Bio

Robert R. Heinrich, Ed.D. serves as Dean of the Heavin School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Education at Thomas Edison State University, where he provides strategic leadership for the School's academic programs, mentors, curriculum development, and external partnerships. He works collaboratively across the University to expand educational access, strengthen student success initiatives, develop innovative academic programs, and cultivate partnerships that advance the University's mission of serving adult learners.

Dr. Heinrich brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in higher education spanning academic affairs, enrollment management, information technology, strategic planning, and institutional partnerships. Prior to joining Thomas Edison State University, he served as Vice President for Enrollment Management at Stockton University, where he led the Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, the Registrar, the Bursar, Military and Veteran Success, and Enrollment Systems. Earlier in his career, he served as Stockton's Chief Information Officer, providing executive leadership for the University's technology strategy and digital transformation initiatives.

During the 2025–2026 academic year, Dr. Heinrich was selected as an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow, one of higher education's premier executive leadership development programs. As a Fellow, he completed a year-long presidential placement at Ramapo College of New Jersey, where he worked alongside senior leadership on institutional strategy, artificial intelligence, experiential learning, athletics, and organizational effectiveness.

An educator at heart, Dr. Heinrich has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in information systems, cybersecurity, and technology leadership. His scholarly and professional interests include adult and lifelong learning, student success, artificial intelligence in higher education, strategic enrollment management, academic innovation, and cross-sector partnerships.

Dr. Heinrich earned his Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Business Administration. He is an active contributor to regional and national higher education initiatives and regularly presents on topics related to leadership, innovation, student success, and organizational transformation.