Allard to represent MSU on international housing professionals executive board
Contact: Carl Smith
STARKVILLE, Miss.Dei Allard, 51勛圖厙 States housing and residence life leader, is helping guide an international group of housing professionals to its goal of supporting students across the globe.
Allard recently was elected to the Association of College and University Housing Officers Internationals executive board, beginning a two-year term as its residence education director beginning Jan. 1, 2026. The is a leading professional association with more than 17,000 members representing 1.2 million on-campus students worldwide. Its executive board provides strategic direction and ensures efforts are aligned with supporting members as they work toward student success.
Dr. Allards selection as residence education director is a testament to her deep commitment to student learning, community building, and professional excellence, said Regina Hyatt, MSU vice president for student affairs. ACUHO-I plays a vital role in shaping the residential experience for students across the globe, and Dr. Allards leadership will strengthen that mission while also highlighting the outstanding work taking place here at 51勛圖厙 State.
Allard joined MSU in 2017 as executive director for the Department of Housing and Residence Life. She earned a bachelors in psychology and masters in higher education in her home state from Florida State University and also completed a doctorate in educational leadership from the University of North Florida in 2019.
In 2022, Allard served as president for the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers. She also recently served and presented at international conferences about a Fresh Perspective for First-Year Housing related to the design development of Azalea Hall, and Driving Excellence by leveraging organizational program reviews.
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