In his new role, Fritch, who has been at The American College of Greece in Athens, Greece, will be responsible for ensuring the academic curriculum appropriately reflects the mission of the college.
Todd G. Fritch, of Milford, has been selected as the provost of American International College, according to a release from the college.
A first-generation college graduate, Fritch received his doctorate and master's degrees in feology from Baylor University and graduated cum laude with a bachelor degree in geology from Lake Superior State University.
The announcement was made by Vince M. Maniaci, college president.
"This position is important given the need for new and innovative approaches to higher education and will provide academic vision," Maniaci said. "Dr. Fritch's background in new programming, and his international exposure makes him an ideal fit here at AIC."
In his new role, Fritch will be responsible for ensuring the academic curriculum appropriately reflects the mission of the college, as well as providing leadership to the faculty and budget oversight.
The new provost will be expected to strengthen the college’s traditional programs while exploring new opportunities and delivery systems.
“It is an honor and a privilege to be given the opportunity to serve the AIC community as the next provost," Fritch said in the release. "I am deeply passionate about the mission, vision and values of AIC, and look forward to working together to make a great institution even better."
Fritch has served as vice president of academic affairs and dean of graduate and professional studies at The American College of Greece in Athens, Greece, where
he led the development of five new undergraduate and four new graduate degree programs, 13 new graduate certificate programs, and a number of professional non-credit programs.
. He also effectively led the establishment of an undergraduate Honors Program, the college’s General Studies program, the Centers for Teaching and Learning and Academic Enrichment, and the Center of Excellence in Sustainability supporting the colleges Green Campus initiatives.
Additionally, Fritch established numerous institutional partnerships with other colleges and universities including Bradley University, Michigan State University, Stanford University, University of California-Davis, University of Massachusetts-Lowell, and Wagner College, supporting student and faculty exchange programs, joint academic programming, inbound and outbound study abroad programs, and articulation agreements.
Before moving to Greece, Fritch held various academic administrative positions at Northeastern University including academic director of science, director of the Geographic Information Systems Laboratory, assistant dean for Academic Affairs, Administration and Planning, and served as senior assistant dean for academic and faculty affairs in the College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University.
He also served as an academic specialist with joint faculty appointments in both the College of Professional Studies and the College of Arts & Sciences at Northeastern.
He has also held various professional positions as a consulting hydrogeologist and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) project manager in both the public and private sectors, and continues to serve the environmental and GIS professions by serving on various review and oversight committees.