La Salle University announced the appointment of R. Scott Mattingly, Ed.D., as its new assistant vice president of student success, effective Sept. 22, 2025. Mattingly, an accomplished higher education leader with more than two decades of experience in Catholic higher education, will provide strategic vision and leadership for the University’s student success and retention efforts. Reporting directly to the provost and vice president of academic affairs, Mattingly will oversee the Center for Academic Achievement, the Connelly Library, student success coaches, and associated academic support services, while coordinating University-wide initiatives to enhance the student experience, retention and persistence, and graduation rates. Mattingly brings both vision and proven experience in driving student success,” Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Cameron Wesson, Ph.D., said. This included the relocation of the Student Success Coaches and the Center for Academic Achievement, which is led by Senior Director of Academic Achievement, Melissa Gallagher.