Staff Reports
Florida State University has found its next vice president for student affairs in New Jersey.
The new hire is Amy Hecht, an FSU graduate who was VP for student affairs at The College of New Jersey, a public institution with about 7,400 students. Enrollment at FSU is nearly 42,000.
“We are extremely pleased to welcome Amy back to her alma mater,” President John Thrasher said.
“Amy’s knowledge and experience in student affairs, as well as her passion for FSU, will serve our students well as we strive to continue on our path of excellence.”
Hecht will oversee student housing, health, counseling, and recreation programs, as well as a career center, the student union, the student government association, and the dean of students.
Hecht holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications from FSU, plus master’s and doctoral degrees in higher education administration from the University of Pennsylvania.
She has served in administrative posts at Auburn University, Temple University, and Cabrini College in Radnor, Pa.
She will succeed Mary Coburn, who is retiring at the end of this semester after 14 years as VP for student affairs.
