Office of the President

Dr. Christine M. Hammond became interim president of College of DuPage on July 1, 2024. Dr. Hammond earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Thiel College, a Master of Arts degree in College Student Personnel from Bowling Green State University, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Michigan State University.

With more than 40 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Hammond served as President of Mid Michigan College from June 2014 until her retirement in June 2020. During her tenure, Dr. Hammond focused heavily on student success and degree completion, leading the college through the development of 60 academic pathways and expanded student services, including the creation of centers for veterans and career development. Dr. Hammond is credited with strengthening ties between the college and regional manufacturing and economic development groups, spearheading the development and implementation of a shared governance system, and revitalizing Mid Michigan’s Harrison campus through a major renovation project. Following her retirement, Dr. Hammond fulfilled two interim leadership positions through The Registry organization. She remains active as a peer reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission and serves on the advisory board of CampusWorks.

She is the recipient of both state and national accolades, including the Shirley M. Gordon Award of Distinction and the Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award from Phi Theta Kappa; the Patriot Award from the Employer Support of Guard and Reserves organization; and the Key Partner Award from MSU Extension. Committed to community service, Dr. Hammond is a member of the Petoskey Rotary Board, the Michigan State University Ag-Bio/Extension Advisory Council, the Executive Board of the MI-ACE Network, and the U.S. Global Leadership Council in Michigan.

Prior to her service at Mid Michigan College, Dr. Hammond served as the Chief Academic Officer for Northern Central Michigan College, Executive Director of Administration at Michigan State University’s College of Law and Senior Project Coordinator for MSU’s initiative in Dubai. She also held student services administrative positions at Lawrence University and Thiel College.

Request Dr. Hammond At Your Event

President Hammond represents the College at many locations and events both on campus and off campus throughout the year. In order for the College to prepare for these events, complete the following form as thoroughly and accurately as possible and note the required fields.

Please submit the form at least six weeks in advance of the event. Once the form is submitted, a representative from the President’s Office will follow up to notify you if we are able to accommodate your request.

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