Stockton University Names Naima Hall Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education
Photo of Naima Hall courtesy of Stockton University
AC JosepH Media
GALLOWAY – Last November, Naima Hall took over as the new dean of the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education at Stockton University, making her one of a handful of educators of color to hold a dean position on campus.
Hall, who started her new position Nov. 3, had been assistant vice president for inclusive excellence and belonging and assistant dean of equal opportunity and pathways at Rowan University.
There, she oversaw graduate and medical student engagement, wellness, and inclusion initiatives that strengthened student belonging and collaboration across campus.
“I’m excited to join Stockton at a time of tremendous opportunity for the expansion of graduate and continuing education,” Hall said in a statement released by Stockton last month. “There’s endless potential to create new programs and partnerships that serve working professionals, returning students and lifelong learners.
“Our focus will be on developing innovative programs and structures that support student success and respond to the needs of today’s adult learner. My personal goal is to ensure that Stockton remains a destination for accessible, high-quality graduate education that meets the evolving needs of our region and communities.”
Michael Palladino, Stockton’s provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, said Hall’s new position focusing solely on Graduate and Continuing Studies was an important move as the university looks to grow those areas as part of its new strategic plan.
“Naima brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in higher education, with a strong focus on graduate student success, inclusive excellence and innovative academic partnerships,” Palladino said in a statement.
“She will lead efforts to expand opportunities for working professionals, returning students, and others seeking flexible, affordable and supportive pathways to graduate and continuing education.”
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