Bob Lapointe Email & Phone Number

Harvard Graduate School of Arts and SciencesAssistant Director of Financial Aid for the Humanities/ Senior Admissions Officer 19 years Retired Oversight of student financial support for 19 PhD programs, 1,200 students, from the time of admission/financial aid offer through completion of the degree for an average of 7 years per student. Creative, principled, proactive leader and manager with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Interacted with all Harvard schools, central administration, officers and faculty and represented GSAS on numerous Harvard-wide committees.Fostered a deep sensitivity and respect for the needs and concerns of faculty, students, and administrators. Consistently developed programs for improvement of graduate student financial support. In conjunction with the Dean of Students developed program for students with children, guaranteed teaching appointments for training and financial support, and professional development opportunities. Delivered high value outcomes in a complex environment and trained staff to do the same. Liaisonbetween US Department of Education and Harvard World Area Centers as coordinator of Harvard grants from the Title VI program.