14 Facts About Robert Caret

Robert Laurent Caret was born on October 7,1947 and is an American academic and university administrator.

Robert Caret is the former chancellor of the University System of Maryland and former president of San Jose State University, Towson University and the University of Massachusetts System.

Robert Caret became president of San Jose State University in February 1995.

From 2003 to 2011, Robert Caret was president of Towson University where he had previously served as a faculty member, dean, executive vice president and provost during his 29-year tenure.

Robert Caret oversaw an increase in the university's online courses and expanded the availability of TU courses at regional higher education centers.

Robert Caret was instrumental in establishing Towson University in Northeastern Maryland, which offers transfer students the flexibility to pursue a four-year degree after completing an associate degree at a community college.

Robert Caret secured additional state funding, allowing UMass to freeze tuition and mandatory fees for in-state undergraduate students for two consecutive years.

On December 17,2014, it was announced that Robert Caret would be the next chancellor of the University System of Maryland, replacing William English Kirwan who announced in May 2014 that he would retire upon the appointment and start date of his successor.

Robert Caret was inaugurated as the system's fourth chancellor on November 19,2015.

Robert Caret told regents he would not seek a renewal of his contract and that he would step down in the summer of 2020.

Once his successor was named, Robert Caret offered to step down earlier and was succeeded by Jay Perman on Jan 6,2020.

Robert Caret has made numerous presentations and published professionally in the fields of chemistry, chemical education and higher education.

Robert Caret has authored chapters in two monographs on the mission and role of institutions, and has co-authored and published several textbooks in the fields of organic chemistry and allied health chemistry.

Robert Caret is listed in several editions of "Who's Who in America".