Donna Durham-Pierre
Position: Dean of Upper-Level Students Department: University College and Lifelong Learning
Contact Info
Office: Student Success Center at Hill Hall, 322 Phone: 336-750-2212 Fax: 336-750-3169 Email: pierred@wssu.edu
Biography
Joined WSSU in 1995
Served as Chair of the Department of Life Sciences at WSSU for eight years
Educational Background
- BA in French from Temple University
- MS in Biology from Howard University
- PhD in Microbiology and Immunology from Howard University, College of Medicine
- Postdoctoral Work at Fox Chase Cancer Center
Collaborates with UCaLL units to promote academic success of all students
Provides appreciative advisement to juniors, seniors, new transfer and re-admitted students
Collaborates with department chairs and faculty to ensure that students’ graduation requirements are completed
Collaborates with the Registrar on clearance of prospective graduates
Assists in monitoring academic progress of Marching Band and Choir and specific populations of athletes
Supports specific administrative staff in the RN to BSN Option Program regarding processes for graduation
Collaborates with university constituents regarding persistence, retention, and graduation of students
Works with student organizations to disseminate information regarding the General Education Curriculum and Graduation requirements
Serves on various university and external committees that address issues such as general education, strategies for student success, pedagogy, and internship opportunities
Teaches General Microbiology
"If there is no struggle, there is no progress."
~ Frederick Douglas