Author: Stephan Moore

Dr. Stephan T. Moore is an experienced higher education leader dedicated to student engagement and involvement experience, enrollment management, academic and vocational learning, and institutional effectiveness. He currently serves as the Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President & Provost and Chief Student Affairs Officer at Catawba College, where he plays a pivotal role in advancing student engagement, involvement and success initiatives, campus and community partnership efforts. Dr. Moore is also a 2024-2025 American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow, focusing on leadership development, institutional strategy, and faculty engagement. Prior to his role at Catawba College, he served as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs at Coppin State University, where he led transformative initiatives that increased student enrollment, retention, and campus engagement. With over 18 years of experience in higher education administration, Dr. Moore has held leadership roles at several institutions, including Louisiana State University at Alexandria, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, and the University of the Virgin Islands. His expertise encompasses student affairs, diversity and inclusion, enrollment strategy, and institutional and community advancement. He has effectively implemented initiatives that tackle student retention, mental health and wellness, food insecurity, and cross-campus collaboration. Dr. Moore has presented at more than 100 conferences across higher education, industry, and nonprofit organizations, sharing insights on student success, enrollment strategies, and institutional leadership. His commitment to student advocacy and institutional excellence has earned him numerous recognitions, including the 2024 Diamond Award for Excellence in Education—Leadership and the NASPA African American Knowledge Community’s Stellar 50 Award. An active community leader, Dr. Moore remains engaged with various boards and organizations, contributing to initiatives that support education and student empowerment. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, cooking, attending musicals, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Moore holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Georgia Southern University, a Master of Arts in Education from Argosy University, and a Bachelor of Science from Campbell University. He has also completed extensive leadership training through prestigious programs, including the ACE Fellows Program, the Higher Education Leadership Foundation, and the NASPA Institute for Aspiring Chief Student Affairs Officers.

Connecting to the Common Good: A Reflection on NetVUE’s 2025 Regional Gathering at Furman University

Stephan T. Moore reflects on the enriching experience at NetVUE’s regional gathering focused on vocation and the common good at Furman University. The event fostered camaraderie among attendees, encouraging discussions on personal journeys and their impact in higher education. The gathering emphasized the importance of collective commitment to the common good for students.

Stephan T. Moore

Reflecting on my experience in February at Furman University’s regional NetVUE gathering—Vocation and the Common Good: The Call of Belonging and Community—I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to connect with so many remarkable colleagues and scholars from across the country. The environment fostered a deep sense of camaraderie, where five representatives from my own institution, Catawba College, came together with a shared purpose without being influenced by our titles or organizational structures.

As we gathered around stories of laughter, childhood memories, and our vocational work, I was reminded that our individual journeys—both professional and personal—have brought us to this point, where we strive for a common goal: impacting the lives of all of the students we serve, whether they are traditional or non-traditional. Our work is about creating a stable foundation for our institutions to thrive and continue to serve these students for years to come.

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