Jackie Bruce has been selected as the interim director of student success with the CALS Academic Programs Office. Bruce is an associate professor and leadership educator in the Department of Agricultural and Human Sciences, where she teaches courses in leadership development and qualitative research methods, advises graduate students, and is co-director of the Oaks Leadership Scholars Program. She also serves as the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Leadership Education. Outside of campus life, Bruce is wife to Danny, mom to Ainslee Mae, and kibble provider to Maggie (a Bernese Mountain Dog) and Klaus (a Miniature Schnauzer).

As interim director of student success with the CALS Academic Programs Office, Bruce will oversee the high-impact practice programs and will represent the college in academic-related tasks and committees. She is an Equal Opportunity Institute Graduate Scholar and an LGBT Center Advocate, and she enjoys great discussions and direct actions related to creating more inclusive educational environments. In her new role, Bruce will help ensure that all students and faculty have access to resources and programs that help them build success.