Dear Assumption Community,
Following this week’s news that President Cesareo will retire effective June 30 after 15 years of tireless service and a lengthy list of accomplishments, I wish to share a brief update on the status of the interim leadership plan and the search process.
A group of Trustees with experience in leadership transitions is exploring various interim options and will present a plan to the Board for its consideration. The Board will announce the interim leadership plan in the next two to three weeks.
The Trustees are interviewing firms with extensive experience in college and university presidential searches. The search process will be done carefully, efficiently, and in a way that will result in a strong pool of candidates. Representatives of the Assumption community will have opportunities to engage with the chosen firm to shape the leadership profile of the University’s 17th president.
During the interim and search period, please know that the Board appreciates the selfless dedication of all faculty and staff and the work you perform each day in the service of Assumption students. Each member of our faculty and staff are important components that collectively impart upon our students a transformational Assumption education.
As we continue to honor President Cesareo for his accomplishments and look forward to a future of sustained growth and opportunity for Assumption, please know the Board of Trustees will continue to provide updates to the campus community as progress is made on the plan for the interim leadership structure and the presidential search.
Sincerely,
Francis J. Bedard, Esq., CPA '81
Chairman, Assumption University Board of Trustees
