Becker Names Crimmin Senior VP & Chief Academic & Student Affairs Officer
Friday, May 27, 2016
Becker College
“Becker College is introducing new schools and graduate-level academic programs, and establishing the agile mindset—which values learning over knowing—as a key educational attribute. I’m excited to work with our forward –thinking faculty and administrators to advance the existing partnership between academics and student affairs, including the college’s institutes and centers of excellence, resulting in a more relevant, seamless educational environment to ensure the transformational learning experience that is a hallmark of a Becker College education," said Crimmin.
Crimmin has been Becker since 2012, serving as vice president for student affairs, as senior vice president and chief student affairs officer, as well as interim chief academic officer.
Crimmin's New Role
In her new role, Crimmin is responsible for all student affairs departments. She has built a robust organizational structure, developed new programs and staff roles to improve opportunities for all students, collaborating with academic affairs on initiatives that enhanced the student experience and led to improved graduation and retention rates.
“A proven leader with 30 years’ higher education experience, Dr. Crimmin has consistently brought many strengths, expertise, and a thorough knowledge of national best practices to her work at Becker. She is deeply committed to students and to the College’s mission, vision, and core values, and to its path forward," said Becker College President Robert Johnson, Ph.D.
Before Becker
Prior to joining Becker, Crimmin served as a dean of campus life at Assumption College in Worcester, a position she had held since 2003. She held earlier associate dean and residential life positions at Assumption starting in 1992.
Crimmin earned a doctorate of education in educational leadership from Johnson and Wales University in providence and M.S. in counseling and student personnel services from Springfield College and her B.a. in psychology from Stonehill College.
She lives in Worcester with her family.
Becker College
Becker College is ranked by The Princeton Review as one of the best 380 colleges in the U.S. With a 95 percent placement rate for its graduates for employment or further study, Becker serves more than 2,100 students from across the country and around the world.
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