Herkimer County Community College Appoints Dean of Faculty

Herkimer County Community College has appointed Christopher Hirschler, Ph.D., MCHES, to the position of Dean of Faculty.

Hirschler brings extensive higher education experience in academic leadership, faculty development, curriculum, accreditation, assessment, advising, enrollment and student success.

Most recently, Hirschler served as dean of the Health and Wellness Sciences Division at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio. In that role, he oversaw approximately 300 employees, more than 2,000 Health and Wellness Sciences majors and 18 academic programs, including 16 accredited programs.

During his tenure at Lorain County Community College, Hirschler led an enrollment, marketing and visibility strategy that resulted in approximately 20% enrollment growth within the division. He also supported academic program reviews and accreditation reaffirmations, strengthened community and industry partnerships, and advanced the development and expansion of academic programs.

Prior to joining Lorain County Community College, Hirschler served as chair of the Department of Health and Physical Education, faculty director of study abroad and department advising coordinator at Monmouth University. He has also held teaching positions at Monroe Community College, Cleveland State University, Excelsior University, and Cuyahoga Community College.

Hirschler earned a Ph.D. in urban education with a specialization in learning and development from Cleveland State University. He also holds a Master of Arts in liberal studies with a concentration in health from SUNY Brockport, a Bachelor of Science in liberal arts from Excelsior University and an Associate in Applied Science in liberal studies with a concentration in business from Monroe Community College.