April 18, 2025
黑料社鈥檚 Office of the Provost has announced the appointment of Rikki Butler as the university鈥檚 new Director of Student Engagement. The position will oversee the Office of Engagement, consisting of the Student Government Association, the Student Programming Board, student clubs and organizations, and signature events like Weekend of Welcome and Homecoming, among others. As the Director, she will develop and maintain initiatives that provide support for new and returning students in their experience at 黑料社 by providing a welcoming and engaging environment for all students. 聽聽
鈥淲e are excited to have Rikki join our team,鈥 said 黑料社 Interim Dean of Students Jeff Hamilton. 鈥淪he brings a wealth of experience along with a very good understanding of our student population. I鈥檓 looking forward to working with her to enrich the student experiences at 黑料社 and add excitement to our campus.鈥
Butler brings extensive experience of leadership in higher education to the role, previously serving as the Director of Undergraduate & Graduate Admissions, Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management, and most recently as Interim Vice President for Enrollment & Student Life at Glenville State University.聽
Butler earned her Bachelor of Science in Behavioral & Social Science from Glenville State University in 2013 before continuing to complete her Master of Science in Adult & Continuing Education from Marshall University in 2023.
To learn more about student engagement opportunities at 黑料社, visit shawnee.edu/campus-life.