About Us
Dr. Michelle Williams
Dr. Williams is the executive vice chancellor for academic affairs (EVCAA) serving as the chief academic officer of IU Southeast. The EVCAA serves as the senior administrative officer of the campus in the absence of the chancellor. Williams is responsible for the management, quality, development, coordination, evaluation, and promotion of all academic programs and courses on or off the IU Southeast campus. She also oversees all faculty matters and provides supervisory oversight of the allocation of resources to the academic units and support departments. Additionally, the EVCAA oversees the development and utilization of learning resources, including the library, supplemental instruction, and online learning systems; develops programs to improve the quality of teaching and learning, encourages and supports faculty research and creative work, and promotes the cultural and intellectual growth of the academic community.
Executive Vice Chancellor Williams earned her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder, her Master of Arts in Political Science from Villanova University, and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and English from Wake Forest University.
Donna Dahlgren
Dr. Dahlgren is the Dean of Student Success and Persistence at Indiana University Southeast. Dr. Dahlgren a professor of psychology. She oversees the first year experience programming and coordinates with faculty and staff to promote student success across campus. Since 2000, Dr. Dahlgren has conducted research that centers on the impact of curricular and co-curricular initiatives that increase student learning and student persistence. She earned her B.S. in psychology and political science from Northern Michigan University and her M.S. and Ph.D. in Cognitive psychology from Kent State University.
Lisa Hoffman
Dr. Lisa Hoffman is a Professor of Education at IU Southeast, where she has held a variety of leadership and service positions over the past fifteen years. In addition to teaching and research within the School of Education, Dr. Hoffman has served in a variety of administrative roles on campus including program coordinator, Director of Graduate Studies for the campus’ largest graduate program, and Dean of Research and Graduate Studies for the IU Southeast campus. She is currently serving as the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services and School Partnerships. Dr. Hoffman holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Samford University, a master’s degree in multilingual and multicultural education from Florida State University, and a Ph.D. in Sociocultural and International Education from Florida State University. Her research has been published in top-tier journals such as Theory and Research in Education and Harvard Education Review, and her teaching honors include FACET, the IU Southeast Trustees Teaching Award, and the Service Learning and Community Engagement Faculty Commitment Award.
