Education
- BA in Sociology/Anthropology, Florida International University
- MA and PhD in Sociology, University of Florida
Biography
Dr. Victor Romano serves as Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at Barry University. His leadership advances academic excellence, student success, and innovation through collaborative governance, evidence-informed decision-making, and a commitment to Barry’s mission.
As Dean of Barry’s largest and most academically diverse college, Dr. Romano partners with faculty, staff, and academic leaders to strengthen programs across the humanities, sciences, social sciences, arts, and education. His priorities include improving retention, graduation rates, and career readiness; supporting faculty excellence; and establishing programmatic innovation and adaptability as hallmarks of the College. He champions interdisciplinary learning, experiential education, community partnerships, and the thoughtful integration of emerging technologies to prepare students for meaningful careers and engaged citizenship.
As Vice Provost, Dr. Romano provides university-wide leadership in academic policy, curriculum, faculty governance, and strategic academic initiatives. His work includes advancing student success efforts, expanding academic pathways, and strengthening collaboration across colleges and administrative units. He previously served as Vice Provost for Student Success and Undergraduate Studies and as Chair of the Faculty Senate. These experiences inform his commitment to listening, shared leadership, and continuous improvement.
A sociologist whose scholarship has examined racial and ethnic relations, gender stratification, and childlessness, Dr. Romano complements his academic leadership with a longstanding commitment to civil rights and community service. He serves on the boards of directors of Housing Opportunities Project for Excellence (HOPE), Inc., and Catholic Health Services. He has also served on the Florida Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and as Chair of the Miami-Dade County Commission on Human Rights.
Dr. Romano earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Florida International University and his master’s and doctoral degrees in Sociology from the University of Florida.