Texas Tech-Costa Rica Leadership

Dr. Paul Vita serves as the Campus Dean of Texas Tech University–Costa Rica, bringing extensive experience in higher education, academic leadership, and international campus administration. He previously served as Academic Dean at Saint Louis University’s Madrid campus, gaining valuable experience in managing and supporting international satellite campuses.

He earned his Ph.D., M.Phil., and M.A. in English and Comparative Literature from Columbia University, as well as a B.A. in English from Yale University.

With his strong academic background and international leadership experience, Dr. Vita brings a global perspective to Texas Tech University–Costa Rica, supporting the university’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.

As Texas Tech-Costa Rica’s Executive Director,
I welcome you to our website and our campus.

Texas Tech-Costa Rica prepares English-fluent STEM and management graduates to help area industries accelerate their integration into the global economy. Our graduates are professionally competent in English; integrate internships and work experience with their studies; and contribute to their organizations with soft skills in addition to the technical skills associated with their majors.

We are proud to nurture this new generation of leaders and hope our engagement with the community helps lift us all to new heights!

Ellen S. Rose, Ed.D.
Executive Director