Robert Caret
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Robert Laurent Caret October 7, 1947 Biddeford, Maine |
| Occupation | Chancellor, University System of Maryland |
Robert Laurent Caret (born October 7, 1947) is the chancellor of the University System of Maryland. He became chancellor on July 1, 2015. Caret, a native of New England, became chancellor of the University System of Maryland after completing presidencies at San Jose State University, Towson University and the University of Massachusetts.
Born in Biddeford, Maine to a restaurant owner, Caret was the first in his family to attend college. Caret received his Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of New Hampshire in 1974 and his bachelor's degree in chemistry and mathematics from Suffolk University in 1969. His honorary degrees include a Doctor of Humane Letters from Saint Joseph's College of Maine and Westfield State University (2012) San Jose University (2004) and National Hispanic University (1997) and a Doctor of Science degree from Suffolk University (1996).
Caret became president of San Jose State University in February 1995. From 2003 to 2011, Caret was president of Towson University where he had previously served as a faculty member, dean, executive vice president and provost during his 29-year tenure. From Towson University, he moved to the University of Massachusetts System, where he served as president of UMass and its five campuses. On December 17, 2014, it was announced that Caret would be the next chancellor of the [University System of Maryland], replacing William English Kirwan who announced in May 2014 that he would retire upon the appointment and start date of his successor.
He was inaugurated as the system's fourth chancellor on November 19, 2015. As USM chancellor, Caret continues to focus on areas that have earned him national respect for his success in such areas helping to ensure college affordability, academic excellence, and the efficient use of resources. In addition, he is credited with emphasizing university partnerships to enhance students' experiences and to impact regional progress in economic and workforce development.
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