Thomas F. Schutte

Thomas Frederick Schutte
11th President of Pratt Institute
In office
1993–2017
Preceded byWarren F. Ilchman
Succeeded byFrances Bronet
14th President of Rhode Island School of Design
In office
August 1983  1992
Preceded byLee Hall
Succeeded byLouis A. Fazzano
President of Philadelphia College of Art
In office
1975–1982
Personal details
Born(1935-12-19)December 19, 1935
Rochester, New York, U.S.
DiedMarch 26, 2025(2025-03-26) (aged 89)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
SpouseTess Lansing
Children2
EducationValparaiso University (BA),
Indiana University Bloomington (MBA),
University of Colorado (PhD)
OccupationAcademic administrator, teacher, college president

Thomas Frederick Schutte (December 19, 1935 – March 26, 2025) was an American academic administrator. He served as the 11th president of Pratt Institute in New York City from 1993 to 2017, as the 14th president of the Rhode Island School of Design from 1983 to 1992, and as president of the Philadelphia College of Art from 1974 to 1982.