gregory said. “His appointment will enable us to focus on specific
initiatives to enhance the undergraduate college experience for our students and to build on our past successes.”
Dr. Petriello was named Chair of the Saint Peter’s College Biology Department in 2001. He did his undergraduate work at Iona College and
followed with a master’s at Seton Hall University before earning his doctorate at Rutgers University.
Saint Peter’s College is the Jesuit College of New Jersey. Founded in 1872, Saint Peter’s has an enrollment of more than 3,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The main campus is located in Jersey City and a branch campus, specializing in adult education, is located in Englewood Cliffs. Saint Peter’s also offers classes in downtown Jersey City near the waterfront financial district.