HIGH POINT, N.C., March 24, 2011 ? Dr. Kevin C. Snyder has joined High Point University as dean of students in the Office of Student Life.
Snyder will be responsible for various aspects of student life, including monitoring judicial affairs, Greek life, the Student Government Association, and a variety of student leadership and multicultural programming.
?I am thrilled to be part of a dynamically growing institution that truly focuses on the best interests of students,? says Snyder. ?For me personally, the dean of students position couldn?t be a better fit, and I am excited about contributing further to the extraordinary education that HPU students receive.?
Snyder has authored two student leadership books and has conducted research on first-generation college students and factors that influence their retention and persistence.
He received a Bachelor of Science degree in marine biology from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, a Masters in educational leadership from the University of South Carolina and a Doctorate in educational leadership from the University of Central Florida.
Previous to joining HPU, he worked at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and the University of Central Florida.
At High Point University, every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. HPU, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a liberal arts institution with over 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from 51 countries and 46 states at campuses in High Point and Winston-Salem. It is ranked by US News and World Report at No. 3 among Regional Colleges in the South. Forbes.com ranks HPU in the top 7 percent among ?America?s Best Colleges.? Parade Magazine lists HPU in the top 25 private schools in the nation. The university offers 50 undergraduate majors, 42 undergraduate minors and 14 graduate degree programs. It is accredited by the Commission of Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big South Conference. Visit High Point University on the Web at highpoint.edu.
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