KENNESAW, Ga. | Oct 27, 2026

Kennesaw State University has named Dr. April Scott as the Associate Vice President of Student Support and Education in the Division of Student Affairs, where she oversees Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Center for Addiction Recovery, Prevention & Education (CARPE), Health Promotion and Wellness, and Student Disability Services. 

Dr. April Scott serves as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs, Student Support and Education at Kennesaw State University. A student affairs leader, mental health expert, educator, and higher education professional, she brings extensive experience advancing student success through wellbeing initiatives, leadership development, and organizational strategy.

"What excites me about coming to KSU is where the institution is positioned today," Dr. April Scott said. "There is tremendous momentum, an appetite for innovation, and a diverse and engaged student community that reflects the broader society we serve. It's a unique combination of ambition and purpose that requires us to think creatively and intentionally about how we support students' wellbeing. I'm excited and honored to have the opportunity to contribute to student health and wellbeing and support the areas that help students flourish and feel seen.  And as a bonus, I'm happy to be near Waffle House again."

Prior to joining Kennesaw State, Dr. Scott held leadership positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of South Carolina, where she led institution-wide efforts focused on mental health, suicide prevention, health equity, inclusion, and campus wellbeing. She secured multiple grants to expand student mental health programming, developed innovative faculty and staff training initiatives, and helped shape policies and practices that strengthened support systems for students and employees across the university.

For more than a decade, Dr. Scott has dedicated her work in higher education to advancing student mental health and wellbeing through strategic planning, prevention and early intervention efforts, and cross-campus collaboration. Her leadership has focused on building systems of support that foster belonging, resilience, and success for students.

Dr. Scott is equally passionate about employee wellbeing and organizational health. She believes students are best served when institutions invest in the faculty and staff who support them.

Dr. Scott earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tuskegee University, a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology from Barry University, and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Auburn University. Her professional experience spans higher education, healthcare, and community mental health settings, providing a broad perspective on individual wellbeing, organizational culture, and human development.

A recognized speaker and thought leader, Dr. Scott has presented nationally on topics including mental health and wellbeing, psychological safety, health equity, resilience, racial battle fatigue, and leadership. She is committed to building campus communities where students, faculty, and staff can flourish.