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Lourdes University names Dr. Chip Weisgerber as Vice President for Enrollment Management

Widely regarded as a collaborative change agent with a proven record of expanding enrollment, Lourdes University is excited to welcome Dr. Weisgerber as the newest member of the President’s Cabinet.

Lourdes University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. James “Chip” Weisgerber as the new Vice President for Enrollment Management. Dr. Weisgerber, currently serving as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Special Assistant to the President at La Roche University in Pittsburgh, PA, will officially assume his role on September 29, 2025.

Dr. Weisgerber brings more than 30 years of higher education experience, including leadership roles at Lincoln Memorial University (TN), Urbana University (OH), Muskingum University (OH), and Huntingdon College (AL). Over the course of his career, he has advanced from student life positions to senior administrative leadership in student services, institutional administration, and enrollment management.

He is widely regarded as a collaborative change agent with a proven record of expanding enrollment, forging internal and external partnerships, establishing new academic and co-curricular initiatives, developing and executing strategic plans, overseeing institutional finances, and enriching student life.

“Dr. Weisgerber brings tremendous experience and passion for Catholic higher education, along with a rich résumé of diverse accomplishments that will strengthen our community at Lourdes,” said Dr. William J. Bisset, President of Lourdes University. “We are very excited to welcome him and his family to Lourdes University.”

Mary Ellen Jukoski, named president of CT State Quinebaug Valley and Three Rivers.

Connecticut State Community College has appointed its first seven campus presidents to oversee operations at its locations across the state.

The appointments follow a national search and mark a milestone for CT State, which was formed in 2023 through the merger of the state’s 12 community colleges.

CT State, based in New Britain, enrolls students at 12 campuses statewide and offers degree programs, certificate programs and workforce training.

The new presidents are:

Joshua Moon-Johnson, named president of CT State Asnuntuck, Manchester and Middlesex. He previously served as provost and vice president of academic affairs at West Valley College in California.
Sharale W. Mathis, named president of CT State Capital and Tunxis. She most recently was vice president of academic and student affairs at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts.
Shiang-Kwei “Ellen” Wang, named president of CT State Gateway. She previously was provost and vice president of academic affairs at Hostos Community College in New York.
Kamari A. Collins, named president of CT State Housatonic. He most recently served as vice president for student success and enrollment management at Chesapeake College in Maryland.
Michael Rooke, named president of CT State Naugatuck Valley and Northwestern. He has led Northwestern since 2015 and has served in several interim leadership roles across CT State.
Cheryl De Vonish, named president of CT State Norwalk. She has led the Norwalk campus since 2019 and previously worked as an attorney for New York City.
Mary Ellen Jukoski, named president of CT State Quinebaug Valley and Three Rivers. She has served more than a decade as president of Three Rivers and is a former president of Mitchell College in New London.

Cheryl De Vonish, named president of CT State Norwalk.

Connecticut State Community College has appointed its first seven campus presidents to oversee operations at its locations across the state.

The appointments follow a national search and mark a milestone for CT State, which was formed in 2023 through the merger of the state’s 12 community colleges.

CT State, based in New Britain, enrolls students at 12 campuses statewide and offers degree programs, certificate programs and workforce training.

The new presidents are:

Joshua Moon-Johnson, named president of CT State Asnuntuck, Manchester and Middlesex. He previously served as provost and vice president of academic affairs at West Valley College in California.
Sharale W. Mathis, named president of CT State Capital and Tunxis. She most recently was vice president of academic and student affairs at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts.
Shiang-Kwei “Ellen” Wang, named president of CT State Gateway. She previously was provost and vice president of academic affairs at Hostos Community College in New York.
Kamari A. Collins, named president of CT State Housatonic. He most recently served as vice president for student success and enrollment management at Chesapeake College in Maryland.
Michael Rooke, named president of CT State Naugatuck Valley and Northwestern. He has led Northwestern since 2015 and has served in several interim leadership roles across CT State.
Cheryl De Vonish, named president of CT State Norwalk. She has led the Norwalk campus since 2019 and previously worked as an attorney for New York City.
Mary Ellen Jukoski, named president of CT State Quinebaug Valley and Three Rivers. She has served more than a decade as president of Three Rivers and is a former president of Mitchell College in New London.

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Lourdes University names Dr. Chip Weisgerber as Vice President for Enrollment Management

Widely regarded as a collaborative change agent with a proven record of expanding enrollment, Lourdes University is excited to welcome Dr. Weisgerber as the newest member of the President’s Cabinet.

Mary Ellen Jukoski, named president of CT State Quinebaug Valley and Three Rivers.

Connecticut State Community College has appointed its first seven campus presidents to oversee operations at its locations across the state.

The appointments follow a national search and mark a milestone for CT State, which was formed in 2023 through the merger of the state’s 12 community colleges.

CT State, based in New Britain, enrolls students at 12 campuses statewide and offers degree programs, certificate programs and workforce training.

The new presidents are:

Joshua Moon-Johnson, named president of CT State Asnuntuck, Manchester and Middlesex. He previously served as provost and vice president of academic affairs at West Valley College in California.

Sharale W. Mathis, named president of CT State Capital and Tunxis. She most recently was vice president of academic and student affairs at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts.

Shiang-Kwei “Ellen” Wang, named president of CT State Gateway. She previously was provost and vice president of academic affairs at Hostos Community College in New York.

Kamari A. Collins, named president of CT State Housatonic. He most recently served as vice president for student success and enrollment management at Chesapeake College in Maryland.

Michael Rooke, named president of CT State Naugatuck Valley and Northwestern. He has led Northwestern since 2015 and has served in several interim leadership roles across CT State.

Cheryl De Vonish, named president of CT State Norwalk. She has led the Norwalk campus since 2019 and previously worked as an attorney for New York City.

Mary Ellen Jukoski, named president of CT State Quinebaug Valley and Three Rivers. She has served more than a decade as president of Three Rivers and is a former president of Mitchell College in New London.

Cheryl De Vonish, named president of CT State Norwalk.

Connecticut State Community College has appointed its first seven campus presidents to oversee operations at its locations across the state.

The appointments follow a national search and mark a milestone for CT State, which was formed in 2023 through the merger of the state’s 12 community colleges.

CT State, based in New Britain, enrolls students at 12 campuses statewide and offers degree programs, certificate programs and workforce training.

The new presidents are:

Joshua Moon-Johnson, named president of CT State Asnuntuck, Manchester and Middlesex. He previously served as provost and vice president of academic affairs at West Valley College in California.

Sharale W. Mathis, named president of CT State Capital and Tunxis. She most recently was vice president of academic and student affairs at Holyoke Community College in Massachusetts.

Shiang-Kwei “Ellen” Wang, named president of CT State Gateway. She previously was provost and vice president of academic affairs at Hostos Community College in New York.

Kamari A. Collins, named president of CT State Housatonic. He most recently served as vice president for student success and enrollment management at Chesapeake College in Maryland.

Michael Rooke, named president of CT State Naugatuck Valley and Northwestern. He has led Northwestern since 2015 and has served in several interim leadership roles across CT State.

Cheryl De Vonish, named president of CT State Norwalk. She has led the Norwalk campus since 2019 and previously worked as an attorney for New York City.

Mary Ellen Jukoski, named president of CT State Quinebaug Valley and Three Rivers. She has served more than a decade as president of Three Rivers and is a former president of Mitchell College in New London.