Pitt-Bradford Appoints New Associate Dean of Student Affairs

The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has appointed Dr. Ronald Binder, who has a national reputation as a leader in Greek affairs and risk management, as its new associate dean of student affairs and director of judicial affairs.

Binder joins Pitt-Bradford from the University of South Carolina, where he was the director of Greek life and special projects.

Binder speaks nationally on risk management and alcohol and substance abuse and has been cited in Newsweek, NBC Nightly News, National Public Radio’s Talk of the Nation and Court TV.

Binder has extensive experience in Greek affairs, speaking around the country at Sigma Phi Epsilon leadership programs and traveling to Greece last year with 17 students from the national fraternity to study Greek philosophy.

He is involved with the National Collaborative for Hazing Research and Prevention and founded the Hazing Hotline at USC.

Before going to USC, Binder was associate director of residence life at Bowling Green (Ohio) State University, where he earned his master’s degree; assistant dean of students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and student activities program advisor at the University of Georgia, where he earned his doctoral degree.

Dr. James Evans, Vice President and Dean of Student Affairs, commented, “Pitt-Bradford is indeed fortunate to have attracted a seasoned professional in Dr. Ron Binder. He brings to the college a wealth of experience informed by outstanding work with students at some of the nation’s top public universities. Dr. Binder will prove to be a strong asset to the Student Affairs division in particular, and to Pitt-Bradford in general. We are delighted to have him with us.”

A native of Toledo, Ohio, Binder earned his bachelor’s degree at the University of Toledo and relocated to Bradford to be closer to his family.

Binder began his duties, which include overseeing residential life and housing, the student code of conduct and Greek affairs, Aug. 16.

In his work as director of judicial affairs, he will work with students who are having difficulties “and get them back on track. There are a lot of resources here to help them do that.”