Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Rumana Riffat begins her position as GW's vice provost for faculty affairs on Sept. 1. GW Today announced this in the article, "New Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs Brings 30 Years of Administrative, Teaching Experience," which details the series of progressively responsible administrative roles she has held at GW Engineering since joining GW's faculty in 1994.
Here is an excerpt from the article: “Dr. Riffat impressed the search committee with her long track record of solutions-oriented administrative success, her collaborative spirit, her commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, and her keen understanding of faculty opportunities and challenges,” said Provost Christopher Alan Bracey. “As we begin a new academic year, I am very excited to welcome her to the provost leadership team and see all the ways she will enhance the faculty experience.”
Read the full article on GW Today.