Mel Severns

Mel Severns serves as University Registrar and Associate Professor of Education Division at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, with extensive experience in academic administration including Assistant Director of Academic Records, Resident Director, and Admissions Counselor roles.

His educational credentials include:

• MSM in Management, Mount Vernon Nazarene University (2009)
• M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs, The Ohio State University (1991)
• B.A. in Business Administration, Mount Vernon Nazarene College (1985)

Professor Severns specializes in higher education administration, focusing on academic records systems, student affairs operations, and admissions processes. His work emphasizes institutional compliance and student lifecycle management within collegiate environments.

Professional honors recognize his leadership and service:

• OACRAO President for 2011-2012
• 1985 First Team NAIA All-American Baseball Team
• Inducted into MVNU Cougar Wall of Fame

He actively contributes to AACRAO and OACRAO, shaping registrar practices across Ohio and national higher education communities.