College President’s Report – April 2019

April 1, 2019/in President's Report 2019

Appointments

Alabama System Appoint Permanent President

Trustees for the University of Alabama System have appointed Interim Chancellor Finis E. St. John to become the system’s permanent chancellor. St. John has served in an interim position since July 2018. He will begin his post immediately.

New President Named at Boise State

Dr. Marlen Tromp has been named by the Idaho State Board of Education to become the next president at Boise State University. Tromp currently serves as provost at UC Santa Cruz. She will become the school’s first female president on July 1^st.

Danville State CC Hires Next President

Dr. Jacqueline Gill has been announced as the next president at Danville State Community College. Gill will succeed Dr. Bruce Scism who retired in December of 2018. She will begin her tenure this July.

Former Emory & Henry Provost Promoted to President

John W. Wells has been unanimously approved by the board at Emory & Henry to become the institution’s next president. Wells currently serves as provost and will replace Jake Schrum as Emory & Henry’s 22^nd president this July.

Board Selects New President at Florida State College Jacksonville

Current president and CEO of Kankakee College, John Avendano, has been announced the next president of Florida State College at Jacksonville. Avendano will replace Interim President Kevin Hyde immediately.

Pittsburgh Tech Names Next President

Alicia Harvey-Smith has been selected to become the next leader of Pittsburgh Technical College. Harvey-Smith currently acts as executive vice chancellor at Lone Star College in Houston. She will replace Interim President Eileen Steffan this July.

Texas Lutheran with New President

Dr. Debbie Cottrell has been named the 16^th president of Texas Lutheran University. Cottrell currently serves as the school’s VP for academic affairs. She will begin her leadership this summer.

University of Idaho Announces Next President

Scott Green has been appointed the next president at the University of Idaho. Green is an alumnus and said, “My history with the University of Idaho is deep. I care about this place, its students, its faculty and staff and its alumni.” He will become the school’s 19^th president on July 1^st.

New Chancellor at Western Carolina

Current provost at Georgia College and State University, Kelli R. Brown, has been elected by the University of North Carolina Board of Governors to become Western Carolina’s 12^th chancellor. Brown will begin on July 1st as the institution’s first female leader.

Retirements

University of Missouri St. Louis Chancellor to Retire

Chancellor Tom George has announced his retirement from the University of Missouri St. Louis. George has served the school for the past 16 years and said “It has been the greatest experience of my professional life to serve as chancellor of UMSL and to represent the students, faculty, staff and alumni in our efforts alongside numerous community and business organizations.”

Resignations

Vanderbilt Chancellor to Step Aside

Citing health concerns, Vanderbilt Chancellor Nicholas Zeppos has announced his resignation. Zeppos will leave as the school’s leader in August and said, “I truly love Vanderbilt and serving you has been a privilege.” He will stay on as a law professor at the university.

Bennington College President to Resign

Dr. Mariko Silver has announced that she will resign on July 1^st to take over the Henry Luce Foundation in New York. Dr. Silver has served as president of Bennington since 2013.

President of Macalester College Announces Resignation

Current Macalester College President Brian Rosenberg has announced that he intends to resign in May of 2020. Rosenberg has led the school for the past 16 years. He said, “I have made a promise to myself from day one that I try not to outstay my welcome.”

Mistick to Resign at Wilson College

Dr. Barbara Mistick has announced her plan to resign from Wilson College at the end of the 2019 school year. Wilson has served the college since 2011 and said, “I am very proud of my time at Wilson College and the work we have accomplished together.” The board has appointed a committee to find its successor.

College President’s Report – March 2019

March 3, 2019/in President's Report 2019

Appointments

University of Southern California Selects Former UNC Chancellor as President

Carol L. Folt has been selected by the USC Board of Trustees to become the school’s 12^th president. Folt previously served as the first female chancellor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. She will begin her tenure at USC on July 1^st.

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Colorado State Announces New President

CSU has announced that current provost and VP for academic affairs at West Virginia University, Joyce McConnell, will become the institutions next president. McConnell will replace President Tony Frank on July 1^st. She is the first female president in CSU’s history.

Endicott College Names New President

Steven DiSalvo has been named the next president of Endicott College. DiSalvo currently serves president of Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. He will start on July 1^st.

New Chancellor at Indiana South Bend

The board of trustees at Indiana University has named Susan Elrod as the institution’s next chancellor. Elrod currently serves as provost at UW-Whitewater. She will begin on July 1^st.

Judson College Elects New Leader

Mark Tew has been named as the next president of Judson College in Alabama. Tew will succeed David Potts, who passed away last year. He will begin immediately.

Luther College Names Next President

Dr. Jenifer Ward has been selected to become Luther College’s 11^th president. Ward currently serves as provost and dean at Centenary College of Louisiana. She will replace President Paula J. Carlson in July.

Permanent President Found at Murray State

Board of Regents at Murray State have named current interim president, Dr. Bob Jackson, to become the institutions permanent leader. Jackson became interim president last August. He became the 14^th president on March 1^st.

New President at Nassau CC

Dr. Jermaine Williams has been announced as the next president of Nassau Community College in New York. He is currently VP for student affairs at North Shore CC and will become the school’s 7^th president this July.

Southwest Minnesota State Names President

Kumara Jayasuriya has been named by the board of trustees at Minnesota State to become the school’s next president. Dr. Jayasuriya is the current provost at West Virginia State. He will begin as the Minnesota State’s 10^th president on July 1^st.

Hibbs in as President at University of Dallas

Dr. Thomas Hibbs has been announced as the 9^th president at the University of Dallas. Hibbs currently serves as dean of the Honors College at Baylor University. He will begin as president July 1^st.

Chairman of Board to Become President of the University of Mobile

Upon the resignation of President Tim Smith, the board has appointed its head chairman, Fred Wilson to become the school’s interim president. A nationwide search for a new president has begun.

University of Southern Florida Announces New President

Steven Currall has been selected by the University of South Florida Board of Trustees to become the school’s next president. Currall Currently serves as the provost and VP for academic affairs at Southern Methodist University. He will begin this July.

UT El Paso with New President

The University of Texas System has appointed U.S. Airforce Secretary Heather Wilson to become the next president at the University of Texas El Paso. She will begin June 19^th.

Retirements

Bethel University President to Retire

President Jay Barnes has announced his plans to retire from the university. Barnes has served as president since July of 2008. President Barnes said, “It has been a blessing and one of my life’s greatest joys to serve and be part of the Bethel community.” His last day will be June 30^th 2020.

Retirement Announced at MacMurray College

After four years as president of MacMurray College, Mark Tierno has announced his plans to retire. Tierno will leave on July 1^st.

University of Missouri St. Louis Chancellor to Retire

Resignations

Staton to Resign from ECU

East Carolina University President Cecil P. Staton has announced he will step down this May. Staton has served as chancellor since 2016. Some site the school’s unimpressive athletics program, and more specifically the football program, as major reasons for the resignation.

College President’s Report – February 2019

February 6, 2019/in President's Report 2019

Appointments

UNC-Chapel Hill Names Interim Chancellor

Kevin Guskiewicz has been named interim chancellor at UNC. Guskiewicz was appointed by Interim UNC-system President Bill Roper earlier this month. Guskiewicz has served as the dean of College of Arts and Sciences at UNC since 2016. He will begin his tenure as interim chancellor immediately.

University of Vermont Appoints Next President

Dr. Suresh Garimella has been named the future president at the University of Vermont. Garimella currently serves as executive VP for research and partnerships at Purdue University. He will begin his tenure on July 1^st 2019.

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Queens College President to Become Leader at CUNY New York

CUNY New York Board of Trustees have selected Felix Matos Rodriguez, current president of Queens College, to become the university’s next president. He will begin his tenure this May.

New President Named at Clarke University

Thom D. Chesney has been announced as the 16^th president of Clarke University. Chesney was voted in unanimously by the Board of Trustees earlier this month. Currently serving as president of Brookhaven College, Chesney will begin his leadership roll at Clarke in July.

Anne Houtman Selected as New President at Earlham

Earlham College has picked Anne Houtman, current provost at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, to become the institution’s next president. Houtman will begin her tenure on July 1^st.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges Names New President

Dr. Joyce P. Jacobsen has been named the 29^th president of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Jacobsen currently serves as provost at Wesleyan University. She will succeed interim President Patrick McGuire on July 1^st.

Lindenwood Fires President, Appoints Interim

Michael Shonrock has been fired as president of the Lindenwood University System. Shonrock will be replaced by Interim President Art Johnson. Johnson currently serves as Chairman of the Board at Lindenwood and will begin immediately.

New President Announced at Norfolk State

Javaune Adams-Gaston has been named to the presidency at Norfolk State University. Adams-Gaston currently serves as VP for student life at Ohio State. She will begin her leadership in Virginia in mid-June.

Pepperdine Appoints Next President

Current associate dean for strategic planning and law professor at the Pepperdine Law School, James A. Gash, has been named the president of Pepperdine University. Gash will replace current president, Andrew Benton, on August 1^st. He will become the school’s 8^th president.

Rutgers-New Brunswick Appoints Next Chancellor

Christopher Malloy has been named the new, permanent president at Rutgers University New Brunswick. Malloy has served as interim president since this summer and previously as senior VP for research and economic development at the institution. He will begin his permanent tenure immediately.

UCF Announces Next President

Following the resignation of Dale Whittaker in mid-February, Thad Seymour Jr. has been named president of the University of Central Florida. Seymour Jr. previously served as VP for partnerships and chief innovation officer at UCF.

Retirements

Eckerd College President to Retire

Donald R. Eastman III has announced that he will retire as president from Eckerd College. Eastman has served for the past 18 years and will leave in the summer of 2020. A search committee has been contracted to find his replacement.

Skidmore President Announces Retirement

Current Skidmore College President, Philip Glotzbach, has announced that he will retire in May of 2020. Glotzbach has served the school since 2003.

Libby to Retire from Stetson

Wendy Libby has announced her retirement from Stetson University in Florida. Libby has served as president of the school for the past decade. She said, “I’m very proud of the way we have been able to grow enrollment at a time that has not always been hospitable for private education, including law education.” Libby plans to serve as an advisor under the board’s request upon retirement.

Resignations

University of Mobile President Resigns

President Timothy Smith informed the Board of Trustees at the University of Mobile of his resignation last month. Smith has served as president since 2016 and cited personal reasons for departing. Plans to ensure a smooth transition are currently being finalized by the Board of Trustees.

College President’s Report – January 2019

January 6, 2019/in President's Report 2019

Appointments

Michigan State Names New President

The Board at Michigan State has named current executive VP for administrative services, Satish Upda, to become the institution’s new interim president. Upda will replace John Engler who resigned after learning the board was scheduled to fire him. Upda said, “I recognize it’s a challenge but at the end of the day this is a job that needs to get done. We can’t continue to operate the way we’ve been for the past two years.”

Allegheny College Elects Next Leader

Hilary Link has been unanimously elected to become Allegheny College’s next president. Link currently serves as dean of Temple University’s campus in Rome. She replaces James Mullen Jr. who is retiring in June after 11 years at the helm.

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President Selected at Alvernia University

Current VP for business affairs and CFO at King’s College, John Loyack, has been announced as the next leader of Alvernia University. Loyack said, “I look forward to continuing the success and growth of Alvernia and ensuring that this institution is well positioned to deliver is transformational mission to students for generations to become.” He will begin his tenure on July 1^st.

Interim President Named After Resignation at Bluefield State

Following the resignation of Dr. Marsha Krotseng in December, the Board at Bluefield state has selected Robin Capehart as the school’s interim president. Capehart previously ran Georgetown Solutions, a higher education consulting firm.

Brooklyn Law School Appoints Next President

Effective on July 1^st, Michael T. Cahill will take over as Brooklyn Law School’s president. Cahill formerly served on the faculty Brooklyn Law for 13 years. He will replace Interim Dean Maryellen Fullerton in July.

Central Carolina CC Selects Next President

Dr. Lisa Chapman has been selected the sixth president of Central Carolina Community College. Dr. Chapman currently serves as senior VP and provost for the North Carolina Community College System. She will begin as president on April 1^st.

Georgia Southern Names New President

Board of Regents at GA Southern have announced Dr. Kyle Marrero as the school’s next president. Marrero currently serves as president of West Georgia. He will replace Interim President Shelley Nickel on April 1^st.

Grand Valley State Appoints First Female President

Board of Trustees at Grand Valley State have appointed Philomena Mantella to become the university’s next leader. Dr. Mantella is currently at Northeastern University, serving as senior VP and CEO of the Lifelong Learning Network there. She replaces President Thomas Haas who is retiring this June.

Monmouth University Announces 10^th President

Patrick F. Leahy has been announced as the 10^th president at Monmouth University. Leahy currently serves as Wilkes University’s President, where he has been since 2012. He will begin his leadership at Monmouth in August, succeeding Grey Dimenna.

New Leader Announced at Quincy University

The Board at Quincy University has appointed Brian Mcgee as the institution’s next president. McGee currently serves as provost at the College of Charleston. He will succeed Acting President Phil Conover this July.

Seton Hall President Selected

Current president of Iona College, Joseph Nyre, has been announced the next president at Seaton Hall University. Nyre will remain at Iona before transferring to Seton Hall on August 1^st. He has served at Iona College for the past eight years.

Wake Tech Appoints Next Leader

Former Leader of North Carolina’s Community College System, Scott Ralls, has been named the future president of Wake Tech CC. Ralls is currently serving as president at NOVA Community College. He will replace Dr. Stephen Scott in May of 2019.

Retirements

Georgia Tech President to Step Down

Georgia Tech President G.P. “Bud” Peterson has announced his plan to retire at the end of the 2019 school year. Peterson has served the school for the past 10 years. In the last year, his tenure was scarred by investigations into ethics abuse by former administrators and the handling of students’ mental health problems. Peterson said, “Being able to be president of Georgia Tech over the past decade has been one of the highlights of my career.” A national search for a replacement will be conducted by Georgia’s University System.

Clark University President to Retire

After nine years, Clark President David Angel has announced his plans to retire in June of 2020. Clark Board of Trustees have announced a search for a replacement in the near future.

Longtime Queen’s University President Announces Retirement

Dr. Pamela Davies will retire as the 20^th president of Queens University this summer. Serving since 2002, Davies said, “I have considered it a great privilege to lead this university over the last 16 years.” She will be succeeded by Daniel Lugo, current VP for college advancement at Colby College this July.

Resignations

UNC Chancellor Resigns

UNC Chapel Hill Chancellor Carol Folt has resigned from her leadership role at the institution. Citing a series of turbulent events, she said, “my heart is full.” Her resignation came on the same day that she ordered the base of the controversial Silent Sam Statue to be removed. Accrediting issues and collegiate athlete scandals have also marred Folt’s tenure. A decision on Folt’s replacement will be made by Interim UNC system President Bill Roper this month.

College President’s Report – December 2018

December 7, 2018/in President's Report 2018

Appointments

New President Appointed at Minnesota

The Board of Regents at Minnesota has named Joan T.A. Gabel as the University’s 17^th President. Gabel currently serves as VP for academic affairs and provost at the University of South Carolina. Gabel will become the 17^th and first female president in the university’s 167-year history.

Crafton Hills College Names Next President

Dr. Kevin Horan has been announced as the next president at Crafton Hills College in California. Dr. Horan is currently VP for instruction and student services at Los Medanos College. He will begin his new tenure on January 7^th, 2019.

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East Mississippi CC Selects New President

Dr. Scott Alsobrooks has been selected to become the next president at East Mississippi Community College. Alsobrooks currently serves as vice president at Pearl River Community College. He will begin as president in January.

14^th President Selected at Eastern Nazarene

The Board of Trustees at Eastern Nazarene as announced a new president in Rev. Dr. Jack Connell. Dr. Connell Currently serves as provost and dean of faculty at Houghton College in New York. He will become the institute’s 14^th president this January.

Permanent Chancellor Announced at Elizabeth City State

Dr. Karrie G. Dixon has been named interim chancellor of Elizabeth City State University. Dr. Dixon has served as the institute’s interim chancellor since April of 2018. She began her permanent tenure this December.

Haverford College Reps New President

Dr. Wendy Raymond has been selected to become Haverford College’s 16^th president. She currently serves as vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty at Davidson College. She will begin her tenure on July 1^st, 2019.

Rush University Appoints Next President

Dr. Sherine Gabriel has been named Rush University’s next president. She will succeed Dr. Larry Goodman become the school’s 4^th president this February.

Temple College Appoints Next President

Trustees at Temple College have announced that Dr. Christina Ponce will become the school’s next president. Dr. Ponce replaces Glenda Barron, who retired on Dec. 31^st. She became the school’s 11^th president on January 2^nd.

Central Missouri Makes Position Permanent

Roger Best has been appointed permanent president of Central Missouri. Best has served as interim chief operating officer since January of last year. Dr. Best will become the schools 16^th president immediately.

University of Rochester Appoints New President

Current Provost at Wisconsin, Sarah Mangelsdorf, has been named the next president of the University of Rochester. Mangelsdorf succeeds Richard Feldman this February.

Wagner College Announces New President

Trustees at Wagner College have announced that Dr. Joel W. Martin will become the institution’s 19^th president. Martin previously served as provost and dean of the faculty at Franklin and Marshall College. He will begin his post on July 1^st.

Weber State Names 13^th President

Regents for the state of Utah have picked Brad Mortensen to become the new president of Weber State University. Mortensen has served Weber state as VP for advancement for past 11 years. Mortensen will replace Norm Tarbox at the helm.

Retirements

Rappahannock CC President to Retire

Elizabeth Crowther has announced her plans to retire as president of Rappahannock Community College. Crowther has served the school for the past fourteen years. She will officially retire in June 2019.

Maine System Chancellor to Retire

James H. Page will retire as the University of Maine System Chancellor at the end of this academic year. Page as served as chancellor for the last seven years and said, “it’s a good time.” A national search for a successor has begun.

William Jewell College President Retiring

President David Sallee has announced that he will retire in the summer of 2020. Sallee has served as the school’s 15^th president since 2000. The Board plans to start a national search for a replacement immediately.

Resignations

Coppin State President to Resign

Dr. Maria Thompson has announced her plans to resign at the end of the academic school year. Thompson cites health reasons and a wanting to return to her hometown as catalysts for her resignation.

University of Wisconsin Whitewater Chancellor Resigns

Chancellor Beverly Kopper has resigned from her post at UW-Whitewater. Kopper became the school’s 16^th chancellor in 2010. Kopper’s husband is alleged to have sexually harassed multiple women on campus dating back to 2015.

College President’s Report – November 2018

November 4, 2018/in President's Report 2018

Appointments

College of Charleston Selects New President

Dr. Andrew Hsu has been named the next president at the College of Charleston. Hsu currently serves as provost and executive VP for academic affairs at the University of Toledo. Hsu was chosen unanimously by the board of trustees and will succeed Interim President Stephen Osborne.

New Interim President Announced for UNC School System

The UNC Board of Governors has named the CEO of UNC Health Care and dean of School of Medicine at UNC Chapel Hill, Dr. Bill Roper, to become the system’s new president. Roper takes over for Margaret Spellings, who announced her resignation in Oct, on January 1^st.

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Birmingham Native to Take Over at Birmingham Southern

Daniel Coleman has been appointed to the presidency of Birmingham Southern College. Coleman previously served as the CEO of KCG Holdings before its sale in 2017. He will become the school’s 16^th president this December.

New President Appointed at Blackburn College

Dr. Julie Murray-Jensen has been named the next president of Blackburn college. She is currently serving as the VP of Enrollment and External Affairs at Klamath Community College in Oregon. Dr. Murray-Jensen will become the school’s 17^th president on January 14^th.

Interim President Made Permanent at Central Missouri

The UCM Board of Governors has named Interim President Dr. Roger Best to become the institution’s 16^th permanent president. Best said, “I am extremely honored to be a part of this tremendous institutions, and I have deep appreciation for the Board of Governors and their confidence in me.”

Next President Announced at Eastern Nazarene

Rev. Jack Connell has been named the 14^th president of Eastern Nazarene College. Connell previously served as provost and dean faculty at Houghton College in NY. Rev. Connell will begin his tenure this month.

Fresh Chancellor Announced at Indiana Wesleyan

Dr. Rodney Reed has been selected as the next chancellor at Indiana Wesleyan – Marion. Dr. Reed has served the past decade as dean of Christian formation and university chaplain at John Brown University. He will begin his tenure as Chancellor on February 1^st.

Riverside City College Names Next President

Riverside City College has appointed Dr. Gregory Anderson to become the school’s 12^th president. Anderson said, “I’m deeply grateful to the Trustees, Chancellor Isaac and the RCC team who engaged their hearts and intellect in the hiring process.” Dr. Anderson will begin as president this January.

SUNY Upstate Announces New President

Dr. Mantosh Dewan has been announced as interim president of SUNY Upstate Medical University. He replaces Dr. Danielle Laraque-Arean who is leaving this December.

Retirements

Northwood University President to Retire

President of Northwood University, Keith Petty, has announced that he will retire at the end of this academic school year. Petty has served Northwood for the past 12 years and said, “Northwood University is a special place, and I am proud to have had the opportunity to serve this vibrant community of current and future leaders.” The university’s board has convened a presidential search committee to begin in the near future.

Resignations

Mississippi President Resigns

Ole Miss Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter announced on Monday that he will resign from his post at this end of this calendar year. Vitter became chancellor of the school in January of 2016 after serving as provost and executive vice chancellor at Kansas. Some students were surprised to hear about Vitter’s resignation. Sophomore Zoe Thaw said, “I feel like he did a great job while he was here, and I don’t know why he would be stepping down.” Others (Conservative Donors) cite the university becoming exceptionally divided under a progressive Vitter—with his pushing to remove the flag of the state, encouraging the prohibition of playing Dixie at football, a debacle with the selection of a new mascot, and other issues which they believe is causing athletics, enrollment and public image of the school to suffer.

Centenary University President Resigns

Dr. David P. Haney has announced his resignation from Centenary University in New Jersey. Haney began his role as president on July 1^st and will officially leave the school on June 30^th, 2019.

Resignation Announced at Kent State

Beverly Warren, Kent State University’s 12^th President, has announced that she will not extend her presidency into 2020. Warren has been leading the school since January 2014 and will step away this upcoming June.

College President’s Report – October 2018

October 1, 2018/in President's Report 2018

Appointments

Texas Tech University System Appoints Next Chancellor

The Texas Tech University System Board of Regents has named Dr. Tedd L. Mitchell to become the system’s next Chancellor. Mitchell was voted in unanimously and will serve as the system’s fifth chancellor. Dr. Mitchell said, “to become the chancellor of a university system of this caliber is the honor of a lifetime.” He will begin his permanent position immediately.

Next President Announced at Samuel Merritt University

Dr. Ching-Hua Wang has been named by SMU Board of Regents as the school’s new president. Wang is currently the provost at California State University Sacramento, and will replace Sharon Diaz in November. Diaz, after 36 years as the school’s initial president, announced her retirement earlier this year.

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Wearden in as President at Methodist

Methodist University has announced that Dr. Stanley T. Wearden will become the university’s fifth president. Wearden currently serves as provost at Columbia College in Chicago. He will begin his tenure in January of 2019.

Baltimore City CC Names New President

Dr. Debra McCurdy has been announced as the next president at BCCC. McCurdy is currently the president of Rhodes State College in Ohio. She will begin as president at BCCC in July of 2019.

Brophy Announced as President at Hilbert College

Dr. Michael Brophy has been named the fourth president of Hilbert College in New York. Brophy has previously served as president at Benedictine College and Marymount California University. He will begin office as president in January.

Rush University Selects Next President

Dr. Sherine Gabriel has been named the next president of Rush University in Chicago. Gabriel is currently serving as the dean of the medical school at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She will replace Larry Goodman as president in February.

Treadwell Given Permanent Position at Keene State College

Melinda Treadwell has been selected as the permanent president of Keene State College. For the past year and a half, Treadwell has served as Keene State’s Interim President. Her three-year contract began this October.

Retirements

Maryland President Announces Retirement after Football Coach Controversy

Dr. Wallace D. Loh will retire in June of 2019 following 8 years at the helm. Loh’s administration was found to be partially responsible for an athletic department that allowed players to be abused for years. Loh said, “I have accepted that responsibility.”

South Carolina President to Retire

After ten years at the helm of the University of South Carolina, President Harris Pastides has announced his retirement. Pastides began as president in 2008 and has since added 7,000 students for enrollment around 35,000. He cited spending more time with his family as a major influence on his decision. He will step down in July of 2019.

Retirement Announced at San Francisco State

President Leslie Wong has announced that he will retire as president from San Francisco State this upcoming summer. Wong became the school’s 13^th president in 2012. Officials for the state’s school system will begin a search for a successor in the near future.

Humboldt State President Retiring

Dr. Lisa Rossbacher will retire as president of Humboldt State at the end of the 2018-2019 Academic year. Dr. Rossbacher has served the school since 2014. She said, “This was not an easy decision, as I very much enjoy being part of this campus community.”

Retirement Announced at Northwood

Northwood University President Dr. Keith Pretty will retire from the school in June of 2019. Pretty began at Northwood 12 years ago as is the school’s third president. Trustees have created a search committee for Pretty’s replacement.

Resignations

Saint Mary’s President Resigns

Jan Cervelli has resigned as president of Saint Mary’s College in Indiana. Cervelli began her tenure as president in 2016 and was the school’s twelfth president. Current Provost Nancy Nekvasil will step in as interim president while a search is started for a new president.

Resignation Announced at Michigan-Flint

Officials have announced that President Susan Borrego is due to leave at the end of the 2019 school year. Borrego has served the school as president since 2014.

Goucher College President Stepping Down

Jose Bowen has announced his plan to step down from the presidency of Goucher College at the end of this academic year. Bowen said, “I believe it is time for a change of direction for me personally, as I remain deeply passionate about my research, scholarship, music and teaching.”

Johnson Resigning from Clark Atlanta

Ronald A. Johnson is resigning from Clark Atlanta University citing personal reasons. He said, “While I am reluctant to leave this great University and its incredible students, faculty and staff I am incredibly proud of what we accomplished during this period of institutional transformation.” Robinson will leave Clark Atlanta this December.

Resignation Announced at Kent State

College President’s Report – September 2018

September 2, 2018/in President's Report 2018

Appointments

Georgia Piedmont Appoints New President

Dr. Tavarez Holston has been approved by the Technical College System of Georgia to become Georgia Piedmont’s next president. Dr. Holston previously served as VP for academic affairs at Lanier Technical College. He replaced Dr. Jabari Simama as president on September 10^th.

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Shaw University President Named to Permanent Position

Interim President of Shaw University, Dr. Paulette Dillard, has been announced as the 18^th president of the school. Dillard has served in an interim position since July of 2017. Shaw’s Board Chairmen, Joseph N. Bell said, “We believe her performance to date has demonstrated that she is committed to the transformative education process and more than qualified to lead Shaw University into this next era of excellence.”

First Female President Announced at Northern Illinois

Dr. Lisa C. Freeman has been named the 13^th president of Northern Illinois University. Freeman has been serving as interim president sent July of 2017. Dr. Freeman said, “It is my professional and personal honor to lead NIU forward.”

New President Announced at DCCC

Dr. Darrin L. Hartness has been selected by the Davidson County Community College board of trustees to become the school’s next president. Hartness previously served as superintendent for Davie County Schools. Dr. Hartness will succeed Dr. Mary E. Rittling. who is retiring in December after serving as president for the past 15 years.

Retirements

South Florida President Announces Retirement

Dr. Judy Genshaft has announced her plans to retire from the University of South Florida. Genshaft has served as president of the school since 2000, and plans to officially step-down next July. Dr. Genshaft is the longest serving president in USF’s history and said, “Thank you for your support and friendship.”

Orange Coast College President Retiring

Dr. Dennis Harkins is retiring from Orange Coast College after serving the school for the past nine years. He is expected to officially leave at the end of the Fall 2018 semester. The school is currently searching for permanent president.

GGC President to Retire at End of Academic Year

Dr. Stanley Preczewski has announced his retirement from Georgia Gwinnett College. He will leave the school at the end of the academic year this summer. Preczewski has served the school as president since 2014. A national search for a replacement is forthcoming.

Retirement Announced at CSU San Marcos

Cal State San Marcos President Karen Hayes plans to retire at the end of this academic year. Hayes has served as president since 2004, and has grown enrollment at the school from 7,000 to its current 17,000 students. The school will conduct a nationwide search for Hayes’ replacement in the near future.

Tennessee System President Retiring

Dr. Joe DiPietro has announced his retirement as president of the University of Tennessee System. DiPietro has served as president of the system since January 2011. He said, “I am very proud of all we have accomplished together, which would not have been possible without the important efforts of our talented students, staff and administrators and the steadfast support of the Board of Trustees.”

Georgetown College President to Retire

The president of Georgetown College, Dr. Michael Dwaine Greene, has announced that he will be retiring as leader of the school. Greene has served Georgetown since 2013 and will step down at the end of the 2018-19 academic year.

Resignations

Colorado State President Resigning

Tony Frank has announced that he will step down as president from Colorado State next summer. He said, “It’s now time for the next step in our university’s trajectory, and that will require the articulation of a new vision for Colorado State.” Frank has served the school as president for the past decade. He will stay on as chancellor at the school after this summer.

Texarkana President to Resign

President of Texarkana College, James Russell, has announced that he will step down as president of the school at the end of this year. Russell began as president at the school in 2011.

College President’s Report – August 2018

August 5, 2018/in President's Report 2018

Appointments

Central Michigan Announces New President

Dr. Robert O. Davies has been named the new president of Central Michigan University. Davies said, “I am honored, humbled and I am privileged to serve you as the 15^th president of Central Michigan University.” Davies’s first day at the helm is September 1^st.

Next President Named at Albany State

The Board of Regents has named Marion Fedrick the next leader of Albany State University. Before coming to Albany State, Fedrick served as vice chancellor for human resources at the University System of Georgia. She has been serving as interim president at Albany State for the past 8 months and will begin her permanent position immediately.

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Bay State College Appoints New President

Dr. Mark DeFusco has been named president of Bay State College in Boston. Defusco previously served as senior research associate at USC’s school of education. He began his role at Bay State this August.

New President Announced at New England Conservatory

Current dean of the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Andrea Kalyn, has been named the next president of the New England Conservatory. Kalyn has served Oberlin for the past nine years. She will begin her tenure at the New England Conservatory on January 1^st, 2019.

Johnson and Wales University System Names President of Four Campuses

Dr. Mim L. Runey has been named the next chancellor of the four Johnson and Wales University Campuses. She will become the university’s third chancellor in the past 104 years in October. Runey said, “I am honored to have been chosen to lead this institution dedicated to students’ intellectual and personal growth during this time of rapid change in higher education.”

Board Confirms Next President at Texas A&M Commerce

Dr. Mark Rudin has been approved by the Texas A&M Board of Regents to become the new president of Texas A&M University Commerce. Rudin previously served as vice president for research and economic development at Boise State University. He replaces Dr. Ray Keck, who left his post on August 31^st.

Retirements

Brenau University President Retiring

Dr. Ed L. Shrader has announced his plans to retire in 2019. Shrader has served Brenau University for the past 15 years as president, becoming the 9^th leader in 2005. Dr. Shrader said, “Serving as Brenau University’s president has been the highlight of my career.” A search for Shrader’s replacement will begin this fall.

Concordia University – St. Paul President to Retire

Dr. Thomas Ries has announced his retirement at the end of the next academic year. Ries has served as president of St. Paul since 2011. A successor will be announced later this fall.

President to Retire at Martin University

Eugene White has announced his plans to retire from Martin University next June. White has served the university since 2013. The Board plans to fined a replacement by the end of this year.

Texas Tech University System Chancellor Retiring

Mr. Robert Duncan has announced that he will retire from his post as head of the Texas Tech System effective August 31^st. Duncan has led the system for the past four years and said, “At 65, it’s time to retire, move on and begin to tackle new challenges.” No details about a successor have been released.

Retirement Announced at the University of Lynchburg

Dr. Kenneth Garren has announced his plans to retire after 17 years at Lynchburg. Garren said, “What I take the greatest pride in are the students that graduate from here.” He plans to officially leave office in 2020.

Resignations

USC President Resigns

Dr. C.L. Max Nikias has resigned from the University of Southern California. Most recently his tenure was tarnished by a series of scandals including misconduct by a longtime doctor toward female students. The USC Board said in a letter that, “something is broken and that urgent and profound actions are needed.” Nikias will continue on at USC as a tenured professor.

Resignation Announced at Benedictine University

Benedictine University President, Michael S. Brophy, has announced that he will leave the school on a year long sabbatical. Brophy has served as Benedictine’s president since 2015. Charles Gregory, former Benedictine executive vice president, will step in as interim president.

Vermont President to Step Down

Dr. Thomas Sullivan has announced that he will step down as president at the University of Vermont in June of 2019. Sullivan has led the school for the past seven years and said, “After research leave to complete a book, I look forward to joining the UVM faculty full time.”

College President’s Report – July 2018

July 1, 2018/in President's Report 2018

Appointments

College of Charleston Announces New President

The College of Charleston has named Steve Osborne as the school’s next president. Osborne formerly served as executive vice president of business affairs and senior adviser to previous president, Mr. Glenn McConnel, who announced his retirement in January.

New Oklahoma University President Begins Office

New Oklahoma University president Jim Gallogly has begun his tenure with a bang, laying off six top administrators. Gallogly has dropped the number of executives directly reporting to the president’s office from 25 to 17. He said, “Our inefficiencies on the Norman Campus and our overspending on the Norman campus should not fall on the shoulders of our students.” Gallogly replaced former president, Mr. David Boren, on July 1^st.

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10^th President Named at Saint Leo University

Mr. Jeffrey D. Senese has been appointed the new president of Saint Leo University in Florida. Senese previously served as provost at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee. He replaces William Lennox Jr. who retired in April.

ACHS Names Next President

The American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) has named Erika Yigzaw president. Yigzaw said, “I firmly believe that education can save the world.” She began her tenure on June 15^th.

Maryland College Announces New President

Dr. Heidi M. Anderson has been named the new president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Dr. Anderson Previously served as provost at Texas A & M Kingsville. She replaces Dr. Juliette Bell, who stepped down in early July.

Southwest Baptist Names President

Dr. Eric Turner has been selected by the SBU Board of Trustees as the 25^th president of South Baptist University in Missouri. Turner previously served as president of Black River Technical College. On August 6^th, he will replace C. Pat Taylor who is retiring after 22 years of service.

Southwestern Illinois College Appoints Next President

The Board of Trustees at Southwestern Illinois College have announced that Mr. Nick Mance will take over as the school’s next president. Mance said, “I am honored and humbled to be chosen as the next President of Southwestern Illinois College.” Mance previously served as Chairman of the SWIC Board of Trustees. He will begin his tenure immediately.

New Chancellor announced for 2019 at Washington University St. Louis

Dr. Andrew Martin has been picked to become the next president of Washington University. Martin will succeed current Chancellor, Mark Wrighton, who announced he will retire at the end of the 2019 academic school year. Dr. Martin is currently dean of literature, science and arts at Michigan.

WVU Parkersburg Names New President

West Virginia University at Parkersburg has approved the hiring of Dr. Chris Gilmer to become the campus’ next president. Dr. Gilmer previously served in the world of higher education as executive director of Alcorn State University. He began his tenure on July 2^nd.

Board Elects New President at Wheeling Jesuit

Dr. Michael P. Mihalyo Jr. has been elected by The Wheeling Jesuit Board of Trustees to become the school’s 12^th president. Dr. Mihalyo is currently the Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at Rockford University in Illinois. He replaces Dr. Debra Townsley, who is stepping down after her tenure as Interim President, on August 15^th.

Retirements

University of Colorado President Announces Retirement

Mr. Bruce Benson has announced he will retire after serving as president of the University of Colorado for the past 10 years. Benson will retire next summer and said he plans to give the Board, “ample time to find a successor who can continue the tremendous and positive momentum at CU.”

Alabama Huntsville President to Retire

University of Alabama Huntsville president Dr. Robert Altenkirch has announced that he plans to retire as president of the school. Altenkirch has served the school for the past seven years. He will stay on as president until a successor is found.

Nebraska Wesleyan President Retiring

President Fred Ohles will retire from Nebraska Wesleyan University next summer. Ohles has served the school for the past decade and said, “I’m glad for the numerous significant things all of us in the Nebraska Wesleyan community have achieved together.” A search is currently underway for Wesleyan’s next president.

Resignations

Minnesota President Resigning

Current president of the University of Minnesota, Dr. Eric Kaler, has announced that he will step down as president. Kaler cited the need for new leadership and his long tenure length as reasons saying, “This is an incredibly demanding job, essentially seven days a week, evenings and nights included, and as proud and confident of my contributions and ability as I am, I also know that the University will benefit from a fresh perspective.” Kaler served as president for the past 7 years.

College President’s Report – June 2018

June 9, 2018/in President's Report 2018

Appointments

The University of Alaska Anchorage Names Next President

Dr. Cathy Sandeen, current chancellor of the University of Wisconsin Colleges, has been named the next president of UA Anchorage. Dr. Sandeen said, “I am enormously grateful for the opportunity to lead these unique statewide institutions.” She will begin as president in Anchorage this September.

New President Named at American Jewish University

The American Jewish University has announced that Dr. Jeffrey Herbst will become the school’s next president. Herbst has previously served as president of Colgate University and vice president of academic affairs at Miami. Dr. Herbst began on July 1^st.

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Cedar Crest Promotes from Within for Next President

Dr. Elizabeth Meade has been chosen by The Board of Trustees at Cedar Crest College to become the institution’s fourteenth president. Meade has be serving as interim president since last July, and previously served as Cedar Crest’s provost for 5 years. She began her tenure as President on July 1^st.

Delaware State Votes in New President

Dr. Wilma Mishoe has been selected by the Delaware State Board of Trustees to become the school’s 11^th President. Mishoe has served as interim president of the school since January, when former President Dr. Harry Williams left to run the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

Great Bay CC Selects Next President

Dr. Pelema Morrice has been selected by the New Hampshire Community College System’s Board of Trustees as the next president of Great Bay Community College. Dr. Morrice currently serves as vice provost of enrollment management at Missouri Columbia. He will begin as president this August.

New Jamestown CC President Appointed

Dr. Daniel Demarte, current executive VP for academic affairs at Tidewater College, has been appointed the next president of Jamestown Community College. Dr. Demarte will succeed former president, Cory Duckworth, who retired in May. He will begin as president immediately.

Kennesaw State Names New President

The Board of Regents at Kennesaw State University has approved Dr. Pamela Whitten to become the school’s next president. Dr. Whitten is currently the acting provost at the University of Georgia. She will begin her new position as president at Kennesaw State on July 16^th.

Interim President Appointed at MD Eastern Shore

Dr. Mickey Burnim has been appointed interim president the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Burnim will take over for former President Juliette Bell, who announced that she will retire this summer. Burnim previously served for eleven years as president of Bowie State University.

UMass Boston Appoints New Chancellor

Dr. Katherine Newman has been appointed by the UMass Board of Trustees to become the school’s next interim chancellor. Newman replaces previous interim chancellor Barry Mills, who resigned earlier this summer.

UNC Asheville Names Next Chancellor

Dr. Nancy Cable has been appointed the next chancellor of UNC Asheville. Dr. Cable has previously served as vice president at UVA and at Davidson College. She will begin her new tenure as chancellor on August 15^th.

Retirements

Boise State President Announces Retirement

Dr. Bob Kustra has announced that he will retire from Boise State University after almost 15 years as president. Kustra oversaw the expansion of undergraduate and graduate programs, rising enrollment, as well as a growing athletics program. Dr. Kustra said, “I think every organization deserves the opportunity every so many years for new leadership – people with new ideas, people who come from someplace else, people who have different agendas – and 15 years, I thought, was the perfect point where you just say it’s time.” Former provost, Dr. Martin Schimpf, has been appointed interim president of the school.

BMCC President to Retire

Dr. Antonio Perez, current president of the Borough of Manhattan Community College, has announced that he will be retiring at the end of the summer. Perez began as president at the school in 1995, increasing enrollment over 40 percent since that time.

Keuka College President Retiring

Dr. Jorge L Diaz-Herrera has announced that he will retire this July, citing family reasons. Current VP for advancement, Amy Storey, has been selected as interim president effective July 1^st.

Resignations

Lesley College President to Step Down

President of Lesley College, Dr. Jeff Weiss, has announced that he will step down from his presidency at Lesley College. Weiss cited personal health issues as the reason. He will be succeeded by Richard S. Hansen, the current provost at Lesley.

College President’s Report – May 2018

May 1, 2018/in President's Report 2018

Appointments

Broward Picks New President

Gregory Adam Haile has been selected to become the next president at Broward College. Haile is an attorney with a law degree from Columbia University. He will replace current president, Mr. David Armstrong, in June.

Clarion University Appoints Next President

Current dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Central Michigan University, Dr. Dale-Elizabeth Pehrsson, has been unanimously selected to become Clarion University of Pennsylvania’s next president. Dr. Pehrsson has over 25 years of experience in the higher education realm and will begin her new tenure July 1^st.

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Bucknell Provost Announced as New President at Franklin & Marshall

Dr. Barbara K. Altmann has been named the 16^th president of Franklin & Marshall University. Altmann currently serves as provost at Bucknell. She will begin as president this fall, following outgoing President Daniel Porterfield.

New President for New Academic Year at Marymount

Marymount University has announced that Dr. Irma Becerra, current provost at St. Thomas University, will become the institutions seventh president. Dr. Becerra will begin in July and succeeds Dr. Mathew Shank, who is retiring.

Mississippi College Names Next Leader

Dr. Blake Thompson has been named by college trustees as the schools 20^th president. Dr. Thompson currently serves as VP of government affairs at Ohio State. Thompson will begin his tenure this summer, replacing Dr. Lee Royce, who will retire after 16 years at the helm.

North Carolina CC System Appoints New President

Peter Hans has been selected by the State Board of Community Colleges to serve as the system’s incoming president. Hans will replace Dr. James C. Williamson, who resigned last August. He is the system’s 9^th president.

Pennsylvania State System of Higher Ed Names New Chancellor

Daniel Greenstein, former senior advisor at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has been selected to become the next chancellor of Pennsylvania’s state university system. Greenstein will begin this September.

New President Named at Saint Mary’s University

SMU has announced that the Rev. James Burns, currently a dean at Boston College, will become the school’s next president. Burns will succeed William Mann, who announced his retirement after 10 years last fall. Rev. Burns will begin this July.

Board Announces New President at Simpson

Simpson University has named Dr. Norman Hall as the institutions next president. Hall will succeed current president, Robin Dummer, who is retiring in May. Dr. Hall will begin this June and leaves his post as vice president for international and alumni affairs and major gift officer at Greenville University.

New President Named at South Dakota

Ms. Sheila Gestring, current top financial executive at USD, has been announced as the next president at the school. Gestring will succeed Dr. Jim Abbott, who is retiring at the end of this academic year. She will begin on Junes 22^nd.

St. Cloud State President Announced

Dr. Robbyn Wacker has been named the 24^th president of St. Cloud State. She will replace President Ashish Vaidya, who is leaving his interim post to become the next president at Northern Kentucky University.

St. Thomas University Picks Next President

St. Thomas University Board of Trustees have announced that Dr. David Armstrong will become the next president of the school. Armstrong previously served as president of Thomas More college, and will replace Monsignor Frankly Casale, who is retiring in July. Dr. Armstrong will begin this August.

Tuskegee Names Next President

The Board of Trustees at Tuskegee University has announced that Dr. Lily D. McNair will become the school’s eighth president. McNair will become the schools first female president this July and succeeds Interim President Charlotte P. Morris.

Tennessee Names Interim President

Dr. Wayne Davis has been announced as interim president of the University of Tennessee. Davis currently serves as the Dean of Engineering and began as president on May 7th.

Retirements

Roger Williams President to Retire

Dr. Donald Farish has announced that he will retire in June 2019 after his contract ends. Farish has led the Rhode Island school since 2011. A search firm will be hired by trustees to begin this summer.

UT El Paso President Announces Retirement

Current president of Texas El Paso, Dr. Diana Natalicio, has announced that she will retire after 30 years as UTEP’s president. Natalicio said, “I have concluded that this may be an appropriate time to begin bringing to a close this chapter in my higher education story, nearly all of which I have joyfully spent at UTEP.” Dr. Natalicio will officially retire upon the naming of a successor.

Resignations

UConn President to Step Down

Susan Herbst has announced that she will step down as president of the University of Connecticut in July of 2019. Herbst has served the school for the past eight years. She said, “Stepping down was not an easy decision by any means.” She will continue to teach at UConn upon finding her successor.

Southern Cal President Resigns

Current USC president, C.L. Max Nikias, has resigned from his post at the institution. Reports cite numerous scandals during Nikias’ term, most recently including a longtime school gynecologist accused of sexual abuse toward female students. Nikias served as USC president for the last eight years.

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