Senior Administration

Colette McCarrick Geary, President

Tower Hall Room 2107
(218) 723-6041
president@css.edu

Colette McCarrick Geary is the chief administrative officer of the College. She works with the Board of Trustees to build a shared vision for St. Scholastica's continued growth and excellence. With the presidential staff she plans and implements strategies for achieving the vision.

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Ben Adams, Chief Information Officer

Tower Hall Room 1624
(218) 723-5966
badams7@css.edu

As Chief Information Officer, Ben Adams provides strategic leadership of Information Technology resources to advance the College’s mission and goals. He represents the IT Department at an institutional level on the President’s Cabinet and plays a key role in integrating technology and data strategically across the institution.

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Ellen Johnson, Vice President for Enrollment Management

Tower Hall Room 1103A
(218) 723-6630
ejohnson11@css.edu

Ellen Johnson is the College’s vice president for Enrollment Management. She leads the development of the College’s enrollment management strategy to ensure strategic enrollment growth and stability while ensuring alignment with the College’s mission, vision, strategic plan and inclusive excellence goals. 

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Susan Kerry, CFO/Vice President for Finance

Tower Hall Room 2105
(218) 723-6042
skerry@css.edu

Sue Kerry is the chief financial officer of the College. She is responsible to the president for the overall direction of St. Scholastica's business and financial activities, including information technology and facilities management.

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Steve Lyons, Vice President for Student Affairs

Tower Hall Room 2145
(218) 723-6167
slyons@css.edu

Steve Lyons is the chief student affairs officer of the College. He is responsible for creating an environment that promotes the personal and educational development of traditional, non-traditional and graduate students. This includes student advocacy to the decision-making bodies of the College.

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Myron McCoo, Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer

Tower Hall Room 2101A
(218) 723-6602
mmccoo@css.edu

Myron McCoo is Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer. He is responsible for Human Resource administration and advancing the College’s commitment to Inclusive Excellence. He works to support the personal and professional development of the College’s faculty and staff in the shared vision of becoming a community rich in cultural diversity. 

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Chris Mueller, Vice President for College Advancement

Tower Hall Room 1410A
(218) 723-6460
cmueller1@css.edu

Chris Mueller is the Vice President for College Advancement. He oversees St. Scholastica’s strategic operations in advancement, which includes fundraising, alumni engagement, and foundation and government relations.

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Diane Vertin, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs

Tower Hall Room 2111
(218) 723-6012
dvertin@css.edu

Diane Vertin is the College’s interim vice president for Academic Affairs. She serves as a leader and stabilizing force in the College’s academic mission, with an appreciation of its Catholic Benedictine heritage and commitment to graduating well-rounded professionals grounded by a liberal arts education.

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In Memoriam: Dr. Wolfgang Natter, Vice President for Academic Affairs

Dr. Wolfgang Natter joined the College as its leading academic officer in June 2017. He passed away suddenly on April 29, 2018. During his time with the College, he served as a leader and galvanizing force in the College's academic endeavors and made significant contributions to the College community.

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