All Entries in the "Leadership" Category
Patricia Prelock Selected to Lead the University of Vermont
“UVM’s students are always my highest priority, and I look forward to leading continued collaboration with my valued colleagues across the university to ensure their success,” said Dr. Patricia Prelock, the new interim president of the University of Vermont.
Tashni-Ann Dubroy Named Chair of the National Association of College and University Business Officers
“I am immensely optimistic about the future of NACUBO,” said Dr. Dubroy. “We’ve never been stronger, and I look forward to working with my fellow board members to strengthen the value we provide to our member institutions, and in turn, to the students they serve.”
Arizona State Alumna Halla Tómasdóttir Sworn In as President of Iceland
President Tómasdóttirr is a founder of Reykjavik University in Iceland, where she served as director of executive education and founder of the women’s entrepreneurship program. She is an alumna of Arizona State’s MBA program in international management.
Two Women College Presidents Announce Their Resignations
Anita Thomas has resigned as president of North Central College in Illinois and Linda C. Young has announced her impending retirement as president of Wallace Community College-Dothan in Alabama.
Seven Women Appointed to Dean Positions at Colleges and Universities
The new deans are Sara Montgomery at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, Gerarda M. Shields at Manhattan College, Bernadette Donovan-Merkert at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Elise Hepworth hat Northwest Missouri State University, Susan Davis at Southern Regional Technical College, Bridgett Golman at Tennessee State University, and Debbie Thomas at Texas A&M University-Galveston.
Karen Weiss Named Seventh President of Southeastern Illinois College
“I am eager to engage with the community to share my vision and work together to realize our collective potential for Southeastern Illinois College,” said Dr. Weiss.
Amy Goldberg Appointed Chair of the American Board of Surgery
Dr. Goldberg has spent more than 35 years with the Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, holding several academic leadership positions. She has conducted extensive research on trauma injuries and the impact of gun violence prevention.
Joyce Buckner-Brown Appointed Provost of Alcorn State University
Dr. Buckner-Brown brings over two decades of experience in higher education and public health to her new role. She has recently served as Alcorn’s interim provost and associate provost for undergraduate education and success.
New Dean Appointments for Nine Women Scholars
The new deans are Erika Smith at Connecticut College, Angela Gilmore at the University of the District of Columbia, Ammina Kothari at Simmons University, Gail Orum-Alexander at Marshall B. Ketchum University, Angela Starkweather at Rutgers University, Theodorea Regina Berry at Montclair State University, Sheila Whitley at North Carolina A&T State University, Donna Stoddard at Babson College, and Jessica Huber at Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.
A Change in Leadership at Columbia University
Dr. Minouche Shafik, who began her presidency last year, faced national criticism for her response to on-campus student protests regarding the war in Gaza. She announced her immediate resignation on August 14. Dr. Katrina Armstrong, an administrator with Columbia’s medical school, will serve as interim president.
Cristie Kedroski to Lead Northwest Florida State College
Since 2010, Dr. Kedroski has overseen the Northwest Florida State College Foundation. During her tenure, the college’s assets have grown by more than 70 percent.
Stephanie Nesbitt Named Provost of Utica University in New York
Nesbitt has been an academic leader with Utica University for more than a decade, including serving as interim provost for the past year.
Holley Roberts to Oversee Academic Affairs at Georgia College & State University
Dr. Roberts brings nearly two-decades of experience as an educator and administrator at Georgia College and State University to her new role. She will begin her new position on August 19.
Three Women Appointed Deans at Universities
The new deans are Jeannine Dingus-Eason at Rider University, Penny Bishop at Boston University, and Vanessa Lopez-Littleton at the University of Washington Bothell.
Monica Williams Named First President of Texas Woman’s University at Houston
“I look forward to working with the university community and building on a legacy of excellence by producing more talented professionals who will make our community and the state of Texas stronger,” said Dr. Williams.
Emily Cutrer to Lead Sonoma State University in California
Dr. Cutrer’s new appointment marks a return to the California State University System, where she previously served as provost of California State University, San Marcos. Most recently, she served as president of Texas A&M University-Texarkana.
Rose Mince Named President of Carroll Community College in Maryland
Dr. Mince brings nearly four decades of community college leadership to her new role, including seven years as a senior administrator at Carroll Community College.
Neha Vapiwala Will Head the American Society for Radiation Oncology
Over the next four years, Dr. Vapiwala will serve one-year terms as the national organization’s president-elect, president, chair of the board of directors, and immediate past chair, respectively.
Ann Schmiesing to Lead the University of Colorado Denver
Dr. Schmiesing brings three decades of administrative and academic experience at the University of Colorado Boulder to her new position. Most recently, she has been serving as the vice chancellor for academic resources management.
Teresa Rich to Lead Yakima Valley College in Washington
Dr. Rich has spent the past 18 years as vice president for administrative services at Yakima Valley College. She will begin her new role as interim president on August 1.
Ten Women Selected for Dean Positions at Colleges and Universities
Here is this week’s roundup of women who have been appointed to new dean positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States. If you have news for our appointments section, please email the information to contact@WIAReport.com.
Maria Pharr Named First Woman President of Pitt Community College in North Carolina
Dr. Pharr’s new appointment marks a return to Pitt Community College, where she previously served as the assistant vice president of academic affairs. She has been serving as president of South Piedmont Community College in Polkton, North Carolina.
Two Women Named Chancellor of University of Hawai’i System Community Colleges
The University of Hawai’i System has appointed Margaret Sanchez as chancellor of Kaua’i Community College and Susan Kazama as chancellor of Hawai’i Community College.
Maisha Handy Named President of the McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago
Dr. Handy was the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in religion from Emory University. She will become the first African American president of McCormick Theological Seminary on September 3.
Lori Barber Appointed the Second President of the College of Eastern Idaho
For the past five years, Dr. Barber has served as the College of Eastern Idaho’s vice president of academic and student affairs. In this role, she led the college through a seven-year accreditation reaffirmation and the establishment of two applied bachelor’s degree programs.
Debra Townsley Selected to Lead Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania
With a notable background in higher education leadership, Dr. Townsley brings over four decades of experience to her new position. She previously served as president of both William Peace University and Nichols College, as well as interim president of Laboure College.
Madeline Burillo-Hopkins Named President of Dallas College’s Brookhaven Campus
Dr. Burillo-Hopkins comes to her new presidency after over three decades of higher education experience. Most recently, she served as vice chancellor for workforce instruction for the Houston Community College System, and president of the community college’s Southwest campuses.
Two Women Presidents in Higher Education Announce Their Upcoming Retirements
Kendra Boggess, the first woman president of Concord University, and Belle Wheelan, the first woman president of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, have announced their plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2024-2025 academic year.
Lisa Marsh Ryerson Named Sixth President of Southern New Hampshire University
Ryerson assumed the presidency of Southern New Hampshire University on July 1. The primarily online university enrolls over 160,000 combined students in undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.
Penn State Selects Lindsey Simon-Jones as Interim Chancellor of Its Fayette Campus
Dr. Simon Jones, associate professor of English, has served on the faculty at Pennsylvania State University’s Fayette campus for the past 15 years. She will lead the campus’ academic operations through the end of 2024.
Christine Hammond Named Interim President of the College of DuPage in Illinois
Dr. Hammond has over four decades of experience in community college and university leadership. She has served as president of Mid-Michigan College and chief academic officer of Northern Central Michigan College.
Three Women University Presidents Announce Their Retirements
The three retiring presidents are Ana Mari Cauce from the University of Washington, S. Georgia Nugen from Illinois Wesleyan University, and Rochelle L. Ford from Dillard University in New Orleans.
Mary Bonderoff Appointed President of SUNY Delhi
A member of the State University of New York System for more than three decades, Dr. Bonderoff has led SUNY Delhi in the interim for over two years. She has held leadership positions with both SUNY Oneonta and SUNY Morrisville.
Five Women Appointed to Provost Positions at Universities
The new provosts are Lois Agnew at Syracuse University, Georgina Dopico at New York University, Michelle Kiec at Commonwealth University in Pennsylvania, Heather Shipley at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and Regina Stovall Robinson at Jarvis Christian University in Texas.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Appoints Andrea Stewart as Interim Chancellor
“This institution holds a rich legacy of academic excellence and community impact, and I am committed to advancing its mission during this transitional period,” said Dr. Andrea Stewart upon her appointment to interim chancellor of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
