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UVI Appoints Dean of Students on St. Croix Campus

The University of the Virgin Islands has appointed Stephan Moore to serve as dean of students on its St. Croix campus, the school announced Wednesday.

Moore has worked in higher education and student affairs for more than 12 years, according to the school’s announcement. His appointment at UVI’s Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix began July 1.

UVI Provost Camille A. McKayle said Moore “brings a strong commitment to retention and a passion for working with college students.”

Moore comes to UVI from Georgia Perimeter College, where he held the position of director of student life while serving on enrollment management, academic, advisement and other student affairs committees for five diverse campuses. He also served as director of residence life and housing at the Art Institute of Atlanta, where he had oversight of residential life, student housing, counseling and matters of student conduct.

Moore was also area coordinator at North Carolina Central University and a student affairs specialist at Louisburg College.

Moore holds a master’s degree in education, with emphasis on educational leadership, from Argosy University and a bachelor’s degree in family studies from Campbell University in North Carolina. He is working on a doctorate in higher education leadership at Georgia Southern University.

“I am proud and pleased to be joining the UVI family,” Moore said. “President Hall has set forward a progressive and inclusive vision for UVI and it’s exciting to become a part of a team where there is a vision in the best interest of students and the educational curriculum.”

According to the news release announcing his appointment, Moore wants to ensure that UVI develops a school spirit where students, faculty and staff are proud to say that they are Buccaneers.

“My short-term goal is to create and enhance a student friendly campus feel for student life,” said Moore. “I want to make sure that each and every student feels that UVI is a vibrant and comprehensive place of learning.”

As part of his long-term goals, Moore plans to work closely with administrators on implementing initiatives outlined in the university’s strategic plan. He is looking forward to partnering with UVI’s Access and Enrollment Services Component on recruitment, the news releases said, and will continue to ensure that enrolled students have a vibrant student life and educational experience that allows the university to retain its students.

“A primary goal for any dean of students is creating an environment that offers a holistic approach to academic and cultural wellness learning for all individuals on a college campus,” Moore said. “You have to be able to get out from behind the desk and go out on campus to engage students.”

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