Specializations: Business offices

Gauri A. Pitale she/her

Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

• Phone: 309-794-7602
• Email: gauripitale@augustana.edu
• Office: Bahls Campus Leadership Center 101

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Dr. Gauri A. Pitale is dedicated to cultivating a sense of belonging among all members of the Augustana community, including students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners. Dr. Pitale joined Augustana in February 2024, following her role as associate dean of students for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Bridgewater College.

With more than a decade of teaching experience, Dr. Pitale has extensive expertise in DEI programming and advising student clubs and organizations. She previously served as an assistant professor in the Department of Life Sciences at Ivy Tech Community College, where she taught biology and physiology courses.

In her previous positions, Dr. Pitale chaired Bridgewater College's Intercultural Advisory Council and was a member of the Teacher Education Program DEI Committee. As part of the Student Success and Retention Team at SIU, she contributed to a 30% increase in the retention of underrepresented students over two years.

"I am inspired to create spaces where every individual feels seen, heard, and valued — celebrating the rich tapestry of our diverse community." — Dr. Gauri A. Pitale

Recent initiatives:

• Facilitated trainings on "What is implicit bias and why does it matter," inclusive leadership, understanding differences, LGBTQ+ awareness and "the model minority myth"
• Active member of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE), the Asiatic Society of Mumbai and the Society of South Asian Archaeology
• Dr. Gauri A. Pitale selected as Augustana's vice president for diversity, equity and inclusion
• Augustana College Bias Education and Support Team

More than a leader

Gallup strengths: Input, Learner, Individualization, Empathy, Connectedness

Dr. Pitale was born in Thane, India, and lived there until 2008 when she moved to the United States to pursue her doctoral degree. She is married and has a young daughter. Dr. Pitale's passions include reading fantasy fiction, watching Bollywood movies, cooking elaborate meals and exploring the art of embroidery. 

Specializations: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Specializations: Public Safety

Specializations: Advancement

Jon Enslin

Vice President for College Advancement

• Phone: 309-794-7228
• Email: jonenslin@augustana.edu
• Office: Sorensen Hall - Office of Advancement

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Jon Enslin serves as the vice president for college advancement at Augustana College. Previously, he was vice president for college advancement at St. Norbert College, where he successfully led the "Support What Matters," campaign, raising more than $125 million for the college's endowment and other campus priorities.

At Augustana, Enslin focuses on enhancing alumni and parent engagement and fostering donor relationships to support the college's mission of providing students with an education that prepares them for lives of leadership and service.

He is spearheading The Gerber Grand Challenge in Philanthropy, which launched the Augustana Possible financial aid program thanks to a $40 million commitment from alumnus Murry Gerber. Augustana Possible meets 100% of demonstrated need for qualifying students, benefiting almost 340 students so far and inspiring additional donor support. He has been an active member of the Council for Advancement & Support of Education (CASE), a global nonprofit association dedicated to educational advancement.

"What drives me is knowing that our work connects passionate donors to opportunities that make a lasting impact on our students’ lives." — Jon Enslin

Recent initiatives:

• Endowment campaign
• Gerber Grand Challenge in Philanthropy
• Augustana Possible meeting full demonstrated financial need for qualifying students
• Part of the team advising the president and administration on the budget regarding priorities, budget building and the allocation of resources
• Harold T. and Violet M. Jaeke Awards Committee, recognizing outstanding performance by members of Augustana’s faculty and staff 
• 30+ years of higher education Advancement experience
• Augustana selects Jonathan Enslin as vice president for college advancement

More than a leader

A Wisconsin native, Jon Enslin is married to Kay, and the couple has three adult sons, Jacob, Samuel and Joseph. He enjoys walking his dogs, seeking out the perfect IPA, and hoping that the Green Bay Packers will soon get back to the Super Bowl. He is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, and has served on the endowment committee of Crossways Camping Ministries.

Specializations: Advancement

Specializations: Dean of Students Office