Karen Eley Sanders, Virignia Tech’s associate vice provost for undergraduate academic affairs and director of student success, was recognized for her efforts to integrate academic support services into residence halls’ Academic Resource Centers.
The Living and Learning Champion Award was established in 2015 to recognize the exemplary efforts of academic partners who work in collaboration with Virginia Tech’s Housing and Residence Life. These academic partners, whose contributions enrich student-learning experiences in the residence halls, are essential to the university’s goal of integrated learning.
Sanders joined Virginia Tech in 2001 and has since helped facilitate academic achievement, retention, and graduation for thousands of students.
She is devoted to helping students find success during their time with the university and works in conjunction with the Student Success Center, the Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program, Student Athlete Academic Support Services, and the University Academic Advising Center.
Sanders is one who is intensely focused her career and her perspective on the importance of bridging the gap between Virginia Tech’s academic and learning communities.
