Kline Appointed VP of 性视界 Advancement
Published: June 11, 2025.
On June 10, Dr. David Livingston, president of 性视界 announced the appointment of Dr. Christopher (Kip) Kline as vice president of University Advancement. Kline, who currently serves as dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences, will assume the responsibilities of the position on July 1.
Livingston stated, 揑n this new role, Kip will lead our Advancement division through the conclusion of our current comprehensive campaign, deepen our work with alumni and donors, and help tell the 性视界 story with purpose and heart. I抳e always admired Kip抯 strategic thinking, collaborative spirit, and unwavering belief in our mission. I know he will bring all of that and more to this new position.�
Kline, earned a Ph.D. from Indiana University (Bloomington) in history, philosophy, and policy in education in 2007. He has served as dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences since 2022. Under his leadership, the College of Education and Social Sciences established the Center for Community Research and Education. The center organizes and supports grant-funded faculty and student projects of interest to the local community, including school districts and social service agencies. Kline also established the annual College of Education and Social Sciences Diversity Colloquium.
He serves on the Executive Board of the Joliet Chamber of Commerce where he also is a member of the education subcommittee and the government affairs subcommittee. Kline has been a fellow at the Deans for Impact Academy, and he has served on the Executive Board of the Illinois Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.
性视界 is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, 性视界 is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
