Cleveland State University (CSU) is bolstering its leadership team with the addition of Dr. Andrew Crawford and Dr. Chad Warren, both taken on to serve crucial roles in the institution's future. Crawford is stepping in as Vice President of Enrollment Management, where he will take charge of student recruitment and financial aid, while Warren is slated to become Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the CSU Foundation, as reported by CSU's official news release.
Serving most recently at Kent State University, Crawford arrives at CSU carrying a rich background in higher education policies and community collaboration. In a statement obtained by CSU's news release, President Bloomberg expressed confidence in Crawford's ability to enhance the university's strategic mission, noting his "extensive experience in advocating student success." Eager to begin his new chapter in March, Crawford highlighted his enthusiasm to ensure that "more students have the opportunity to experience the transformative impact of a CSU education."
On the advancement frontier, CSU is welcoming a seasoned fundraiser with over two decades of experience in the higher education sector. Dr. Chad Warren, an Ohio native, is taking the helm at CSU from Las Vegas, Nevada, where having served as President and Chief Philanthropy Officer at St. Rose Dominican Health Foundation, he spearheaded major fundraising efforts resulting in significant year-over-year growth. Warren shared in an interview with CSU news his belief that "philanthropy is personal," emphasizing his commitment to fostering donor goodwill and supporting CSU's transformative growth.
CSU's Foundation and its board are holding their breath in anticipation for Warren's arrival, who, after a history of philanthropic success, will contribute his expertise to the university's strategic goals. Mike Klein, chair of the CSU Foundation board of directors, told CSU's news release about Warren's record of "forging corporate and community partnerships," signaling his alignment with both the university's and the Foundation's aspirations. As he steps into the role on March 9, Warren's vision for CSU's future philanthropic endeavors is already setting expectations high among the university community.
