Yesterday afternoon, The Board of Trustees introduced Dr. Marcus H. Burgess as the brand new Interim President at Saint Augustine’s College.
Dr. Burgess lately served as VP for Institutional Development at Claflin College.
The SAU Board of Trustees broadcasts Dr. Marcus H. Burgess' appointment to Interim President. To learn extra, go to https://t.co/dmCMQvz9m9
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“I’m deeply honored to step into the position of Interim President at Saint Augustine’s College and am dedicated to advancing its mission of excellence in schooling,” mentioned Dr. Burgess on Wednesday.
“I’m dedicated to ushering in a brand new period of stability and development for the college, guaranteeing its continued accreditation and fostering a tradition of transparency and collaboration. I stand with the devoted school, employees, and college students as we navigate these challenges and construct a promising future for SAU.”
Burgess additionally served a number of establishments in a management capability, together with York Technical Faculty, Florida Memorial College, Miami Gardens, FL, and Voorhees Faculty because the Vice President for Institutional Development.
The appointment comes days after former President Dr. Christine Johnson McPhail was fired. In an interview with the Information Observer Monday, McPhail acknowledged she was knowledgeable Sunday that she was terminated for “unspecified causes.” The firing got here two days after the Southern Affiliation of Schools voted to strip SAU’s accreditation.
“I’m nonetheless attempting to determine that out for myself,” she mentioned.
Burgess is a local of Cades, South Carolina. He’s a 1996 graduate of Claflin College, the place he earned a BS in Elementary Training, a 2000 Graduate of The Citadel, incomes an MS in Training Administration and Supervision, and a 2020 graduate of Vanderbilt College’s Peabody Faculty of Training, incomes a Doctorate of Training in Studying and Management in Organizations.
He’s married to Leandra Hayes-Burgess, Vice President for Institutional Development for Benedict Faculty. They’ve three youngsters: Marcus (Deuce), Mariana, and Tyler.
Dr. Burgess’ interim appointment begins efficient instantly.
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