Erica Wagner, Ph.D., is a data-informed and human-centered leader who is interested in having difficult conversations and building authentic community. Erica formerly served as Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs and professor of management in the School of Business (SB) Department at PSU. Prior to her employment at PSU in 2009, Erica was an assistant professor at Cornell University. She earned her Ph.D. from the London School of Economics. As a Vice Provost of Student Success, Erica coordinates and provides strategic leadership for the university’s efforts in support of student success. She plays a critical role in overseeing and implementing the university-wide student success initiative – Students First – with particular emphasis on increasing retention, graduation rates, student engagement, and curricular effectiveness. Erica oversees Advising and Career Services, the Learning Center, and the Office of Student Success. In her free time, Erica enjoys reading, spending time with her daughter and husband, and traveling.