Metropolitan College of New York has successfully appointed Dr. Charles J. Gibbs as its seventh president, effective July 1st. Dr. Gibbs brings a wealth of experience in higher education administration, spanning over 25 years. His previous roles include Vice President for University Affairs and Chief of Staff and President of the Propel Center HBCU Consortium at Clark Atlanta University, Dean and Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Miles College in Alabama and Vice Provost at Howard University from which he holds three degrees (Ed.D., M.Ed. in Education Administration and Policy, and BBA in Marketing) and has been a prominent figure in policy, accreditation, legislation, strategic partnerships and fundraising throughout his career. Most recently, Dr. Gibbs served as the Chief Executive Officer of 100 Black Men of America, Inc., where he oversaw the organization’s work in mentoring African American youth nationwide. Read more.
Misericordia University has successfully appointed Dr. Lisa May Norton as their new Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Education effective 9/1/24. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Dr. Norton brings a wealth of experience in higher education administration and a strong commitment to advancing social justice and fostering inclusive academic environments. She joins Misericordia University from Touro University California, where she served as Dean for the College of Education and Health Sciences. Her tenure at Touro was marked by her leadership in enhancing student support services, securing grants for mentoring programs, and spearheading strategic enrollment management initiatives that significantly improved student retention and success. Dr. Norton holds an Ed.D. in Education Leadership from The University of Texas at San Antonio, an MA in Psychology, Social Psychology from San Francisco State University, and a BS in Psychology from The University of North Texas. Read more.
Slippery Rock University (SRU) has successfully appointed Mr. Troy Miller as their new Vice President for University Advancement. Mr. Miller will begin work at SRU on August 1. Mr. Miller, who previously served as the Vice President of Development at York College in Pennsylvania, brings more than 30 years of development experience, including a 20-year background in higher education advancement. Mr. Miller will be responsible for providing development strategies, building philanthropic partnerships, and overseeing the University's relationship with the Slippery Rock University Foundation, Inc. Reporting to the President, he will lead the University's Advancement Office, which consists of nine staff members. During his six years at York College, Mr. Miller led the first comprehensive campaign in the college’s 250-year history, helping raise nearly $93 million with a goal of $50 million. His previous roles include Senior Director of Development at Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business (2015-18), Executive Director and Chief Development Officer at the Lock Haven University Foundation (2013-16), and Director of Individual Giving at Penn State University (2009-13). A native of Middletown, Pennsylvania, Mr. Miller earned his bachelor’s degree in English from Temple University. Read more.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania has successfully appointed Ms. Jennifer DeAngelo, CFRE, as their new Vice President for University Advancement. Ms. DeAngelo begin her duties on July 8. In her new position, Ms. DeAngelo will oversee University Advancement, comprised of the offices of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, Development and Fundraising, Strategic Partnerships, Engagement and University Events, and Advancement Services. Ms. DeAngelo has worked in advancement for over fifteen years. She currently serves as the Assistant Vice President of Development at York College of Pennsylvania, where she oversees all advancement operations and holds primary responsibility for leadership and planned giving. She also provided leadership for the launch of the college’s first comprehensive campaign in its 230 years, raising $92 million towards a goal of $50 million and increasing alumni giving by nearly 60%. Ms. DeAngelo previously held the position of Director of Annual Giving and Advancement Services at the Lock Haven University Foundation and worked in athletics fundraising at Penn State. She has also served as a consultant to many nonprofits to guide them through the campaign process and overall advancement office planning.
Holy Family University has successfully appointed Dr. Bindhu Alappat as their Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Alappat begin her duties on August 1st. Dr. Alappat is a seasoned academic administrator with over 15 years of experience in Catholic higher education as both a professor and an administrator. She most recently served as the Dean of the School of Humanities, Arts, and Sciences at Saint Catherine University, Saint Paul, MN. She has a proven record of fostering academic excellence and developing students for meaningful lives and professional careers. Dr. Alappat is dedicated to delivering high-quality education that embodies the Catholic mission and ensures it guides strategic decisions and daily operations. Dr. Alappat earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, in Madras, India, and her M.S. in Chemistry at Mahatma Gandhi University, in Kerala, India. She has undergraduate degrees in both chemistry and education. She did her post-doctoral research at the University of Notre Dame and the University of Maryland.
Dr. Manuel Martínez has been appointed as the new President of Dominican University New York. Dr. Martínez will start on July 15, 2024. Previously, Dr. Martínez was the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Dean of Faculty at Mercy College of Ohio.
The University of Idaho has successfully appointed Mr. Kim Rytter, J.D. as their new General Counsel. Mr. Rytter has served as Interim General Counsel since October 2023. His permanent appointment to the position was effective June 1. As General Counsel, Mr. Rytter will lead the University of Idaho’s legal office as the university’s chief legal officer, while also filling the university’s chief compliance officer role. Mr. Rytter joined the University of Idaho in 2017 as Senior Associate General Counsel and then served as Deputy General Counsel before assuming the Interim General Counsel role. Prior, he served for six years as the Deputy General Counsel for the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety. His earlier roles include Assistant General Counsel for the Oklahoma Insurance Department, Assistant General Counsel with the Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office, and attorney with the law firm of Elliott and Pederson. Mr. Rytter has a B.A. from Mississippi State University and a J.D. from South Texas College of Law.
Stony Brook University has successfully appointed Ms. Caitlin Derderian as their new Senior Director of Development, Stony Brook Medicine. Ms. Derderian started her duties on June 3rd. Ms. Derderian comes to Stony Brook from Emory University, where she has served as the Director of Regional Advancement since 2019. Prior to Emory, she served for 2 years at Mount Sinai Medical Center as Associate Director of Annual Programs & Children's Health. Ms. Derderian earned a B.A. in psychology from Providence College.
The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has successfully appointed Ms. Stephanie Pope as the Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance. Ms. Pope will begin her new role on July 29, 2024. Ms. Pope is a strategic-thinking finance professional with 23 years of college and university leadership experience. She currently serves as the Vice President of Finance and Facilities at Minnesota North College in Hibbing, Minnesota. As VP, Ms. Pope provided leadership, direction, and policy and procedure development and implementation college-wide and in the areas of direct report including finance, budget, business services, IT, facilities, safety and security, institutional research, and auxiliary services. Ms. Pope holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point as well as a Master’s in Business Administration from Edgewood College in Madison, Wisconsin. In 2023, she earned the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Outstanding Service Award. Read more.