Alan Hill named development dean at Wabash College

Sunday, April 12, 2015
Alan Hill

Alan P. Hill, a 1981 DePauw University graduate, has been appointed dean for professional development at Wabash College.

"In this role, the veteran higher education administrator will oversee the Schroeder Center for Career Development, and the Center for Innovation, Business, and Entrepreneurship, while assuming the duties of director of the Malcolm X Institute of Black Studies (MXIBS)," a Wabash announcement notes.

Hill will assume his new duties July 1.

He comes to Wabash from Franklin College, where he spent 14 years, most recently serving as vice president of enrollment and marketing.

He also served as a vice president at Alma College, and spent a decade at DePauw in several administrative roles.

Hill also holds a master's degree from DePauw.

"My life's work has been to serve, and I am passionate about serving young people through education," Hill said. "Wabash is blessing me with this wonderful opportunity to work with trustees, administrators, faculty, staff and alumni who are as passionate and committed as I am about transforming the lives of young men.

"I very much look forward to working tirelessly to make sure that all Wabash students truly realize the full benefits of the liberal arts experience," he added, "while at the same time achieving the college's mission of educating men to think critically, act responsibly, lead effectively and live humanely."

A sociology major and standout student athlete at DePauw, Hill was a three-time All-American in track and field and was DePauw's first-ever national champion as the top NCAA Division III pole vaulter in 1981.

Hill's talents on the football field earned him a tryout with the Dallas Cowboys in 1982.

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