Rahmat Shoureshi, Ph.D., Takes the Helm as Interim President of NYIT

Rahmat Shoureshi, Ph.D., is now interim president of NYIT. He will serve in this role until a permanent successor for Edward Guiliano, Ph.D., is named. Guiliano served as president from 2000 to 2017.

The announcement was made in December 2016 by NYIT Board of Trustees Chair Kevin Silva. “The board and I are grateful for Dr. Shoureshi’s commitment to NYIT’s mission and global community in assuming this new role,” said Silva. “We are confident his leadership, institutional knowledge, and professionalism will serve NYIT well during this transitional period.” According to Silva the national search for the next NYIT president is well underway.

Shoureshi’s near-term priorities will include establishing several means of direct communication and engagement with students and faculty and staff members; working with enrollment and student affairs departments to boost yield and retention; and coordinating with the board of trustees, deans, and the Office of Development to increase fundraising opportunities.

“I am very excited to carry on NYIT’s legacy of empowering students around the world through higher education and integrating technology to develop advanced learning environments,” said Shoureshi. “I remain deeply committed to our students, alumni, faculty, staff, donors, trustees, and other members of our diverse community.”

Shoureshi joined NYIT in 2011 and has overseen the development of academic programs, including Ph.D. degrees, interdisciplinary centers, and a newly formed School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Education. He has been instrumental in adding significant faculty and highly skilled administrators and developed new initiatives for teaching and learning with technologies.

Shoureshi said, “I would also like to thank Dr. Guiliano for his 42 years of teaching, scholarship, service, and contributions to NYIT.” Added Silva, “We offer our sincere appreciation to Dr. Guiliano for his dedicated service for the past 17 years as president.”