Kennesaw State Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. K.C. White stepped down from her position this month and will leave KSU by Oct. 10.
University Spokeswoman Tammy Demel confirmed White’s departure by email and said Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Gloria Laureano will serve as the interim VP for Student Affairs.
It was rumored that White stepped down over the role she possibly played in the consolidation of the Cultural Awareness Resource Center, Global Village, Adult and Commuter Student Affairs and Student Leadership and Service rooms on campus. This consolidation never came to be.
Demel said White stepping down had nothing to do with the rumored consolidation.
“That rumor is not true and I have no idea why it was started,” Demel said.
In an email from the Office of the President, it was made clear that a new national search will be underway for a new VP. White was also thanked for her contributions to the university.
“We are grateful for K.C.’s service to KSU,” the email said. “I am confident that as a member of our Student Affairs team, you will all continue to focus on ensuring that our students receive the world-class service they deserve.”
As VP for Student Affairs, White was responsible for managing the Division of Student Affairs and planning activities for students.
According to KSU’s Division of Student Affairs page, White oversaw and directed “the division assessment process, planning and strategic initiatives, global learning fee and student activities and budget advisory committees, student development programs for special student populations, student involvement, career services center, residence life, club sports, intramural and recreation activities, student conduct and academic integrity, center for student leadership and student success services to include counseling and psychological services, the center for young adult addiction and recovery, parent and family programs and the veterans resource center.”
White served in her position since 2015.