Article by UDaily staff July 14, 2021
Melissa Bard named vice president and chief human resources officer
Melissa L. Bard, who has worked extensively in higher education human resources, has been named vice president and chief human resources officer at the University of Delaware, President Dennis Assanis and Executive Vice President John Long announced today. Her appointment is effective Aug. 1. Melissa L. Bard
With experience building high performing teams and collaborative relationships, Bard has led the human resources operations at Frederick Community College, California State University, East Carolina University and Pennsylvania State University.
âI am eager to begin working with Melissa, who is a dynamic and strategic leader with extensive higher education experience in human resources,â UD President Dennis Assanis said. âShe shares my deep commitment to collaboration and my strong belief that we must continually invest in the Universityâs most valuable resource: our people. As the University moves forward in this post-pandemic era, Melissa will be a key player in our efforts to define the future of work, exploring hybrid and flexible work arrangements and more.â Â