麻豆视频 will welcome Dr. Jennifer Ernst as its Vice President for Instruction and Student Services effective July 1, 2021.
Ernst brings extensive experience providing high-quality, student-centered learning experiences to diverse populations in a community college setting. She most recently served as dean of the School of Liberal Arts at Henry Ford College in Michigan, a community college with one of the most diverse student populations in the country. Prior to serving as dean, Ernst held a variety of academic leadership roles at the institution and served as an English instructor for nine years.
YVC President Linda Kaminski noted that Ernst鈥檚 experience breaking down barriers to college success for historically under-served populations make her an ideal fit to join YVC鈥檚 leadership team.
鈥淒r. Ernst鈥檚 experience fostering innovative and inclusive teaching and learning will be tremendously beneficial for YVC鈥檚 mission and our efforts to advance equitable outcomes for students,鈥� Kaminski said.
鈥溌槎故悠� is an exciting and vibrant learning community,鈥� Ernst said. 鈥淚 am thrilled to be part of the process that builds on the successes of the past and takes our educational opportunities to the next level for all of our students.鈥�
Ernst is a first-generation community college student herself, attending Glendale Community College before earning a bachelor鈥檚 degree in English literature from the University of Pittsburgh, master鈥檚 degree in English literature from Duquesne University and doctorate in community college leadership from Ferris State University.