Ball State has hired a new director of student life and assistant vice president for student affairs to replace Jennifer Jones-Hall, who resigned last spring.
Melissa Ginotti will assume her role in this position effective Nov. 17.
The university held five open forums for students to meet the various candidates pursuing the position.
“Melissa showed that, not only was she an incredibly capable and bright candidate throughout the process, but that students were at the forefront of her decisions,” said Student Government Association president Jack Hesser.
Joan Todd, university spokesperson, said Ginotti previously held a position of director of student involvement at California State University, Fresno. She was responsible for student leadership programs, Student Government Association, Greek Life and other student organizations and events.
Ginotti earned her bachelor's degree in Communication and Theatre Arts and Master of Library Science in Interdisciplinary Technology from Eastern Michigan University.
“I think Melissa will do an exceptional job in moving our Office of Student Life, and the organizations it oversees, forward in a positive direction,” said Hesser.