Persis Rickes, PH.D. | PRESIDENT/PRINCIPAL

EDUCATION
Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, University of Connecticut
M.A., Education/Student Affairs, University of Connecticut
B.A., Psychology, University of Connecticut

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Dr. Persis Rickes has over 25 years experience in higher education planning. Dr. Rickes established Rickes Associates in 1991 to help colleges and universities prepare for future challenges and remains directly involved in every project. Her extensive experience in interacting effectively with a variety of institutions combined with creative problem-solving skills allow her to generate viable solutions to institutional planning concerns.

Previously, Dr. Rickes served as Director of Planning for the University of Connecticut as well as Director of Facilities Planning at the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.

AFFILIATIONS
Society for College and University Planning
Phi Delta Kappa
Boston Society of Architects

PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
Books:
Special Planning for Special Spaces, editor. (Society for College and University Planning, 1997.)

The Complete College Catalog Book: A Guide to Catalog Processing and Production, co-author. (Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, 1984.)

Presentations:
Dr. Rickes has made a number of presentations at SCUP, APPA, NASPA, Boston Society of Architects, and related professional venues.

Journals:
Member of the Editorial Board for Planning for Higher Education.