Saturday, February 23, 2013

Empire State College prez list pared to five

Empire State College has narrowed its search for a permanent president to five semi-finalists, who will visit the college beginning Feb. 25.

The college is based in Saratoga Springs but has learning centers across the state, including several across Western New York.

According to an Empire State news release, the biography of the finalists include:

? Fred Hurst (visiting Monday, Feb. 25): Hurst holds a Ph.D. in arts and sciences from Union Institute and University, an MPA from Wichita State University, an M.S. in education, instructional systems technology from Indiana University and a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications, also from Indiana University. Hurst has expertise in distance learning and with learning systems and 20 years of experience with adult and nontraditional students. Hurst is the senior vice president for extended campuses at Northern Arizona University.

? Merodie Hancock (visiting Tuesday, Feb. 26): Hancock holds a Ph.D. in urban services and education administration from Old Dominion University, an MBA from Claremont Graduate University and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Scripps College. She has dedicated her career to expanding access to higher education for adults and has extensive experience educating veterans and active members of the military. Hancock is vice president for Central Michigan University Global Campus.

? Meg Benke (visiting Wednesday, Feb. 27): Benke holds a Ph.D. in student personnel from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Youngstown State University. Benke?s experience includes adult and nontraditional education and she serves on several national boards and committees that help shape policy to support access and success of adult learners in higher education, and to implement best practices in online, blended and nontraditional adult programs. Currently, Benke serves as acting president of SUNY Empire State College, and was previously provost and vice president for academic affairs.

Dan Miner is Business First's enterprise reporter. He also covers education and public companies.

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/vertical_15/~3/C8thLJale_k/empire-state-college-prez-list-pared.html

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