Philadelphia University Names New Dean of Students

Mark W. Govoni, has been named the new dean of students at Philadelphia University. The appointment, which was announced by Jane Antheil, vice president for Enrollment and Student Affairs, is effective as of Monday, July 23.

“We’re excited to welcome Dr. Govoni to campus," said Dr. Antheil. “Given his vast experience, he will be a great addition to the University.”

Most recently, Dr. Govoni served as dean of students at Averett University in Virginia, where he oversaw all student life functions. Prior to Averett, he was dean of students at Carleton College where he restructured the division of student affairs, created a class dean program, chaired the planning committee for a $16 million recreation center and developed a comprehensive building and renovation program for student housing, among many other initiatives.

Dr. Govoni received a Ph.D. and M.A. in English from Ohio University and a B.A. in English from Fairfield University. He has done post-doctoral work at the Aspen Institute, the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University and the University of Texas.

The University welcomes Dr. Govoni to campus.