Dr. Pamela Hopson has been appointed Executive Director of Campus and Community Strategy at the University of Southern Indiana. She most recently served as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs since July 10, 2024. Hopson reports to the President and will serve in this capacity until her retirement July 1, 2026.
In her new role, she is responsible for assessing key areas and initiatives across campus to ensure continued success based on relevant data and projections. Her duties will include reviewing, analyzing and recommending best practices on how the University can strengthen and sustain engagement with the external community. Recommendations aligned with USI’s mission and vision will be presented to the President and his Cabinet for consideration.
Hopson first joined the University in 1979, working in the Office of Student Financial Assistance. In 1994, when the Multicultural Center (MCC) was established, she was selected to serve as director. In 2018, she was promoted to Executive Director of the MCC, where she served until her appointment as Interim Vice President for Student Affairs. Under her leadership, the MCC continuously enhanced the personal and academic success of USI students for more than 30 years.
