Dr. David Tolentino has been appointed as the new Dean of Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine at Campbell University. Dr. Tolentino, currently serving as the Interim Dean, has been selected for the permanent appointment. As noted in the press release, "Dr. Tolentino emerged from the process as the candidate of first choice, earning the nod for “his demonstrated leadership in growing clinical education programs, developing new affiliate partnerships and contributing to medical training across the region” since joining the school as associate dean for clinical affairs in 2016." Dr. Tolentino is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in chemistry. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2002 and completed his internal medicine residency at St. John Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio. Read more.
Dr. Alan Sazama has been appointed as the new Inaugural Chair of Emergency Medicine at the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine (SSOM). Dr. Sazama, currently serving as the assistant dean of medical education at SSOM, will begin his duties in this new role on May 22, 2026. As noted in the press release, "Dr. Sazama is an award-winning and successful educator in emergency medicine with Avera Medical Group and has practiced bedside emergency medicine at Avera Health since 2017. A 2014 graduate of the Sanford School of Medicine, Sazama completed his emergency medicine residency at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota, and was named vice chair of the Avera Health Division of Emergency Medicine in 2024." Read more.
Mr. Tony Gherardini has been appointed as the new Vice President / Chief Human Resources Officer at the University of Colorado System effective April 13, 2026. Mr. Gherardini most recently served as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA), where he led a 500-person agency with a $450 million budget and administered the statewide personnel system supporting more than 30,000 employees. Prior to his role at DPA, Mr. Gherardini served as Chief Operations Officer for the Colorado Office of Behavioral Health, overseeing administrative, financial, and operational functions, including supervision of the CEOs of Colorado's two behavioral health institutes. He also served as Director of State Operations and Cabinet Affairs in the Governor's Office, where he implemented and oversaw the performance management system for Colorado's entire executive branch and provided direction to 18 appointed cabinet members. Mr. Gherardini earned his Master of Public Administration from CU Denver and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Colorado State University. Read more.
Mr. John McKiernan has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Holy Cross College effective May 1, 2026. Mr. McKiernan is a distinguished leader in higher education with extensive experience in administrative roles at Catholic institutions. Currently serving as Chief of Staff and most recently as Interim Chief Financial Officer at Wilmington College, he brings expertise in academic affairs, accreditation, strategic planning, and institutional governance. His previous roles include Assistant Vice President at Loyola University Maryland, where he managed board operations and strategic planning, and Director of Academic Counseling at Yale Law School. Mr. McKiernan holds a Juris Doctor and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from the University of Scranton, and a postgraduate diploma in theology from the University of Oxford. Read more.
Dr. Jeremy Pickard has been appointed as the new President at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College. His first day will be July 1, 2026. Dr. Pickard has worked for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges for the past 25 years and most recently served as the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. He also served as Dean of Agriculture, Business, and Professional Services and Associate Director for the Advanced Technology Environmental & Energy Center. Dr. Pickard holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies with an emphasis in Community College Leadership from Iowa State University, and earned a Masters in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from the same institution. He has a B.A. in Secondary Business Education from Northwestern College. Read more.
Dr. Christopher Sindt has been appointed as the new President at Lewis University. Since joining Lewis University in 2018, Dr. Sindt has served with extraordinary distinction as provost, overseeing Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, Student Life, Athletics, and Campus Safety. He has played a central role in advancing the university’s strategic plan, strengthening student success, expanding academic innovation, and leading key initiatives that position Lewis for continued growth and impact. Under his leadership, Lewis achieved a successful 10-year reaccreditation term from the Higher Learning Commission, launched multiple new academic programs, expanded international partnerships, and supported major institutional milestones, including the merger with St. Augustine College and the growth of sponsored research and fundraising efforts. Dr. Sindt earned a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California, Los Angeles, and his master’s and doctoral degrees in English from the University of California, Davis. Read more.
Mr. Robert Watling has been appointed as the new Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration at the University of New Hampshire March 2, 2026. Currently the vice president for finance and administration and chief financial officer at the University of Dallas, Mr. Watling has led enterprise finance and administrative operations, overseeing budgeting, capital planning, and core operational functions while serving as a primary advisor to institutional leadership and the board of trustees. In that role, he focused on strengthening financial planning and governance, aligning budget decisions with enrollment and revenue trends, and supporting the university’s long-term financial sustainability. Previously, Mr. Watling served as vice provost for academic resources at the University of North Texas and held senior finance and operations leadership positions at NC State University and Southern Methodist University. Across these roles, he has led complex budget and capital planning efforts, strengthened financial governance, and supported institutional priorities through more transparent and structured financial processes. Mr. Watling holds a BA in public administration from George Mason University and an MBA from Virginia Tech Pamplin College of Business. Read more.
Dr. William Klein has been appointed as the new Dean, School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University-New Brunswick effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Klein currently serves as the Associate Director of Behavioral Research at the National Cancer Institute's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences and has dedicated over three decades to advancing the understanding of health behavior and risk perception. Previous positions include significant roles at the University of Pittsburgh and Colby College, where he contributed to both teaching and research. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A in Social Psychology from Princeton University and a B.A. in Psychology and Mathematical Methods in the Social Sciences from Northwestern University. Read more.
Dr. Moses V. Goldmon has been appointed as the new Vice President for Enrollment Management at Stockton University effective February 23, 2026. Dr. Goldmon brings more than four decades of experience in higher education and a deeply student-centered approach to leadership. Throughout his career, he has advanced enrollment strategy, student success, and institutional effectiveness across a range of public, private, and mission-driven institutions. His work consistently reflects a commitment to access, equity, and creating environments where students are supported, engaged, and able to thrive. Most recently, Dr. Goldmon served as Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Success at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, where he led significant gains in applications, new student enrollment, and transfer enrollment, while strengthening orientation, retention, and student success initiatives. He also has held senior leadership roles as Vice Chancellor for Student Engagement at the University of Arkansas at Monticello and Executive Vice President at Lane College. He holds an Ed.D. in Health Education from the University of Tennessee, an MRE from Shaw University Divinity School, an MS in Physical Education from Iowa State University, and a BS in Health and Physical Education from the University of Arkansas at Monticello.