Ryan Travia, Ed.D., FACHA

Graduate Assistant, Office of the Dean for Student Development

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Timeline
About me
Associate Vice President for Student Success at Babson College
Education
- Boston College
  2001 - 2003
  M.Ed. Educational Administration
- University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education
  2018 - 2020
  Doctor of Education - EdD Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management
  Research interests: institutional decision-making and restructuring at institutions that have been intentional about creating seamless learning environments through the integration of student and academic affairs
- Boston College
  1997 - 2001
  B.A. Human Development and Elementary Education/Moderate Special Needs
  While studying education and psychology at Boston College, I received my first introduction to student affairs. I served as a peer educator for four years, a resident assistant, and was selected to serve as the first male on-call advocate for the university's 24-hour sexual assault hotline. These experiences sparked a deep passion in me and helped chart a course for a career in student affairs and college health.
Experience
- Boston College
  Jul 2001 - Jun 2003
  Graduate Assistant, Office of the Dean for Student Development
  Alcohol and Drug Education, Judicial Affairs
- Mount Ida College
  Sept 2002 - May 2003
  Adjunct Faculty
  Taught two sections of the introductory course, "College Success," designed to facilitate the transition from high school to college
- Dartmouth College
  Jul 2003 - Jul 2005
  Coordinator, Alcohol & Other Drug Education Programs
  Oversaw a comprehensive substance abuse prevention program for a diverse campus community
- Harvard University
  Aug 2005 - Mar 2015
  Provided vision and leadership for a comprehensive health promotion program; collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of professionals in support of an integrated and holistic approach to health and wellness; oversaw the Office of Alcohol & Other Drug Services, the Office of Sexual Assault Prevention & Response, and Health Education Programs; collaborated with the Director of the Center for Wellness, the Chiefs of Nursing, Medicine and Counseling & Mental Health Services, the Manager of Nutrition Services, and a nurse educator on projects related to health promotion and outreach; responsible for formulating, executing, and monitoring policies, procedures, business plans and budgets to ensure effective alignment of resources with operational and strategic goals of the department and the University Show less
  - Director, Department of Health Promotion & Education
    Sept 2012 - Mar 2015
  - Director, Office of Alcohol & Other Drug Services
    Aug 2005 - Mar 2015
- Babson College
  Mar 2015 - now
  Serve as senior student affairs officer and chief well-being officer, leading the College’s Student Success portfolio through a holistic approach to academic and personal development, student health, and overall well-being. Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for a comprehensive portfolio that includes accessibility services, counseling and psychological services, health services, religious and spiritual life, student advising and success, wellness and prevention services (alcohol and other drug services, mental health promotion, sexual health, sexual assault prevention and response services, and peer education), and the Campus Assessment, Response, and Evaluation (CARE) Team. Lead the College’s response to students of concern and assesses and evaluates all operations, policies, programs, and services to ensure mission compliance, student impact, and organizational effectiveness. Show less Lead the Division of Student Affairs in the development of a holistic approach to ensuring student health, personal development and overall well-being. Provide strategic direction for a comprehensive portfolio that includes health services, counseling and psychological services, health promotion, substance abuse prevention, sexual assault prevention and response services, peer health education, religious and spiritual life, and the Campus Assessment, Response, & Evaluation (CARE) Team. Serve as senior on-call dean responding to student and campus crises, working with local hospital staff to assess students' status and evaluate ability to return to campus, and conduct necessary follow-up with Public Safety, local agencies, parents and staff as needed. Show less
  - Associate Vice President for Student Success
    Aug 2020 - now
  - Associate Dean of Students
    Mar 2015 - Aug 2020
Licenses & Certifications
- Certified Peer Educator Trainer
  The BACCHUS Initiatives of NASPA
  Aug 2016
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- Certificate in Prevention Leadership
  EverFi
  Nov 2015
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Ryan Travia, Ed.D., FACHA
  Fellow of the American College Health Association American College Health Association May 2025 ACHA Fellows, first recognized in 1967, are members who have given outstanding service to the association and have demonstrated superior professional stature and performance in the college health field.
- Awarded to Ryan Travia, Ed.D., FACHA
  Paul C. Staake Jr. Award Babson College Department of Athletics and Recreation Jun 2021 Presented to the individual who has consistently demonstrated commitment of service for the betterment of Babson Athletics (see: https://twitter.com/BabsonAthletics/status/1409664631027625996?s=20&t=y4vUUwnxwAiHLjh03mZy1g)
- Awarded to Ryan Travia, Ed.D., FACHA
  Early Impact Award Babson College Nov 2015 For demonstrating great pride in and for Babson College, for being a leader in modeling Babson’s core values (Integrity, Diversity, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence) in their thoughts and actions, and serving as a positive addition and strong asset to the Babson community as they promote Babson’s core values through their work and their interactions with others both on and off campus
- Awarded to Ryan Travia, Ed.D., FACHA
  Outstanding Advisor The BACCHUS Network 2011 For caring and dedicated service to peer educators
- Awarded to Ryan Travia, Ed.D., FACHA
  Prevention Excellence Award Outside The Classroom, Inc. 2009 For excellence in overall prevention efforts
- Awarded to Ryan Travia, Ed.D., FACHA
  Outstanding Organization Cambridge Prevention Coalition 2008 In recognition of the great achievements made by the Office of Alcohol & Other Drug Services to reduce substance abuse in the City of Cambridge
- Awarded to Ryan Travia, Ed.D., FACHA
  New England College Health Association (NECHA) President’s Award New England College Health Association 2007 In recognition of significant contributions made to the students they serve as well as their institution, community, and the field of college health
- Awarded to Ryan Travia, Ed.D., FACHA
  Outstanding Advisor The BACCHUS Network 2007 For caring and dedicated service to peer educators
- Awarded to Ryan Travia, Ed.D., FACHA
  John A. Schmitt Award Boston College Lynch School of Education 2001 For consistently demonstrated compassion for his fellow human beings, integrity in dealing with others, diligence in professional work, and courage in the pursuit of what he believes to be right