Prof. Joy Strickland
Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Retention
Contact Information
Administration
740-392-6868 Ext. 4281Email Prof. Strickland
In The News
Strickland, Bossley honored with Excellence In the Call
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio (December 13, 2022) — Faculty and staff at Mount Vernon Nazarene University celebrated their peers during the Excellence In the Call awards reception held Dec. 7, in Foster Hall. Two faculty members were honored — Professor Joy Strickland, Assistant Vice President for Student Success and Retention; and Dr. Jon Bossley, Associate Professor of Biology.
Professional Experience:
- AVP for Student Success and Retention, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, July 2017 to present
- Director of the Life Directions Center, Colorado Christian University, July 2008 – June 2017
- Assistant Director/Advisor, Life Directions Center, Colorado Christian University, June 2006 – June 2008
- Director of Student Activities, Colorado Christian University, October 2002 – August 2006
- Assistant Manager, Talbots, South Hamilton, Massachusetts, June 2000 – September 2002
- Assistant Director of Campus Activities and Recreation Programs, Gordon College, August 1997 – June 2000
- Resident Director, Houghton College, August 1995 – May 1997
Professional Organizations:
- Consortium for Student Retention Data Exchange
- NACADA: The Global Community for Academic Advising
Awards and Recognitions:
- Apple Award Recipient (2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015)
Published Works & Presentations:
- Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Personality Presentations
- Strong Interest Inventory Assessment Presentations
- StrengthsQuest Assessment Presentations
- Social-Emotional Skills and College Readiness Presentations
Education:
- B.A. in Mass Communication, Taylor University, Upland, Indiana
- M.Ed. College Student Development, Alfred University, Alfred, New York