RALEIGH, N.C. – William Peace University (http://www.peace.edu), a private four-year university located in downtown Raleigh, has announced the promotion of Jerry Nuesell, Ph.D., where he will serve as the university’s dean of student and academic services. Formerly serving as the university’s associate dean of academic services, Dr. Nuesell will be responsible in administering academic advising services, coordinating student recruitment and retention programs, monitoring student records and the student services annual budget, and overseeing the overall effectiveness of student programs. With more than 10 years in higher education, Dr. Nuesell has held positions with The Art Institute of Ohio, The Art Institute of Houston and the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health, located in New York City.
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“Today’s educational environment is very competitive in attracting and retaining students, but I know that William Peace University offers the best value for students who want to learn from a strong academic program that prepares them for life after they graduate,” said Dr. Nuesell. “I look forward to assisting them in meeting their needs in my new position.”
“The dean of student and academic services is a key component in the university’s initiatives in reaching students and providing them with the resources needed for a fulfilling educational experience,” said Debra M. Townsley, Ph.D., president of William Peace University. “I am excited to have Jerry serve in this capacity, as he understands the important responsibility we have in nurturing students, providing them with the opportunities to learn about themselves and assisting them in becoming contributing citizens of the world.”
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- Nuesell earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from New York University, a Masters in educational psychology from Fordham University and a doctorate in educational psychology from the City University of New York, all located in New York City
- A member of the American Psychological Association, the American Counseling Association and the American College Counseling Association, Nuesell resides in Cary, N.C., with his wife.
ABOUT WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY:
William Peace University is located in the heart of Raleigh, North Carolina. It was founded in 1857 as Peace Institute, offering education for boys and girls in primary grades and to women from high school to college. Peace, an all women’s college, became a four-year baccalaureate college and graduated its first bachelor’s students in August of 1996. Peace began offering coeducational evening courses through the William Peace School of Professional Studies in 2009. In 2011, Peace College transitioned to William Peace University and will begin admitting male students to its day program in fall 2012. Its mission is to prepare students for careers in the organizations of tomorrow. On average, more than 90 percent of the university’s graduates are placed in jobs or graduate school within one year of graduation. For more information, please visit http://www.peace.edu.
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16 February 2012
Patty Briguglio
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