College President’s Report – November 2023

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Appointments

 

Kenyon College Names 20th President

Dr. Julie Kornfield was selected as the 20th President of Kenyon College.  She served as Vice Provost of Academic Affairs at Columbia University.  She assumed the role on October 1, 2023.

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Northern Kentucky University Selects New President

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson has been selected to be the 7th President of Northern Kentucky University.  Short-Thompson most recently served as the CEO/Executive Director of Breakthrough Cincinnati, an educational equity nonprofit organization.

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Towson University Appoints New President

Dr. Mark Ginsberg began his tenure as Towson University’s 15th President Oct 30, 2023, succeeding former President Kim Schatzel.  Ginsberg comes from George Mason University where he served as Provost and Executive Vice President.

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Upper Iowa University Announces 22nd President

The Board of Trustees at Upper Iowa University has named Kathy Franken as the University’s 22nd President.  She has served as Interim President since May 2023.  Franken is the first female president to lead the University.

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Berkley City College Names New President

Berkley City College has announced the appointment of Dr. Denise Richardson as the permanent President.  She has been working as Interim President since July 2023.  Dr. Richardson was previously the Vice President of Instruction at Merritt College. She follows Dr. Angelica Garcia who stepped down in June to become President/Superintendent 0f Santa Rosa Junior College.

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Ferrum College Appoints 13th President

Ferrum College has appointed Dr. Mirta M. Martin as permanent President, where she has served a Interim President since January 2023.  Prior to her arrival at Ferrum College, Martin served as President of Fairmont State University.

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Howard University Inaugurates Next President

Ben Vincent III has been inaugurated as the 18th president at Howard University. Vincent previously served as provost at Case Western Reserve University and will succeed Wayne Frederick.

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Saint Michaels College Announces Next President

Trustees at Saint Michael’s have selected Richard Plumb to become the 18th President of the school. Plumb previously served at Saint Mary’s college as president. He will begin his tenure in January.

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Resignations

 

Illinois Wesleyan President to Step Down

S. Georgia Nugent has announced her plans to leave Illinois Wesleyan. Nugent has been President since August 2019. She is the first female leader of the school and plans to leave at the end of this academic year.

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Notre Dame President to Resign

University of Notre Dame President John Jenkins will step down as leader of the esteemed  university. Jenkins has served as President since 2004 and will leave at the end of this academic year.

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Retirements

 

Tuskegee U President Retiring

Charlotte P. Morris has announced her plan to retire from Tuskegee University. Morris was appointed in August of 2021 and has served the university for the past 40 years.

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Fitchburg State President Announces Retirement

President Richard Lapidus will retire from Fitchburg State at the end of this academic year. Lapidus has served as leader of the school since July of 2015. Fitchburg will begin a national search immediately.

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College President’s Report – September 2023

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Appointments

 

Temple Names Next President

Temple University appointed Dr. Richard M. Englert as acting president after the untimely death of JoAnne A. Epps in September. Dr. Englert has served Temple University in multiple roles over his 45 year career there, including serving as acting president twice and as president for five years prior to his retirement in 2021.

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Board Announces Fisk U President

The Fisk University Board has named Dr. Agenia Walker Clark as their next president. Dr. Clark most recently served as the CEO of the Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee. She begins her presidency of the 158 year-old HBCU on November 6, 2023.

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Seventh President Announced at Norther Kentucky

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson will become the seventh president of Northern Kentucky University on October 2, 2023. Dr. Short-Thompson is currently the CEO and Executive Director of Breakthrough Cincinnati, a non-profit providing college prep programs to high need/potential middle and high school students.

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Cal State LA Names New President

California State University, Los Angeles’s next president will be Dr. Berenecea Johnson Eanes. Dr. Earns is currently the president of York College/CUNY. Eanes will become CSULA’s first female president on January 8, 2024.

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U-NOLA President Announced

Dr. Kathy Johnson will become the eighth president of the University of New Orleans. Dr. Johnson will be leaving Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis where for the past eight years she has served as executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer.

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New President at North Seattle

Dr. Rachel Solemsaas has been named as interim president of North Seattle College. Dr. Solemsaas comes to North Seattle from Hawaii Community College where she served as chancellor for seven years.

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Vermont State Names Interim President

Dr. David G. Bergh has been named interim president of Vermont State University. Dr Bergh has held several positions within the Vermont State College System in the past but most recent he was president at Cazenovia College in New York which closed last June.

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New President Appointed at Wisconsin Parkside

University of Wisconsin–Parkside announced that Dr. Lynn D. Akey will become the university’s seventh president at the beginning of 2024. Dr. Akey is currently serving as vice president for student success at Minnesota State University.

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Mount Saint Mary College Interim Leader Named

Father Gregoire Fluet has been named interim president of Mount Saint Mary College in New York. Earlier in the year, Fr. Fluet was appointed acting president while the Board of Trustees searches for a new president.

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Resignations

 

Yale President to Step Down

President Peter Salovey has announced his plans to step down as president at Yale University. Salovey has been president since 2013 and plans to return to his position on the faculty. He will leave his post next June.

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Arkansas Tech President Resigns

Arkansas Tech University terminated Dr. Robin E. Bowan while she was on extended medical leave following a scheduled surgery. Russel Jones has been appointed interim president.

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Resignation at Broward College

Dr. Greg Haile has resigned as the president of Broward College. The unexpected resignation caused the Board of Trustees to hold an unscheduled meeting the day following receipt of Dr. Haile’s resignation letter.

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Retirements

 

New Hampshire President to Retire

Dr. James Dean, Jr., president of the University of New Hampshire, announced his plans to step down in June of 2024.

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Retirement Announced at Vermont System

Sophie Zdatny will step down as chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges System at the end of December. No interim replacement has been named at this time.

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Wagner College (NY) President Retiring

Dr. Angelo Araimo will retire as president of Wagner College in New York at the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Dr. Araimo has been president since 2022, though his career at Wagner College spans three decades.

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Ursuline President to Retire

Sister Christine De Vinne will retire as the president of Ursuline College effective June 30, 2024. Sister Chris, as she is known on campus, is an Ursuline graduate who will attend her 50th class reunion later this year.

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College President Report

College President’s Report – Summer 2023

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Appointments

University of Oregon Names 19th President

Dr. John Karl Scholz has been named the next president of the University of Oregon. Scholz comes from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he served as Provost.  Read more

University of Pittsburgh Announces 19th Chancellor

Joan T. A. Gabel, Dr. Joan T.A. Gabel, President of the University of Minnesota, has been selected as President of the University of Pittsburgh. Read more

Dartmouth Welcomes New President

Dr. Sian Leah Beilock is succeeding Philp J. Hanlon who stepped down after a 10-year tenure as president.  Read more

Corbin University Selects 11th President

Dr. John Mark Yeats has been chosen as President of Corban University. The former interim President, Dr. John Cornman, will serve as Senior Vice President and Provost at the university. Read more

University of Nebraska – Lincoln Appoints 21st Chancellor

Dr. Rodney Bennett, former President of the University of Southern Mississippi, has been named Chancellor of the University of Nebraska at Lincoln.  Read more

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College of Staten Island CUNY Names Interim President in Permanent Role

Dr. Timothy G. Lynch, Interim President of the College of Staten Island, part of the City University of New York, has been named to the job on a permanent basis.  Read more

Delta State University Announces Next President

Dr. Daniel J. Ennis has been chosen as President of Delta State University, in Mississippi.  Read more…

New President Appointed by Northwest Missouri State University

Dr. Lance Tatum Senior appointed President. The former interim President, Dr. Clarence Green, will serve as Vice President of Culture at the university.  Read more

Dalton State College Names Interim President

Dr. John Fuchko III has been named Interim President of Dalton State College. He replaces Dr. Margaret H. Venable, who retired in May.  Read more

President of Oglethorpe University Named New President of San Francisco Bay University

Dr. Nicholas Ladany, President of Oglethorpe University in Georgia, has been appointed President of San Francisco Bay University.  Read more

Mount San Antonio College Selects New President

Dr. Martha Garcia has been selected as the new president of Mt. San Antonio College.  Read more

Columbus State University Names Next President

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia named Dr. Stuart Rayfield President.  Read more

18th President of Howard University Announced

Dr. Ben Vinson III, Provost and Executive Vice President at Case Western Reserve University has been appointed President of Howard University.  Read more

Mary Baldwin Appoints New President

Dr. Jeffrey Stein, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships at Elon University, has been named president of Mary Baldwin University following the retirement announcement of Dr. Pamela Fox.  Read more

Kentucky State University Appoints 19th President

Dr. Koffi Akakpo, President of Bluegrass Community and Technical College, has been named President of Kentucky State University.  Read more

18th President of Howard University Announced

Dr. Ben Vinson III, Provost and Executive Vice President at Case Western Reserve University has been appointed President of Howard University.  Read more

Ohio University Names New President

Dr. Lori Stewart-Gonzales, Executive Vice President and Provost at Louisville University, also served as Interim President there.  Read more

Utah State Chooses New President

Dr. Elizabeth ‘Betsy’ Cantwell replaces Dr. Noelle Cockett who stepped down after serving six years as President.  Read more

Next President of College of Saint Mary Named

Heather A. Smith, Vice President for Ambulatory Services has been named President of the College of Saint Mary.  Read more

Eastern Oregon University Names 13th President

Dr. Kelly A. Ryan, Interim Chancellor at Indiana University Southeast, has been named president of Eastern Oregon University.  Ryan succeeds Tom Insko, and Interim Co-Presidents Richard Chaves and Lara Moore, who have led the university since last September. Read more

Bay College Chooses New President

Dr. Nerita Hughes, Interim Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Innovation and the Dean of the School of Business, Careers, Education and Workforce Innovation at North Hennepin Community College, has been chosen as president of Bay College, in Michigan.  Read more

California State University Sacramento Appoints New President

Dr. J. Luke Wood, Vice President for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer at San Diego State University, has been chosen as president of California State University, Sacramento.  Read more

Columbia College Announces Twenty-First President

Dr. John Dozier, Institute Community and Equity Officer at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has been chosen as president of Columbia College.  Read more

Resignations

Stanford President Resigns

Marc Tessier-Lavigne has announced his resignation from Stanford University. The resignation is in response to board of trustees reviewing allegations that he participated in fraud and other unethical conduct in relation to research papers, some dating back decades. Read more

Texas A&M President Stepping Down Immediately

Katherine Banks has resigned immediately over fallout with the recent resending of professor in the journalism school. The move was believed to be politically motivated. Read more

Temple President Resigns

Jason Wingard has submitted his resignation at Temple University. Wingard faced a turbulent semester at Temple with a graduate student worker strike and a fatal shooting of a campus police officer. Read more

 

Retirements

Saint Michael’s President to Retire

Lorraine Sterritt has announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year. She has served has president of Saint Michael’s since 2018.

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University of Hartford President Retiring

President Gregory Woodward has announced his retirement from the University of Hartford. He will officially step down in June.

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Otero College President to Retire

Dr. Timothy Alvarez will retire as president from Otero College on August 11th. He has served the college for the past five years.

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The Shifting Landscape of Higher Ed: Understanding The Rise in Non-Profit College Closures

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New research from Higher Education Publications, Inc. shows a steady increase in the number of two and four-year non-profit universities being forced to close. Several key factors have contributed to the increase of non-profits closures such as financial challenges, declining enrollment, perceived ROI, and increased competition.  

 

According to Higher Education Publications data, since 2004, approximately approximately 221 non-profit colleges and universities have been shut down. Our split analysis shows a significant uptick of closures since 2014, especially with private, liberal arts colleges. In the period between 2004 and 2013, only 33 private four-year universities closed.  From 2014 until 2023, the number of closings skyrocketed to 143, which averages 15 closings per year. 

 

Previously for-profit closures such as ITT Tech and Corinthian colleges made up the bulk of institutional closings. However, since 2020, the numbers dropped heavily, after ACICS (Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges) — a for-profit’s main accreditor — was shut down by the US Department of Education.

 

To add, finances have always been challenging in higher education. The most common expenditures of colleges and universities include facilities maintenance, administrator/faculty pay, technology/research funding, and financial aid. Certainly, each school’s budget is unique, however additional costs have taken a toll on non-profits.   

 

Colleges and universities with larger endowments and recognition are in a different position than smaller, less competitive schools. “For brand-name colleges, the demand is off the charts,” says Hafeez Lakani founder and president of Lahaina Coaching in New York. “It has never been harder to get in.”  On the other hand, private colleges that are less prestigious (but equally expensive) are struggling to attract applicants, he said. “The majority of people are going to say, ‘Is that worth my while.” 

 

As technology has advanced, the higher education landscape has become more competitive with an increase in online learning platforms and alternative education options. Additionally, there has been an increase in the number of adult learners and non-traditional students who seek flexible learning options. Certain non-profit universities, which often have more rigid structures and traditional classroom-based approaches, have struggled to adapt to this evolving demand.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

As a result, many institutions have lost out on non-traditional enrollments and faced difficulties sustaining operations. On the other hand, the numbers show certain universities have been able to successfully pivot in providing online degree programs. According to edsmart.org, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, the top ten best non-profit online accredited universities for 2023 include: Johns Hopkins University, Florida State University, Purdue University, University of Delaware, Georgetown University, Villanova University, Arizona State University, George Mason University, and New York University.   

 

Shifting demographics have also played a role in declining enrollment. Falling birth rates have resulted in a smaller pool of college-age students, making it difficult for non-profit universities to maintain enrollment levels. According to Robert Franek, editor in chief of the Princeton Review, “We’ll be graduating our lowest high school classes by 2025.  most enrollment professionals have been wringing their hands about this date of 2025, but many schools have seen those enrollment declines already.” Moreover, for the young adults who were affected by Covid during their secondary school years, many are foregoing college for work. According to the National Student Clearinghouse, there was an 8% enrollment drop from 2019 to 2022. According to a recent Forbes article, “If I would have gone to college after school, I would be dead broke, says 19-year-old Daniel Moody. “There were a lot of us with the pandemic, we had a do-it-yourself kind of attitude of like, ‘Oh, I can figure this out,” he said. “Why do I want to put in all the money for a piece of paper that isn’t going to help me with what I’m doing right now?” 

 

Unfortunately for the young adults who opt out of attending college, their lifelong earning potential is significantly less than their peers with college degrees. Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce notes that for those individuals who opt out of attending college, their earning potential is 75% less than those with bachelor’s degree.  

 

The increasing closure of non-profit universities can be attributed to a combination of financial challenges, declining enrollment, changing demographics, and increased competition. Said factors have collectively placed significant pressure on non-profit institutions, forcing many to shutter their doors. As the higher education landscape continues to evolve, it is imperative for non-profit universities to adapt and innovate to remain relevant and sustainable for the future. 

 

College President's Data

College President’s Report – Spring 2023

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Appointments

 

Pitt Announces New Chancellor

Joan Gabel, current president of the University of Minnesota System, has been named the next president of the University of Pittsburgh. She will become the school’s 19th and first female chancellor this July.

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Liberty University Appoints New President

Major General Dondi Costin has been appointed the next leader of Liberty University. He will replace Jerry Prevo as the institution’s sixth president.

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New Acting President Named at Temple University

Trustees at Temple University have named JoAnne Epps as the school’s new acting president. Epps has been at the University for the past 30 years, including Dean of Temple Law School

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NYU Announces First Female President

Dr. Linda G. Mills will become the first woman president of New York University. Mills has served the school in various roles for the past 24 years. She will begin on July 1st.

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Wilberforce University Announces Presidential Appointment

Dr. Vann Newkirk has been appointed the next president of Wilberforce University. He will begin his tenure at the nation’s oldest and private HBCU in July.

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Barnard College Names Next President

Laura A. Rosenbury has been approved to become the next president at Barnard College. She previously served as Dean of the University of Florida’s law school and will begin this fall.

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Albion College Announces Next President

Current interim president of the College of Wooster, Wayne Webster, has been announced as Albion College’s 18th President. He will begin on July 1st.

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New President at Prince George CC

Prince George’s CC has announced its next president. Chanelle Walker will take over immediately. She previously served as VP for equity, culture and talent at the school.

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Mount Holyoke Announces Next Leader

Mount Holyoke College has selected its next president, Danielle Ren Holley. Holley will begin her tenure on July 1st, 2023. She will become the school’s 20th president.

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Drew University Appoints Next President

Dr. Hilary Link has been announced as the next president at Drew University. She previously served as president of Allegheny College and will begin on July 1st.

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Rasmussen U Announces New President

John Lock will become the next leader of Rasmussen University. He will begin on April 17th and currently serves as the chief digital transformation officer at MedStar Health.

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New President Announced at Bates

Bates College as selected Garry W. Jenkins to become the school’s next leader. Jenkins currently serves as the dean at the University of Minnesota’s Law School. He will begin his role on July 1st.

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Florida Announces New President

Former R. Senator Ben Sasse has been appointed the next president at the University of Florida. He began on February 6th.

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Presidential Appointment Announced at St. Norbert

Laurie M. Joyner has been named the next president at St. Norbert college. She will become the schools ninth president and first woman to lead the university. Joyner will begin her tenure on July 12th.

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Mount Union Names New President

Gregory L King has been appointed the next president at the University of Mount Union. King will become the school’s 14th president on March 1st.

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St. Cloud Technical Appoints President

Lori Kloos has been appointed by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees to become St. Cloud Technical & Community College’s next leader. She has been serving as interim president since July 2022.

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SUNY Potsdam Names Next President

Dr. Suzanne Smith has been appointed the new president of SUNY Potsdam. She will begin her role as president on April 17th, 2023

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Resignations

 

Temple President Resigns

Jason Wingard has submitted his resignation at Temple University. Wingard faced a turbulent semester at Temple with a graduate student worker strike and a fatal shooting of a campus police officer.

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Vermont State President to Step Down

The board of trustees at Vermont State has voted to accepw President Parwinder Grewal’s resignation. Grewal faced backlash over his initiative to cut the Vermont State College System’s budget.

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Prairie View A&M President to Resign

President Ruth Simmons has announced she will resign from Prairie View A&M at the end of February. She had initially said she would leave on June 1st.

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Illinois State President Resigning

Terri Goss Kinzy has announced her intention to step down early from leading Illinois State University. No reason for the departure has been given. Aondover Tarhule is to become interim president.

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Retirements

 

Saint Michael’s President to Retire

Lorraine Sterritt has announced her plans to retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year. She has served has president of Saint Michael’s since 2018.

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University of Hartford President Retiring

President Gregory Woodward has announced his retirement from the University of Hartford. He will officially step down in June.

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Otero College President to Retier

Dr. Timothy Alvarez will retire as president from Otero College on August 11th. He has served the college for the past five years.

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College President's Report

College President’s Report – February 2023

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Appointments

Slippery Rock University Names New President

Dr. Karen Riley is chosen as Slippery Rock’s next president. She will succeed William Behre who retires in June.

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Next President of the Virginia Community College System is Chosen

VCCS has appointed Dr. David Dore as its next president. Dr Dore currently serves as president of campuses at Pima Community College.

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New President Chosen at George Washington University

Dr. Ellen Granberg will be GWU’s 19th president. She is currently provost/SVP for academic affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology.

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Emerson College Names Next President

Emerson College has named Dr. Jay M. Bernhardt its 13th president. He is currently an academic dean at the University of Texas at Austin.

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Ohio Wesleyan University Names Next President

Ohio Wesleyan has named Dr. Matthew P. vandenBerg its next president. He will succeed President Rock Jones who retires at the end of the academic year.

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University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Names New Chancellor

UW-Whitewater has named Dr. Corey A. King as its 18th chancellor. Corey is currently serving as a VC at UW-Green Bay.

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Northern Kentucky University Has Appointed an Interim President

Bonita Brown has been appointed NKU’s interim president. She replaces former president Ashish K. Vaidya who has resigned.

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New President Selected at Mercy College

Mercy College has selected Dr Susan L. Parish as its 13th president.  She currently serves as an academic dean at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Sewanee: The University of the South Elects 18th Vice Chancellor/President

Dr. Robert Wesley Pearigen will be the next VC/president of The University of the South.  Pearigen is currently president of Millsaps College.

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Delaware County CC Appoints its Next President

Dr. Marta Yera Cronin will be Delaware County CC’s next president. She currently serves as the president of Columbia Gorge CC.

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Hennepin Technical College Promotes Interim to Permanent President

Interim president Joy Bodin has been named permanent president of Hennepin Tech. She has been interim president since June 2022.

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New President Appointed at Tufts University

Tufts University has appointed Dr. Sunil Kumar as its 14th president. Kumar currently serves as provost/SVP at Johns Hopkins University.

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Northern New Mexico College Selects Next President

The Honorable Hector Balderas has been selected president of NNMC. He was formerly New Mexico’s Attorney General.

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Interim President Promoted to Permanent Position at Sul Ross State U.

Dr. Carlos Hernandez has been promoted to president at Sul Ross State U. He is Sul Ross’ 14th president.

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Waubonsee Community College Has a New President

Waubonsee CC appointed Dr. Brian Knetl president. He succeeds retired president Dr. Christine J. Sobek.

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Alvernia University Promotes its SVP/Provost to President

Dr. Glynis Fitzgerald will be Alvernia’s next president. She replaces John Loyack who has transitioned to CEO at Alvernia.

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New President Chosen at Grand Rapids Community College

Grand Rapids CC has chosen Dr. Charles Lepper as it’s 11th president. He was formerly a VP at Salt Lake Community College.

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Resignations

The President of CUNY Hunter College is Stepping Down

CUNY Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab is stepping down next year. Raab has lead Hunter College for the past 22 years.

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Retirements

The President of Johnson C. Smith University Announces Retirement

JCSU president Clarence D. Armbrister announced he will retire in June 2023. He has served as JCSU’s 14th president since January 2018.

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The Chancellor of Austin Community College District to Retire

The ACC chancellor, Dr. Richard M. Rhodes, will retire in August. He has been chancellor at ACC for 12 years.

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College Administrator Data/Turnover Rates Through 2022

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New research from Higher Education Publications, Inc. indicates the turnover of college administrators during The Great Resignation in fact, is not so “great.” Our data shows that higher education administrators are not leaving in any remarkable numbers, with overall turnover trending slightly lower when compared to pre-pandemic/great resignation levels.

Analysis of our HEP Directory Data Extracts tracked administrators at accredited colleges and universities in two-year increments from 2013 through January of 2022. The higher education database consists of over 90,000 self-reported administrators; ranging from presidents to directors of alumni through deans in academic sectors (such as business, humanities, and law).

When looking at job changes in the college administrator database, we found total administrator turnover has fallen to 19.1% in the last two years. Down from a 20.7% high during the 2015-2017 semesters (see charts below).

All Administrators
 Years Total Changed % Change
2013-2015 91,736 18,898 20.60%
2015-2017 91,822 20,364 22.18%
2017-2019 90,427 19,373 21.42%
2019-2021 90,466 17,558 19.41%

We additionally targeted higher-level positions for the same semesters. Administrators specifically analyzed were presidents, provosts, chief financial officers, chief of operations/administration, advancement/development directors, chief technology officers, chief HR officers and chief student affairs officers.

Though the data shows that presidential turnover is slightly elevated, it has yet to reach the highest rates seen in 2013-2015 and 2015-2017. We found that presidents and chancellors have changed at a rate of 23.5% in the last two years, up from a 20% low in the 2017-2019 (see chart). The previous four years of 2013-2017 averaged a higher 24.6% turnover overall.

Presidents and Chancellors
Years Total Changed % Change
2013-2015 3,755 888 23.65%
2015-2017 3,705 926 24.99%
2017-2019 3,611 720 19.94%
2019-2021 3,362 746 22.19%

Provost, admissions directors and directors of development data followed the same trend with turnover ticking up slightly in the last two years.

Provosts trended up from 29.9% in 2017-2019, to 31% in 2019-2022, and admissions directors from 19.5% to 21.1 % (see charts). Likewise, the highest turnover was seen in the 2013-2015 semesters.

Provosts
Years Total Changed % Change
2013-2015 3,812 1,239 32.50%
2015-2017 3,979 1,220 30.66%
2017-2019 3,926 1,174 29.90%
2019-2021 3,750 1,162 30.99%
Directors of Admissions
Years Total Changed % Change
2013-2015 2,778 697 25.09%
2015-2017 2,830 663 23.43%
2017-2019 2,730 532 19.49%
2019-2021 2,482 524 21.11%

Development Directors did show an increased turnover rate, up to 15.8% from the previous low of 12.9% in 2017-2019.

Directors of Development
Years Total Adjusted % Change
2013-2015 2,328 569 24.44%
2015-2017 2,306 327 14.18%
2017-2019 1,450 187 12.90%
2019-2021 1,083 171 15.79%

Of the specifically selected positions, one showed a discernable decrease in turnover during the covid/resignation years. Chief of Administration/Operations rates fell to 12.9%, down from 14.9% in the 2017-2019 semesters (see chart).

Chief of Administration/Directors of Operations
Years Total Changed % Change
2013-2015 1,107 151 13.64%
2015-2017 1,010 163 16.14%
2017-2019 1,007 151 15.00%
2019-2021 1,014 131 12.92%

The other four specifically tracked positions remained consistent with a turnover of 1% or less. (Chief information technology officers, chief HR, and chief student affairs officer turnover increased < 1%, CFOs decreased 1%.

 

In this case, our college administrator data suggests relative stability despite the challenges Covid-19 has delivered. When solely looking at the numbers, overall administrator change is down. Any positions that have increased in turnover are only slightly elevated. Though slowly trending higher, they have yet to reach the height of previous years (2013-15, 2015-17).

However, managing a higher education institution is never easy. Administrator turnover impacts student recruiting, marketing, and retention opportunities. The pandemic has exacerbated already-existing financial woes for many institutions and added a slew of public health concerns – keeping colleges under the national microscope. Additionally, a change in college demographics has shifted student bodies away from the common 18- to 24-year-old traditionally enrolled, increasing higher education’s need for robust financial aid and flexible academic programs.

 

In the long term, many believe this will force a transition to more adaptive leadership styles, allowing navigation through modern challenges. At this moment, however, we have yet to see the substantial number of administrator resignations and new hirings many have forecasted.

 

 

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College President’s Report – January 2023

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Appointments

Florida Announces Next President

U of FL has selected U.S. Senator Dr. Ben Sasse as its new president. Dr. Sasse will succeed current president Dr. W. Kent Fuchs who steps down next February.

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University of Louisville Names Next President

Dr. Kim Schatzel is named Louisville’s 19th president.  She is currently president of Towson University in Maryland.

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Interim at Albany Technical College Chosen as President

Albany Technical College has chosen Dr. Emmitt Griswold as its new president. Griswold previously served as EVP and VP of academic affairs at Albany Tech.

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Rosemont College Names 15th President

Mr. Jim Cawley is named the 15th president of Rosemont College. Cawley has been serving as interim president since June.

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Gannon University Announces Next President

Dr. Walter Iwanenko, Jr. will be Gannon’s next president. He will succeed Dr. Keith Taylor who steps down in June 2023.

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Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor Have a New President

Dr. Erik P. Ankerberg will be the new president of CU Wisconsin and Ann Arbor next month. Dr. Ankerberg currently serves as provost of CU Chicago.

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The State University of New York System Appoints 15th Chancellor

SUNY has appointed John B. King, Jr., as its 15th chancellor. King currently serves as president of The Education Trust.

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Siena College Selects Next President

Dr. Charles F. Seifert has been selected as Siena College’s 13th president. He will succeed Christopher P. Gibson who retires in May.

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New President Named at Piedmont University

Piedmont University has named Marshall Criser as its next president. He will replace Dr. James F. Mellichamp who is retiring.

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Harvey Mudd College Announces 6th President

Dr. Harriet B. Nembhard will be Harvey Mudd’s next president. She currently serves as the dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Iowa.

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Prairie View A&M University Appoints Next President

Prairie View A&M has chosen Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande as president. She currently serves as a VP at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Interim President Selected at West Liberty University

Dr. Cathy Monteroso is named interim president at WLU. She will be the first woman to serve in this leadership position.

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New President Announced at The College of Wooster

Dr. Anne E. McCall will be Wooster’s next president. She currently serves as provost/SVP at Xavier University of Louisiana.

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Towson University Promotes Provost to Interim President

Dr. Melanie Perreault has been promoted to interim president at Towson U. She replaces current president Kim Schatzel who has accepted a position at another institution.

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Interim Named at Montserrat College of Arts

Montserrat College has selected Brian Pellinen as interim president. He will replace Dr. Kurt T. Steinberg who has accepted a position at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.

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Texas A&M University-San Antonio Appoints Interim President

Texas A&M-San Antonio has appointed Dr. Linda Schott interim president. Schott succeeds Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson who accepted the position of president of San Jose University.

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A New Chancellor is Named at the Eastern New Mexico University System/Main Campus

Dr. James N. Johnston has been named president and chancellor of the ENMU System/Main Campus. He currently serves as provost/VP at Midwestern State University.

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Penn State Altoona Selects Next Chancellor

Penn State Altoona has appointed Dr. Ron Darbeau chancellor. He will succeed Chancellor and Dean Dr. Lori J. Bechtel-Wherry who retires at the end of 2022.

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13th President Appointed at San Antonio College

Dr. Naydeen Gonzalez-De Jesus has been appointed president of San Antonio College. She succeeds SAC interim president Dr. Francisco Solis.

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Pitzer College Names New President

Pitzer College has chosen Dr. Strom C. Thacker as its next president. Thacker was previously VP for academic affairs at Union College in New York.

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Tarrant County College Selects Next Chancellor

Dr. Elva LeBlanc has been selected as chancellor of TCC. She has been serving as interim president since June.

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Resignations

The President of CUNY Hunter College is Stepping Down

CUNY Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab is stepping down next year. Raab has lead Hunter College for the past 22 years.

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Kenyon College President Moves on to a New Position

Kenyon president Dr. Sean Decatur steps down to accept the presidency of the American Museum of Natural History in NYC. He will assume his new position in March.

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Retirements

The Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana-Bloomington to Retire

Jennifer A. Vaughan will retire next May as chancellor of Ivy Tech CC at Bloomington. Vaughan has been chancellor there since 2014.

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Kapi’olani Community College Chancellor Retires

Kapi’olani CC Chancellor Dr. Louise Pagotto will retire at the end of the year.  Pagotto has worked within the University of Hawai’i for more than 34 years.

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