This portion of the newsletter is devoted to keeping you informed about changes among our colleagues such as moves to new positions and/or institutions, newly hired colleagues, professional recognition honors, retirements, deaths, etc. To include an announcement in “The Changing Scene,” send a note with the key facts to Marne Einarson (mke3@cornell.edu).

Gerry Mager, longtime Amherst College Registrar and Institutional Researcher, passed away suddenly on January 16. Gerry worked at Amherst for more than 35 years until his retirement in 2008. More information about Gerry’s life and ways to honor his memory is available here: https://www.amherst.edu/aboutamherst/news/memoriam/node/165441.

The National Student Clearinghouse announces two appointments.

Dr. Donald Hossler has been appointed Executive Director of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, the research arm of the NSC. He will oversee the research center’s operations, strategies, and delivery of its public service mission. Dr. Hossler is professor of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, and coordinator of the Higher Education and Student Affairs graduate programs at Indiana University Bloomington. He will remain on the faculty at IU, where he will continue to teach graduate classes and conduct research.

Dr. Cameron Howell has been appointed as NSC’s Assistant Vice President of Higher Education Development. Dr. Howell is responsible for maximizing the penetration of Clearinghouse services among postsecondary institutions and for building and managing key relationships. He will also oversee the Clearinghouse’s regional directors and will coordinate outreach efforts to their respective territories. Dr. Howell has more than 15 years experience working in higher education, including serving as Assistant to the President at the University of Virginia, and working for various educational organizations.