CALDWELL, N.J. – Dr. Dennis R. DeLong, originally from Oxford, has been apointed dean of the new Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies at Caldwell College in New Jersey.

Founded in 1939 by the Sisters of Saint Dominic, Caldwell College is a Catholic, co-ed, four year liberal arts institution offering 28 undergraduate degrees and 17 graduate programs. The Center for Graduate and Continuing Studies was recently created to meet the needs of the college’s adult students.

Caldwell’s Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs, R. Paul Douillard, said DeLong’s “extensive experience with adult students at all levels of collegiate work will be invaluable as we begin this new initiative.” 

DeLong brings to his new position over 30 years of experience in higher education as an administrator or faculty member. He was previously assistant vice president for academic affairs and dean of the School of Graduate and Continuing Education at Marist College. He was the dean of graduate studies at SUNY Empire State College and dean of University College for Chapman University in Orange, CA. He also worked as deputy chief academic officer and interim chief academic officer with the Connecticut State University System Office in Hartford.