Daytona State Names New Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Rigoberto J. Rincones Gómez has been named Vice President for Academic Affairs at Daytona State College, according to a media release.

Dr. Rincones will oversee five academic divisions, the Division of Online Studies, and the Southeast Museum of Photography, as well as serve as chief academic officer. He will report to Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Amy Locklear and will be a member of the senior executive staff, the release states.

“Dr. Rincones is a seasoned higher education leader with more than 25 years of experience in teaching, institutional effectiveness, institutional research, accreditation and academic affairs,” said DSC President Tom LoBasso, in the release. “We look forward to his contributions in this important role.”

Prior to joining Daytona State, Dr. Rincones served as Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost at Hodges University in Ft. Myers. He was the founding national director of Data Coaching for Achieving the Dream, an organization focused on closing achievement gaps in community colleges nationwide. He has served in leadership positions at several institutions in Florida and North Carolina, and as vice president and Chief Academic officer at two other Florida institutions.