Cherrey leaves

Cynthia Cherrey, vice president of student affairs, will be taking a sabbatical from Dec. 1 to June 30.

During this time Michael Hogg, current associate provost and associate dean of the A.B. Freeman School of Business, will serve as vice president of student affairs.

Cherrey will be working with the international leadership association while finishing up a book that she has been writing about leadership.

“I’ll be talking and meeting with leaders around the globe,” Cherrey said. “Sabbaticals are fairly common at universities. They are usually used to write and research. I’ve been fortunate [President Scott] Cowen and [Provost Michael] Bernstein are allowing me to take this opportunity.”

Though her house in New Orleans is for sale, Cherrey said she is returning at the end of June.

“When I first moved here I was looking for a smaller place,” Cherrey said. “It’s a good opportunity for me to downsize.”

Hogg, who will be filling her position temporarily, is a Tulane graduate, earning his undergraduate degree in history and economics, a master’s in business and a law degree at the university. He said he plans to run student affairs with an emphasis on the needs of students.

“The student needs to be the focal point,” Hogg said. “I will see any student who has an issue and do my best to see them that day.”

Hogg said any students who want to contact him can reach him on his personal cell phone at (504) 914-1648.

Hogg will be giving up his position of assistant provost to focus on student affairs. He will continue to teach in the business school, but student affairs will be his top priority.

“I think this is a job that requires a lot of attention,” Hogg said.

Cherrey and Hogg are working together to ensure a smooth transition. Hogg was chosen to fill the position temporarily because he has worked with student affairs in the past.

“He has been associate provost for student affairs for some time,” Bernstein said. “It seemed like a no-brainer.”

Cherrey said all departments will continue on the same track in her absence.

“Every department has goals they are working on,” Cherrey said. “They are working to improve services for students.”