Education/Degrees
- Ph.D.: Illinois State University (Educational Administration and Foundations)
- M.B.A.: Bradley University
- M.Ed.: Clemson University (Counselor Education: Student Affairs)
- B.S.: Oakland University (Business Management)
About Dr. Norris Chase
Dr. Chase serves as the Director of the LSA First-Generation Commitment. As a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Chase brings enthusiasm and experience with developing, designing, implementing, and evaluating student success initiatives within and across higher education institution types.
Prior to joining LSA and the First-Generation Commitment, Dr. Chase served as Dean of Students/Chief Student Affairs Officer at Eureka College, overseeing all aspects of co-curricular engagement, including strategic planning, co-curricular assessment, housing and residential life, student activities, new student and family programs, and inclusive excellence. Prior to Eureka, Dr. Chase served as the Executive Director for the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Bradley University for over six years, leading initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in student outcomes and engagement.
Dr. Chase believes in the transformative power of higher education and is excited about building this new and exciting department. As a practitioner-scholar, Dr. Chase’s professional experience and scholarship cut across two areas: student success and identity-centered engagement.
Outside of serving as a director, Dr. Chase is an aspirational foodie who enjoys spending time with family and friends while cheering on the Detroit Pistons and the Oakland University Basketball teams.
