Colleen Hallagan Preuninger is the inaugural dean of spiritual and religious life at Hamilton College in Clinton, New York. She brings 15 years of experience in campus ministry and spiritual leadership to her new role. Dr. Preuninger’s previous work in higher education includes service at Syracuse University in New York, Shenandoah University in Virginia, and Stanford University in California.
Dr. Preuninger holds a bachelor’s degree in art and German studies from Hamilton College, a master of divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey, and a doctor of ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C.
Omayra Arocho was appointed assistant vice president of student services and dean of the Center for Academic Success at Seton Hall University in New Jersey. She previously served as the associate dean for student success and engagement in the university’s College of Human Development, Culture, and Media. Earlier in her career, she held various academic and student affairs positions with Montclair State University, Rutgers University, and Union County College.
Dr. Arocho earned her bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and Ph.D. in higher education, leadership, management, and policy, all from Seton Hall University.
Tammy Burke has been named dean of Montana Technological University’s Highlands College – the university’s center for career-ready and transfer programs, including certificates, associate’s degrees, and professional training programs. Burke began her teaching career nearly three decades ago as an adjunct instructor and tenured faculty member at community colleges across Wyoming. She previously taught anatomy and physiology at Helena College in Montana.
Burke holds a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and nutrition and a master’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Wyoming.