Joe Oravecz

A first-generation college student, Dr. Joe Oravecz has more than 25 years of progressively responsible administrative experience in higher education and currently serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management at Bridgewater State University. Dr. Oravecz has served on executive leadership teams within student affairs and enrollment management organizations at private and public institutions and has extensive experience leading and managing change in higher education, including strategic planning, assessment, and accreditation. He has also served as a publicly elected trustee for the School Board of Education in Billings, Montana, and has expertise with assessing learning outcomes, fiduciary accountability, collaborating with community agencies, and supporting the success of at-risk students.