Cottey announces new vice president for academic affairs

Nevada Daily Mail

Cottey College has hired Chioma Rita Ugochukwu, Ph.D., as the new vice president for academic affairs. She will begin her duties July 15.

Dr. Ugochukwu is currently the dean of the School of Social Sciences, Business and Education and special assistant to the president at Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wis. Prior to that, she was the assistant dean for student services for the Diederich College of Communication, Marquette University in Milwaukee.

"Dr. Ugochukwu's experience in supervising accelerated programs at Mount Mary University will be an asset to Cottey as we look to expand our baccalaureate offerings in the years ahead," said Dr. Judy Rogers, president.

"Her work in strategic planning initiatives targeting curriculum and co-curriculum development, enrollment growth, and retention, will help Cottey maintain its position as a strong, vibrant institution."

"As someone who has held both a dean and assistant dean position, student success is at the core of every role I perform and a task I take seriously," said Dr. Ugochukwu. "It is my belief that student persistence is not only a product of strong academic offerings, but results from the kinds of leadership programs and activities available to students."

Dr. Ugochukwu earned her B.A. in dramatic arts and M.A. in mass communications from the University of Nigeria. She earned a Ph.D. in journalism from the University of Texas, Austin, Texas, and completed a doctoral portfolio in women's studies.

She also has computer information certificates from Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh, N.C., and from Hartlepool College of Education in England.