Two New Appointments Announced for Student Affairs

Delaware State University has announced the following appointments:

Jasmine Buxton, a new arrival to DSU, has been appointed as associate vice president of Student Affairs. She will report to Dr. Stacy Downing, vice president of Student Affairs, and will oversee the Wellness and Recreation Center, as well as the departments of Student Leadership and Activities, and Spiritual Life.

Ms. Buxton has worked at several universities throughout her 10-year higher education career, including most recently at Bowling Green University, where she served as the assistant dean of students. A native of Dayton, Ohio, she has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Black World Studies with a concentration in African American Literature from Miami University of Ohio, as well as a master’s degree in Student Affairs and Higher Education from Indiana State University.

In addition, Terrell Holmes has been appointed as the interim associate vice president of Enrollment Management. He will report to Dr. Downing and will oversee Student Financial Aid Services, as well as the offices of the Registrar and Admissions.

Mr. Holmes has been with the DSU Office of the Registrar since 2005, serving as associate registrar, Banner functional lead, as well as the registrar since December 2008. A native of Laurel, Del., he has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science (Summa Cum Laude) from Voorhees College in Denmark, S.C., and a Master of Science in Computer Science from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y.

Dr. Downing said that the new appointments are consistent with the transformation currently taking place at DSU.

“Having Student Affairs and Enrollment Management under one umbrella is another step to ensure that we are keeping student success as a priority,” Dr. Downing said. “Mr. Holmes and Ms. Buxton are great additions to the leadership within the division and I am confident they will do a fantastic job within their respective roles.”