Three Black Americans Selected for New Dean Appointments

Rhonda L. Mingo is dean of students at Presbyterian College in Clinton, South Carolina. With nearly three decades of experience in student affairs, Mingo most recently served as assistant vice president for student engagement and dean of students at Converse University in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Earlier in her tenure with the university, she was dean of community life and dean of students.

“We are delighted to welcome Rhonda to the Presbyterian College community,” Anita Gustafson, president of Presbyterian College. “She understands that the college experience extends far beyond the classroom and that students thrive when they know they are supported, challenged and truly known. Mingo has spent her career building those kinds of communities. Her experience, her collaborative leadership style and, most importantly, her genuine commitment to students align beautifully with who we are at PC and with the kind of experience we want every Blue Hose student to have.”

Mingo earned her bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in marketing and speech communication from the University of South Carolina Aiken and her master’s degRee in student personnel services from the University of South Carolina.

OL Kelly is the new dean of students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Kelly has more than 25 years of higher education experience in student affairs, student conduct, Title IX, housing and residence life, student engagement, admissions, recruitment, and new student orientation. Since joining Southeastern in 2021, he has served as assistant dean of students, deputy Title IX coordinator, and deputy equity officer.

“We are incredibly pleased to have OL fill this critical role for our students and institution,” said Brad Ludrick, vice president for student development at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. “OL relates incredibly well to students and is a powerful advocate for student voice at our university.”

Kelly is a graduate of Texas A&M University-Commerce, where he majored in communications and health education. He holds a master of education degree from Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Jasmin Feimster is dean of arts and sciences at Pitt Community College in Winterville, North Carolina. Dr. Feimster has been with Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the past 11 years, most recently serving as associate dean of natural sciences. Earlier, she taught biology at Surry Community College in Dobson, North Carolina.

“We are excited to welcome Dr. Feimster to Pitt Community College,” said Tanya McGhee, vice president of academic affairs at Pitt Community College. “We were immediately drawn to her student-centered leadership style and her experience. She comes from a larger school, which includes experience managing a large, dynamic faculty, navigating university transfer partnerships and relationships, and optimizing resources and schedules.”

Dr. Feimster is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University, where she majored in biology. She holds a master’s degree in cell biology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a doctorate in educational leadership from Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina.

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