Central Virginia Community College
CVCC President Staat Honored by Franklin University
Columbus, OH/Media Release/ -- Franklin University, located in Columbus, Ohio, announced that CVCC President Darrel W. Staat is the recipient of the 9th annual Community College Alliance Leadership Award. The award is given to the community college president who has exhibited leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence in education.
Franklin University President David R. Decker, Ph.D. heralded Dr. Staat as the perfect choice for this prestigious award. He cited Staats desire to bring the College to the community by developing several off-campus centers in his address. The statement was in reference to the establishment of the CVCC Center in Appomattox last June, and the opening of the CVCC Amherst Center to take place later this year. Staat began his expansion program having previously built centers in Altavista (2001), in Brookneal (2002), and in Bedford (2005).
Decker further praised Staat for his work on local Boards (including his current position as Chair of the Lynchburg Chamber of Commerce) to promote collaboration with local businesses, and the successful negotiation of articulation programs that benefit students moving on to four-year institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
It is a pleasure and a privilege to work with such a dedicated leader in higher education, said Decker.
A formal presentation of the award will take place later this year at Central Virginia Community College.
Release Date: 10:00 AM (EST) 04/24/08
Release Number: 080424.franklinaward
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