Melanie Holland Bell

As part of AAP’s leadership team, Melanie promotes innovation and quality across AAP’s existing undergraduate, professional, and research degree programs, as well as the development of interdisciplinary connections and opportunities across the college and university. Melanie contributes to strategic discussions about future academic directions of the college and supports the development and implementation of new educational initiatives and academic programs. Melanie oversees AAP admissions and engages with college faculty, staff, and students in an ongoing analysis of the student experience. Prior to serving in this role, Melanie directed AAP’s Office of Admissions and Academic Services. Melanie holds a B.S. degree in policy analysis from Cornell’s College of Human Ecology and a M.A. in education from New York University. Before returning to Cornell, Melanie taught at Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon and at SUNY Stony Brook and held a Fulbright teaching position in Austria.