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Antioch's Chancellor to Retire

Chronicle of Higher Education

December 4, 2011

When Tullisse Antoinette (Toni) Murdock took over as chancellor of Antioch University six years ago, she had no idea what she was getting herself into, she says. She became Antioch's first female chancellor in 2005 after serving for eight years as president of the campus in Seattle. The recent turmoil, which included a fight over governance procedures, didn't precipitate her decision to retire, which had been in the works for a few years, she says.

A Generational Rift

Chronicle of Higher Education

December 1, 2011

A college president stopped by my office recently for a visit. That’s not unusual. A handful come to The Chronicle every month for discussions with reporters and editors. What was unusual about this visit was the president’s age: This leader was under 50.

Carroll president resigns, citing health reasons

Helena, Mont., Independent Record

December 1, 2011

In a surprise announcement Thursday, Carroll College said its president of 10 years, Tom Trebon, had stepped down from the position, effective immediately, citing "urgent personal health matters." Trebon had already announced his retirement, effective the end of next June, and the college had already narrowed his replacement to three finalists. The board appointed Paula McNutt, currently the college's senior vice president for academic affairs, as interim president.

Newberry College searching for new leader after president abruptly resigns

The State, Columbia, SC

November 16, 2011

Newberry College’s president abruptly resigned late last week, and the small, Lutheran-affiliated college has named an interim to replace him.

Union College (Ky.) president will retire 18 months ahead of schedule

Lexington, Ky., Herald-Leader

November 14, 2011

Union College President Edward D. de Rosset announced Monday that he will retire 18 months ahead of schedule. De Rosset has been on a personal leave of absence since August, He announced in the spring that he would retire June 30, 2013, is now scheduled to retire Dec. 31, 2011. Dr. Thomas J. McFarland will remain acting president, an appointment that the board of trustees made in August.

New St. Joseph's University (PA) President Announced

The Hawk, Student Newspaper

November 11, 2011

C. Kevin Gillespie, S.J., was named the 27th president of Saint Joseph's University in an announcement sent to the university community on Thursday evening. He will be replacing interim president John Smithson, '68, and former president Timothy R. Lannon, who left St. Joe's in June. Gillespie's position as president will begin on July 1, 2012.

Newberry College president steps down

WACH-TV, Columbia, S.C.

November 11, 2011

Newberry College announced that its president, Dr. V. Scott Koerwer, will be stepping down from the position, effective Friday. Koerwer, 45, was appointed president in July of 2010. H said he is leaving for both family and professional interests. In addition to attending to family business, he will continue on the faculty of Newberry College as Professor of Business Administration.

Longtime Thomas College (Maine) president to retire

Waterville, Me., Morning Sentinel

November 7, 2011

George Spann, 23-year president of Thomas College and the man credited with revitalizing the school, announced Monday that he will retire in June. He said he plans to spend more time with his grandchildren and do volunteer work. Members of the Board of Trustees credited Spann, 68, with revitalizing the institution founded in 1894. The college will undergo a nationwide search for its next president.

Murdock Plans to Retire as Antioch U. Chancellor

Inside Higher Ed

November 4, 2011

Tullisse (Toni) Murdock announced Thursday that she will retire as chancellor of Antioch University at the end of the academic year. Murdock was praised by board leaders for her leadership in a time of many changes for the university, but her positions have frequently been controversial. Murdock was widely criticized by supporters of Antioch College after the university's decision to shut the college down (the college has since been revived but is no longer part of the university that grew around it).

Dillard University's new president

New Orleans Times-Picayune - Editorial

November 3, 2011

Dillard University is one of the nation's oldest historically black colleges and an important academic institution in New Orleans. That makes the selection of Walter M. Kimbrough as the college's incoming president a momentous decision.

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