Northwest's Announces New VP of Student Services and Enrollment Management
Senatobia, MS (07/23/2024) — Northwest Mississippi Community College promoted long-time employee, Dr. Tonyalle Rush of Southaven, from Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management to Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management.
Dr. Rush has completed many achievements including but not limited to completing various certificate programs, leadership programs, and fellowship programs to further her education.
Dr. Rush's educational background started at Mississippi State for her bachelor's and master's degree, and then she received her EdD from the University of Mississippi, and a graduate certificate in psychology from Western New Mexico University.
Her Northwest career started in the summer of 2009 when she started as a counselor for the CTE and Academic departments. Since then, she's worked as Director of Evening Programs at DeSoto Center, and District Director of the Beverly Brewer Stark Career Center, then in November of 2019, she moved into the Associate Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management role. While she served in these roles, she was also an adjunct instructor at the college.
This newest position comes with much excitement for Dr. Rush who said she was shocked and overjoyed by this latest promotion. She said the news came directly from Northwest's President, Dr. Michael Heindl, who was elated to tell her the news.
"I am truly grateful for this opportunity to serve in this capacity," Dr. Rush said.
For Dr. Rush, it's an honor to be able to serve the students of Northwest. Dr. Rush said that she wouldn't have been able to do it without her team and the support of Northwest's administration, in particular, she gives credit to Dr. Heindl for his leadership.
"Dr. Tonyalle Rush has been a long-time, effective leader at Northwest and epitomizes what it means to be an ideal team player," said Heindl. "She has been doing a great job as AVP of Student Services over the last few years, and with a few additional responsibilities, I know she will continue to lead successfully as Vice President."
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