CR Announces VP of Student Services Hire

Press release from College of the Redwoods:

After an extensive, nation-wide search, Dr. Crystal Morse has been hired as Vice President of Student Services for College of the Redwoods.  She was ratified by the Board of Trustees on the afternoon of October 3^rd, 2023. Dr. Morse has been an asset to College of the Redwoods for the past ten years, and her selection is well-appointed.

In addition to receiving the Kathryn Smith Leadership Award at our recent fall convocation, Dr. Morse has held various positions at CR; in Student Services (Interim Vice President-Student Services, Veterans Program Coordinator, and Evaluations), Instruction (Curriculum and Articulation), and Shared Governance (senior administration, various committee appointments, and California School Employees Association (CSEA) Chapter President).

“Dr. Morse’s experience in student services and student life, along with her demonstrated history of excellence in behavioral intervention and trauma reduction will no doubt prove an asset to our students, staff and faculty,” says CR President Flamer. “She is a respected leader, and we are fortunate to have her at College of the Redwoods.”

“On behalf of Management Council, we would like to congratulate Dr. Morse and thank her for the hard work, dedication, and the true commitment she shows to our students and the District every day,” adds Ericka Barber, Director of Administrative Services and President of CR’s Management Council.

In addition to her work in Higher Education, Dr. Morse previously served in the military, and has experience in law, research, and counseling for the past twenty-five years. Her certifications and specialized training include Certified Trauma Support Specialist (CTSS);  Integrative Trauma Practitioner – Level 1; Crisis Prevention & Intervention Certificate;  Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certificate;  ASIST Suicide Prevention;  NABITA Risk Assessment & Interventions;  Title IX Coordinator – Levels 1, 2, 3, 4;  Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher Certificate;  Positive Psychology Practitioner Certificate;  Resilience Practitioner Certificate;  and Substance Awareness & Harm Reduction Strategies.