Presidents biography

   
   
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Dr. Slepitza was formerly Vice President for Student Development and Special Counsel to the President for Strategic Planning and served at Xavier University for 13 years. Prior to Xavier, he was Associate Vice President (1984-93) for Student Services at Creighton University. He also served at the University of Maryland’s Department of Resident Life as the Director of Student and Staff Programs (1980-84) and Coordinator of Community and Program Development (1978-1980).

While at Xavier, Dr. Slepitza served on the Strategic Planning Steering Committee, Administrative Program Review, NCAA Certification Committee, North Central Accreditation, Budget Committee, University Crisis Management Team, University Technology Committee, and the Ignatian Programs Committee.

Within the Cincinnati community, Dr. Slepitza served as President of Hamilton County Special Olympics, Chair of the Board of the Eastern Catholic Alliance of Schools for Excellence, and worked extensively with the United Way in a variety of positions.

Dr. Slepitza and his wife, Suzanne, have two children.  Molly recently graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles where Andrew is entering his junior year.

Dr. Slepitza received his Bachelor’s degree from St. Vincent’s College and his Master of Arts and Doctorate degrees from the University of Maryland.