Dr. Vijay Pendakur, Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of Students


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Club Programs

The Cornell Club-New York Welcomes Club Members and the Parents of Cornell’s Class of ’22
Cocktail Reception and Remarks with
 Dr. Vijay Pendakur, Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of Students

Monday, October 1st
Ivy Room
6:00-8:00pm

In this engaging presentation, Dean Pendakur will share updates on Cornell’s campus climate, address issues of student wellness and resilience, and field questions from the audience.

Dr. Vijay Pendakur serves as the Robert W. and Elizabeth C. Staley Dean of Students at Cornell University.  Prior to this appointment, he worked on campus-wide student success initiatives for underserved populations as an Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at California State University – Fullerton.  Before joining the team at Fullerton, Dr. Pendakur served as the Director for the Office of Multicultural Student Success at DePaul University in Chicago.  He is the editor of the recent book, “Closing the Opportunity Gap: Identity-Conscious Strategies for Retention and Student Success,” as well as numerous chapters college student identity development and critical leadership pedagogy.  He holds a bachelor's degree in history and East Asian studies from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, a master's degree in U.S. history from the University of California, San Diego, and a doctorate in education from DePaul University.

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