By Franci Valenzano, Public Relations Associate
(Morrisville, NY – April 4, 2015) Morrisville State College Council recently announced that four finalists are vying for the top position at the college. The Presidential Search Committee has received nationwide interest from more than 40 qualified candidates.
The four candidates have visited campus.
The finalists are: Dr. Marwan A. Wafa, vice chancellor and dean at the Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus; Anastasia L. Urtz, J.D., vice president, College Affiliated Enterprises and Asset Management, Onondaga Community College; Dr. David E. Rogers, provost and chief information officer, Morrisville State College; and Dr. Lawrence Barrett, president, Eastern Maine Community College.
“We are very fortunate to have four outstanding final candidates to consider for the presidency,” Morrisville State College Council Chair Kristi Andersen said. “It is an exciting time for Morrisville and we are confident that one of these candidates will be the right person to lead our vibrant campus.”
The Presidential Search Committee began its work in the fall and expects the new president to take office in July. Members of the committee include college council members, staff, faculty, students and alumni, as well as community leaders. The committee worked with national executive firm Academic Search throughout the process.
For more information, visit www.morrisville.edu.