SOLEMBRINO APPOINTED VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AT WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Salisbury, MD - Dr. Karie Solembrino, dean of health professions at Wor-Wic Community College, has been named vice president for academic affairs.  

Solembrino brings over 25 years of experience in higher education to the role. She began her career in 2000 as a part-time faculty member at Wor-Wic.

She was promoted to department head and assistant professor of radiologic technology in 2007 and was appointed dean of health professions in 2019.  

A first-generation college student, Solembrino started her academic career at Wor-Wic as a board of trustees scholarship recipient for Wicomico County and earned her associate of applied science in radiologic technology.

She later obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from AdventHealth University in Orlando, Florida, as well as Master of Science and Doctor of Education degrees from Capella University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  

Dr. Deborah Casey, president of Wor-Wic Community College, expressed her enthusiasm for Solembrino's appointment. "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 oversee academic affairs, as well as the continuing education and workforce development division. Her responsibilities include curriculum and course planning, program development and evaluation, and 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."