Colin David Pears, Ph.D.

Colin David Pears is UNE’s Associate Provost for Student Success and Chief Retention Officer. Colin is an accomplished administrator, educator, and higher education consultant whose work centers on helping students navigate the complexities of college and equipping them with the skills and tools needed to succeed following graduation.

As associate provost, he works in collaboration with campus peers to provide overall leadership for developing and implementing a renewed vision for a unified, supportive, and meaningful student experience from the time UNE students step on campus until they step across the Commencement stage.

Colin is the founder and executive director of Highpoint Education, LLC where he leads a renowned higher education consulting firm that provides innovative and effective solutions to meet the needs of students, families, and organizations.

Pears holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Honors from the University of Maine, a Master of Arts in Philosophy and a Master of Arts in Political Science from Boston College, and a Doctor of Philosophy from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.