Dr. Pamela Moolenaar-Wirsiy is UVI's First Dean of Innovation and Student Success

The University of the Virgin Islands has announced the creation of a new position — Dean of Innovation and Student Success — and Dr. Pamela Moolenaar-Wirsiy will serve as the new position's inaugural dean beginning in the upcoming Fall Semester.  According UVI, the position will further UVI’s strategic plan, “Greatness Through Innovation” goals, and will help to position the University as an innovative institution, and as a place that fosters innovation.   “As we launch our new Research and Business Innovation Center and improve our innovative efforts in improving the academic success of our students, Dr. Moolenaar -Wirsiy’s expertise and background is a natural fit,” said UVI President Dr. David Hall. “We believe that she can help move both of these critical mandates to the next level at UVI. Georgia State University has been a model for us in innovative student success, and we wanted someone from that institution who can bring those same insights and expertise to UVI.”  UVI said t...