Longtime higher education leader Khalilah Doss was appointed Cal State Fullerton’s vice president for student affairs following a national search. Her chief focus as an educator is to help students navigate their academic journeys and become global citizens.
“What I enjoy most about working in student affairs is the opportunity to make meaningful differences in the lives of students,” shared Doss, who joins the campus July 16. “This work fulfills me because I want to be who I needed, and sometimes did not have, during my undergraduate journey.”
Doss will lead CSUF’s Division of Student Affairs, which works to transform the lives of students through such opportunities as community involvement, multicultural experiences, leadership training, career development and more.
She holds a doctorate in educational administration and higher education from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, a master’s degree in public administration and policy analysis from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance and marketing from McKendree University.
In addition, Doss is a member of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators and other national organizations in the field of student affairs.
She currently serves as vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Middle Tennessee State University, and previously served as vice president for student affairs at the University of Southern Indiana.
“Dr. Doss’ decades of experience across student affairs and higher education have earned her a reputation as a compassionate and thoughtful servant leader, deeply committed to student leadership and development,” said CSUF President Ronald S. Rochon. “She is passionate about developing and implementing innovative programs that foster belonging and academic excellence.”