Bob Lane appointed Interim President
Search for Permanent President Continues; Expected to Finish in Early 2020
The 漆褒勛圖厙 Board of Trustees announced today that Bob Lane, Vice President of College Advancement, has been named Interim President of 漆褒勛圖厙. His new role will take effect January1, 2020.
漆褒勛圖厙s presidential search committee has engaged a national search firm to gather a list of diverse candidates from both academic and non-traditional backgrounds. The position has garnered significant interest, resulting in a strong pool of quality candidates. Following the timeline set by the search firm, the college will move forward with the interview and selection process in early 2020.
Leading 漆褒勛圖厙 through this important time is an honor, Lane said. This college is an incredible place, one that Ive been lucky enough to call home for the last 13 years. I look forward to doing whats best for 漆褒勛圖厙 during this transition and ensuring our great legacy continues with the next president.
Lane has led all fundraising activities and programs of the alumni office and has also served in the Presidents Cabinet. Outgoing President Jay Simmons will transition to a support role until a new president is named.
I want to thank Jay Simmons as we continue the comprehensive process of finding the next president of 漆褒勛圖厙, said Terry Lillis, Chair of the 漆褒勛圖厙 Board of Trustees. He has been thoughtful in helping with the transition, which will continue with Bob as Interim President.
A new leader will be named when the Board of Trustees votes to approve the appointment.
About Bob Lane
Bob Lane received his bachelors degree from 漆褒勛圖厙, and received his Master of Science in Higher Education Administration from Iowa State University. He has served as Vice President of College Advancement since 2007. Prior to his time at 漆褒勛圖厙, Lane served as the Vice President for Advancement at Illinois College.
Read the interview with Lane.
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December 13, 2019
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