Former UMass Dartmouth vice chancellor gets Mass Maritime post

Jul 8, 2021

Dr. Shannon M. Finning has been named as the new vice president of student services at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in Bourne.

She joins the academy staff from UMass Dartmouth, where she served as vice chancellor for student affairs since 2018. She served previously as vice president for student affairs at Springfield College, associate vice president for student affairs/dean of students at Clemson University, and dean of student affairs at Babson College. 

Finning also held positions in career services, student conduct, student activities, orientation programs, assessment and admissions at public and private institutions, including Drexel University (PA), Bryant University (RI) and Bridgewater State University (MA).

She began her role with the academy in June to allow time to work with Vice President of Student Services Commodore Edward Rozak, who retired after 22 years in the role

As vice president of student services, Finning will be responsible for the strategic direction, leadership and management of units and functions that comprise the student services division, including the dean of students/commandant's office (housing, residential life, conduct, student government, and activities), athletics, health services (medical and mental health services), and public safety.