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Ajay Nair

Senior Vice President and Dean of Campus Life


Ajay Nair
Ajay Nair
Senior Vice President
& Dean of Campus Life

Dr. Ajay Nair was previously Senior Associate Vice Provost for Student Affairs at the University of Pennsylvania. He has also held positions at Columbia University, Penn State University, and the University of Virginia. During his tenure in higher education, he has served in a variety of capacities as faculty member, student affairs administrator, and academic administrator.

Dr. Nair's research interests include quality assurance in educational systems, service learning and civic engagement, and 2nd-generation Asian American identity. His co-edited book, Desi Rap: Hip-Hop in South Asian America, focuses on the complexities of 2nd-generation South Asian American identity. His current book project explores the current state of multiculturalism in higher education.