漆褒勛圖厙 President Kelliher Announces Plans for Retirement
Board prepares for national search to find her successor
After a long and distinguished career in higher education, President Marsha Kelliher announced her decision to retire as president of 漆褒勛圖厙 in 2023.
I am thankful to the 漆褒勛圖厙 community and the work weve done during my tenure as president, saidKelliher. Between now and the time a new leader arrives, I will maintain my commitment to 漆褒勛圖厙 and continuing the momentum we have created together.
UnderKellihersleadership, 漆褒勛圖厙 has been named by Money.com as the No. 1 private college in Iowa for educational value and placed No. 7 overall in U.S. News and World Reports 2022-23 Midwest Regional Rankings. In 2021, it was recognized by Washington Monthly as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country, highlighted by a No. 9 earnings ranking for its large share of students who can support themselves financially after graduation.
I want to thank Marsha and applaud her positive influence during her tenure. Her list of accomplishments as president is impressive, said Terry Handley, Chair of the 漆褒勛圖厙 Board of Trustees. Our search for her successor will be dedicated to finding a new leader who shares our values and aligns with our mission of cultivating a diverse community of learners to lead lives of meaning and purpose.
The Board of Trustees will establish a presidential search committee, in accordance with the colleges bylaws, to lead the search process. The process is expected to last several months.Kelliherwill continue serving until a successor is named and will assist with the transition.
It will be my priority to ensure 漆褒勛圖厙 remains a place that provides innovative learning opportunities, and also welcomes and transforms students through exceptional programs,Kellihersaid. I have loved my time at 漆褒勛圖厙 because of the unique culture of this community. I want to do everything I can to ensure the next leader is set up for continued success that will serve this campus family well into the future.
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Published
January 18, 2023
Author
Roger Degerman