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Vrita H. Delaine

Assistant to the Vice President for Student Affairs

Vrita H. Delaine has served more than 18 years as a student affiars administrator for The University of Southern Mississippi. Prior to becoming the assistant to the vice president of Student Affairs in February 1993, she was the associate dean of students, a position she began in August 1987.

Before coming to The University of Southern Mississippi, Delaine was employed by the University of West Alabama as an admissions counselor and as director of Residence Life.

Delaine is a skilled motivational speaker, workshop leader, and adviser to several organizations. She has served as an instructor for the university since 1990, teaching Learning Skills, Leadership Skills, and University 101.

Delaine's educational background includes a bachelor's in social sciences from the University of West Alabama, as well as a master's in guidance and counseling. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. at The University of Southern Mississippi in educational leadership.

In 1994, Delaine was chosen by the Institution of Higher Learning as Outstanding Educator for the state of Mississippi for her contributions of enhancing diversity. In 2001, she was chosen by the Miss Mississippi Pageant as Volunteer of the Year for her 14 years of service to the pageant system and working with young women. She was chosen as leader for the New Century by the Hattiesburg Chamber of Commerce, as well as being nominated for Outstanding Young Mississippian.

Delaine has been involved in many civic activities, serving as P.T.A. president more than three times at Hawkins Junior High School. and Hattiesburg High School. She currently serves on the Forensics/Drama Review Committee for Hattiesburg Public Schools. She also served as the chair for the university's United Way Campaign.