Marche Fleming-Randle, assistant dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Wichita State University, has been appointed to the president's executive team and as assistant to the president for diversity, President John Bardo announced Monday, Nov. 16. 

“Since I returned to WSU four years ago, Dr. Fleming-Randle has consistently provided me with wise counsel on a variety of academic, student affairs and employee matters,” Bardo said. “She is well respected throughout the university for her high standards and sound advice. I thought it was time to officially bring her voice to the table to help the university move forward on these important matters.” 

“I am guided by Dr. Martin Luther King’s advice, ‘Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but come through continuous struggle.’ My job is to move WSU forward on diversity,” said Fleming-Randle, who also recently became advisor to the Student Government Association. “That begins with reflecting the many experiences of our students, faculty and staff. Success will be measured by the degree to which the campus reflects the best of our community, state and world.” 

Fleming-Randle joined WSU in 2007. As assistant dean, she has been responsible for student services planning and implementation, encompassing undergraduate recruitment activity, the enrollment process, and matriculation to degree completion. She consults with faculty and students on academic issues. She is also an ethnic studies lecturer. 

Fleming-Randle has also received a number of awards and honors. She was recognized with the WSU Office of Multicultural Affairs 2010 Phenomenal Woman Award and TRIO Disability Support Services 2010 Lighthouse Award for Faculty of the Year. She is a Fellow of WSU’s Leadership Academy and was recognized in 2013 with a Unity Award for her commitment to diversity at WSU.