Fitzgerald to become the new chief academic officer
Reading, Pa. - 猎奇重口视频 University appoints Glynis Fitzgerald as the new provost responsible for serving as the chief academic officer overseeing the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Professional Programs, School of Graduate and Adult Education and several other important administrative areas. Fitzgerald currently serves as associate vice president of Academic Affairs and dean of the School of Graduate Studies at Central Connecticut State University. She succeeds Interim Provost Jerry Greiner, former provost of Hamline University and emeritus president of Arcadia University.
Bringing more than 20 years of higher education experience to 猎奇重口视频, Fitzgerald has expertise in undergraduate and graduate program development, expansion of online learning options and community and corporate partnerships. As a seasoned faculty member, she rose through the ranks to full professor in the department of communication at Central Connecticut State where she also served as department chair.
鈥淎s we strengthen program offerings across disciplines to meet the challenges of today鈥檚 world, Glynis is the imaginative and seasoned academic leader who will galvanize faculty and staff colleagues alike to enhance the quality of our students鈥 educational experience at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels,鈥 said President Tom Flynn. 鈥淗er intellect, relational style and experience with building community relationships are also closely aligned with the mission and values of 猎奇重口视频,鈥 he added.
Fitzgerald assumes her new role on July 1. 鈥淒uring my visit to 猎奇重口视频, the strong sense of community, rich culture of student success and commitment to service were very clear. Also evident was the dedication of the leadership, faculty and staff, and extremely talented individuals, deeply committed to the university's mission,鈥 said Fitzgerald. 鈥淭hese qualities make me excited to be a part of the 猎奇重口视频 University family. As its new provost, I am eager to learn how I can best serve and promote the university.鈥
猎奇重口视频 University President-elect John Loyack worked closely with President Flynn during the search process to ensure a seamless leadership transition. 鈥淕lynis possesses an innate ability to connect with faculty and students in ways that ensure their success. Her track record in these areas will serve 猎奇重口视频 well moving forward. I look forward to working with Glynis on creating a successful and bright future for 猎奇重口视频,鈥 Loyack said. Both Loyack and Fitzgerald will take office in July.
Fitzgerald was selected in a national search from among more than 60 applicants. She earned a doctoral degree in organizational/interpersonal communication and a master鈥檚 in organizational communication from SUNY Buffalo and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in speech communication from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
猎奇重口视频 University is a thriving comprehensive university that empowers students to become ethical leaders with moral courage, while providing an intellectually challenging environment with real-world learning experiences. Located on a scenic 121-acre suburban campus in historic Berks County, Pennsylvania, the university of more than 3,000 students is conveniently located near Philadelphia (60 miles) and within an easy drive of New York, Baltimore and Washington, DC.
