This week Virginia Western is hosting the three finalists for the position of president and holding open forums to give you a chance to meet and speak with each candidate. Below is a short biography of our candidates as well as a survey link that will allow to give your feedback for each.
For a reminder on when the open forums will be held, see the Presidential Candidate Visits bulletin post here.
Tuesday, April 8 – Dr. Jamonica Rolle
Dr. Jamonica Rolle currently serves as College Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and College Operations (Interim) at Broward College, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a post she has held since July 2024. Her additional posts at Broward College include Vice Provost of Academic Affairs and North Campus, Dean of Academic Affairs Communication Pathway & North/South Campus, and Associate Dean of Communication & Fine Arts. Dr. Rolle’s teaching experience includes Assistant Professor of Speech Communication at Broward College, Graduate Business Communication Instructor at Florida Atlantic University, and Florida Certified English Teacher, Grades 9-12 at Broward County Public Schools.
Dr. Rolle earned a B.A. and a Master’s Degree at Florida Atlantic University, and a Doctor of Education Degree at the University of Florida.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/InputJamonicaRolle
Thursday, April 10 – Dr. Daryl Minus
Dr. Daryl L. Minus currently serves as Vice President of Enrollment Management and Student Success at Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC), Alberta, Virginia, a post he has held since August 2020. Prior to that, he was Education Assistance Branch Manager/Education Services Officer (ESO), U.S. Marine Corps Community Services in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Vice President, Student Services and Enrollment Management, Cape Fear Community College, Vice President and Executive Vice President for Learning and Student Success, Craven Community College, Dean of Student Services, Tidewater Community College, Dean of Counseling, Chabot College, and Dean, Learning Support Services, Bakersfield College. Dr. Minus also was an adjunct faculty member at Craven Community College and University of Maryland.
Dr. Minus earned a B.A. at Hampton University, a Master’s Degree at New York University, and a Doctor of Education degree at University of Phoenix.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/InputDarylMinus
Friday, April 11 – Dr. Laura Treanor
Dr. Laura Treanor currently serves as Provost, Senior Vice President for Instructional Services, Dean of Faculty at Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana, a post she has held since 2018. Previously, at Baker College in Flint, Michigan, Dr. Treanor served as System Associate Vice President for Institutional Effectiveness, Vice President for Academics, and Vice President for Academics/Chief Academic Officer, and Dean of General Education. She has faculty experience as Associate Professor at Roanoke College, Assistant Professor at West Virginia University and Associate Professor at Barton College.
Dr. Treanor earned her Bachelor’s degree at Virginia Tech, a Master’s Degree at the Ohio State University, and a Doctor of Education Degree at Virginia Tech.