Hernan Bucheli named interim leader for VCU Global Education Office

Hernan Bucheli, Ed.D., has been named interim leader for the VCU Global Education Office, effective June 19.

In addition to the interim role, Bucheli will continue to serve as vice president for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success.

“As VCU’s international footprint continues to grow, strategically aligning our enrollment and global education efforts will help build a seamless pathway between international student discovery and long-term academic success,” said Art Saavedra, M.D., Ph.D., executive vice president and provost at VCU. “This interim appointment will help ensure that our global efforts are structured to meet institutional enrollment goals and further contribute to a vibrant campus community.”

Bucheli, a global leader with U.S. and Ecuadorian citizenship, is a nationally recognized higher education executive and strategist with more than two decades of senior leadership experience driving institutional growth, strengthening financial sustainability, expanding global engagement and advancing student outcomes across complex universities. His experience includes prior executive leadership of global education offices and institutional global strategy at higher education institutions. 

“I am honored to support the Global Education Office and Provost Saavedra’s global vision,” said Bucheli. “GEO plays a vital role in advancing VCU’s global engagement, study abroad, global education, immigration services and enrollment success. I look forward to working with the GEO team and campus partners to build on this strong foundation to further strengthen VCU’s global impact.”

Bucheli’s appointment follows the May 7 announcement that Jill Blondin, Ph.D., current vice provost for global initiatives, will leave VCU after a distinguished 13-year tenure to become vice chancellor for global affairs at the University of Colorado Boulder in July.