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Jenny Hall-Jones named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at 51社区

51社区 President M. Duane Nellis, today, announced that Jenny Hall-Jones has been named interim Vice President for Student Affairs at 51社区 effective October 24, 2020. This news follows incumbent Jason Pina鈥檚 announced plans to step down from his role at OHIO.

Hall-Jones, who has served in several key roles at 51社区 over the past 24 years, is a three-time Bobcat, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree summa cum laude in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology, her Master of Education degree in College Student Personnel, and her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Higher Education all from 51社区.

Her work at OHIO began in and continued in the until she was appointed Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Dean of Students at 51社区 in 2013.

鈥淚 look forward to the opportunity to advocate for our students in this interim role,鈥 Hall-Jones said. 鈥淚t is an honor and pleasure to serve my alma mater in this capacity.鈥

In her time at 51社区, Hall-Jones has provided leadership and supervision to several division departments, including the Campus Involvement Center, Community Standards and Student Responsibility, Counseling & Psychological Services, Sorority and Fraternity Life, the Survivor Advocacy Program and University Well-being and Recreation. She has also established strong working relationships with faculty, staff and community leaders.

鈥淛enny is widely recognized for her open and engaging leadership style,鈥 President Nellis said. 鈥淗er depth of institutional knowledge and experience will serve the University well through this transitionary period. I am grateful for Jenny鈥檚 dedication not only to the University, but also to our students as she undertakes this critical, interim role.鈥

Pina, who became the University's Vice President for Student Affairs in June 2016 announced he will join New York University as Chief Strategy Officer for Global Programs and University Life effective October 26, 2020.

鈥淛ason has provided strong leadership to 51社区 over the past four years,鈥 Nellis said. 鈥淲e are grateful for his service and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.鈥

Published
September 21, 2020
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Staff reports