David Dixon

David Dixon, California State University, Dominguez Hills professor of political science, has been named the university’s L.G. Chaffee Endowed Chair of Global and Comparative Politics, the first endowed chair position in university history.

Sheree Schrager

California State University, Dominguez Hills appointed Sheree Schrager the dean of Graduate Studies and Research. Prior to CSUDH, Schrager was the interim senior director of Research and Sponsored Programs at CSU Northridge.

Cynthia Herrera

Dr. Cynthia Herrera was appointed to the position of Vice Chancellor of Institutional Effectiveness at the Ventura County Community College District. Herrera joined the District in 2009 and most recently served as the Associate Vice Chancellor of Strategic Partnerships, Enrollment and Advancement.

Jesús Vega

Dr. Jesús Vega was named Dean of Student Services at Ventura College. He joined the Ventura County Community College District in 2014 and served as Assistant Dean for Ventura College East Campus (VCEC) since 2019.

Allison D. Garrett

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education announced the selection of national higher education and business leader Allison D. Garrett as the next chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education. Garrett, the first woman to hold the position of Chancellor, took office as Oklahoma’s ninth chancellor on Nov. 8.

At HO, we also like to honor retiring leaders who have left a mark in education for their distinguished service.

Kenneth Long

Associate professor of biology Kenneth Long retired from Cal Lutheran with emeritus status in May after 32 years. He has been at the forefront of physiology and neuroscience curriculum. He received National Science Foundation grants and helped students with research.

Gail Uellendahl

Counselor education professor Gail Uellendahl retired from Cal Lutheran with emeritus status in May. A first-generation college student, the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence recipient advocated for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds and recent research focused on first-generation graduate students.

Steve Kissinger

Psychology professor Steve Kissinger retired from Cal Lutheran with emeritus status in May after 30 years. His specialty is animal learning and memory, but he has taught nearly every nonclinical psychology course. Students appreciated his fun, inspiring approach to teaching.