Office of Academic Affairs

Dr. Bruce Romanish Dr. Bruce Romanish
Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs

Biographical Information:

Dr. Romanish is in his eighth year as Vice Chancellor with WSU Vancouver. Previous leadership roles include Department Chair, Academic Affairs Director, and Vice-President of Minnesota's statewide faculty organization. He earned his Ed.D. from Penn State in 1980.

Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Resonsibilities:

As Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Dr. Romanish is assigned primary responsibility for the academic mission of the university and reports to the Chancellor. He works closely with Directors of academic programs, provides oversight of the academic units, guides new program and course proposals, and administers much of the day to day operations of the campus related to academic and faculty affairs. In addition to being responsible for faculty evaluation, summer session, & the university's diversity agenda, he serves on the campus Budget Council, addresses faculty concerns, and resolves student complaints. He is the academic liaison to regional community colleges and works closely with the Deans and other academic leaders across the Washington State University system.

 A Thought About WSU Vancouver...

"This is an exciting place to be. Our commitment to excellence, community, and diversity drives all aspects of our work. The energy generated by a highly talented faculty and staff in a rapidly growing academic environment is unique among American colleges and universities. I feel extremely fortunate to be part of the development of this campus."