Darcy Briggs

Brief Bio

A seasoned higher education administrator with almost 30 years of experience, Darcy Briggs currently serves as the Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Learning Innovation. A Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Peer Corps member and Team Chair, and an AACRAO Strategic Enrollment Management endorsed professional, Darcy has a comprehensive understanding of the higher education landscape. Her extensive background includes leadership roles in academic advising, admissions, enrollment management, financial aid, institutional research, and curriculum development, among other areas. Darcy has a proven track record of successfully leading departments through organizational change, while maintaining a focus on student and faculty needs. Darcy began at South Dakota Mines in 2021 as the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs.    Prior to coming to South Dakota Mines, she served as the Associate Dean of Enrollment Services/Registrar at Arapahoe Community College for 15 years, where she spearheaded initiatives to improve student success and streamline processes. Throughout her career, Darcy has demonstrated a commitment to collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in higher education.