Valentina Allen to Serve as Interim Dean of Student Services

Oklahoma Panhandle State University announced that Valentina Allen will serve as Interim Dean of Student Services through the Spring 2022 semester to ensure students see no interruption to the student experience.

Allen currently serves as the Director of Hispanic Student Center, where she will continue her duties during Interim.

Provost, Dr. Julie Dinger stated, “Mrs. Allen has demonstrated her professional skill and leadership in the growth and development of El Centro since joining our team last year. We are thankful for her service and look forward to excellent student experiences this spring semester.”

Allen commented, “I am beyond honored to serve in this role. My goal is to ensure that students continue to have the best possible experience at Oklahoma Panhandle State University and a seamless Spring 2022 semester. I will be surrounded by an amazing team, and I can’t thank them enough for their tireless work. I look forward to working with everyone to continue what we have been building on.”

Panhandle State will conduct a search for a permanent Dean of Student Services later in the Spring semester.