Sister Institution Appoints Oakwood Alum as new VP of Student Life
Walla Walla University President John McVay has announced the appointment of David Richardson, Jr. as WWU's new vice president for student life and mission. Richardson, who lives in Riverside, Calif., will begin his duties on July 1.
In this position, Richardson will oversee all areas of student residential life, including housing, spiritual and social extracurricular programs, food services, student government, counseling, and health services.
"Dr. Richardson brings energy, verve, and a passion for excellence to his new role," says John McVay, WWU president. "He possesses valuable experience in linking student life outside of the classroom with success in the classroom and personifies a rock solid commitment to the mission of Seventh-day Adventist higher education. We look forward to the contributions he will make to Walla Walla University."
Richardson holds a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Argosy University, and a master's degree in counseling from University of Phoenix. He is also a 1995 graduate of Andrews University, earning his master of divinity degree. He also received his undergraduate degree in 1993 from Oakwood University in physical education with a minor in religion.
In this position, Richardson will oversee all areas of student residential life, including housing, spiritual and social extracurricular programs, food services, student government, counseling, and health services.
"Dr. Richardson brings energy, verve, and a passion for excellence to his new role," says John McVay, WWU president. "He possesses valuable experience in linking student life outside of the classroom with success in the classroom and personifies a rock solid commitment to the mission of Seventh-day Adventist higher education. We look forward to the contributions he will make to Walla Walla University."
Richardson holds a doctoral degree in educational leadership from Argosy University, and a master's degree in counseling from University of Phoenix. He is also a 1995 graduate of Andrews University, earning his master of divinity degree. He also received his undergraduate degree in 1993 from Oakwood University in physical education with a minor in religion.
