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Minger chosen for experience, excited to join MHCC staff
The Advocate
Oregon native David Minger will return home after being selected by MHCC President John Sygielski as the new vice president for student success and enrollment management.
Minger previously worked at colleges in Washington doing similar work, and more recently at Coconino Community College in Flagstaff, Ariz., as vice president for student affairs.
Sygielski said in an all-staff email Sunday that he was “delighted” about the selection, and that Minger’s career is “distinguished by his innovative use of technology, organization, assessment and planning to improve the efficiency of student services.”
Minger said Thursday he is excited to begin work under Sygielski’s leadership.
“I am honored to be part of the MHCC community at this important time in its history,” said Minger.
He said he wants to start his career at MHCC by learning, getting to know people, and by making himself known. He will have the opportunity to do so at the start of winter term, when he comes to MHCC for his first day of work.
“I will work with students, the president, staff, and faculty to identify and prioritize needs and plan steps to address those needs,” said Minger. “Some priorities are already clear: developing an enrollment management plan and addressing advising needs.”
Minger said the standards at the office of student success and enrollment management include outstanding customer service, having the highest standards for correct and timely information, and showing in each interaction with students that they deeply care about their success.
“Keeping people in the loop is vital,” said Minger. “I will work to enhance communication for SSEM so that students, faculty, and staff have new opportunities to be informed, give input, and participate. That will help us make better decisions.”
“We will strive to be transparent in what we do and open to input from students and all college constituencies,” said Minger. “To make sure we are reaching our goals and that our work is having the intended positive effect, we will measure and assess our progress. Student feedback will be very important, as will feedback from faculty and staff. To develop good measures of progress, we will work with students, instruction, research.”
Minger said he knows MHCC is relied upon by many people, and said he will reflect that in his work. “We need to strengthen our relationships with students and work closely with faculty to enhance student success,” said Minger. “We want students to feel well served, respected, and listened to — and we want students to know they have an important role in helping MHCC achieve ever-greater heights. “
Sheri Moser, associate director of human resources, suggested that Minger was chosen mostly due to his experience.
“Mr. Minger has experience as a vice president for student affairs and brings extensive experience in managing all facets of student services with similar community college experience throughout his career,” said Moser. “Mr. Minger’s career is distinguished by his innovative use of current technology, organization, assessment and planning to improve the efficiencies of student services. He had proven leadership in promoting and integrating student services to support teaching and learning.”
Minger will begin work Jan. 4, 2010, after winter break.
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