MORRISVILLE, NY— The Morrisville State College Council announced today 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.
Three of the four candidates have visited campus and the final candidate is scheduled to visit campus today. 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.
Morrisville State’s curricula are enriched with applied learning and pave the way for opportunity at both the Morrisville and Norwich campuses. An action-oriented, interactive learning lab, the college is a national leader in technology and has been lauded for its exemplary, innovative and effective community service programs.
In addition to being named to the 2014 President’s Higher Community Education Service Honor Roll, the college was recognized by U.S. News and World Report as an institution in the top tier of the Best Regional Colleges list and ranked second among regional colleges nationwide for outperforming its anticipated graduation rate.