The Registry

We wish Registry Member Valerie Bonita Morris continued success in her role as Interim Dean of the College of the Arts at Kennesaw State University. We look forward to seeing all the significant changes that are coming to the college under her guidance. "I am grateful to The Registry for this opportunity to participate in KSU's exciting journey towards national prominence. Working as Interim Dean of the College of the Arts is tremendously rewarding, as I help the faculty to develop strategic Initiatives that forward the University's strategic plan and to participate in the development of a major arts center that will have an enormous impact on the regional arts scene. The College already possesses an outstanding faculty and wonderful arts facilities, so we are well underway."

Congratulations to Registry Member Carol Seavor on her recent appointment as Interim Dean of Nursing at Nova Southeastern University. With a series of successful interim placements and a dedication to the field of higher education nursing, we know that you will make a significant impact in the College of Healthcare and Sciences. "I am pleased to be serving as the Interim Dean of the College of Health Care Sciences at Nova Southeastern University. I am working with a dedicated and dynamic collection of faculty, staff and administrators delivering high-quality programs and graduates who will fill critically needed positions in our nation's healthcare system. With each Registry placement, I continue to be inspired by caring people striving to educate our next professionals and it makes me proud to be part of a team dedicated to the health and wellness of society. My Registry experience gives me the opportunity to serve others and experience first-hand the continued value of higher education to society and I am grateful."

Thank you to Debra J. Lebowitz, PhD, Provost of Quinnipiac University, for your reflection on the role of interims on university campuses. It was a pleasure to have facilitated the strong collaboration between your university and Registry Member Jeff McCubbin. "I really appreciate the group of strong candidates that The Registry brought forward for our interim dean position. In a complex school, having an interim with the right experience for the position is allowing us to continue moving forward in a positive direction without skipping a beat."

Best of luck to Registry Member John Nisbet as he continues his role as Interim Vice President of Finance & Administration/CFO at Fairmount State University. We believe that your keen insight and well-rounded experience in higher education finance make you the perfect fit for this role! "Fairmont State University has been a wonderful community of dedicated professionals making a huge difference to the people of West Virginia and the nation! I’ve thoroughly enjoyed being a part of joining President Davis and the leadership team to strategically invest and position the University for excellence in the student experience. Having come from nearly 30 years in higher education finance, I’ve been able to help build a stronger strategic financial operation at the University and help open the doors to investments that will make sustainable positive change for the University!"

Congratulations to Registry Member John Fraire, PhD for continuing his work as Interim Vice President for Student Services at Cañada College. We have been delighted by your success in previous interim placements with The Registry and are looking forward to the impact that you will make at Cañada College. "After more than 40 years of higher education work, most of it as an enrollment management and student affairs professional, I enjoy the opportunity to continue to help students and institutions. Also, I meet new people and experience new locations. My most recent placement is as Interim Vice President for Student Services at Cañada College, located in Redwood City, CA and part of the San Mateo Community College District. Staff and colleagues have been very welcoming and friendly, and I have reconnected with several individuals I have worked with before. Small world. If you have not visited Cañada before, stop by and say hello. It is a great school with a beautiful, scenic campus."

Congratulations to Registry Member Leslie Margolis for her recent role as Interim Chief Information Officer at Western New England University. We are pleased that you are enjoying your placement and look forward to celebrating your future accomplishments in information technology. "It’s a wonderful opportunity working with the whole community at Western New England University. The leadership team is committed to collaborating across traditional silos to innovate with a student and data-driven focus. Each are thought-leaders in their space. It’s very positive to be a vital part of such a time of change to create and enable a new vision with technology."

Congratulations to Registry Member Robert M. Wallett for already making such an impact as Interim Vice President for Finance Administration/CFO at Saint Xavier University. We wish you continued success! “I will always be grateful for the opportunity to serve Saint Xavier University as their Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO during a period of leadership transition. Together with the leadership team, staff, and faculty, we have improved operations, financial performance, and transparency; we have emerged as a stronger and viable institution for the future.”

We are delighted to share these photos of Registry Member Alfred Rodriguez during his time as Interim Registrar at Washington and Lee University. These photos offer a glimpse of the impact he has made and the meaningful relationships he has forged within the University Registrar department. Well done, Fred!

Registry Member Cynthia Sisson reflects on how The Registry gave her the opportunity of “a retirement but not quite retirement.” Through her three interim placements, she has still been able to make a significant impact in higher education with short-term Enrollment Management roles.

"I want to extend my sincere appreciation to The Registry for the unwavering support provided during my assignments at the University of Albany, SUNY, the University of Texas Permian Basin, and the University of Texas at Dallas. Each experience has been incredibly rewarding, and I am confident that my contributions have positively impacted each institution." We’re extremely proud to have supported Registry Member Joseph J. Rencis, PhD in his five successful interim placements. We look forward to continuing our great partnership.