Marquette University taps Chris Navia as vice president for inclusive excellence

According to officials, The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion “actively works to promote a more equitable and inclusive campus community through strategic initiatives aimed at broadening recruiting pathways for underrepresented students, faculty and staff; recognizing and celebrating the diversity of the Marquette community; and providing opportunities for education and leadership centered on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion.”

According to officials, Navia is the first in her family to attend college and previously held key leadership positions within Universities of Wisconsin System administration, including as the associate vice president for student success and the interim special assistant to the president for equity, diversity and inclusion.

Navia could not be reached for comment prior to publication.

The Provost’s also noted other leadership change:

• Brian Troyer, associate vice provost for enrollment management and dean of Undergraduate Admission, will serve as acting vice president for enrollment management and dean of undergraduate admissions. This follows the retirement of Dr. John Baworowsky, outgoing vice president for enrollment management. The role is effective July 1.

• Alix Riley, director of institutional research, has been promoted to chief academic effectiveness officer; she will join the University Leadership Council. The role is effective immediately.

Officials noted the Title IX Coordinator and Director of Student Civil Rights Compliance Kristen Kreple will now report to the provost.

The Provost’s Office also announced the creation of a new position, chief wellness officer who will be tasked with “the development of a holistic, multidisciplinary strategy for student health and well-being, while integrating well-being into all facets of the Marquette student experience, aligning with Marquette’s new strategic plan and the early 2025 opening of the university’s integrated Wellness + Helfaer Recreation facility,” officials said.