John Eckman

Assistant Vice Provost for Student Life

John Eckman serves as the assistant vice provost for student life, overseeing University Residences and Purdue Dining & Culinary. As a seasoned higher education leader with over two decades of experiences, Eckman is dedicated to university environments through strategic oversight and innovative management of campus services. His career has been driven by a commitment to enhancing the quality of student life and ensuring institutional success.

Eckman most recently served as associate vice chancellor for campus services at Appalachian State University where he oversaw a broad spectrum of services, including dining, parking, the campus store, conference services and more. His tenure was marked by notable achievements, including revitalizing dining facilities, launching innovative meal plans and managing major infrastructure projects. He also served on several campus-wide strategic initiatives, including the Emergency Management Team and Master Planning Steering Committee.

Prior to his role at Appalachian State, Eckman served as director of residential services at the University of Pennsylvania. His previous experience in housing and activities also includes stints at Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, New YorkUniversity and the University of Connecticut.

Eckman holds a Master of Education in College Student Personnel Administration from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Science in Planning, Public Policy and Management from the University of Oregon.