About Francine Conway

Francine Conway, an internationally recognized child psychologist, was appointed the first chancellor-provost of Rutgers University–New Brunswick on July 1, 2021, which combines elements of the chancellor's portfolio with those of the provost's to establish a clear focus on academic excellence for students and faculty. She also serves as a Distinguished Professor.

Dr. Conway had served as provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs since November 2020. As provost, she embraced a commitment to building a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students, including recruitment of faculty from underrepresented demographics and ensuring pathways to success for talented students from diverse and at-risk backgrounds.

As dean of the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Conway has emphasized creating an academic home where all members know they belong so they can achieve their goals.

Rutgers–New Brunswick is poised to deliver on its promise to serve the public; to be a welcoming and intellectually stimulating place for individuals from diverse backgrounds; and to transform the lives of individuals, communities and the world

Chancellor-Provost Conway

Chancellor-Provost Conway has provided leadership for schools and professional psychology programs through the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology (NCSPP). As president, she led a campaign to enhance the curriculum in preparing psychologists to lead social change. Dr. Conway now serves as the Immediate Past-President for NCSPP. She has also served as a Big Ten Liaison representing Rutgers University at two Big Ten academic leadership programs—Academic Leadership Program (ALP) and Department Executive Officer (DEO) Program.

Chancellor-Provost Conway is a graduate of Cornell University and Columbia University and earned her doctoral degree from the Gordon F. Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies at Adelphi University, where she later served on the faculty for 13 years.

Learn about Chancellor-Provost Conway’s predecessors and their roles in shaping Rutgers–New Brunswick.