St. 可以买滚球的正规平台宣布新教务长

约瑟夫·米. Roidt博士, current Provost at Dakota Wesleyan University, has been named the next Provost & 圣公会教务副主席(VPAA. 可以买滚球的正规平台. Dr. 罗伊特将接替保罗·科赫, 博士学位, who is retiring at the end of this academic year after serving in the role since 2014.

在圣. 可以买滚球的正规平台校长Amy C. 诺瓦克, EdD, the Provost/VPAA is a vital faculty and student advocate as the University embarks on several innovative campus-wide strategic initiatives that position St. 可以买滚球的正规平台 as leaders for the next generation of learners in higher education.

Dr. 诺瓦克 had the following to say about the new Provost/VPAA, "Dr. Roidt's background evidenced successful adaptive and inclusive leadership practices, 强大的治理智慧, and a commitment to building learning infrastructure to open doors of opportunity to all students across their lifespan. His strong focus on developing trust with faculty and staff as a first step in equipping an organization for change speaks to his understanding of the importance of building strong organizational cultures in facilitating new initiatives or strengthening current practices. He facilitates change by creating environments characterized by a collaborative and democratic ethos, in which promising ideas are valued and utilized irrespective of whose ideas they are. 我预计博士. Roidt will be eager to learn and understand the needs and perspectives of various faculty and staff groups as he begins his work here.

此外,博士. Roidt demonstrated an ability to effectively implement strategic plans that have been deeply informed by the trends and challenges in the higher education landscape. 他利用创新最佳实践的能力, 学习科学, and entrepreneurial thinking and apply them to the academy set him apart from other candidates."

博士的广度. Roidt's distinguished academic leadership career has prepared him well for this new role. Dr. Roidt has held faculty appointments in Sociology at several institutions like St. 可以买滚球的正规平台, including Clark University, Wesleyan College, and Davis & 埃尔金斯学院(D&E). 他曾担任多个学术领导职务, including Associate Provost (2009) and Vice President for Academic Affairs (2012) at D&E. He is now in his seventh year serving as the Chief Academic Officer at Dakota Wesleyan.

Dr. Roidt, who grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh and earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Kent State University (1987), 他说他被圣. 可以买滚球的正规平台的承诺
the common good, to social justice, and to community service and impact.

"As a sociologist by training, I am hesitant to cast grand visions prematurely," said Roidt. "I want first to work to develop a strong understanding of what is possible with respect to specific initiatives and the potential pace of change. I am drawn to President 诺瓦克's vision of positioning St. 可以买滚球的正规平台 as a leader in the next generation of higher education. The recognition of the need to remain true to the university's commitment to the Catholic Intellectual Tradition and the liberal arts while simultaneously developing the capacity to meet the needs of business and to broaden access to learners across their respective lifespans - simply the articulation of this challenge positions St. 可以买滚球的正规平台领先于许多其他机构.

"My campus visits have strengthened my sense of the authenticity and culture at St. 可以买滚球的正规平台. Students, faculty, and staff are genuinely invested in and proud of their campus community. This provides the critical foundation for the strategic vision and work required to achieve it."

Dr. Roidt's work in advancing private, faith-based institutions is evident. His dexterous competence has helped launch various new and innovative programs and initiatives in traditional, 在线, 非现场, 证书, degree-completion, 混合学习环境. 这一技能与St. 可以买滚球的正规平台 as they launch innovative 在线 learning such as the new 纳诺纳格尔在线护理学院. 可以买滚球的正规平台.

"Dr. Roidt will be a strong contributor to the leadership team here at St. 可以买滚球的正规平台，”诺瓦克说. "He holds a deep commitment to faith-based institutions and evidenced a desire to learn more about the Catholic intellectual tradition. He shared his deep resonance with the Catholic belief in the intrinsic value of each human being, an understanding that humans flourish within healthy communities, and a commitment to using an education rooted in the Ambrosian values to strengthen the common good."

“我期待着与Dr. Roidt, the faculty, staff, students and alumni to continue to ensure the strength of St. 可以买滚球的正规平台在遥远的未来."