NEWLY STRUCTURED COLLEGE LEADERSHIP TEAM FOCUSES ON LONG-TERM SUCCESS
The retirement and departure of three vice presidents in the past 12 months presented an opportunity to update and shift responsibilities among the College’s executive leadership team. The individuals who serve on the President’s Cabinet help guide North Central’s strategic direction, and identify and oversee major plans, initiatives and policies that affect the broader institution. “Without exception, the people who make up the College’s Cabinet are selfless, student-focused and committed to the long-term success of North Central College,” said President Troy Hammond. “At a time when we were going to welcome new members to the executive leadership team, it was an opportunity to reshape their roles and use their talents to (the) fullest.” Recent additions to the President’s Cabinet include: Rebecca Gordon, assistant vice president for equity, diversity and inclusion, was appointed to the new role of chief diversity officer. Gordon has been a leading partner on a number of important DEI initiatives on campus.
“Without exception, the people who make up the College’s Cabinet are selfless, studentfocused and committed to the long-term success of North Central College.” TROY HAMMOND, PRESIDENT
Jessica Brown joined North Central College in August as vice president for student affairs and athletics, the latter a new area of oversight for the position. Most recently Brown was dean of student services, engagement and leadership at Eureka College and her experience includes extensive work in athletic administration and coaching. Christine Bell is interim vice president for enrollment management and marketing, and brings interim leadership experience from 18 institutions of higher learning. The marketing and digital staff members who were previously part of Institutional Advancement will join Bell’s team in navigating the fiercely competitive recruitment landscape.
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Jim Godo ’93 has been promoted to vice president for communication and strategic initiatives and special assistant to the president. He will oversee the communications and sports information teams while leading a variety of institution-wide strategic initiatives. In addition, Adrian Aldrich ’02 has been promoted to assistant vice president for institutional advancement, overseeing the alumni and development areas of the College and serving as the College’s primary fundraising officer. He will report directly to Hammond and will also join the President’s Council, which consists of the Cabinet, academic deans and several other key campus administrators.
