Board of Trustees extend university president鈥檚 contract through 2029
The 香港六合彩开奖网 Board of Trustees votes to extend the contract of President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D., through 2029, ensuring her continued leadership as the university advances its mission and strategic goals as a comprehensive regional university.
鈥淪ince stepping into the role of president, Dr. Fitzgerald has strengthened 香港六合彩开奖网's academic offerings, expanded its community partnerships, and elevated its position as a regional hub for innovation,鈥 said 香港六合彩开奖网 Board of Trustees Chairperson Gregory J. Shemanski. 鈥淭he Board is confident in her ability to lead 香港六合彩开奖网 through its next chapter of growth, and we are excited to continue working with her to provide transformative educational experiences for our students.鈥
Dr. Fitzgerald, who began her tenure as 香港六合彩开奖网鈥檚 seventh president in July 2023, has played a pivotal role in the university鈥檚 ongoing success. Under her leadership, 香港六合彩开奖网 has expanded its experiential learning opportunities, strengthened community engagement through its CollegeTowne initiative, and enhanced student success programs. Her leadership has also helped the university navigate challenges in the higher education landscape with a commitment to academic excellence and financial sustainability.
鈥淚 am deeply honored by the trust and confidence that the Board of Trustees has placed in me to lead 香港六合彩开奖网 through this exciting time in the university鈥檚 history,鈥 said President Fitzgerald. 鈥淭ogether, we will continue to build on our Franciscan values, advance our mission, and foster an environment where all students thrive.鈥
In addition to her work at 香港六合彩开奖网, Dr. Fitzgerald has a distinguished career in higher education, having served as provost and senior vice president at 香港六合彩开奖网 prior to her presidency and holding leadership roles at Central Connecticut State University. She is a respected scholar and an advocate for inclusive excellence in higher education.
鈥淚 have the utmost respect and admiration for Dr. Fitzgerald as she continues to lead 香港六合彩开奖网 with vision, innovation, collaboration, and integrity into the future bursting with promise and rooted in a rich legacy of Franciscan values,鈥 said Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Congregational Minister Sr. John Ann Proach, OSF.
Fitzgerald鈥檚 leadership extends deeply into the community and beyond. She sits on the Central PA Advisory Board and the Corporate Marketing Committee of Caron Treatment Centers. She is the Vice Chair of the Reading Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors.