Michelle Kiec
- Title(s)
- Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs
- Department
- Education
D.M.A., Clarinet — The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
M.M., Clarinet — The Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University
B.A., German — University at Buffalo
B.M., Music Performance — University at Buffalo
- Contact Information
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- University-wide
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- Bloomsburg
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Carver Hall
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- Lock Haven
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Ulmer Hall
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- Mansfield
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North Hall
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- Clearfield
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Founder's Hall
Commonwealth University announced the selection of Dr. Michelle Kiec as its next provost and senior vice president for academic affairs in July 2024.
Kiec came to CU from Oklahoma City University (OCU), where she served as provost and vice president for academic affairs since 2022. Prior to OCU, Kiec served as interim vice provost for extended and lifelong learning and dean of graduate studies at Kutztown University. Over the course of her decade at Kutztown, she also held roles including dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts as well as acting dean of the College of Education.
Kiec holds a Master of Music and a Doctor of Musical Arts in clarinet from the Peabody Conservatory of Music at Johns Hopkins University. Prior to that, she earned bachelor's degrees in music performance and German, both from the University at Buffalo.
A strong advocate for newly composed classical music, Kiec continues to perform chamber music as a clarinetist in various ensembles. A higher education innovator, she is dedicated to enhancing opportunities for students to learn and faculty to teach. Her many conference presentations include topics such as leadership planning and collaboration, student success programming, curriculum design, and faculty development. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking, trail running, and traveling abroad.