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Interim Vice President for Student Affairs

Sharon Beard (’94, MDR ’01) assumed the role of interim vice president for student affairs at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ in July 2025. Beard has served ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ for nearly three decades in various roles, most recently as its dean of students from 2022 to 2025, where she oversaw all aspects of the conduct process and Student Code of Conduct policy development for Seaver College, the graduate schools, and all online programs. She also served on the University’s threat assessment team and worked closely with campus partners on policy development and adjudication of Title IX matters.

In her previous role as the associate dean of students within the Office of Community Standards from 2003 to 2022. She previously held positions in Student Activities, where she directed New Student Orientation and advised campus Greek organizations, clubs, and the Student Government Association. Prior to that, she managed special events with University Events

Sharon holds a bachelor of arts in communication from Seaver College and a master’s in dispute resolution from the Caruso School of Law. Upon completing her graduate degree, Beard served as an ombudsman at UCLA where she was responsible for resolving student conflicts and creating solutions to address complex problems within the UCLA community.

Phone: 310.506.4472
Email: sharon.beard@pepperdine.edu