Staff and Contacts
Maritza Ryder
Assistant Dean of HPLS
Maritza Ryder, assistant dean in the School of Human Performance and Leisure Sciences since 2004, has been employed at Barry for over 19 years and is a native resident of South Florida.
During the past five years, she has overseen the academic support services for Barry University student-athletes which includes academic progress tracking, coordination of support resources, and advising. During this period student-athletes have accomplished many records in academic achievement, including . Ryder directs all operations of athletic academic services and is the academic liaison to campus offices and departments.
A graduate of Miami Dade College with an associates degree, she earned her bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies with a Humanities concentration and master of science degree in higher education administration from Barry University and graduated with honors as a member of Alpha Chi. She is currently completing coursework at Barry for a docorate in education and leadership.
In addition to her work in the School of HPLS, she also holds positions and serves as member in a number of university committees and is involved in university initiatives and community.
