Mississippi Delta Community College Announces Institutional Restructuring to Enhance Alignment, Efficiency, and Student Success

MOORHEAD, MS (June 26, 2025) – Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is implementing a significant institutional restructuring effective July 1, 2025, aimed at streamlining operations, improving collaboration across divisions, and aligning leadership with the college’s strategic goals. The reorganization includes realignment of responsibilities among senior leadership, the creation of new positions, and the consolidation of key functions to better support student success, enrollment growth, and community engagement.

Division of Instruction

Dr. Valarie Morgan will now hold the title of Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation/Provost. In this expanded role, Dr. Morgan will continue her responsibilities as Provost while also leading accreditation efforts, including compliance, reporting, site visits and institutional planning.
 
As part of this restructuring, the Division of Instruction will expand to include the new Center for Teaching and Learning, Sponsored Grants and the Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). Jenni Hargett has been named Chair of the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Dr. Patricia Kelly will serve as QEP Director in addition to her responsibilities as Dean of Health Sciences.
 
The Office of Advising, led by Dr. Charnecca Barnes, will move from the Division of Enrollment Management to the Division of Instruction, reinforcing the academic alignment between instruction and student advising. Sponsored Grants, previously housed under Administrative Services, will also now report to Dr. Morgan.

Division of Student Services

The Division of Student Services, led by Vice President DeAndre House, will expand to include MDCC’s athletic programs. This strategic move follows the recent hiring of David Kuhn as Athletic Director/Sports Information Director. Additionally, Tangela Banks has been promoted to Assistant Athletic Director of Compliance and Eligibility, where she will ensure continued compliance with NJCAA and MACCC regulations while continuing her duties as Head Women’s Basketball Coach and HPR Instructor.
 
Burnadette McDonald’s title will change to Assistant Athletic Director of Student Success. In this role, she will work closely with faculty to monitor academic performance, attendance, and overall student-athlete engagement in study halls and community service.
 
This fall, the Division of Student Services will also assume oversight of Career Services, led by Coordinator of Career, Counseling, and Disability Support Services Jalisha Kee. The Center for Learning will transition from the Division of Instruction to the Division of Student Services, be renamed the “Student Success Center,” and undergo a comprehensive redesign to better meet student needs.

Division of Enrollment Management

The Division of Effectiveness and Enrollment will be restructured into two separate entities: the Division of Enrollment Management and the Division of Institutional Effectiveness. By establishing the Division of Enrollment Management, the College aims to highlight and prioritize efforts in recruitment and enrollment growth. Led by Vice President Dr. Ben Cloyd, the division will continue to oversee admissions, financial aid, recruiting (including international outreach), and veterans affairs.
 
Additionally, with the elimination of the Division of Administrative Services, the Office of Public Relations will now be under the purview of Enrollment Management. Dr. Cloyd will also assume leadership of all MDCC satellite locations, including the Greenville Higher Education Center, the Greenwood Center, and the Prison Education Program at the Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman, as well as other correctional facilities within the college's district.
 
Dean Jay Gary’s title will change to Dean of Enrollment Management/Registrar, and Valerie Wilbert has been promoted to Director of Admissions, where she will oversee the daily operations of the admissions office.

Division of Institutional Effectiveness

The Division of Institutional Effectiveness will be led by Dr. Kate Failing, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness. Dr. Failing will coordinate data analysis, outcomes assessment, strategic planning, and reporting efforts for the college. She will also support accreditation-related functions in close collaboration with the Division of Instruction.
 
Tiffany Harvey has been promoted to Director of Institutional Effectiveness and will assist with implementing college-wide initiatives that support data-driven decision-making and institutional improvement.

Division of Workforce and Economic Development

Mr. Douglas Freeze, Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development, will now take on additional responsibilities in Governmental Affairs. His new duties include tracking state and federal legislation, coordinating with lawmakers, organizing legislative events, and keeping the executive leadership team informed of policy developments that impact the college and its students.

Division of Administrative Services

As part of the reorganization, the Division of Administrative Services has been eliminated. Its functions have been reassigned across other divisions.
 
Key leadership promotions in this transition include:

• Waunita Roberts Jones, promoted to Executive Director of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer, will lead new responsibilities including benefits, compliance, and risk management.
• Torrey Moore, promoted to Executive Director of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, will oversee data services, compliance, and reporting.
• David Tedford, promoted to Executive Director of Facilities Management, will lead all construction, renovation, and facilities compliance efforts. 

These executives will now serve on the College’s Executive Leadership Team and report directly to President Dr. Steven Jones.
 
This reorganization reflects MDCC’s ongoing commitment to innovation, accountability, and student success. By aligning resources and leadership roles with institutional priorities, the college is poised to deliver even greater impact across its district and the state of Mississippi.