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Kinna Perry holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Seton Hall University and has over 20 years of experience in higher education.  She has significant experience in various positions in academic and student affairs at New Jersey City University, Bloomfield College, and Rutgers University-Newark.

Dr. Perry began her tenure with Rutgers University-Newark as the Associate Dean of Student Affairs for the College of Nursing where she coordinated recruitment, admissions, orientation, and commencement activities in addition to student services for graduate and undergraduate students in all nursing programs. 

In 2008 she was recruited to serve as the Director of the FASN Honors College working with some of the campus’ most talented and brightest students.  While at the Honors College Dr. Perry and her staff developed comprehensive co-curricular and experiential learning activities that include community service and special programming that develop a greater sense of community among the students and complemented the curriculum and course offerings.  

In January 2015 Dr. Perry began her tenure with the Rutgers University Graduate School-Newark as the Associate Dean.  In this role she is responsible for student services, recruitment, retention, community outreach and special programs and initiatives. Some of these initiatives include a summer research program for undergraduate students, focusing on STEM and social science research experiences.