HAMBURG, New York — Hilbert College has named Kristine Still, PhD, as Provost and Executive Vice President. Still assumes this new role in June. As the college's chief academic officer, Still will join Hilbert at a pivotal moment for the college and community, closely following the announcement of its pending acquisition of Ohio and West Virginia-based Valley College and the steady expansion of its undergraduate and graduate programs across traditional and online settings.
“Dr. Still comes to Hilbert at a formative time,” said Hilbert College President Michael Brophy, PhD. “In addition to her exemplary academic leadership record, her experience teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs combines with her urban education commitment to support the central initiatives of our strategic plan. Our community is very impressed with the combination of expertise, empathy, and vision that Kristine brings to our community, as well as her preparation to lead academic programs at a Catholic and Franciscan college.”
Still comes to Hilbert from Mount Union University in Alliance, Ohio, where she has served since 2019 as the founding Dean of the College of Applied and Social Sciences as well as a professor of Education. Still led all academic affairs for the college in its early years, overseeing three academic schools and two robust academic departments, with a focus on faculty relations, strategic planning, and curriculum design and delivery, in addition to overseeing the Regula Center for Public and Civic Engagement.
“I feel very blessed and am profoundly grateful for this incredible opportunity to continue my own academic journey at a remarkable institution with exceptional colleagues,” said Still. “In my new role as Provost of Hilbert College, I am poised to live out my passion for servant leadership in this warm and welcoming faith-filled academic community.”
Still received her B.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Akron and an M.A. from Walsh University in North Canton, Ohio. Still's doctoral study in literacy at the University of Akron has served as a basis for a distinguished teaching and research career, with highlights in publications, presentations, grants, and urban education initiatives.
Prior to joining Mount Union University, Still served for more than a decade at Cleveland State University, where she held a variety of leadership positions. In addition to teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs at Cleveland State, Still served in leadership roles in CSU's literacy education and community learning programs. Her work in urban education ultimately led to her appointment as the college’s Associate Dean for Student Services and External Relations.
“I see a lot of innovation and excitement at Hilbert, and I am truly looking forward to being part of a team that is willing to take risks in this challenging market of higher education,” Still added. I am eager to work alongside President Brophy and to collaborate with the entire campus community as we move forward the impressive and significant work of the college that began under his leadership.”