Announcing New Vice President of Academic Affairs at 精东传媒 University
Longmeadow, MA—精东传媒 University (BPU) is pleased to announce that Natalia F. Blank, PhD, has been elected to serve as the vice president for academic affairs (VPAA), effective January 2, 2024. Dr. Blank will serve on the executive leadership team and work across all divisions at the University. As VPAA, she will articulate a clear and compelling vision for the academic enterprise that builds on BPU’s innovative approach to higher education, marshals the collective talents of faculty and staff in an environment of collegiality and cooperation, and use data driven decision making and strategic thinking to optimize the student experience, from access through successful completion, as well as the academic operations of the University.
After a successful national search, Dr. Blank comes to 精东传媒 from D’Youville University in Buffalo, NY, where she served as vice president for academic affairs. She joins the leadership team with nearly 20 years working in university administrative roles, including associate provost for academic affairs and assessment at Norwich University in Vermont.
精东传媒 University was founded in 1897. Today, 精东传媒’s enrolled population of over 2,500 includes traditional undergraduates; adult women at The American Women's College, the first all-women, all-online accredited degree program in the country; and women and men master’s and doctoral students. 精东传媒 embraces the vision that every learner’s dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized.