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Eric Simon (PHOTO BY: BRADLEY PEARCE/UNCW)
McDaniel College has named Eric Simon as the college s new vice president for administration and finance following a national search. He assumes the role at McDaniel effective June 1, 2021.
Simon comes to McDaniel after serving as assistant vice chancellor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). In this role, he has oversight of business operations, facilities, human resources, and information technology. He has also been involved on numerous university committees including those focused on campus operations, diversity, strategic planning, and pandemic response.
At UNCW, he has worked to maximize administrative and financial processes while ensuring the priorities of the institution are met. He has been responsible for the annual budget and has managed a growing portfolio of assets, while being involved in the long-term planning of capital investment projects. He was also part of the team that oversaw a new multi-mil
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Rosa Rivera-Hainaj
Rosa Rivera-Hainaj has been selected as McDaniel College s new provost following a national search. She plans to join McDaniel in July 2021.
At McDaniel, she will oversee both academic and campus life. As the chief academic officer, she will have broad responsibility for both the undergraduate and graduate academic programs. She will also be responsible for student programs and services. Dr. Rivera-Hainaj is a passionate advocate for student success and clearly stood out for her student-centered approach and dedication to educational access. She is also committed to furthering our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and I am thrilled to welcome her as a member of the senior leadership team, said current McDaniel Provost Julia Jasken, who will become the college s 10th president as of June 1.