We ndy F. Hensel\, a champion for inclusivity and innovation in high er education\, is deeply engaged in using analytics and artificial intelli gence to improve student outcomes\, modernize curricula\, and increase uni versity efficiencies. \; Hensel began her presidency at the University of \;Hawaiʻi on January 1\, 2025. Previously\, she served as Executi ve Vice Chancellor and University Provost at The City University of New Yo rk (CUNY)\, where she improved student success\, expanded virtual degree p rograms\, and aligned academic offerings with workforce demands.
\n\nWith over two decades at Georgia State Univer sity (GSU) as Dean of the College of Law and Provost\, Hensel is a noted l egal scholar in disability law\, policy\, and ethics. Passionate about adv ancing opportunities for individuals with disabilities\, she serves on the board of Integrate\, which promotes inclusive employment for professional s with autism. Hensel earned a bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in American public affairs from Michigan State University as a Harry S. Truman Scholar and l aw degree cum laude from Harvard Law School.
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