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12th President of Mass. College of Liberal Arts. Proud father of 3 awesome daughters. Happily married for 35 years!

North Adams, MA
Joined April 2016
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It's here! ✨ The 2023-2024 MCLA President’s Report is now available to view online.📰📰 We can't wait for you to read all about the transformative year we've had here in North Adams. Check it out here: issuu.com/mclawebmaster/docs…
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Carlen Bertrand is the first MCLA Women's Hockey player to light the lamp!
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One week away! The 2023 Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture will be presented by Supreme Court expert Amanda Tyler, at 7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26, in MCLA’s Church Street Center. For more information, please click here: ow.ly/fgQX50PYcMy
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MCLA has done it again! 🎉 For the 9th year in a row, @usnews has ranked MCLA as a Top Ten Public Liberal Arts College! 🏆✨ Read more: mcla.edu/mcla-in-the-communi…
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The 2022-23 edition of the MCLA President’s Report is now available online! You can find the online edition here: issuu.com/mclawebmaster/docs…
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Our very own Professor of Biology,  Andrew Best, and others speak with @CBSSunday to discuss the science behind perspiration.😅😅
During this summer of record-breaking heat, no other bodily function is so essential yet so misunderstood. What exactly does excreting water through our skin do for us? cbsn.ws/44x3tdE
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It's TRIO Student move-in day!📦😀 Thumbs up if you are excited for this semester to begin. We are! 👍👍
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Commissioner Ortega spent the day w/ 150+ presidents, administrators, & trustees from the Racial Equity & Justice Insitute. Highlights include the importance of leadership & need for collaboration to break down barriers of access to higher education.
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If you see us on the road...wave hello!
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Pride is not just a month; it's a movement! As we acknowledge Pride Month at MCLA, we affirm our commitment to inclusivity, respect, and support for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Together, we can make a difference and create a more equal world. #PrideMonth2023
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Today, on Memorial Day, we honor our Trailblazers and all others who serve or served in the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as all the veterans who lost their lives fighting for our country. Thank you for your service! Campus offices and departments are closed today, May 29, 2023.
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Are you ready to make an impact? The MCLA Nursing Program is all about building the leaders of the future. Students will have the opportunity to learn about leadership, global health and implement knowledge in the high-tech simulation lab. 👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️👨‍⚕️
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Why are we afraid of the monster under the bed? 🛏️ Know something new with Biology at MCLA. mcla.edu/biology
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Commissioner Ortega & Dr. Nicole Johnson, DHE Director of Educational Equity & Justice, traveled to @MCLA_EDU for the Racial Equity Summit. Faculty, staff, & administrators all share a deep and commitment to creating a campus environment where all learners thrive.
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MCLA grads: You are the change-makers, innovators, and leaders the world needs. Shine on! ✨✨
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It’s a beautiful day for the 124th Commencement Exercises @MCLA_EDU. Congratulations Class of 2023!!
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Thanks to @MCLA_EDU facilities crews for making campus look so beautiful for tomorrow’s Commencement Exercises!!
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Looking forward to greeting @MCLA_EDU Class of 2023 at the gates tomorrow morning. Congratulations to our graduates!!!
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Thank you Jackie, Aimee, and Suzannah!!!!
It's Nurse Appreciation Week! We're grateful for Dr. Jacqueline Krzanik, DNP, MS, FNP-BC, Director of Health Services, Dr. Aimée Bullett-Smith, DNP, MS, FNP-BC, and Suzannah McAlliste, the Wellness Center Office Manager. Thank you for making a difference!
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Want to be part of an equity-minded organization commited to transforming higher education policy? Come join our stellar @MassDHE team! We’re hiring a CAO, CFO, and Strategic Communications Director. Check out the postings: mass.edu/jobs
📣📣 We’re hiring learner-centered, transformational leaders looking to innovate with a dynamic and equity-minded team! Join us as our newest: • Chief Academic Officer • Chief Fiscal Officer • Director of Strategic Communications Learn more: mass.edu/jobs
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