College President’s Report – August 2022
Appointments
Eastern Oregon University Names Interim Co-Presidents
The Eastern Oregon University Board of Trustees has named Lara Moore (currently EOU VP of finance & Admin) and Richard Chaves (EOU Board Chair) interim co-presidents. They replace Tom Insko who has accepted a new position at another company.
New President Named at William Carey University
Dr. Ben Burnett has been named president at William Carey. He replaces Dr. Tommy King who retired in August.
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Northwestern University Appoints 17th President
Northwestern U. has named Michael H. Schill as its 17th president. He replaces former president Morton Schapiro who concluded his tenure in August.
New President Chosen at Saginaw Valley State University
George Grant, chancellor of Penn State University-Berks, will be the next president of Saginaw Valley State University. Grant will succeed Donald Bachand, who is retiring at the end of the year.
National University Appoints New Leader
National University has selected Dr. Mark Milliron as its next president and CEO. He currently serves as SVP at Western Governors University.
Huston-Tillotson University Announces its 7th President
Dr. Melva K. Williams will be Huston-Tillotson’s next president & CEO. She has been an administrator at Southern University & A&M College.
The University of Oregon Selects its SVP & Provost as Interim President
Dr. Patrick Phillips, SVP & Provost at the University of Oregon, has been chosen as interim president. He takes over from President Michael H. Schill who left to become president at Northwestern University.
University of Michigan Appoints New President
Dr. Santa J. Ono will be U of Michigan’s next president. Ono succeeds Ms. Mary Sue Coleman who has been serving as interim president.
New Chancellor Named at Arkansas State University
ASU has appointed Dr. Todd Shields as its chancellor. He takes over from former chancellor Dr. Kelly Damphousse.
Woodbury University Selects Next President
Dr. Barry Ryan has been selected as Woodbury’s 15th president. Ryan succeeds retiring president Dr. David Steele-Figueredo.
Ninth President of Robert Morris University Chosen
RMU has named Dr. Michelle L. Patrick as its 9th president. She will be the first woman to serves as the university’s president.
New President Named at Northeast State Community College
Dr. Jeff McCord is the new president of Northeast State CC. He previously served as the commissioner of the Tennessee Dept. of Labor/Workforce Development.
Calhoun Community College Promotes Interim President
Calhoun CC promotes Dr. Jimmy Hodges as permanent president. Dr. Hodges has been interim president there since June 2021.
College of the Siskiyous has Named a New Superintendent/President
Dr. Char Perlas is the new President/Superintendent for the College of the Siskiyous. She has been the interim there since early 2021.
Resignations
Fisk University President Steps Down
Dr. Vann R. Newkirk has resigned as president of Fisk University. Board Chair Frank L. Sims will serve as acting president.
The President of Wayne State University Will Not Renew His Contract
Wayne State President Dr. M. Roy Wilson will step down in July 2023. He has led the university for the last nine years.
Retirements
President of the University of North Georgia Retires in 2023
UNG President Bonita Jacobs plans to retire at the end of the 2022-23 academic year. She has been president there since 2013. An interim president has not been named at this time.
California State U. Los Angeles President Announces Retirement Plans
President William A. Covino will retire from Cal State LA at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. He will have served 10 years as president at that time.
President of Northeastern Wisconsin Technical College Retires
NWTC announces President Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn’s retirement. Rafn has led NWTC for the last 25 years.
Mary Baldwin University President Retires After 20 years in Office
President Dr. Pamela R. Fox will retire from MBU at the end of the 2022-2023 academic year. She will have served as president there for the last 20 years.
Utica College President Announces Her Retirement
Utica College’s President Laura Casamento has announced her retirement. She retires in July2023 after serving 6 years as president.
The President of Trinity Valley Community College Retires in 2023
Dr. Jerry King will retire as president of Trinity Valley CC next year. He has served in various positions there for the last 44 years.
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