Reynolds Appoints New Deans

Jeffrey Allen Appointed Dean of Students

Reynolds Community College Reynolds recently announced the appointment of Jeffrey Allen, Ed.D. as its new Dean of Students.

Dr. Allen previously served as Dean of Student Retention and Success at Vance-Granville Community College in Henderson, North Carolina. While there he also served as Dean of Enrollment and Outreach, and Director of Leadership and Professional Development.

Dr. Allen earned his Doctor of Education - Adult and Community College Education, in May 2020 from North Carolina State University.

During his interview process with Reynolds' faculty and staff, Dr. Allen clearly stated his focus in directly communicating with students: "I think one of the things that we can do as an institution is communicate effectively, letting students know we are here . . . and that we care. I want to be accessible to students and work with them as much as possible."

"I am excited to welcome Dr. Allen to Reynolds," said Dr. Terricita Sass, Vice President of Enrollment Management & Student Success at Reynolds. "He brings nearly a decade of community college experience supporting students in various leadership roles including teaching. His demonstrative collaborative efforts across divisional lines, proven commitment to equitable outcomes for students, and data-informed strategies, position him well at this time in the college's history."

Dr. Allen will assume his role at Reynolds on August 10.

Stacie Davis Appointed Dean of the School of Business and Industrial Trades (SBIT)

Reynolds Community College is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Ms. Stacie Davis as Dean of the School of Business and Industrial Trades. Ms. Davis joined the college on July 25.

Ms. Davis's impressive career began in the private sector with positions in sports marketing, construction management, and human resources before finding her passion in education. She has dedicated her years in education to CTE and developing industry-driven programs in our region's high schools.

Ms. Davis was born and raised in Henrico County where she is deeply involved in community outreach. Ms. Davis will complete her dissertation defense and earn her Ed.D. from Regent University in the coming months.

"I'm confident she will be a wonderful asset to the Reynolds team," commented Dr. Lori Dwyer, Reynolds Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs, "and I am excited for each of you to meet her."

Ms. Davis describes herself as, "An educational leader with GRIT [Guts Resilience Initiative Tenacity] and commitment to wellness and awareness in educators while empowering all students."

Ms. Davis started at the college on July 25.