Mary Wallace, Ph.D., has been named assistant vice president for Student Experience in the Division of Student Affairs at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Wallace has more than 23 years of experience in service to students; most recently serving as associate dean of students and director of Campus Life at Louisiana State University (LSU). Her official start date is July 10, 2017.

“Mary’s previous roles position her well to lead our Student Experience initiatives at UAB,” said John Jones, Ph.D., vice president for Student Affairs. “Her breadth of knowledge within risk management, multicultural initiatives, leadership development, student conduct and career services will strengthen our foundational work. Her focus on students aligns with our student-centered approach in our quest for excellence. I look forward to Mary joining the Division of Student Affairs leadership team.”

In her role, Wallace will supervise the leadership of Career & Professional Development, Student Engagement & Enrichment, Student Advocacy, Rights & Conduct, Student Involvement & Leadership, which includes USGA, the Council of Presidents and Fraternity & Sorority Life, Parent & Family Services and Off-Campus Student Services. She will also work with the enterprise-wide Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) and Bias Reporting Committee.

While serving as associate dean of students and director of campus life at LSU, Wallace was also the associate director of Residential Education where she provided leadership for all aspects of residence life, facilities management, budget management, human resources, and educational functions. Additionally, she was the assistant director of University Housing for Administrative & Family Services at Texas Woman’s University and has held student service appointments at University of Tulsa and University of Arkansas at Monticello.

Wallace earned a Ph.D. in human resource education and workforce development from Louisiana State University and a master’s degree in student personnel services from Northwestern State University. She also participated in the Women’s Leadership Institute, National Coalition Building Institute: Train the Trainer, National Coalition Building Institute: Leadership for Diversity Institute, Association of Title IX Administrators Training, Strengths Mentor Training with the EVOLVE Performance Group, Introduction to Strengths-Based Education Training with the Gallup Organizations and the NASPA Alice Manicur Symposium for Women Aspiring to Become Senior Student Affairs Offices.

“UAB, and especially the Division of Student Affairs, is excited to welcome Mary to our Blazer family,” said Patty Martinez, assistant vice president for Student Services and search committee chair. “We look forward to her contributions as we continue to build an impactful, transformative, out-of-classroom experience for our students.”