Employee Directory

Jim Keane Associate Provost for Student Success and Retention
Academic Affairs

B.S., Ecology / Environmental Studies, St. John's University
M.A., Theology, Immaculate Conception Seminary
M.A., Higher Education Administration and Student Personnel Development, New York University
Ed.D., Higher Education Administration: Management, Leadership and Policy, Seton Hall University

Dr. James Keane assumed the role of Associate Provost for Student Success and Retention at Curry College in January 2024. In this capacity, he oversees cross-area planning and provides support to key offices, including Accessibility Services, First Year Programs, Advising and Academic Success, Levin Library, the Faculty Center, and Career & Experiential Learning. Dr. Keane's primary focus is on enhancing the success, retention, and persistence of students by fostering a culture of academic engagement through collaborative efforts with all campus constituents.

Prior to joining Curry College, Dr. Keane served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Quinsigamond Community College. His extensive professional background includes roles as Executive Dean and Campus CEO at SUNY Suffolk and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education at St. John's University. Additionally, Dr. Keane has taught various graduate and under-graduate Education courses at Stony Brook University and St. John's University.