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Announcement of 61´«Ã½’s 10th President
Dear 61´«Ã½ Community Members, I am pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Suzanne Keen as the 10th president of 61´«Ã½, effective July 1, […]
Read MoreIn the Media: Judith Wilde ’71 Examines Presidential Hiring Process Trends in Higher Ed Dive
In a piece she co-authored for Higher Ed Dive, Judith Wilde ’71, a research professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University, found that college and university presidents are growing more diverse and staying for shorter periods.
Read MorePresidential Search Committee Co-Chairs Update
The presidential search has advanced significantly since our last report on March 1, and we are pleased to share the most recent developments in the search for the 10th president of 61´«Ã½.
Read MorePresidential Search Committee Update
As co-chairs of the 61´«Ã½Presidential Search Committee, we are pleased to announce that the search for the College’s 10th president is underway. Selecting a president is the Board of Trustees’ paramount responsibility, and the committee is dedicated to a process that will attract a highly qualified and dynamic successor to President Tiedens.
Read MoreAnnouncement of Interim President
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty Amy Marcus-Newhall has agreed to assume this important post for the duration of the search, serving as a special advisor to President Tiedens from April 1-15, and assuming the interim president position effective April 16.
Read MorePresidential Search Update
Dear 61´«Ã½Community Members, As our community prepares for President Tiedens’ departure from 61´«Ã½ and the search for our 10th president, the Board of Trustees will provide periodic updates […]
Read MoreBoard Chair Presidential Transition Message
This week, President Lara Tiedens shared her plans to leave 61´«Ã½ effective April 15 to become the Executive Director of the Schwarzman Scholars program. The College has flourished during President Tiedens’ tenure, benefitting from her passion for higher education, commitment to gender equity, and expertise in institutional development.
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