UVI Welcomes VI Native Dr. Pamela Moolenaar-Wirsiy As New Dean

ST. THOMAS, USVI — Dr. Pamela Moolenaar-Wirsiy joins the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) as the inaugural Dean of Innovation and Student Success. In this new role, Dr. Moolenaar-Wirsiy will spearhead an innovative curriculum, implement holistic student support, and oversee student professional development programs. She will also launch the new Business and Research Innovation Center.

Dr. Moolenaar-Wirsiy is a native of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and a graduate of Charlotte Amalie High School. She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology/Immunology, and a master's degree in Public Administration. She currently serves as associate dean of Faculty Affairs, and tenured professor of Biology at Georgia State University-Perimeter College.

“As we launch our new Research and Business Innovation Center and improve our innovative efforts in improving the academic success of our students, Dr. Moolenaar -Wirsiy’s expertise and background is a natural fit,” said UVI President Dr. David Hall. “We believe that she can help move both of these critical mandates to the next level at UVI. Georgia State University has been a model for us in innovative student success, and we wanted someone from that institution who can bring those same insights and expertise to UVI.”

Dr. Moolenaar-Wirsiy previously served as campus dean at Georgia State University-Perimeter College and managed the college’s Performance Enhancement for Student Success retention initiative. She also served as director for their Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.

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