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Dr. Andriette Jordan-Fields has accepted Saint Paul’s invitation to serve as interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. Dr. Jordan-Fields will assume her responsibilities on April 1, 2026 and continue in the office until June 30, 2027.

Dr. Jordan-Fields possesses considerable experience in this role. She served as a Doctor of Ministry Cohort Lead at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School before assuming the role of interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for the 2024-2025 academic year. During that time, Dr. Jordan-Fields advanced the work of the faculty and the Divinity School’s academic programs, focusing on the professional development of the faculty, improved coordination across academic disciplines, and enhancing the spiritual formation program for students. Dr. Jordan-Fields also brings extensive experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in public and private organizations.

A graduate in political science from Tuskegee University, Dr. Jordan-Fields also earned a Master of Public Administration from Northeastern University, a Master of Arts in Social Change from Iliff School of Theology, and a Ph.D. in Religion and Theological Studies from Iliff and the University of Denver. Her dissertation is entitled, Why Does The Caged Bird Sing? A Phenomenological Analysis of The African American Clergywoman and Her Plight in Black Churches: An Ethical Dilemma.

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