Alexander Yin to Join Empire State University as Vice President for Student Success and Institutional Effectiveness 

Alexander Yin, Ph.D., has been appointed as Empire State University’s first-ever vice president for student success and institutional effectiveness (VPSSIE), effective Monday, July 20, 2026.

Yin brings over two decades of experience in institutional research and assessment, including roles at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Pennsylvania State University, and the University of Vermont.  As SUNY Empire’s vice president for student success and institutional effectiveness, he will be responsible for executing a data-informed strategy to drive strong student outcomes in alignment with the university’s strategic plan, Elevate ’28. He will also lead the integration of data analytics with core continuous improvement functions, including assessment and accreditation initiatives.

Yin holds a Ph.D. in higher education and master of applied statistics from the Pennsylvania State University, and an M.S. in electrical and computer engineering and a B.S. in electrical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.