CHEA Board News

CHEA Board Vice Chair Dottie King Named Independent Colleges of Indiana President & CEO

Congratulations to CHEA Board Vice Chair Dottie L. King, Ph.D., who was recently named the new President and CEO of Independent Colleges of Indiana. King, who previously served as president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, succeeds Dr. David W. Wantz, who retired from the position in 2022. King holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction/educational leadership from Indiana State University. Click here for additional information.

CHEA Board Member Dr. David A. Schmidt Named AURAK President

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has appointed Dr. David A. Schmidt, who as its new President, brings to AURAK 33 years of broad-based experience as an executive academic leader and faculty member, spanning a wide range of institutions – public, private, and international, including the University of Wisconsin System. Prior to joining AURAK, Dr. Schmidt served as the President of the American University in Dubai, where he led the university through the COVID pandemic, successfully directed the university’s SACSCOC re-accreditation, and initiated new enrollment strategies that resulted in enrollment growth. Click here for additional information.

CHEA Board Member Anthony Munroe Named to Manhattan Power 100

CHEA congratulates Board Member Anthony Munroe for being named to the 2023 Manhattan Power 100. The President of Borough of Manhattan Community College has energized the College with his commitment to equal education since taking the reins as president in 2020 by launching the college’s Race, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, and creating its President’s Fund for Excellence and Innovation. Click here for additional information.