As Associate Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs for Residential and Student Service Programs (RSSP), LeNorman J. Strong oversees a multi-faceted array of student services and programs that includes student and family housing, residential life, childcare services, new student orientation, information technologies, housing facilities, and residential and campus dining services. RSSP has an annual combined operating budget exceeding $120 million and a workforce of approximately 2,000.
Prior to assuming this role, Strong served for ten years as Assistant Vice President for Student and Academic Services at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY. Prior to that he held a similar role at George Washington University in Washington, DC where he also served on the faculty of the Graduate School of Education and Human Development (adjunct).
Strong holds a Master's degree in Education and Human Development from the George Washington University, a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington; and is presently a candidate for a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education Administration from the George Washington University - with an expected graduation date of December 2009. In addition, he holds a Certificate in College Business Administration from the National Association of College and University Officers/University of Kentucky.
Strong has been active with the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International (ACUHO-I) and the National Association of College Auxiliary Services (NACAS) where he has been the author of articles and a conference presenter. He has served as President of the Association of College Unions International (ACUI), an organization for which he has also been a member of the Board of Directors for the Research and Education Foundation where he chaired the Corporate Sponsorships Committee. He also served as the ACUI Chair for the Committee on Multi-ethnic programs. LeNorman was also the founding Chair of the Commission for Multicultural Education for the Educational Foundation of the National Association for Campus Activities (NACA). His community involvement includes the United Way Board of Directors (Youth and Philanthropy chair) and Advisor to Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
As Associate Vice Chancellor, Strong brings a management approach that embraces change while giving thoughtful consideration and respect for balancing auxiliary operations and institutional mission as he works with his team to develop and review major policies, procedures and services. Most importantly, he possesses an established credibility and rapport in working with higher education staffs and students, diversity of cultures, open lines of communication and collaboration; and building trust - through transparency, honesty, communications and actions.
He is married to Bernice Strong-King, an educator who has overseen student services at the high school and university level. They have two daughters, who reside in the Dallas/Fort Worth TX area.
When asked about what motivates him in his work, he replies, “The opportunity to nurture the minds, body and spirit of students who are destined to make unbelievably important contributions to the family of humankind is an honor, a blessing, and a significant challenge. In addition, my work allows me the opportunity to repay the debt I owe so many who gave me hope when I so desperately needed it.”
LeNorman is an avid reader and sports enthusiast who says, “I love all sports and am absolutely rotten at most of them!” He describes himself as a “frustrated baritone” who has directed choirs at his church and while in college. In addition, LeNorman loves to cook and fancies himself as the best Texas barbecue cook around. He warns students and his RSSP staff to look out for one of the many invitations he will send to them to enjoy a Texas barbecue at his home. |
