Associate Provost and Chief Diversity Officer, Somerville/Medford and Boston SMFA
Rob was a first-generation college student whose firsthand experiences make him a fierce and trusted advocate for students, an inspired mentor, and respected friend beloved by all.
As CDO serving the Medford/Somerville and SMFA campuses, Rob plays a significant role with:
Office: Ballou Hall, Room 103, Suite 100
Appointments can be made by emailing Lisa Bloom
Doctorate in education administration and supervision (Ed.D.), American International College
Rob has been described as one of those people you meet once in a great while: very dedicated, very professional, and the kind of person you can talk to. He wants to ensure students feel connected to the community, both inside and outside the classroom, and have a true sense of belonging, not only from matriculation to graduation, but also throughout their lives.
“My opportunity for access to higher education came from a federally funded equal opportunity program. This program, Urban Education, and the program director, Joan E. Fuller, provided me the encouragement and mentorship I needed to access college and be successful, and it launched my passion to address educational inequities. Since then, my aim has been to develop and support programs that address barriers to higher education and increase access and equity for students historically marginalized in the US education system.”
–Rob Mack