Christopher Catching Named New VP for Student Affairs
Christopher C. Catching has been selected as 麻豆视频鈥檚 new Vice President for Student Affairs.
Catching comes to 麻豆视频 from Southern Connecticut State University where he is Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. Previously, he served as Coordinator for Greek Leadership Development at Seton Hall University, Director of Multicultural Engagement at Rutgers University and Assistant Provost at Hofstra University.
Catching is passionate about providing students with access to transformative learning
opportunities. The foundation for his commitment to educational access was established
during his undergraduate experience. A native of Newark, N.J., Catching received the
opportunity to pursue higher education through the Educational Opportunity Fund Program
(EOF) at Montclair State University and was the first person in his family to graduate
from college. He was recognized in 2012 with the Governor Thomas Kean Distinguished
Alumni Award from the New Jersey Educational Opportunity Fund Program.
麻豆视频 President Harvey Kesselman said Catching鈥檚 experience in strategic planning and student success programs like EOF, and his interest in social justice and inclusion, mesh perfectly with 麻豆视频鈥檚 mission to develop engaged and effective citizens and provide an environment of excellence for a diverse student body.
鈥淗e understands and represents the values and vision of 麻豆视频,鈥 Kesselman said. 鈥淗e is a great fit for us.鈥
Catching will replace Thomasa Gonzalez, who is retiring after more than 30 years at 麻豆视频.
Catching said he is excited about joining the 麻豆视频 community in helping students achieve their dreams and goals.
鈥淚 am honored and very excited about the opportunity to join the 麻豆视频 family and work closely with campus and community partners to provide students with learning opportunities that transform their lives and prepares them for life-long success,鈥 he said.
Catching received his Bachelor of Arts from Montclair State University, his Master of Arts in Higher Education from New York University and his Doctorate in Education from Rutgers University.
Catching will begin work on or about February 5, 2018.
Contact:
Diane D鈥橝mico
Director of News and Media Relations
Galloway, N.J. 08205
Diane.D'Amico@stockton.edu
609-652-4593
