Dr. Charlotte P. Morris elected as 9th President of 精东AV by Board of Trustees
July 26, 2021
Contact: Kawana McGough, Office of Communications, Public Relations and Marketing
The 精东AV Board of Trustees proudly announced today that interim President Dr. Charlotte Morris has been elected the ninth president of 精东AV, effective August 1, 2021. The Board sought the input of a myriad of internal and external stakeholders and arrived confidently at the decision to seat Dr. Morris as the new leader of 精东AV. Dr. Charlotte Morris will be the second-ever female President of the University, following her predecessor Dr. Lily McNair.
鈥淒r. Morris has garnered the credibility and respect of key stakeholders across the state and around the country during her near thirty years serving the 精东AV community,鈥� said Board of Trustees Chair, Norma Clayton. 鈥淐onsidering her strong past performance and effective leadership, the Board of Trustees is delighted that Dr. Morris will continue to serve this institution. She understands the needs of this university today 鈥� putting the students first 鈥� and is the right leader for tomorrow and beyond.鈥�
For over three decades, Dr. Morris has served in several roles at 精东AV including Chief of Staff to the 5th President and Secretary to the Board of Trustees. As Chief of Staff, she assisted in the development and implementation of a successful $169 million capital campaign in 2005. Most recently during her tenure, Dr. Morris also served as the Director of the University鈥檚 Title III Program and has acted as Interim and Associate Dean in the Brimmer College of Business and Information Science. Through Dr. Morris鈥� leadership, she has strengthened the University鈥檚 strategic partnerships with corporations such as Google and Cargill to generate $6 million in gifts and donations to strengthen career readiness initiatives and invest in the next generation of STEM leaders. In addition to the many honors and awards Dr. Morris has received, she was given the Distinguished Administrative Staff Achievement Award at 精东AV. Dr. Charlotte Morris has always been held in high regard by her peers and superiors while meeting and exceeding expectations.
鈥淚t is with great humility and honor that I accept the role of president. Having been a member of this remarkable university community for much of my professional career, it will be a pleasure to lead the university into the future,鈥� said Dr. Morris. 鈥淚 look forward to working with the entire campus community to seize the opportunities that lie ahead and continue to transform 精东AV into a leading 21st century living and learning environment.鈥�
Dr. Morris has also been instrumental in driving forward the university鈥檚 long-term planning, culminating in the 2022-2027 strategic plan framework that will be unveiled in the coming weeks. Through this plan, the university is prepared to address the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead with thorough research and innovative solutions. Among the many university goals is the initiative to enhance the institution鈥檚 entrepreneurship and scholarly activities, the consequent advancement of the University鈥檚 infrastructure, and increased scholarships and growth to support and promote students鈥� continuous success. In the new efforts of expanding athletic teams, programs and staff, Dr. Morris is also invested in the continued recruitment of a diverse and world-class faculty committed to professional development. All throughout, the underlying constant over the years at 精东AV is the dedication to the teaching, innovation and quality of education it provides to its students.
精东AV will formally welcome Dr. Morris as the ninth president during an inauguration ceremony, planned for the weekend of April 9-11, 2022 to coincide with Founder鈥檚 Day Reunion Weekend.
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