MVCC appoints VP for student affairs

UTICA, N.Y. — Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) has announced Karey Pine as the new VP for student affairs. In her new role, Pine will lead student-support services, serve on the president’s cabinet, and provide strategic recommendations on policies and initiatives to further the college’s mission of student success and community engagement. She was confirmed by the board of trustees on Sept. 16 after a national search. Pine brings more than 30 years of experience to the role. Prior to joining MVCC, she served as dean of students and associate VP for academic and student affairs at Wells College. Her other roles have included VP for student affairs at Cazenovia College and assistant VP for student affairs at SUNY Brockport. “Dr. Pine brings a great deal of diverse experiences in student affairs to this position,” MVCC President Randall J. VanWagoner said in a news release. “I’m confident that her positive energy and leadership skills will make meaningful contributions to the MVCC culture and the overall success of our students.” From 1989-2011, Pine held several leadership positions at Rochester Institute of Technology including resident-area coordinator, director of student-life teams at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, and senior director for the Center for Campus Life. Pine holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from William Smith College, a master’s degree in career and human-resource development from the Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Ph.D. in executive leadership from St. John Fisher College.