After a national search for a new Vice President of Administrative Services, GateWay Community College is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Edward Vize, effective October 23, 2023.
Dr. Vize brings nearly 25 years of experience in higher education, financial services, and consulting. His industry experience includes budget management, IT project management, and operational improvement initiatives.
“Dr. Vize’s experience working within both the public and private sectors will be an incredible asset to our college, which made him the ideal candidate for this role,” said GateWay President, Dr. Amy Diaz.
Prior to joining GateWay, Dr. Vize managed a $30 million annual technology budget, facilitated process improvements such as streamlined procurement, and played a pivotal role in risk management for a $3 billion loan portfolio.
“I am deeply honored and excited to join GateWay Community College as the Vice President of Administrative Services,” said Dr. Vize. “This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to the educational community and lead the dynamic teams here."
Dr. Vize earned his doctorate in Higher Education Administration from Illinois State University. His doctoral research focused primarily on revenue changes from 2000 to 2015 in Midwestern public 4-year universities. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Illinois State University and a Bachelor of Business in Finance from Western Illinois University.