Dr. Karie Solembrino, dean of health professions, was recently selected to fill the position of vice president for academic affairs at Wor-Wic Community College.
Solembrino has 25 years of higher education experience, starting in 2000 as a part-time faculty member at Wor-Wic. In 2007, she became department head and assistant professor of radiologic technology, and in 2019, she was appointed dean of health professions. She was a first-generation college student at Wor-Wic, where she was the board of trustees scholarship recipient for Wicomico County, and received her associate of applied science in radiologic technology. She has a bachelor of science degree from AdventHealth University in Orlando, Fla., and master of science and doctor of education degrees from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minn.
“As a community college president, it is not often you can celebrate a person who started as a student and has risen through the ranks to an executive leader. I am incredibly excited for Dr. Solembrino both personally and professionally,” said Deborah Casey, Ph.D., president of Wor-Wic. “She is truly inspiring and I look forward to her complementing the outstanding executive leadership team of Wor-Wic Community College.”
Solembrino will be responsible for academic affairs and the continuing education and workforce development division, overseeing curriculum and course planning, as well as the development and evaluation of all programs and the coordination of the collegewide accreditation process.
“I am deeply honored to be selected as the next vice president for academic affairs,” Solembrino said. “It is my privilege to serve the Wor-Wic faculty as we work together to support student success. I will partner with our outstanding faculty in creating positive learning experiences for students and providing relevant academic programs, certifications and continuing education opportunities to meet community needs.”