Diane Melby named advancement vice president at Shepherd University

ISSUED: 5 September 2008
MEDIA CONTACT: Valerie Owens
(Diane Melby named advancement vice president at Shepherd University)

Shepherdstown, WV---Dr. Diane Melby, of Winchester, Virginia, has been named vice president for advancement at Shepherd University effective September 16.

Dr. Melby had served as associate vice president of the Spirit of Shenandoah Campaign at Shenandoah University. Since 2004 she provided leadership for the comprehensive campaign and guided the campaign from $7.5 million to $55 million in three years. At Shenandoah, Dr. Melby also served as interim vice president of development (2007-08), dean of the School of Continuing Education (2002-04), and director of the Division of Continuing Education (2001-02).

Previously she was acting director of instruction and student services (1999-2001), coordinator of work-based learning (1996-2001), and Tech Prep program coordinator (1992-96) at Lord Fairfax Community College.

"We're thrilled to have Diane Melby's expertise directing Shepherd's advancement area," said Shepherd President Suzanne Shipley. "Her talents match well with Shepherd's potential and will reap great rewards."

Dr. Melby earned an Ed.D. in higher education from Nova Southeastern University, an M.Ed. in special education from James Madison University, and a B.S. in therapeutic recreation from Slippery Rock University.

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