Dr. Aripoli is the Emeritus Vice President for Student Affairs at Missouri State University. While employed as the Vice President, he was responsible for Enrollment Management, Student Development and Career Services, Student Life and Discipline, and Auxiliary functions to include the Baker Bookstore, Taylor Health and Wellness Center, the Plaster Student Union, Residence Life and Food Services on the campus. He is also an active member of the H.O.P.E Foundation which addresses special needs of families with pediatric emergencies. He currently serves on the board of the University of South Florida Foundation, the Springfield Web.com Charity Golf Tournament Board and the Board of the O'Reilly Catholic Campus Ministry. Dr. Aripoli has an undergraduate degree from Cornell College, an MS. Ed. from Indiana University and a Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.