ENMU hires VP for student affairs

Eastern New Mexico University on Thursday announced the hiring of veteran higher education professional Dr. Christy Johanson as vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

Johanson comes to ENMU after spending the last two years as the assistant vice president of Student Services and Enrollment Management at Dodge City Community College in Dodge City, Kan.

Johanson has an extensive background in higher education over her 21-year career with stops at Blinn College District, Wharton County Junior College, Austin Community College, the University of Houston Victoria, and the University of Houston Downtown.

"I am elated to be part of the ENMU family and look forward to working as a team to propel ENMU forward into the ever-changing future," Johanson said in a university news release. She will succeed Jeff Long, who is retiring at the end of the year.