The Office of the Chief Academic Officer (OCAO) is pleased to announce Kemmell Stewart's appointment as the CAO's senior academic administrator. Stewart has been the long-serving coordinator of Communications, Planning, and Partnerships for the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). She has been instrumental in implementing a series of innovative and collaborative initiatives that have extended the university's academic mission and resources beyond the classroom, enhancing student learning and invigorating the college's town-gown and partnership agendas.
Signature programs supported by Stewart include CAS Reads Big, a common read program that has engaged authors with local, national, and international acclaim and placed students, faculty members and community partners at the knees of leading experts on topics from climate change to food security. The leadership development program, hearmelead, was also shepherded by Stewart and initiated with external funding that she identified and helped secure. Under Stewart's direction, CAS developed creative marketing and fundraising campaigns and grew its partner base significantly. Its signature graphics have won praise across the campus community and beyond.
Known by all as a committed and caring Firebird, Stewart is a proud UDC alum with a degree in history. Before joining UDC CAS, Stewart worked at the American Association of University Women and led similar efforts. The OCAO is pleased to welcome her and excited to benefit from her expertise and gifts for engaging community members with professionalism and kindness.
Stewart begins her service with the OCAO on April 7. All correspondence for the office should be routed through her.