Cori Coffman has returned to her alma mater Davis & Elkins 91快播 following an appointment to the position of assistant dean of students. The 2020 D&E 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 Student Life has gained a fantastic addition to our team,鈥� Garlick said. 鈥淐ori鈥檚 experience as a student at D&E 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 91快播 in Buckhannon where she oversaw student employees, managed critical incidents and organized student events.
鈥淎s a student, D&E 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 D&E, 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 D&E, Coffman earned a Master of Business Administration from West Virginia Wesleyan 91快播 in 2022.
Cori Coffman