President Michael Hill leads Randolph-Macon College as its 16th President, supported by senior administrators of the College Cabinet.

Randolph-Macon is governed by the Board of Trustees, which provides oversight and guidance to the institution’s administrative leaders and reviews the long-term strategies, operations and performance of the university. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

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about President HILL

President Hill assumed the office in August 2025, with optimism for a new era at Randolph-Macon. Formerly President of the Chautauqua Institution, Dr. Hill is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning and student journeys. He is enthusiastic to build on Randolph-Macon’s storied history and lean into the momentum of the successful presidency of Robert Lindgren before him.

College Cabinet

Overseen by the board, and under President Hill’s leadership, the President’s Cabinet consists of vice presidents who lead the College’s academic and administrative departments, as well as a faculty representative.

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ALISA J. ROSENTHAL

Provost; Vice President for Academic Affairs
Phone: (804) 752-7268
Email: AlisaRosenthal@rmc.edu
Office: Office of the Provost

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BRENDA POGGENDORF

Vice President for Enrollment Management
Phone: (804) 752-7305
Email: BrendaPoggendorf@rmc.edu
Office: Admissions and Financial Aid

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Rick Golembeski

RICK GOLEMBESKI ’96

Interim Vice President for College Advancement
Phone: (804) 752-7350
Email: RickGolembeski@rmc.edu
Office: Office of Advancement

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GRANT AZDELL

Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students
Phone: (804) 752-7266
Email: gazdell@rmc.edu
Office: Office of the Dean of Students

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BETH CAMPBELL

Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Phone: (804) 752-7226
Email: BethCampbell@rmc.edu
Office: Office of Marketing and Communications

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John McManus

Vice President and Chief of Staff; Associate Professor of Computer Science
Phone: (804) 752-7315
Email: JohnMcManus@rmc.edu

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Joan Conners

Charles J. Potts Professor of Social Sciences (Communications Studies), Faculty Representative to the Cabinet
Phone: (804) 752-7342
Email: JConners@rmc.edu

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