Caridi Joins Ohio Dominican as Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Retention

August 17, 2007

COLUMBUS, OHIO – James Caridi has joined the senior administrative team at Ohio Dominican University as Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Retention.

Since 1998, Caridi has held a series of positions in student development at St. Vincent College (PA), most recently serving as Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students, where his responsibilities included managing all Student Affairs areas and functions, strategic planning, residence hall construction and rehabilitation, Student Leadership, Service Learning and Student Housing.

“Jamie brings a strong vision, a collaborative leadership style and a high level of energy to his work. He already has a strong understanding and deep appreciation of our mission and vision,” said Bishop James A. Griffin, interim ODU president.

Caridi holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from St. Vincent College, and a master’s degree in Higher Education from Geneva College. He is currently working on his doctoral degree at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 

Caridi began his new duties on August 1, 2007. He replaces Drew Klein, who left in June to become Dean of Students and Retention at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont. He resides in Gahanna.