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. Hoffman serves as the Dean for Research and Graduate Studies at IU Southeast. Her position promotes, supports, and provides services for the increasing number of IU Southeast graduate programs. Her office also promotes and supports faculty and student research and creative activity. She provides oversight to ensure that the rights and welfare of research subjects are protected in accordance with University policies as well as federal regulations and guidelines. Dr. Hoffman is also Professor of Education in the IU Southeast School of Education, where she researches STEM learning and the educational needs of multilingual students and families. She earned her B.A. in International Relations from Samford University, her M.S. in Multilingual Education/TESOL from Florida State University, and her Ph.D. in International and Multicultural Education from Florida State University.
