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Patty Bice

Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

Dr. Bice joined Purchase in 2002 as the College Registrar and has served in a variety of leadership roles during her time at the college. Dr. Bice’s focus on student success lead to the development of several student success initiatives, including a summer fellows program for first-generation freshman and a SophomoreQuest program for rising sophomores. She loves meeting students and helping them attain their goal of a Purchase degree.

Originally, from Kansas City, MO, Dr. Bice is a proud alumna of Purchase College receiving a BFA in Dance. She also holds a MA in Dance from UCLA and an EdD from Northeastern University in Higher Education Administration. Her dissertation research is on organizational behaviors and student persistence. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, sailing, dance and watching films.