Union College of Union County welcomes new dean of students

Union College of Union County welcomed Charnette Hockaday as the new dean of students. Hockaday has worked in the field of higher education and student affairs for 18 years. Before joining Union, Hockaday served as associate dean of students at New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Hockaday earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University and a juris doctorate from Rutgers Law School. She began her career in student affairs at Stony Brook University and NJIT, working in residence life at both universities.

direct oversight of the assistant dean of students, Disability Support Services and Veteran Affairs, College Life and Athletics, and Social Work Services. Also included is overseeing the advocacy and support of students of concern and serving as chair of the CARE Team, a multidisciplinary team that works to assist students in need of personal and/or academic resources. Hockaday will serve as the college’s Title IX deputy coordinator, assisting with compliance as it relates to higher education and federal regulations and laws directly impacting students.

being one of only 11 students across the country to be selected for this honor.”

Ilyas is the fourth student from Union selected as a Kaplan Leadership Scholar. Marlon Artega, Union Class of ’22, shared his experience being selected as a scholar.

In her most recent role, Hockaday returned to NJIT as the associate dean of students where she was responsible for the adjudication of academic integrity and student conduct violations, in addition to providing general support to students as a member of the dean of students team. During her time as associate dean at NJIT, Hockaday oversaw student affairs departments such as Counseling Services and Residence Life.

At Union, Hockaday will provide

“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Hockaday to the Union community,” said Union’s president, Margaret M. McMenamin. “Her expertise in student affairs and program development are critical for student support at the College.”

Hockaday has participated as a member in various professional organizations, including the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators, Association for College Professional Administrators and Association for Student Conduct Administration.