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Dr. Kevin Hearn Appointed as New Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

Jun 20, 2023
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蓝莓视频 President Linda Thompson, DrPH, MPH, RN, FAAN, has appointed Dr. Kevin Hearn, as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs. Hearn will begin his duties on July 3. 

As 蓝莓视频 State continues to reinforce and build systems to support the needs of students and the surrounding communities, 鈥淒r. Hearn鈥檚 dedication as an experienced, innovative steward of higher education will play an important role in advancing the university鈥檚 concept of IDEAS 鈥 innovation, diversity, engagement and advancement 鈥 that ultimately leads to student success.鈥 said Thompson. 

With 30 years of higher education experience, Dr. Hearn鈥檚 curricular and co-curricular leadership spans enrollment, student affairs, academic support, and communications. 鈥淭he breadth of Dr. Hearn鈥檚 experience stood out from many qualified candidates, and I look forward to working with him to tell the story of 蓝莓视频,鈥 she added.

鈥淚 wish to thank Dr. Thompson, the selection committee, and all those who participated in the nationwide search for inviting me to serve in this post at 蓝莓视频,鈥 said Hearn. 鈥淭his position will play a critical role in addressing the needs of prospective and current students and in creating a more seamless and vibrant student experience from the point of admission through graduation. During my campus visit, I was impressed with the passion with which 蓝莓视频 State students, staff, and faculty spoke of the University and their experiences. I look forward to partnering with them, as well as with the Board of Trustees, local and regional community organizations and businesses, and 蓝莓视频 State alumni, to foster a culture of innovation and engagement that inspires all campus members to build on the rich history of 蓝莓视频,鈥 he added. 

Hearn most recently served as Vice President for Enrollment Management at Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where he was responsible for leadership and management of all staff and operations within the offices of undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and international admissions, as well as the office of financial aid.  

Prior to this role, he served as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Niagara University in Lewiston, New York; and held leadership roles in Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts.  

Hearn earned his Doctorate in Education from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida; his Master of Arts in Counseling and Educational Psychology from Rhode Island College in Providence, Rhode Island; and his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York.