CLINTON, S.C. (courtesy presby.edu) — Dr. Anita Olson Gustafson took the oath of office as Presbyterian College’s 20th president April 26, setting history and charting a compelling new course for the college’s future.
In front of family, students, friends, faculty, and delegates from more than a dozen other higher education institutions, Gustafson pledged to lead a community that will work in unison to achieve great things.
In her inaugural speech – “Symbiosis: Stronger Together” – Gustafson introduced four areas PC will focus on during her presidency – all part of the college’s “True Blue” initiatives that build on the college’s strategic plan:
- Transformative Education, including PC’s new Center for Inquiry, Research, and Scholarship.
- True Blue Camaraderie, including the renovated Reynolds Center and programs for accessible education, counseling/health services, PresbyFirst+ first-generation programs, and the Jacobs Scholars Program.
- Championship Spirit – pursuing excellence academically, as a community, and in athletics.
- Heart of Service, including the EPIC Service Program, beginning with six to 10 service-learning courses each year
Read the entire news release on the Presbyterian College website.
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