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SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY

Saint Louis University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: St. Louis, Missouri Dr. Kent Porterfield Established: 1818 Vice President for Student Development www.slu.edu “Saint Louis University is truly honored to be selected as one of the 2016 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs. This is the second consecutive year we have been recognized in this […]

February 25, 2016

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Edwardsville, Illinois Dr. Jeffrey N. Waple Established: 1957 Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs www.siue.edu “The university’s Division of Student Affairs displays a strong commitment to the mission, vision and values of SIUE. On a daily basis, we work to enhance a welcoming campus culture that features citizenship, […]

February 25, 2016

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CORPUS CHRISTI

Texas A&M University Corpus Christi SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Corpus Christi, Texas Dr. Don D. Albrecht Established: 1947 Vice President for Student Engagement www.tamucc.edu “It’s very rewarding and reassuring when your efforts in inclusion are recognized, and we are deeply honored to receive this designation. The university provides a supportive, multicultural learning community on the […]

February 25, 2016

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TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Texas State University SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: San Marcos, Texas Dr. Joanne H. Smith Established: 1899 Vice President for Student Affairs www.txstate.edu “It gives me great pleasure for our Student Affairs Division to be named a promising place to work. Our philosophy is based on building a culture of care for students and staff and […]

February 25, 2016

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UMM

UMM SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Machias, Maine Dr. Melvin D. Adams III Established: 1909 Dean of Students and Admissions www.machias.edu “It is an honor to receive this recognition from a highly respected and innovative organization — American College Personnel Association. Our student affairs staff is exemplary in numerous ways. They are committed to student empowerment, […]

February 25, 2016

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

University of West Georgia SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Carrollton, Georgia Dr. Scot A. Lingrell Established: 1906 Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management www.westga.edu “We are all about employee engagement and developing leaders. That, along with paying close attention to hiring great people and giving them the tools to be successful, make for a […]

February 25, 2016

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THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

The University of Vermont SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Burlington, Vermont Dr. Annie Stevens Established: 1791 Vice Provost for Student Affairs www.uvm.edu “The University of Vermont is an exciting place to work, learn and grow. It is an honor to be recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to work in Student Affairs. Our division […]

February 25, 2016

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UNIVERSITY OF DENVER

University of Denver SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Denver, Colorado Dr. Patricia S. Helton Established: 1864 Associate Provost www.du.edu “We are fortunate to have a dedicated and committed staff of competent student affairs professionals who value and understand the importance of inclusive excellence. We take inclusive excellence seriously at the University of Denver and have made […]

February 25, 2016

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VIRGINIA TECH

Virginia Tech SENIOR STUDENT AFFAIRS OFFICER: Blacksburg, Virginia Dr. Patricia A. Perillo Established: 1872 Vice President for Student Affairs www.vt.edu “The Division of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech is honored to receive this award. Given our commitment to diversity and inclusion, our robust student learning centered divisional curriculum, our engagement in best assessment practices, and […]

February 25, 2016

Faculty & Staff

RUQAIIJAH A. YEARBY

RUQAIIJAH A. YEARBY has been named associate dean of institutional diversity and inclusiveness at the Case Western Reserve University School of Law. She is a professor of law, associate director of the Law-Medicine Center and Oliver C. Schroeder Jr. Distinguished Research Scholar at Case Western Reserve. Yearby earned a bachelor’s from the University of Michigan, a master’s from Johns Hopkins and a juris doctor from Georgetown University.

February 25, 2016

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Faculty & Staff

KATHY BRITTAIN RICHARDSON

KATHY BRITTAIN RICHARDSON has been appointed president of Westminster College, effective July 1. She is provost and a professor of communication at Berry College in Georgia. Richardson earned a bachelor’s from Shorter College, and a master’s and a doctorate from the University of Georgia.

February 25, 2016

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DARRELL BAZZELL

DARRELL BAZZELL has been appointed senior vice president and chief financial officer of The University of Texas at Austin, effective April 18. He is vice chancellor for finance and administration at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Bazzell earned a bachelor’s from UW–Madison.

February 25, 2016

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JANICE ZUMMO

JANICE ZUMMO has been named assistant dean of support services at the Borough of Manhattan Community College. She was director of the Coordinated Undergraduate Education Initiative at Medgar Evers College. Zummo earned a bachelor’s from the City University of New York, a master’s from Teachers College at Columbia University and a doctorate from Walden University in Minnesota.

February 25, 2016

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BRYAN TERRY

BRYAN TERRY has been appointed vice chancellor for enrollment management at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was associate provost for enrollment management at UNC-Greensboro. Terry earned a bachelor’s from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, an MBA from Fontbonne University and a doctorate from Illinois State University.

February 25, 2016

MICHAEL A. NUTTER

MICHAEL A. NUTTER has been named a professor of professional practice in urban policy at Columbia University. He was mayor of Philadelphia. Nutter earned a bachelor’s from the University of Pennsylvania.

February 25, 2016

Faculty & Staff

MARTA ELENA ESQUILIN

MARTA ELENA ESQUILIN was appointed assistant professor of professional practice and associate dean of the Honors Living-Learning Community at Rutgers University-Newark. Esquilin was director of Intercultural Resources and Social Justice Programs at Columbia University. Esquilin earned a bachelor’s from the University of Vermont and a master’s from Teachers College, Columbia University.

February 25, 2016

Faculty & Staff

LISA LARSON

LISA LARSON has been appointed president of Eastern Maine Community College. She is vice president for academic and student affairs at Hennepin Technical College. Larson earned a bachelor’s from Northern State University, a master’s from Minnesota State University, Mankato and a doctorate from St. Mary’s University of Minnesota.

February 25, 2016

Supreme Court Nomination Drama Just Latest Slight Aimed at Obama

Just when you thought that the level of mean-spirited arrogance directed toward President Obama could not get any more disgraceful, a new example comes along.

February 24, 2016