Association of American Colleges and Universities names Garcia chair

? Posted on February 19, 2013Posted in: Campus News, News

Cal State Fullerton President Mildred Garc?a was named to lead the board of directors of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, according to a statement by CSUF on Thursday.

The AACU is a national association based in Washington, D.C. which is concerned with advancing liberal education and improving undergraduate education.

?Being selected as chair of the board of directors is an honor and a truly exciting way to continue my work with AACU. I?m so proud being a part of an organization that is at the forefront of advancing liberal education and inclusive excellence in higher education,? Garc?a said in the statement.

Garc?a has been on the AACU board of directors since January 2008 and has served as the vice chair since last year. She has been involved with the association in various roles for more than a decade.

Five new directors and a handful of new officers were named as 2013 leaders at a recent annual meeting in Atlanta. The AACU adopted a new mission statement as well, ?to make liberal education and inclusive excellence the foundation for institutional purpose and educational practice in higher education.?

Garc?a succeeds president of Ursinus College Benny Fong as chair. Fong will stay on the board as past chair.

The AACU has 1,150 members including public and private colleges and universities.

?There are few national goals more important than AACU?s work in promoting student achievement, particularly through educational practices that honor diversity and address issues of equity,? Garc?a said, upon learning of the appointment.

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