Phyllis Vroom Named Deputy President at Wayne State University

Phyllis I. Vroom, who retired last September as dean of the School of Social Work at Wayne State University, has been named deputy president of the university. Wayne State University President Alan Gilmour has undergone 43 treatments for prostate cancer and the treatments have side effects that, at times, make it difficult for him to perform his duties. So Dr. Vroom was brought in to serve as his assistant. She will begin her new post on October 15.

Dr. Vroom joined the Wayne State faculty in 1969 as an assistant professor of social work. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Wayne State and a doctorate in postsecondary and continuing education from the University of Michigan.

Related Articles

4 COMMENTS

  1. Congratulations to Dr. Phyllis I. Vroom and Wayne State University. Dr. Vroom is a wonderful role model, educator and scholar.

    Dr. Vroom makes a real difference in everything she undertakes from building on collaborations to working effectively with diverse communities.

    President Gilmour and Dr.Vroom will make a wonderful team.

  2. Wayne State University could not be in the hands of a more capable individual other than this dynamic person, in the name of Phyllis I. Vroom. Congratulations to Dr. Vroom & the board or regents, for making such a wise decision for the university & the academic community of Detroit, Michigan! Kudos!

  3. Dear Phyllis,

    I think of you often and of our years at Central High. I am so impressed with your great accomplishments but you were always meant for great things. Last night I watched a PBS program on Detroit and remembered the wonderful and vibrant city we grew up in and I felt very sad. That is why I finally looked you up. Congratulations of your appointment. I would love to hear from you.

Leave a Reply

Get the JBHE Weekly Bulletin

Receive our weekly email newsletter delivered to your inbox

Latest News

California State University Sacramento Launches Black Honors College

Officially launching for the fall 2024 semester, the Black Honors College will support students from all backgrounds who study Black history, life, and culture by providing them with a specialized curriculum and mentoring opportunities.

Higher Education Gifts or Grants of Interest to African Americans

Here is this week’s news of grants or gifts to historically Black colleges and universities or for programs of particular interest to African Americans in higher education.

In Memoriam: Norman B. Anderson, 1955-2024

Dr. Anderson was the assistant vice president for research and academic affairs at Florida State University at the time of his death. He had an extensive career in clinical psychology, which led him to become the first African American chief executive officer of the American Psychological Association.

Georgia State University Launches Program to Support Black Women in Tech

While Black women account for roughly 29 percent of the Georgia State University undergradaute student body, they represent only 10 percent of the university's computer science majors and 18 percent of the computer information systems majors.

Featured Jobs