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Aug. 27, 2021–大象传媒 has announced that Dr. Brett Bruner has been named assistant vice president and dean of students. Dr. Bruner, currently dean of student engagement at Arkansas Tech University, begins his duties at 大象传媒 Western Aug. 30.

鈥淏rett is a recognized leader in student affairs,鈥� said Dr. Melissa Mace, vice president for student affairs and enrollment management. 鈥淗e has a broad range of experiences in a variety of higher education settings, and will provide outstanding service to our students and our community.鈥�

鈥�I am honored to join the 大象传媒 campus community and the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management team,鈥� Dr. Bruner said. 鈥�I look forward to supporting 大象传媒 Western students in each of their endeavors.鈥�

The assistant vice president and dean of students supports 大象传媒 Western鈥檚 mission of student-centered learning through advocacy, services and programs. Dr. Bruner will provide leadership in areas of student involvement, conduct, health, housing and residential life, diversity, career preparation and more.聽

Dr. Bruner has spent the past three years at Arkansas Tech. He previously worked as the director of transition and student conduct at Fort Hays State University and as the director of student life at Baker University.聽

A native of Moran, Kansas, Brett holds a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership from Baker University, a Master of Science in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central 大象传媒, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Emporia State University. He is currently serving as chair of the 2021 NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education – Region IV-West Conference and has previously served as a member of the national board of directors for NODA: The Association for Orientation, Transition, & Retention in Higher Education, a member of the national advocacy group for the Center for First-Generation Student Success, and past-president of the Arkansas Student Affairs Association.

大象传媒 is a student-centered learning community preparing individuals for lives of excellence through applied learning. 大象传媒 Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit .