Canisius University has successfully appointed Dr. Lawrence T. Potter, Jr. as their new Vice President for Academic Affairs. As noted in the press release, "Potter joins Canisius from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), where he served as the chief academic officer and provost since 2019. In this capacity, he provided academic vision and leadership for the exclusively public, historically Black urban land-grant university. UDC offers more than 80 degree programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels and serves nearly 4,000 degree-seeking students with a faculty and staff of over 400. Potter led six academic colleges and workforce development, university libraries, research and graduate education, and the Center for Teaching and Learning. In addition to academic and strategic planning efforts, he oversaw the academic program review process, accreditation, academic partnerships, and managed a $69 million budget for academic affairs." Dr. Potter holds a PhD and MA in English (literature and criticism) from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a BA in English, religion, and philosophy from Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, AL. He will begin his duties with Canisius on November 11, 2024. Read more.
Texas Tech University has successfully appointed Dr. Lin Zhou as their new Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Dr. Zhou begins his new role on September 23, 2024. Before joining TTU, Dr. Zhou served as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at The New School in New York City. Prior to his role at The New School, Dr. Zhou played a critical role in leading IBM Watson Education from a start-up to a global leader of artificial intelligence in education. Dr. Zhou holds a Bachelor of Science from Nanjing University in China and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Glasgow, UK. Read more.
The University of Alaska Anchorage has successfully appointed Mr. Tom Rosko as their new Consortium Library Dean. He will begin transitioning into the role in late September.
Mr. Rosko has over 30 years of experience working in libraries and archives. He comes to UAA from the Naval Postgraduate School, where he has served as university librarian since 2019. He also previously served as head of the Institute Archives and Special Collections at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology libraries. He brings a breadth of leadership experience, with expertise in administration, policy, budget, strategic planning, collection development and management, outreach and engagement, preservation and more.
Rosko, who received a Master of Library Science from Rutgers University and a bachelor's in history from Bucknell University, currently serves as an executive committee member of the Pacific Library Partnership, board member of the Monterey Bay Area Cooperative Library System and member of the Association of College and Research Libraries. An experienced public speaker, he has presented on a variety of topics, including digital archives and preservation, institutional repositories and strategies for digital information life-cycle management.
Spalding University has successfully appointed Dr. Anne Kenworthy as their next President. Dr. Kenworthy will officially assume her new role on January 1, 2025. Dr. Kenworthy’s academic and professional journey has uniquely prepared her to lead Spalding University. Before her tenure at the University of Findlay, she held multiple leadership positions at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN, including Associate Vice President for Donor Relations, Academic Dean for adult and undergraduate programs, and Vice President of Enrollment, where she achieved record-breaking enrollment numbers. Dr. Kenworthy has also served as Vice President of Advancement and Planning at Crichton College and contributed to K-12 mathematics teacher development at the University of Memphis. Dr. Kenworthy holds a B.S. in Mathematics and an Ed.D. in higher education from the University of Memphis, an MBA from Christian Brothers University, and a Fundraising Management Certificate from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. She is a respected speaker at regional and national conferences, with expertise in strategic enrollment, college access, student success, women’s leadership, and victim’s rights. Read more.
Lander University has successfully appointed Mr. Brian Apfel as their new Vice President for Marketing & Communications effective September 16. Mr. Apfel has served as the Director of Global Brand Marketing at Hertz Corporation for the past 3 years. Prior to Hertz, he served as the Director of Marketing and Communication at Florida Gulf Coast University (2020-2021) and as the Director of Social Media and Digital Marketing at Marist College (2017-2020). Mr. Apfel holds a B.S. in Business Marketing, an M.S.in Information Systems Management, and an M.S. in Integrated Marketing Communication, all from Marist College. Read more.
Clemson University has successfully appointed Ms. Sharon Martin as their new Vice President for Marketing and Communications effective October 16, 2024. Serving as the Vice President for University Engagement and Chief Marketing Officer for West Virginia University since 2017, her additional areas of responsibility included university relations, alumni relations and enrollment management. Prior to joining West Virginia University, she held a variety of marketing roles at Purdue University, culminating in the position of Assistant Vice President of Marketing where she was responsible for advertising, strategic marketing, creative services, online experience, segment marketing and publications. She is an executive board member of the Council for Strategic Communications of the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU), has served as a member of various committees for the National Mortar Board, and has been active with local chapters of the American Marketing Association. Ms. Martin holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts from Central Michigan University. Read more.
The SUNY Board of Trustees and Chancellor John King have successfully appointed Dr. David Troilo as the new SUNY, College of Optometry President. Dr. Troilo currently serves as the Vice President and Dean for Academic Affairs at SUNY, College of Optometry. His journey with the College began in 2008 as a professor. With years of experience in eye and vision research at Cornell University and the University of Oxford, and higher education and administration at SUNY Optometry and the New England College of Optometry, Dr. Troilo is excited to lead the College into a new era of excellence in discovery, innovation, and patient care. Dr. Troilo is a Fellow of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (FARVO) and the American Academy of Optometry (FAAO). Over the years, Dr. Troilo has written several publications, books, chapters, and proceedings and earned numerous honors and awards. Two awards include the DuPuis-Pellerin Award for Faculty Excellence and the OD1 Teacher of the Year while serving as Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at The New England College of Optometry. Dr. Troilo holds a B.A. in Biology from SUNY, College of Oswego and a M.A. in Biology from The City College of New York. Dr. Troilo earned a Ph.D. in Biology from the City University of New York, as well as a post doctorate degree in Physiology from the University of Oxford and another in Biopsychology from Cornell. Read more.
Santa Fe College has successfully appointed Ms. Sherry Houston as their new Vice President for Advancement & Chief Philanthropy Officer effective September 16, 2024.Ms . Houston is a dynamic and results-driven executive with over 15 years of experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and team leadership in North Central Florida. Serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Development Officer of Ronald McDonald House Charities North Central Florida since 2014, she has led successful capital campaigns that significantly expanded the organization’s services and capacity. Her extensive background includes leadership roles in behavioral healthcare and education, where she implemented strategic initiatives that increased donor engagement and revenue. She is also actively involved in community service, holding leadership positions in various local organizations, and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the community. Ms. Houston holds an MA in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Pittsburgh and a BA in Sociology from Franklin and Marshall College. Read more.
The Pasadena Area Community College District Board of Trustees has selected Dr. José A. Gómez to serve as the next permanent Superintendent/President of Pasadena City College. Dr. Gómez has served as Interim Superintendent/President of the college since August of 2023. Prior to his appointment at PCC, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Provost at California State University, Los Angeles. He earned his B.A. in Sociology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and his M.A. in Political Science, Master of Public Administration, and Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Southern California. Read more.