Benedict College has announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Garner as the new Dean of the School of Science and Engineering. He started on July 11, 2022. Dr. Garner comes to Benedict after 10 years at University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. At UIW, Dr. Garner served as Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and is credited for leading his department in acquiring certification from the American Chemical Society and the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He received his B.S. in Chemistry from Jackson State College and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Ohio State University. Read more here.
The International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) has appointed Dr. Linda Kligman as its next President. Dr. Kligman joined the IIRP in 2010 and currently serves as Interim President. Previously she served as Vice President for Administration and Vice President for Advancement. Prior to the IIPR, she was the Executive Director of Jenkintown Community Alliance and Director of Educational Programs at The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University. Dr. Kligman earned a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies from Union Institute and University, an M.S. in Restorative Practices and a B.S. in both Appropriate Technology and Civil Engineering from Drexel University.
Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has announced the appointment of Ms. Janice Falkenberg, J.D., as General Counsel beginning August 22, 2022. Ms. Falkenberg brings 25 years of legal experience to the District, with her last 18 years at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), the largest technical college in Wisconsin. She currently serves as the institution’s Vice President and General Counsel. Prior to MATC, Ms. Falkenberg was a law firm partner in private practice representing employers in labor and employment law. Earlier, she served as Vice President, Human Resources for Sysco Food Services, Eastern Wisconsin. Ms. Falkenberg earned her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, majoring in Political Science and History, and her Juris Doctorate from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul, MN. Read more here.
Chicago State University has appointed Dr. Elizabeth Davies as its new Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. Dr. Davies will begin her new role as Dean on July 1, 2022. Dr. Davies currently serves as the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL. Prior to serving as Dean, Davies was the Chairperson and tenured Associate Professor of the Psychology Department. As Dean, Dr. Davies led 56 full-time faculty members and 11 departments containing 30 programs across three campuses, and developed three new majors, three new certificates and two new concentrations, and an online master’s degree program. Dr. Davies earned her M.A. in Psychology and Human Development and her Ph.D. in Psychology, Human Development, and Mental Health Research from the University of Chicago.
Mayville State University has announced the appointment of Dr. Brian Huschle as its new Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Huschle currently serves as Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs at Northland Community and Technical College, where he has also served as Provost, Campus Dean, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Chair of the Liberal Arts and Business Division. He earned his B.A. in English and Philosophy from the University of Minnesota, Morris, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Huschle will officially begin his duties at Mayville State on August 2, 2022. Read more here.
Mayville State University has announced the appointment of Ms. Amber Hill, CPA as its new Vice President for Business Affairs. Ms, Hill will begin her new role as VPBA at Mayville State in August of 2022. Ms. Hill currently serves as the Director for Financial Services/Controller at Northland Pioneer College in Holbrook, Arizona. Prior to her work at Northland Pioneer College, she served as the Finance Director for La Paz County. Ms. Hill earned her B.S. in Accountancy from Northern Arizona University and an MBA in IT Management from Western Governors University. Ms. Hill is a licensed CPA, as well as a Certified Government Finance Manager with the Association of Governmental Accountants. Read more here.
Colorado State University has announced the appointment of Mr. Brendan Hanlon as its new Vice President for University Operations and Chief Financial Officer. He will be join CSU on August 1, 2022. Mr. Hanlon served most recently as the Deputy Mayor and CFO for the City of Denver. He has worked for the city and county of Denver for the last 20 years in various roles, the last six as the city's CFO. He holds both a BA in History and MPA from the University of Connecticut. Read more here.
Emmanuel College has announced the appointment of Dr. Mary K. Boyd as its 13th President. Dr. Boyd previously served as Provost at Berry College, and as the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of San Diego.
The University of the District of Columbia has announced the appointment of Dr. Sharon Beasley as the university's new Director of Nursing Education. Dr. Beasley joins UDC from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), where she has served as a Director since 2015. Prior to her work at ACEN, she was Director of the Nursing Program at Technical College of the Lowcountry. She earned her Ph.D. in Education from the University of South Carolina and her Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She has been a registered nurse since 1997. Dr. Beasley will be responsible for helping to ensure UDC meets the District of Columbia Board of Nursing and the ACEN professional standards and that students are provided quality instruction and a supportive environment that will help lead them to successful careers in nursing. She will begin her new role on August 1, 2022.