Samuel L. Hinton was named executive director for retention and student success at South Carolina State University. With over two decades of higher education experience, Dr. Hinton has served in a variety of leadership roles focused on enrollment management, student engagement, and retention. In his new role, he will oversee strategic initiatives designed to strengthen academic support systems, enhance student engagement, and improve retention and graduation outcomes.
Dr. Hinton is an alumnus of South Carolina State University, where he majored in history with a minor in Black studies. He holds a master’s degree in postsecondary education from Troy University in Alabama and a doctorate in educational leadership with a concentration in higher education administration from Argosy University.
Robert E. Gaddy, Jr. was promoted to chief of police at North Carolina Central University. He has held the role on an interim basis for the past three months. Before his interim appointment, Chief Gaddy led the HBCU’s patrol division for four years. Earlier, he spent 27 years with the Durham Police Department, where he held several leadership roles in special operations, criminal investigations, and the selective enforcement team.
Chief Gaddy earned his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from North Carolina Central University. He is slated to complete his master’s degree at the HBCU this spring.
Dilcie D. Perez was promoted from deputy vice chancellor to vice chancellor of strategic enrollment management and student success for the California State University System. Prior to being named deputy vice chancellor, Dr. Perez was the system’s associate vice chancellor for student affairs. She has also held educational leadership roles with the Cerritos Community College District, the MiraCosta Community College District, and California State University, San Marcos.
Dr. Perex holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, San Marcos, a master’s degree in administration from Central Michigan University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from San Diego State University.
