Savala DeVoge Ed.D. has been appointed Vice President of Student Affairs at Adams State University. With 20 years of higher education experience, Dr. DeVoge most recently served as the Dean of Student Engagement & Wellness at the University of Minnesota Crookston since 2020.
“Dr. DeVoge brings a wealth of experience and success at similar institutions,” noted David Tandberg ’02 Ph.D., interim president. “The daily care of our students is imperative to a healthy and vibrant campus. I commend the search committee on bringing Dr. DeVoge’s credentials forward in the process.”
Dr. DeVoge started her career in student affairs as a graduate assistant at Weber State where she earned a bachelor of integrated studies degree with a focus on criminal justice/sociology/legal studies. Dr. DeVoge went on to earn a master’s degree in management and leadership at Webster University where she continued as a graduate assistant in student affairs supervising over 100 student clubs and organizations. From 2006-20, Dr., DeVoge held multiple positions in student affairs at Idaho College culminating in an eight-year stint as Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Student Involvement.
“This is an incredible opportunity to be a part of a close-knit community,” said DeVoge. “Adams State and its reputation as an educational leader is certainly not lost on me. I can’t wait to get started.”
At Adams State, Dr. DeVoge will oversee auxiliary services (housing, student union building, mailroom); Co-curricular Recreation and Engagement; (CASA, Grizzly Persist & Orientation, co-curricular activities, Rex Activity Center, Adams State Adventure Program); Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative; Counseling Services; College Assistance Migrant Program; Police Department; Student Support Services; Upward Bound; Migrant Education; and camps and conferences.
