Cresson, Pa. – After a national search, Mount Aloysius College announced that Amy Cotner, D.Ed.., has been named Vice President for Student Affairs. Dr. Cotner’s responsibilities include overseeing and guiding the College’s student affairs efforts, including residence life, student engagement, health services, campus safety, and Title IX.
“Dr. Cotner brings extensive experience in higher education and student affairs,” said John N. McKeegan, president of Mount Aloysius College. “Her experience with leadership, student success, and community engagement will be a valuable asset to our College. We are very excited to welcome Amy to the Mount.”
Dr. Cotner comes to Mount Aloysius from Keuka College, where she served as the Associate Vice President for Campus Compliance and Conduct/Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator. Her prior positions include Associate Dean of Students at West Virginia University Institute of Technology; Associate Dean of Students and Residence Life at Lock Haven University; and Assistant Director for Commonwealth Campuses & Intake, as well as Case Manager/Title IX Program and Education Coordinator, Penn State University, University Park.
“It’s a pleasure to be back in Pennsylvania and a part of the Mount Aloysius team,” said Dr. Cotner. “I look forward to collaborating on creating an environment where every student can discover their potential, experience the Mount’s unmatched support, and thrive.”
Hailing from Central PA, Dr. Cotner earned a D.Ed. in Administration and Leadership Studies and an M.A. in Student Affairs in Higher Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a B.S., Human Development and Family Studies, from Penn State University, University Park. In 2024, Dr. Cotner was named the recipient of IUP’s Ronald Lunardini Distinguished Alumni Award, in honor of her experience and accomplishments as a student affairs professional.
