Vice President Placement - RH Perry

Christian Brothers University Names Beth Gerl as Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Beth Gerl has joined Christian Brothers University in the position of Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life, effective June 30.

Gerl has dedicated her career to higher education and creating intentional learning opportunities that prepare, support and engage students. As a first-generation college student from southern Illinois, Gerl received her Bachelor of Arts from Illinois Wesleyan University and her Master of Science in Counselor Education/Higher Education from Illinois State University.

In the last year, Gerl had the opportunity to serve as Vice President for Student Services at an Illinois community college where she oversaw Academic Counseling, Health Services, Athletics and Recreation, Financial and Veterans Services, TRIO, Student Activities, Admissions and Enrollment, Career Services, Communications and Marketing, and Crisis Management. As a result of her Community College experience, she has acquired significant knowledge and understanding of the value of two-year degree and certification opportunities, as well as the transitional services and support that are needed for transfer students.

For the preceding 13 years, Gerl served as Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. Her areas of responsibility there included Residence Life, Judicial Affairs, Title IX, Student Conduct, Student Activities, Greek Affairs, Orientation, Health and Counseling Services, Diversity and Inclusion, Food Service, Campus Center Operations, Department of Campus Policy, Career Services and the Threat Assessment and Crisis Management Team. Prior to her work at McDaniel College, Beth served as the Vice President and Dean of Students at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama where she provided oversight to Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreation and Intramurals, Student Activities, the Wellness Center, Emergency/Hurricane Operations, Food Service, Residence Life and Orientation.

Her background and experiences also include working at both Parkland Community College and Clark State University. In the latter role, she facilitated individual and group counseling while also serving as an Instructor. She also has served in leadership positions at Hendrix College, University of Mount Union, Wittenberg University and Illinois State University.

Gerl has served on multiple nonprofit and youth advocate boards including Habitat for Humanity and the Red Cross.

Christian Brothers University Names Dr. Brian Dalton as Vice President for Enrollment Management

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Dr. Brian Dalton has joined Christian Brothers University in the position of Vice President for Enrollment Management, effective July 1.

Dr. Dalton is a native of Erie, Pennsylvania and is proud to point out that he is a product of a strong Catholic education, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Public Administration from his hometown alma mater of Gannon University. During his 30 years of collegiate experience in enrollment management, he also has earned his PhD in Education Administration from the University of Texas at Austin.

Dalton comes to CBU most recently from Alfred University in New York, where he has held the position of Vice President for Enrollment Management since 2017, having previously served in that position at Wilkes University and Allegheny College, both in Pennsylvania; Mercer University in Georgia; and the College of St. Scholastica in Minnesota. In addition, he has served as the Dean of Enrollment Management at the University of the Incarnate Word in Texas. Throughout his career, Dalton has demonstrated an ability to unite people from across campuses to grow enrollment through strategic outreach efforts and innovative academic programs and partnerships. He has a strong record of growing international student enrollment and enjoys working with alumni to develop volunteer recruitment initiatives, knowing that successful graduates are a university’s best ambassadors.

Dr. Dalton was recognized in 2010 by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers as its Outstanding Strategic Enrollment Management Professional. He also has served as a Senior Associate Consultant for Noel Levitz, Inc. and played a pivotal role in constructing the Strategic Enrollment Planning (SEP) regimen that it uses today.

He and his wife are both active community volunteers, serving on school boards, in the Junior League, and as coaches for youth teams in the cities they have been privileged to call home.