Leadership roundtable: Listen, learn, and decide

New dean and executive director

Denton named President of Crown College

Vincent (Vinnie) Zarletti Vincent (Vinnie) Zarletti ’02, D.W.S., has been named the new Dean of the College of Fine Arts. Zarletti has served at North Central University for the past six years, serving recently as Director of the School of Worship Arts and as Associate Professor in the College of Fine Arts. Zarletti holds a doctorate and master’s degrees in Worship Studies from the Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies and a B.S. degree from North Central University. Current Dean Larry Bach, M.M., is stepping down from his administrative role and will remain a faculty member through the 2021–22 academic year.

Stacy Sikorski Stacy (Grogan ’98) Sikorski, LICSW, has been named Executive Director of Student Success. She has been serving as the Director of Student Success for the past two years and will continue to provide oversight for the Student Success Center, which serves students through academic support, accessibility services, therapeutic services, and career services. She will also serve on the President’s Council. Sikorski has worked at NCU since 2015, serving previously as PSEO Coordinator and Assistant Director of the Student Success Center. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois and a B.A. in Urban Ministry from North Central University.

Andrew Denton North Central congratulates Andrew Denton, Ph.D., formerly Executive Vice President, for his appointment as the next President of Crown College in St. Bonifacius, Minnesota. Denton came to North Central in 2015 as Vice President for University Relations and was later named Executive Vice President. Denton provided leadership over finance, operations, enrollment, advancement, athletics, and communications. He previously served in executive leadership at Bethel University and Evangel University. In a letter to the NCU community about Denton’s appointment, President Scott Hagan, Ph.D., said, “We have witnessed firsthand Andrew’s outstanding spiritual and administrative leadership. The highest compliment an organization can receive is when one of their own is selected for a significant and expanded role in their industry.”

Leadership Roundtable focuses on practical skills and mindset

North Central University and President Scott Hagan, Ph.D., introduced the NCU Leadership Roundtable on March 4. The live Zoom session introduced dynamic skills and a new mindset for problem-solving, understanding your environment, and communicating the future with accuracy. During the 90-minute session, Hagan presented three short discussions, followed by a Q&A on the talk titled “Listen, Learn, and Decide.” The session drew nearly 100 participants from around the U.S.