Dr. Heidi Tasa
Dean of Global Engagement
Global Engagement
812-888-4146
htasa@vinu.edu
Dr. Heidi Tasa supports VU's global engagement initiatives and international student community. Having lived, studied, and taught abroad, she is passionate about creating a welcoming campus environment that prepares all Trailblazers to succeed in a global workforce. From helping students transition to college life in America to offering leadership and community service opportunities, she ensures that every student thrives.
Teaching Philosophy/Approach:
Effective leadership begins with meeting people where they are and helping them get to where they want to be.
Personal Interests:
Having spent years studying and teaching in France, she loves traveling, exploring different languages, and experiencing diverse cultures. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, Pickleball, and spending time with her family and friends!
Why Vincennes University?:
Her first memory of Vincennes University is that of her own mother crossing the graduation stage to receive her nursing degree. That degree changed her family's life. She believes that is what Vincennes University does: change lives, and she knew she wanted to be a part of that transformation!
-“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes
a difference.” – Jane Goodall
-“Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.” – Jane Goodall
Education:
Ed.D., Educational Leadership, 2025, University of Southern Indiana
M.A., English Education, 2010, Salem State University
B.A., French, 2003, Indiana University
Awards & Recognitions:
Promoted to Tenured Full Professor of English (2022)
Developer, Inclusive Teaching Professional Development Certification
Former Recruitment/Retention Liaison, College of Humanities (2016–2022)
Former Director, VU Honors Program