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Dr Paula M Rooney

Former President (as of 5/31/22) · Dean College

Former President (as of 5/31/22) at Dean College. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 1 organization on the Form 990 record.

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Organizations
1
Roles reported
1
Reported compensation
$1.2M

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Reported as Former President (as of 5/31/22) of Dean College, based in Franklin, MA.
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Received $1.2M in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
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Biography Web-sourced

Dr. Paula M.

Rooney was the 13th and longest-serving President of Dean College (1995–2022), transforming the institution through strengthened enrollment, expanded academic programs, enhanced reputation, and secured financial stability while maintaining focus on student success. She was the first woman to lead Dean College since Parkhurst's brief tenure in the late 1870s, and established the exclusive Kraft Sports + Entertainment academic partnership.

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Tenure here
1995–2022

Affiliations

Organizations

Dean College Former President (as of 5/31/22) · $71.4M revenue · Franklin, MADEAN COLLEGE IS A PRIVATE, RESIDENTIAL NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE GROUNDED IN A CULTURE AND TRADITION THAT ALL STUDENTS DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCOVER…pay $767K → $1.2MFiled FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$1.2Mreported comp

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VP of Academic Affairs · FY2024
$195K
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Interim President (as of 05/12/25) · FY2024
$193K
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VP Financial Services & Treasurer · FY2024
$192K
K
Vice President · FY2021
$180K
C
Vice President · FY2023
$179K

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