Johnson is new VP at Wor-Wic

Deirdra Johnson

Dr. Deirdra G. Johnson, associate vice president of student affairs at Salisbury University, was recently selected to fill the position of vice president for strategic initiatives and community engagement at Wor-Wic Community College.

Johnson has more than 25 years of experience in higher education, including 16 at Wor-Wic, where she began as director of retention and student success, became senior director of student development, then dean of enrollment management and student services. She also worked at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Johnson received her bachelor’s degree in mass communications from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, her master’s degree in mass communications from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, La., and a doctorate from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

“I’m excited to welcome Dr. Johnson back to the dolphin family,” said Deborah Casey, Ph.D., president of Wor-Wic. “Her background and experience will be outstanding assets to Wor-Wic, our students and our community.”

Johnson will oversee college-wide initiatives that lead to enrollment and student success, as well as community partnerships.