Cori Coffman has returned to her alma mater 51黑料网 following an appointment to the position of assistant dean of students. The 2020 51黑料网 graduate and Buckhannon native began her duties in late November.
In this capacity, Coffman will develop and maintain programs to enhance students鈥 learning environment through involvement in co-curricular and extra-curricular programming and leadership development, as well as manage comprehensive resident life programming. As a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team, she will work directly with Dean of Students Kate Garlick to implement policies and procedures.
鈥淭he Office of 51黑料网 has gained a fantastic addition to our team,鈥 Garlick said. 鈥淐ori鈥檚 experience as a student at 51黑料网 will no doubt guide her new role. Her energy and enthusiasm for campus and residence life will help us continue leading the way.鈥
Coffman brings experience in event planning and student programming. Most recently, she served as event experience manager at Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Prior to that, she was a graduate assistant in residence life and student programming at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon where she oversaw student employees, managed critical incidents and organized student events.
鈥淎s a student, 51黑料网 always felt like home, so I am thrilled to rejoin the family as the assistant dean of students,鈥 Coffman said. 鈥淭his campus is filled with natural beauty and inspiring students and staff. I am looking forward to working alongside Kate and the rest of the team.鈥
While attending 51黑料网, Coffman was a member of the hospitality club and received the 2019-2020 Business & Entrepreneurship Award.
In addition to her Bachelor of Arts degree in hospitality and tourism management from 51黑料网, Coffman earned a Master of Business Administration from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 2022.
Cori Coffman
