Spalding University has successfully appointed Dr. Anne Kenworthy as their next President. Dr. Kenworthy will officially assume her new role on January 1, 2025. Dr. Kenworthy’s academic and professional journey has uniquely prepared her to lead Spalding University. Before her tenure at the University of Findlay, she held multiple leadership positions at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN, including Associate Vice President for Donor Relations, Academic Dean for adult and undergraduate programs, and Vice President of Enrollment, where she achieved record-breaking enrollment numbers. Dr. Kenworthy has also served as Vice President of Advancement and Planning at Crichton College and contributed to K-12 mathematics teacher development at the University of Memphis. Dr. Kenworthy holds a B.S. in Mathematics and an Ed.D. in higher education from the University of Memphis, an MBA from Christian Brothers University, and a Fundraising Management Certificate from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. She is a respected speaker at regional and national conferences, with expertise in strategic enrollment, college access, student success, women’s leadership, and victim’s rights. Read more.
Lander University has successfully appointed Mr. Brian Apfel as their new Vice President for Marketing & Communications effective September 16. Mr. Apfel has served as the Director of Global Brand Marketing at Hertz Corporation for the past 3 years. Prior to Hertz, he served as the Director of Marketing and Communication at Florida Gulf Coast University (2020-2021) and as the Director of Social Media and Digital Marketing at Marist College (2017-2020). Mr. Apfel holds a B.S. in Business Marketing, an M.S.in Information Systems Management, and an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication, all from Marist College. Read more.
Clemson University has successfully appointed Ms. Sharon Martin as their new Vice President for Marketing and Communications effective October 16, 2024. Serving as the Vice President for University Engagement and Chief Marketing Officer for West Virginia University since 2017, her additional areas of responsibility included university relations, alumni relations and enrollment management. Prior to joining West Virginia University, she held a variety of marketing roles at Purdue University, culminating in the position of Assistant Vice President of Marketing where she was responsible for advertising, strategic marketing, creative services, online experience, segment marketing and publications. She is an executive board member of the Council for Strategic Communications of the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU), has served as a member of various committees for the National Mortar Board, and has been active with local chapters of the American Marketing Association. Ms. Martin holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts from Central Michigan University. Read more.
The SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor John King have successfully appointed Dr. David Troilo as the new SUNY, College of Optometry President. Dr. Troilo currently serves as the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs at SUNY, College of Optometry. His journey with the College began in 2008 as a professor. With years of experience in eye and vision research at Cornell University and the University of Oxford, and higher education and administration at SUNY Optometry and the New England College of Optometry, Dr. Troilo is excited to lead the College into a new era of excellence in discovery, innovation, and patient care. Dr. Troilo is a Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (FARVO) and the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). Over the years, Dr. Troilo has written several publications, books, chapters, and proceedings and earned numerous honors and awards. Two awards include the DuPuis-Pellerin Award for Faculty Excellence and the OD1 Teacher of the Year while serving as Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at The New England College of Optometry. Dr. Troilo holds a B.A. in Biology from SUNY, College of Oswego and a M.A. in Biology from The City College of New York. Dr. Troilo earned a Ph.D. in Biology from the City University of New York, as well as a post doctorate degree in Physiology from the University of Oxford and another in Biopsychology from Cornell. Read more.
Santa Fe College has successfully appointed Ms. Sherry Houston as their new Vice President for Advancement & Chief Philanthropy Officer effective September 16, 2024.Ms . Houston is a dynamic and results-driven executive with over 15 years of experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and team leadership in North Central Florida. Serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Development Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities North Central Florida since 2014, she has led successful capital campaigns that significantly expanded the organization’s services and capacity. Her extensive background includes leadership roles in behavioral healthcare and education, where she implemented strategic initiatives that increased donor engagement and revenue. She is also actively involved in community service, holding leadership positions in various local organizations, and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the community. Ms. Houston holds an MA in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in Sociology from Franklin and Marshall College. Read more.
The Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. José A. Gómez to serve as the next permanent Superintendent/President of Pasadena City College. Dr. Gómez has served as Interim Superintendent/President of the college since August of 2023. Prior to his appointment at PCC, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Provost at California State University, Los Angeles. He earned his B.A. in Sociology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and his M.A. in Political Science, Master of Public Administration, and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Southern California. Read more.
The Northeastern Illinois University Board of Trustees has announced the selection of Dr. Katrina E. Bell-Jordan as the University's eighth president effective 8/1/2024. Dr. Bell-Jordan has been serving as Interim President of NEIU since July 2023. Her journey at NEIU began in 1997 when she joined as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, Media and Theatre (CMT). She has since held various leadership roles, including serving as CMT Department Chair, Associate Dean in NEIU's College of Arts and Sciences, and Interim Dean. Dr. Bell-Jordan holds a Ph.D. in Rhetorical Studies and Media Studies and M.A. in Rhetorical Studies at the Ohio University School of Interpersonal Communication and a B.S.J. in News Editorial Journalism from the Ohio University E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. Read more.
Rancho Santiago Community College District has successfully appointed Ms. Kristin Olson as their Vice Chancellor for Human Resources. Ms. Olson will begin her new role on July 29, 2024. With over 20 years of experience in Personnel/Human Resources, 18 of which have been at the administrative level, Ms. Olson is an excellent fit for this position. Ms. Olson currently serves as the Associate Vice President for Human Resources at Long Beach City College where she oversaw all HR operations, both academic and classified, for 3,000 employees and 20,000 students. As Associate VP, Ms. Olson evaluated and successfully redesigned the Human Resources Department for maximum efficiency. She also revised and updated the EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) Plan which is divided into 13 parts, addressing topics relevant to diversity and inclusion thereby providing a comprehensive EEO program for the College. Ms. Olson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Communication Studies from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) as well as a Master of Arts from California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).
Portland State University has successfully appointed Dr. Qing Hu as their next Dean of the School of Business. Dr. Hu will begin his new role August 1, 2024. Dr. Hu is a proven leader with an expertise in cybersecurity and the impacts of technology on society and business. He currently serves as the Dean of the Koppelman School of Business and Professor of Business Management at Brooklyn College—The City University of New York. He holds a Doctorate and a Master's in Computer Information Systems from The University of Miami, a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from the Chinese Academy of Machinery Science in Beijing, China, and a Bachelor's in Engineering from Lanzhou University of Technology in Lanzhou, China. Read more.