Experienced Educational Leader Named Adelphi's New Vice President for Advancement
Garden City, NY (10/07/2021) — Thomas Kline, EdD, will join Adelphi University's executive leadership team as vice president of University advancement and external relations beginning November 1. Dr. Kline is currently vice president for institutional advancement at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he has served in several roles since 2013.
"We are pleased to welcome Dr. Kline to the Adelphi leadership team," said Christine M. Riordan, president of Adelphi. "With his extensive experience in the field, he will be instrumental in setting the course for excellence in advancement operations, giving and fundraising campaigns, alumni and community engagement, government relations, and University events. We look forward to his insight and collaboration to engage, build, and strengthen Adelphi's powerful connections."
In making the announcement, Adelphi's president also noted that Dr. Kline has a strong track record of leading advancement operations and engaging alumni. At Carthage, he has created and overseen successful campaigns that more than doubled annual fundraising during his tenure. He also has notable achievements in cultivating and sustaining relationships with donors, board members, foundations and corporations.
"I am excited to join the Adelphi University family and meet Panthers from across the country," said Kline. "I look forward to building on the great work already underway to advance one of the region's oldest and most prestigious institutions."
Dr. Kline arrives at Adelphi as the institution concludes its current strategic plan, Momentum, and embarks on developing its next phase, Momentum II. As Momentum II is developed and implemented, Dr. Kline will draw from a diverse set of experiences to help bring the University's plans to fruition. Before becoming vice president for institutional advancement at Carthage in 2017, Dr. Kline served as the college's chief of staff and vice president for strategic initiatives, where he oversaw strategic planning and led initiatives that brought new students, revenue and distinction to the College. He also served as interim dean of students and interim vice president for continuing studies.
Originally from Cortland, New York, Dr. Kline attended Ithaca College, where he earned a Bachelor of Music. After a brief career as a professional percussionist and teacher, he returned to his alma mater to serve as director of music admission and preparatory programs for the Ithaca College School of Music. While at Ithaca, he earned his master's in communications and in 2017 completed his doctorate in education from the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Kline will be joined on Long Island by his wife, Gina, and children, Leah and Preston.
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Adelphi University, New York, is a highly awarded, nationally ranked, powerfully connected doctoral research university dedicated to transforming students' lives through small classes with world-class faculty, hands-on learning and innovative ways to support academic and career success. Adelphi offers exceptional liberal arts and sciences programs and professional training, with particular strength in our Core Four-Arts and Humanities, STEM and Social Sciences, the Business and Education Professions, and Health and Wellness.
Recognized as a Best College by U.S. News & World Report, Adelphi is Long Island's oldest private coeducational university. It serves more than 7,500 students at its beautiful main campus in Garden City, New York -- just 23 miles from New York City's cultural and internship opportunities -- and at dynamic learning hubs in Manhattan, the Hudson Valley and Suffolk County, as well as online.
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Thomas Kline, EdD, will join Adelphi University's executive leadership team as vice president of University advancement and external relations beginning November 1. Dr. Kline is currently vice president for institutional advancement at Carthage College in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where he has served in several roles since 2013.