Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has announced that Timothy E. Sams, associate dean of students at the New York University Abu Dhabi campus, will join the Institute as vice president for student life, effective August 15. Sams is an experienced leader, student life authority, and senior administrator.
“Dr. Sams is an experienced leader with superior team-building skills, and an outstanding ability to enhance community and collaborate with multiple constituencies,” said Rensselaer President Shirley Ann Jackson. “Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in bringing about progressive change to the undergraduate experience both nationally and internationally. I look forward to his joining Rensselaer at this time, as we continue to implement the Clustered Learning, Advocacy, and Support for Students (CLASS) program, our residential college model for undergraduates within a technologically rooted research university. I am confident that Dr. Sams will continue the momentum needed to elevate the breadth and quality of the CLASS program at Rensselaer.”
“I was drawn to Rensselaer by the energy and the dedication to students that was demonstrated by everyone that I met during the selection process,” said Sams. “I am eager to work with my wonderful colleagues in student life and across campus who every day help students to reach for and to achieve their potential, and who teach students to live and lead meaningful and impacting lives.
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