Special Assistant to the President & Provost for Diversity Affairs
Todd Allen
Special Assistant to the President & Provost for Diversity Affairs
tallen@messiah.edu
717-766-2511, ext. 2255
Dr. Allen oversees the Office of Diversity Affairs and also serves as a professor of communication.
Provost
Randall Basinger
Provost
rbasinge@messiah.edu
717-796-5375
As provost, Dr. Basinger provides administrative oversight to the University’s curricular and cocurricular programming. In this role, he gives leadership to all educational program development and the hiring, evaluation and development of all of the University’s faculty and cocurricular educators.
Vice President for Enrollment Management
John Chopka
Vice President for Enrollment Management
jchopka@messiah.edu
800-233-4220
Dr. Chopka oversees the offices of admissions, financial aid, and volunteer & church relations. These offices are responsible for recruiting prospective students and working with strategic influencers (parents, guidance counselors, and youth workers).
Vice President for Human Resources and Compliance
Amanda Coffey
Vice President for Human Resources and Compliance
acoffey@messiah.edu
717-796-1800 ext. 3320
As vice president for human resources and compliance, Ms. Coffey oversees all aspects of professional employment for faculty and staff at Messiah University. Her office is charged with responsibility for the employment strategies and practices of the University. As such, human resources manages activities such as recruiting, professional development, employee relations, compensation and benefits so as to support the productivity and engagement of the University’s employees.
Vice President for Advancement
Barry Goodling `79
Vice President for Advancement
bgoodlin@messiah.edu
717-796-5064
As vice president for advancement, Mr. Goodling oversees several vital functions of the University, including fundraising (development), marketing and communications and alumni and parent relations. These offices work in harmony to ensure that financial resources exist for the implementation of new programs, facilities and student financial aid; to further communicate the mission and brand of Messiah University to local, regional and national audiences; and to help parents and alumni feel connected to each other and the institution.
Vice Provost for Student Success & Engagement
Vice President for Operations
Kathie Shafer `85
Vice President for Operations
kshafer@messiah.edu
717-691-6003
Ms. Shafer oversees the division of the University that significantly impacts students’ and employees’ everyday life including the dining, custodial, facilities maintenance, conference and event services, safety, and grounds keeping teams. She also has responsibility for Messiah's sustainability initiatives and Messiah Press.
Vice President for Information Technology/Associate Provost
William Strausbaugh `79
Vice President for Information Technology/Associate Provost
strausba@messiah.edu
717-796-5365
As Associate Provost, Dr. Strausbaugh has responsibility for curriculum development, the associated governance process, the registrar's office and student learning support services. As chief information officer for the University, Dr. Strausbaugh gives leadership to campus information technology services which includes educational technology, administrative information services and networking and telecommunications.
Vice President for Finance and Planning
David Walker
Vice President for Finance and Planning
dwalker@messiah.edu
717-766-2511, ext. 2055
Mr. Walker provides oversight to the business office, endowment team, purchasing, institutional research, and the campus store. He is also leading the University's strategic planning process.