Bennett College is pleased to announce the appointment of Ann Brown as Senior Executive Director of Student Experience, bringing to the College a seasoned higher education leader whose distinguished career spans student affairs, enrollment services, academic administration, residential life, student conduct, community engagement, and student success initiatives.
With extensive experience supporting students from matriculation through graduation, Brown has built a career centered on fostering student development, strengthening campus engagement, and advancing institutional effectiveness.
Most recently, Brown served as Associate Vice President for Residential Life and Dean of Students at Saint Augustine’s University, where she provided executive leadership for residential life operations, student conduct, behavioral intervention initiatives, leadership development, student organizations, commencement planning, orientation, and campus-wide engagement programs. In this role, she partnered closely with academic and administrative leaders to enhance student success and cultivate a vibrant campus community.
Prior to serving as Associate Vice President and Dean of Students, Brown held several key leadership positions at Saint Augustine’s University, including Director of Transfer and Veteran Services, Registrar, and Director of Community Outreach, Volunteerism, Summer Camps, and Commuter Students. These roles allowed her to develop broad expertise in enrollment management, student transitions, academic records administration, retention strategies, community engagement, and strategic partnership development.
Throughout her career, Brown has demonstrated a commitment to innovative student-centered programming and support services. Among her many accomplishments, she established the FalconCARE Behavioral Intervention Team, created the SAU Alumni Mentoring Program, founded the Daughters of Saint Augustine’s University mentoring initiative for female students, led a comprehensive revision of the Student Handbook, launched a student food pantry through community partnerships, and implemented the Maxient incident management system to strengthen student support and accountability processes.
“As Bennett College continues to strengthen the student experience and position our students for success, we are pleased to welcome Ann Brown to our leadership team,” said Ronald L. Carter, PhD, Acting President of Bennett College. “Her breadth of experience, demonstrated commitment to student development, and proven record of creating innovative programs that support student success make her exceptionally well suited for this important leadership role.”
Recognized for her collaborative leadership style, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to student success, Brown’s experience encompasses nearly every dimension of student life, including residential life, student conduct, academic services, transfer student success, veteran services, orientation, leadership development, commencement planning, and student advocacy.
As Senior Executive Director of Student Experience, Brown will provide strategic leadership for student-facing programs and services across the College. Working collaboratively with faculty and staff, she will advance initiatives that promote student engagement, belonging, persistence, leadership development, and overall student success.
Her appointment reflects Bennett College’s continued commitment to delivering a transformative educational experience that empowers Belles to thrive academically, professionally, and personally.
Please join Bennett College in welcoming Ann Brown as she begins this important new chapter of service to the College and its students.
