Profiles
Dawn Collins
Title/s: Assistant Vice President of Campus Support, Conferences and Auxiliary Services
About
Dawn came to Loyola to be the Director of Student Complex, which has grown to include Campus Recreation, Campus Reservations, Conference Services, the Loyola University Museum of Art, Residence Life. Dawn also manages the daily operations of Aramark (LSC/WTC) and Handcut (HSC), our food service providers for dining, catering, and retail. Along with the units that report to her, Dawn collaborates with campus partners and external stakeholders to ensure that facilities and resources are effectively used to support the university’s goals, and that LUC community members experience a sense of belonging within our campus environments. Priorities within the Student Complex include providing an excellent residential experience, assisting with events, and coordinating recreational programs that support well-being and leadership development. Dawn has developed corporate partnerships that supported community-based programs, educational programs, and initiatives addressing hunger.
Prior to joining Loyola, Dawn held multiple leadership roles and spent 13 years with the University of Illinois at Chicago managing programs, facilities, external events, housing, and generating revenue. Beyond UIC, Dawn worked for the Chicago Park District and community-based programs for over 28 years.