Campus News 2007-2008

Dennis Trotter Named Vice President for Advancement at Pitzer College

(January 9, 2008) Dennis Trotter has been named Vice President for Advancement at Pitzer College. He will begin his duties effective February 1, 2008.

Trotter brings with him to Pitzer College a deep appreciation for and understanding of a liberal arts education. He has held high level administrative positions at private liberal arts colleges across the country for more than twenty years, most recently as Vice President for Enrollment Management and Marketing and Dean of Admission at Franklin and Marshall College. Dennis has also served as a research and planning consultant working with trustees, faculty and staff in admission, advancement, marketing and student services on higher education issues at colleges and universities nationally. In addition to his administrative experience, Trotter has served as a board member and dedicated volunteer at organizations that support needy families in his community.

Trotter earned an MBA from the University of Iowa and a BA from Whitworth College.

Trotter and his wife Trina have three children.