BARRY SPRIGGS has been named provost of Morrisville State College (MSC). He has more than 29 years’ experience in higher education and has worked at five universities. Prior to MSC, Spriggs was dean of academic services at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. He also served as adjunct criminal justice and sociology instructor, associate […]
BARRY SPRIGGS has been named provost of Morrisville State College (MSC). He has more than 29 years’ experience in higher education and has worked at five universities. Prior to MSC, Spriggs was dean of academic services at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, Pennsylvania. He also served as adjunct criminal justice and sociology instructor, associate professor and chair of criminal justice, dean of students, as well as co-coordinator of institutional research and effectiveness. Spriggs earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and master’s degree in administration of justice — both from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. He received his Ph.D. in sociology from South Dakota State University.
GRAHAM GARNER has been named executive director of communications and marketing at MSC. His career in higher education spans more than 13 years. During that time, he has led communications, development, and alumni relations, and has created effective initiatives in branding, advertising, and messaging. Prior to MSC, Garner served as VP for marketing and communications at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. He has also held positions as VP for university advancement at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, and director of university relations at Idaho State University. Garner earned a bachelor’s degree in political science, a master’s degree in public administration, and is completing a doctorate in educational leadership, higher education administration — all from Idaho State University.
ROBERT BLANCHET is MSC’s new dean of admissions. He has been a part of the admissions process in higher education for more than 14 years. Blanchet was previously the director of admissions for SUNY Cobleskill and also worked as a senior admissions advisor at The College at Brockport. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication applications and a master’s degree in communication, both from The College at Brockport, and is completing his Ed.D. in executive leadership from St. John Fisher College.
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