Dear UMD community,
I am excited to announce that Kay Robinson will be joining us as our new vice chancellor for student life (VCSL). Dr. Robinson has over two decades of experience in student affairs, directly working with or overseeing student involvement and culture, leadership, and campus programs.
Robinson comes to UMD from the University of Central Oklahoma, where she had served for 17 years, most recently in the role of assistant vice president of student affairs. Previously, Robinson served as assistant director of the Ohio Union at The Ohio State University. A lifelong learner, she holds a doctorate in higher education leadership from Maryville University - St. Louis, a master’s degree in college student personnel from Bowling Green State University, and a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
The VCSL is a key member of the university’s senior leadership team and is responsible for shaping a holistic student experience by creating and implementing strategic initiatives, building key partnerships, and leading an experienced team to advance student success and belonging.
Dr. Robinson’s strategic visioning, relational leadership, and emphasis on supporting transformative student experiences will be a great asset here at UMD. Her strengths lie in building, cultivating, and maintaining positive relationships.
Please join me in welcoming Kay to campus. Her first day will be July 7.
I want to express my gratitude to Jeremy Leiferman, who stepped into the interim vice chancellor for student life position upon Dr. Lisa Erwin’s retirement last summer. Jeremy is a strong leader with a sincere passion for our students. He did an incredible job in the interim role and will continue to be a great asset to our leadership team here at UMD. Jeremy will resume the associate vice chancellor for student life role once Kay begins. Thank you, Jeremy.
I also want to express my gratitude to the search advisory committee and our search partner Isaacson, Miller for their work in this successful process. The search was co-chaired by Trevor Eagle and Remi Foust. Other committee members included Jonathan Lee, Kaylyn Madison, Lesa Radtke, and Ella Swarbrick. The search was supported by Jean Neibauer.
Have a good day, |
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