Joseph A. Favazza

Joseph A. Favazza is an American academic, author, as well as the 11th president and president emeritus of Saint Anselm College.

Career Favazza began his academic career as a professor of religious studies at Rhodes College and served as the Director of the Search for Values program. In 2005, he became the Dean of General Education at Stonehill College and eventually was appointed as Provost and Vice President for academic affairs. At Stonehill, Favazza guided the restructuring of the academic programs into the Thomas and Donna May School of Arts & Sciences and the Leo J. Meehan School of Business. He also led the development of targeted graduate programs.

Personal life Favazza is the son of Ambrose and Mary Russo Favazza. In addition to a B.A. in history from St. Meinrad College in Indiana, he holds an M.A. and Ph.D. in religious studies from the Catholic University of Louvain, Belgium (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven a/k/a KU Leuven). He is published on a range of topics, from the ritual practices of forgiveness and reconciliation to fundamentals in academic leadership and pedagogy. His books include The Order of Penitents: Historical Roots and Pastoral Future, Removing the Barriers: The Practice of Reconciliation, A Reconciliation Sourcebook, and From Cloister to Commons: Concepts and Models for Service-Learning in Religious Studies.