Reorganization of the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs

On March 17, President Nariman Favardin released an email to Stevens faculty, staff, and students detailing the reorganization of the Division of Enrollment Management and Student Affairs into two separate divisions. This restructuring is the result of, as Favardin explained, “considerable deliberation, benchmarking of organizational structures of best-in-class institutions and input from colleagues and others.”

The reorganization will bring a new Division of Enrollment Management, which will be in charge of following through with plans to “shape undergraduate enrollment consistent with the university’s next strategic plan.” There will also be a new Division of Student Affairs, which will be responsible for “enhancing the experience of undergraduate and graduate students.” Ultimately, this restructuring will allow a stronger focus on Stevens’ commitment to “student-centricity,” as per the email.

The restructuring also brings new positions, and a launch is soon to be announced for two new Vice President positions—Vice President for Enrollment Management and Vice President for Student Affairs—of which applications from both internal and external candidates will be accepted. In the meantime, Favardin notes that “As our community continues to build consensus on the 10-year strategic plan, we will ensure that Stevens retains and attracts the talent to achieve our university’s ambitious goals. Our people are the key to our future success.”