Randolph-Macon College has appointed Kyle McCoil, Ph.D., as Associate Vice President and Dean of Students. McCoil brings nearly a decade of student affairs leadership at residential liberal arts institutions, joining RMC at a pivotal moment as the College implements a refreshed, collaborative organizational design across its Student Affairs division.

In his role as Dean of Students, McCoil will serve as the senior operational leader and primary student-facing administrator within the division, reporting directly to Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Messing. His portfolio spans vital areas of campus life, including residence life, student conduct, student organizations, fraternity and sorority life, student wellbeing initiatives, and campus crisis response.

McCoil will also serve as a key institutional liaison for Randolph-Macon parents and families, partnering with them to provide age- and stage-appropriate support as students navigate their collegiate journey.

“I am thrilled to welcome Kyle McCoil to Randolph-Macon,” said Vice President for Student Affairs Scott Messing. “Kyle brings a wonderful combination of experience, energy, and fresh perspective to this critical role. I look forward to partnering closely with him as we build on Randolph-Macon’s strengths and continue to create an exceptional experience for our students.”

McCoil comes to Randolph-Macon from Washington and Lee University, where he served as Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Dean of Sophomores. In these roles, he oversaw fraternity and sorority life, supported student care management, led organizational conduct and policy reviews, managed divisional operating budgets, and built cross-divisional partnerships across academic affairs, counseling services, and student safety. A national leader in student conduct administration, Dr. McCoil serves in several leadership roles within the Association for Student Conduct Administrators (ASCA).

A first-generation college graduate, McCoil holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration from Liberty University, a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health from the University of South Carolina.

“Randolph-Macon’s deep commitment to developing mind and character within a close-knit, residential community resonates strongly with my core values as an educator,” said Dr. McCoil. “I look forward to partnering with Vice President Messing, our dedicated student affairs staff, faculty colleagues, and especially our students and their families to build an engaging, supportive campus experience.”

Dr. McCoil assumes his new role at Randolph-Macon on December 7.