Dr. Nicole Loyd is the Executive Vice President for University Life, Chief Operating Officer and Dean of Students at Moravian University; she found her “home” at Moravian in 2008 as the Dean of Student Life.

• 2008-09: Dean of Student Life
• 2009-12: Dean of Students
• 2012-21: Vice President of Student Life & Dean of Students
  • Started supervising Athletics in 2016
• 2021-today: Executive Vice President for University Life, Chief Operating Officer and Dean of Students

• Provide overall leadership and supervision to the Division of Student Life, Department of Athletics & Recreation, and Human Resources (225+ staff): Athletics, Campus Police, Career & Civic Engagement, Case Management, Conference & Event Management, Counseling & Psychological Services, Dining Services, Environmental Health & Safety, Greek Life, Health Center, Housing, Human Resources, Media Services, Orientation, Residence Life, Spirituality & Inclusion, Student Accountability & Conflict Transformation, Student Engagement, Summer Camps & Conferences, Title IX & Compliance, Veteran & Military Services
• Speak for the president when the president is unavailable, de facto second in command 
• Oversee the University’s Strategic Plan/Strategic Thinking
• Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet
• Serve as a liaison to the Board of Trustees
• Serve as a crisis contact for student and college emergency situations 

• Associate Dean of Students for Campus Life, Sewanee: The University of the South, 2005–08
• Assistant Director, Office of Housing and Residential Life, Bucknell University, 1999–2002
• Assistant Director for Campus Programs, Office of Alumni, Parents and Volunteers, Bucknell University, 1998–99
• Assistant to the Director, Office of Housing and Residential Life, Bucknell University, 1995–98

Professional:

1. Marsha Spirk Dedication to Moravian Athletics Award (Moravian 2022)
2. NCAA Division III ADR Institute (Moravian 2021)
3. Moravian’s Faculty Commencement Speaker  (Moravian 2020)
4. LatinX Student Union VIP of the Year Award (Moravian 2019)
5. Spectrum’s Shining Star Award (Moravian 2018)
6. United Student Government Unsung Hero Award (Moravian 2015)
7. Omicron Delta Kappa Dedication to Excellence (Moravian 2014)
8. James J. and Alice W. Heller Award (Moravian 2011)
9. Outstanding Advisor of the Year Award (Sewanee 2007)
10. Inductee: Yellow Ribbon Society (Sewanee 2007)
11. Outstanding Greek Advisor Award (Bucknell 1999)
12. Outstanding University Advisor Award (Bucknell 1998)

University of Virginia:

1. The Raven Society – The oldest and most prestigious honorary society at UVA (2005)
2. Omicron Delta Kappa – A national honor society recognizing scholarship & character (2004)

Bucknell University:

1. Kappa Delta Pi – Education Honor Society (1997)
2. Dorothy Walls McCormick Prize recipient: “Given to the graduating Bucknell student who has done the most to foster the growth and development of other Bucknellians.” (1995) 

Lewisburg Area High School: 

1. Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award (2017)
2. Salutatorian (1991)
3. Student Body President

• Bachelor of Science, Bucknell University 1995
  • Major in English and Secondary Education 
  • Minor in History (focus on African American History)
• Master of Science in Education, Bucknell University 1999
  • Concentration: Administration and Counseling
  • Thesis: Mentoring and Career Longevity in Higher Education Administration
• Doctorate of Philosophy, University of Virginia 2005
  • Concentration: Higher Education Administration
  • Dissertation: The Impact of a Teamwork Environment on Job Satisfaction: A Study of College Student Affairs Administrators
• First Generation College Student
• Alpha Alpha Alpha, National Board of Directors
• Consultant/Keynote Speaker on Generations & Emotional Intelligence
  • In addition to her responsibilities at Moravian, Loyd serves as a consultant and keynote speaker on the topics of generations and emotional intelligence at colleges and universities, corporations, and associations worldwide; and has worked with another university to help them craft their Strategic Plan.
• Water Polo
  • Nicole tried out for the Junior Olympics at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado when she was 16.
  • Loyd played water polo at Bucknell University (NCAA Division I), and the team was ranked 7th in the nation her sophomore year. She was the starting goalkeeper during her time at Bucknell and earned recognition as the goalkeeper for the First Team All-East her sophomore year.
• Married to Dr. Douglas Stairs, Penn State College of Medicine
• Godmother to three amazing kids: Camryn, Zachary and Joshua
• Native of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania