Yuba College hires new VP for student success
Yuba College hired a new vice president for student success.
Dwayne Hunt will lead admissions and registration, California extended opportunity programs and services, Calworks, career services, counseling, financial aid, K-12 outreach, testing, transfer, Upward Bound and veterans’ services programs.
He will also have a role in the college’s new $1.3 million federal grant to support low-income students in STEM careers, according to a press release.
“Students are deeply impacted by classroom instruction, but we are learning they are equally, if not more impacted, by their lives outside the classroom,” said Tawny Dotson, president of Yuba College. “Dr. Hunt will bring to this team the expertise we need to ensure students can access our courses, continue their education when life presents challenges, and graduate. As an equity-minded leader, he will do so through a lens to ensure all students find the right support. I’m thrilled he’s here.”
Hunt currently serves as the dean of academic support services at Solano College. He has served at community colleges in California, Pennsylvania and Florida systems at the dean, associate dean, assistant dean and director levels.
He’s also taught as an adjunct professor and held roles in student conduct and resident halls in previous positions.
He has an associate degree from Broward Community College, a bachelor’s degree from Florida Atlantic University, a master’s degree from the University Mississippi and a doctorate in higher education from Northeastern University.
“Nothing is optional about supporting students in and out of the classroom,” Hunt said. “Student services facilitate the delivery
of systems so that all students, especially our most vulnerable, can achieve their stated goals.
I want to pursue the California Chancellor’s Vision for Success, our educational and strategic plans, the Student Equity and Achievement Program, and the Guided Pathways Framework. I would also like to work collaboratively with instruction to support student access and success.”