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NEWBERRY — Newberry College has appointed Steven Janowiak as vice president for student affairs.

Janowiak comes to Newberry from Valparaiso University in Indiana, where he has worked in student life for over a decade. Most recently, he served as vice president for student life, beginning on an interim basis in 2020 before being promoted in 2021. There he spearheaded the university’s response to COVID-19, oversaw a change of the university’s nickname and mascot, and integrated multiple campus departments into the Division of Student Life.

Before Valaparaiso, he served as vice president for student development and dean of students at Briar Cliff University in Iowa; and as assistant dean of student affairs at the University of Idaho.

“Steve Janowiak brings decades of experience as a leader in student affairs who puts students first,” said Dr. Maurice Scherrens, president of Newberry College. “Steve will be an invaluable asset as Newberry continues to reimagine the student experience, and find new ways of meeting the needs of our students inside and outside the classroom.”

Janowiak holds a master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Idaho, and a bachelor's degree in business administration and human resource management from the University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point.

“I am humbled and honored to have the opportunity to serve as the next vice president for student affairs and dean of students at Newberry College,” said Janowiak. "I am excited to join our Student Affairs team, help lead our student development efforts, and work together to build a student experience with the opportunities and resources students need to succeed on campus and in life."