Sharon Herzberger Email and Phone Number
Sharon Herzberger served as President of Whittier College from 2005 to 2018. Today, retired and as President Emerita, Herzberger consults with colleges and universities on institutional transformation, serves as a Senior Consultant and Senior Executive Coach with Academic Search and mentors aspiring college presidents and senior officers through Rutgers' Center for MSIs. She is a CliftonStrengths certified coach.During Herzberger's 13 years as president, the College grew significantly in enrollment and in diversity. By the time she left, Whittier truly was a model for a diverse nation. No racial or ethnic group held a majority and first generation college students mixed well with students whose family members have long achieved a college degree. Capital projects during the President’s tenure include a dramatic expansion of the Campus Center, the refurbishment of historic Hoover Hall and upgraded media-ready classrooms. The new Science & Learning Center provided the campus with its largest academic building, modern laboratories and classrooms, and collaborative study areas used by students day and night. The Center’s construction enabled the expansion of Whittier’s science and allied health curriculum. The enhanced athletic facilities – including the renovation of the Graham Athletics Center and the Lillian Slade Aquatics Center – fostered a thriving intramural program and helped the College double the number of Poet athletes recruited each year and field 22 intercollegiate teams. Landscape changes to the campus reduced water use and maintenance, while converting to a Mediterranean plant palette that added beauty and celebrated Whittier’s purple and gold colors.President Herzberger began her academic career teaching psychology at Northwestern University before moving to Trinity College in 1980, where she held numerous administrative posts and founded the Consortium on High Achievement and Success (CHAS). President Herzberger has authored many articles and two books in the field of social psychology. She earned her B.A. from Pennsylvania State University and her master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Illinois.
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Senior Consultant And Senior Executive CoachAcademic Search Sep 2018 - PresentWashington, Dc, Us
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PresidentWhittier College Jul 2005 - Jun 2018Whittier, Ca, UsLiberal arts college in Whittier, CA. 1675 undergraduates, 200 graduate students in education and law, 430 faculty and staff, and 20,000 alumni living on six continents. Budget of $60M in 2017-18. During the tenure of President Herzberger, the college has:• Grown overall undergraduate enrollment by 24%, with students of color increasing 50% and grade point average of entering classes rising from 3.11 to 3.52.• Raised over $100 million in gifts from individuals and foundations.• Renovated significant academic buildings, the campus center, and athletic facilities; converted to sustainable landscaping.• Revamped board bylaws to enhance strategic positioning and oversight by members, installed term limits, and recruited 33 of the 37 current members and 9 members whose terms have concluded.• Created an advisory “Poet Council” to benefit from members’ expertise and from which to recruit potential board members.• Led the creation and implementation of two Positioning Plans.• Established and discontinued academic programs. -
Vice President For Institutional Planning And AdministrationTrinity College 2004 - 2005Hartford, Ct, UsLed the creation of an institution-wide strategic plan, working with the board of trustees, senioradministrators, and faculty. -
Professor Of PsychologyTrinity College 1980 - 2005Hartford, Ct, UsServing as Chair, Department of Psychology (1985 – 1993, 1996). Hired as Assistant Professor in 1980, promoted to Associate Professor in 1983 and Professor in 1987.
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Vice President For Student ServicesTrinity College 1998 - 2004Hartford, Ct, UsOversaw Dean of Students Office, Residential Life, Health and Counseling services, Multicultural Affairs, Student Activities, Campus Security, and Career Planning. Improved retention of under-represented students in science; achieved significant reductions in disparity in graduation rates across student subgroups.
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Associate Vice President For CampaignTrinity College 1996 - 1998Hartford, Ct, UsRevived and staffed the advisory Board of Fellows; oversaw donor stewardship; monitored fund-raising; managed portfolio of donor prospects; arranged campaign launch events for college president.
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Special Assistant To The President For Affirmative ActionTrinity College 1989 - 1993Hartford, Ct, UsAs the inaugural holder of this post, educated campus community about the legal recruitment andretention of underrepresented faculty and staff. Hired well-qualified women and people of color into previously all male, white science departments; achieved gender salary parity across campus.
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Founder/ChairConsortium On High Achievement And Success (Chas) 2000 - 2005Founded CHAS and recruited presidents of 36 of the 50 top-ranked private liberal arts colleges to join efforts to transform institutional practices to promote the academic success and personal growth of all students on member campuses, closing achievement gaps and achieving student satisfaction. Secured five years of funding support from the Nellie Mae Foundation, directed annual workshops for faculty and staff, and convened two presidential retreats.
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Assistant Professor Of PsychologyNorthwestern University 1975 - 1980Evanston, Il, UsTaught psychology and engaged in research. On leave from 1977-78 to teach at Schiller College, Madrid, Spain.
Sharon Herzberger Education Details
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University Of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignMeasurement -
Penn State UniversityPsychology
Frequently Asked Questions about Sharon Herzberger
What company does Sharon Herzberger work for?
Sharon Herzberger works for Academic Search
What is Sharon Herzberger's role at the current company?
Sharon Herzberger's current role is Senior Consultant and Senior Executive Coach, Academic SearchWhittier College President Emerita.
What schools did Sharon Herzberger attend?
Sharon Herzberger attended University Of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Penn State University.
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