Delaware Valley University Names Interim President

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Benjamin Rusiloski, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Delaware Valley University, was named interim president Wednesday, the university announced.

Former DelVal President Maria Gallo is leaving to become chancellor of the University of Wisconsin, River Falls, on July 15.

“Dr. Rusiloski is a talented and experienced administrator who can lead our university with skill and dedication during the search for Dr. Gallo’s successor,” said Majid Alsayegh, chairperson of the Board of Trustees for the University.

Before becoming vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty in 2016, Rusiloski served as dean of the School of Life and Physical Sciences, where he was responsible for overseeing program development, evaluation, faculty development and strategic planning. He joined DelVal's faculty in 1994 as an assistant professor of chemistry and has since served as a professor, chaired two academic departments and served as a dean and vice president.

Rusiloski is also known for developing and implementing the university's Experience360 Program, which uses real-world experiences and employer feedback to prepare students for professional success. The National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) selected the Experience360 Program as the 2019 Outstanding Experiential Learning Program.

“This institution has excellent faculty and staff who are personally invested in the success of each student,” said Dr. Rusiloski. “DelVal is a school that I’m proud to be a part of and, I’m honored to be stepping into the role of interim president. I was fortunate to be a part of developing and launching DelVal’s award-winning experiential learning program and I look forward to continuing to enhance the student experience as interim president.”

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