Mississippi State University’s first female vice president for student affairs, Regina Y. Hyatt, will assume her new role July 1 pending State College Board approval, the university announced Monday.
Hyatt, who has served as the University of Alabama in Huntsville’s dean of students for the last four years, succeeds now-Sul Ross State University President William “Bill” Kibler.
Kibler left MSU for the Texas university’s top leadership post last year.
Hyatt’s new responsibilities include serving as a member of MSU President Mark Keenum’s cabinet, managing student affairs as the university’s enrollment grows and overseeing health services, on-campus housing and other key functions and departments.
“(Hyatt) brings impressive credentials and a strong dedication to advancing student-centered programs for our university,” Keenum said in a release. “We’re fortunate to have someone with Regina’s skill set joining our university administration at this exciting time in MSU’s history.”
Hyatt was one of four candidates a nationwide search yielded. On-campus interviews were held in April.
“I am so appreciative to President Keenum, Provost (Jerry) Gilbert and the search committee for their support and am delighted to become part of the vibrant MSU community,” Hyatt said in a release. “In my visits to campus, I have been impressed with the outstanding and dedicated staff in the division. Additionally, every student I have interacted with exemplifies the Mississippi State spirit and is committed to the values and ideals of this great institution.”
Carl Smith covers Starkville and Oktibbeha County for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter @StarkDispatch
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