Chakita Crews named Associate Athletics Director for Academics


PRINCESS ANNE, Maryland - The University of Maryland Eastern Shore has named Chakita Crews to serve as the Associate Athletics Director for Academics. Crews succeeds former Associate Athletics Director Collene Dean who recently retired from UMES.
 

"We are pleased to welcome Chakita Crews to the UMES Athletics leadership team as Associate Athletics Director for Academics," said Vice President of Athletics and Recreation Tara A. Owens. "Her more than 18 years of service to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, coupled with her extensive institutional knowledge and experience in academic administration and student services, position her well to advance our continued commitment to the academic achievement and overall success of our student-athletes. As we transition and welcome the newest member of our staff, we sincerely appreciate and continue to recognize Collene Dean for her distinguished career and longstanding service to the university. Her dedication and contributions have played an important role in supporting our student-athletes and strengthening our department."

In this role, Crews supports the academic development and success of Hawk student-athletes. Bringing more than 18 years of experience at UMES, Crews offers extensive institutional knowledge and a strong background in academic administration, student services, and transfer credit evaluation.


Prior to her appointment in Athletics, Crews held several positions at UMES, including Transfer Credit Coordinator, Transfer Credit Counselor, and IT Data Entry Specialist. Throughout her tenure, she has gained valuable experience in university operations, academic records management, and transfer credit processes, contributing to the university's commitment to helping students navigate their academic journeys.


Crews holds a Master of Business Administration from Wilmington University, with a concentration in Homeland Security, which she earned in 2012. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in 2008.


In her role with UMES Athletics, Crews brings her extensive university experience and commitment to academic support to help position student-athletes for success in the classroom and beyond. Her professional background and familiarity with the institution reinforce the department's dedication to fostering academic achievement, personal development, and student-athlete success. Crews fosters a UMES athletic department which posted a cumulative student-athlete grade point average of 3.56 last semester with every team achieving a 3.0 or higher GPA.