VP Finalist Forum: Dr. Everette Oredein

Victoria College invites the community to meet the Vice President of Student Services finalists and share feedback. Each forum will be from 1-2 p.m. in the Event Hall in VC's Student Success Center.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

Dr. Everette Oredein is a higher education leader with more than 20 years of experience advancing student success, enrollment growth, retention, and organizational effectiveness across community colleges, universities, tribal colleges, HBCUs, and public and private institutions.

Currently serving as Associate Director of Student Advocacy and Accountability at Metropolitan Community College, Dr. Oredein provides leadership for student advocacy initiatives, Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution, the CARE Team, and New Student and Family Programs across a multi-campus institution serving more than 17,000 students.

Throughout his career, Dr. Oredein has held progressive leadership positions, including Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, Associate Dean of Students, Associate Dean of Student Success, and Director of Enrollment Management. His leadership experience spans strategic enrollment management, admissions, advising, retention, financial aid, housing, student engagement, disability support services, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and international student programs.

A passionate advocate for student achievement and Community Colleges, Dr. Oredein has led initiatives that strengthened student support systems, improved retention, enhanced enrollment outcomes, and promoted institutional effectiveness. He is committed to fostering collaborative, student-centered cultures that promote educational attainment, workforce readiness, and community impact.

Dr. Oredein earned a Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Science in Counseling from Alcorn State University and holds a Ph.D. in Community College Leadership from Mississippi State University. He is a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.