Holli Drummond was announced as the new assistant provost for student success and online learning in an email sent Tuesday to faculty and staff by Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Bud Fischer.
Drummond previously served as a professor, department chair and advising specialist for the sociology and criminology department.
“With experience in online education and a deep commitment to curricular design, Dr. Drummond has been a strong advocate for policies that improve both instructional delivery and student outcomes,” Fischer said in the email.
As assistant provost of student success and online learning, Drummond will help lead and expand online programs and e-learning, according to an online job posting. She will also further develop initiatives to enhance student engagement and success, including living learning communities and first-generation programs.
Fischer announced a national search for the position of assistant provost for student success and online learning in an email to faculty and staff on March 13. In emails to faculty and staff, Amber Scott, the chair of the search committee, announced three internal candidates who participated in on-campus interviews May 12-14.
Drummond holds a bachelor’s in sociology from Samford University, a master’s in criminal justice from the University of Alabama and a Ph.D in sociology from the University of Georgia.
She has served as department chair for more than six years and has participated in advancing initiatives for student success including living learning communities, peer mentorship programs and career readiness efforts, according to the email.
According to WKU’s website, Drummond’s research involves the analysis of “the influence of circumstance on adolescent perception and behavior” and she has taught course topics in juvenile justice and juvenile delinquency.
“A quantitative sociologist with a nuanced understanding of WKU’s student demographics and institutional landscape, she combines analytical rigor with a vision for innovation in student support and online learning,” Fischer said. “Her longstanding commitment to WKU, deep cross-campus relationships, and strong record of faculty engagement make her exceptionally well-positioned to lead this important work.”
