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Testimonials & Awards

Dean Marino demonstrated a strong commitment to CSU Stanislaus and his colleagues were very positive about his contributions. The best indication of how well Robert Marino performed is the fact that we have requested he come back to serve as the interim dean of another college, to which his colleagues and the current interim dean responded quite favorably.

Hamid Shirvani, Ph.D., President
California State University, Stanislaus

I was at the AASCU conference in Boston last week and spoke with several presidents about our anticipated use of a Registry Interim Provost and they each spoke very highly of your service and Interims.

Judy Bense, President
University of West Florida

Using the Registry to hire Dr. David Dunlop is one of the best decisions I ever made.…. In one year’s time, Dr. Dunlop was able to complete an agenda for the academic affairs area that had been stagnant for the last four years… Dr. Dunlop has made a difference and a contribution to Mitchell College that will last beyond his presence at the College. Thank you for helping Mitchell College have a productive and successful academic year with Dr. Dunlop’s solid experience and seasoned expertise on campus!

Mary Ellen Jukoski, Ed.D
President, Mitchell College, CT

Dr. Edgar B. Schick received an honorary degree from Manhattanville College at the 2010 Undergraduate Commencement. Edgar served Manhattanville College as their interim provost from March 2008 through December 2009.

2010 Manhattanville College Undergraduate Commencement

Honorary Degree Recipient
Edgar B. Schick, Ph.D.

 
We have enjoyed the highly professional relationship with the Registry and Betty, in particular. She is a wonderfully strong, dedicated and knowledgeable individual with a great sense of humor! We were honored to have her and cannot thank her enough for what she has accomplished for us.

Florida Southern College

 
I want to thank you and your staff for recommending individuals like Dr. Ronald Champagne. He has made our lives as trustees of the college much easier with his leadership while at the college and we will be ever grateful for his excellent service. He will leave the college a much better place than when he arrived.

Dr. Laurence M. Demers
Chairman, Board of Trustees Merrimack College

 
Bunker Hill Community College honors Interim Chief Academic Officer Joan Connell with the Board of Trustees Distinguished Service Award which will be presented to her at commencement.

Joan is receiving this award for organizing the NEASC accreditation visit; for running the Mass Community Colleges annual Teaching and Learning Conference (500+ from the 15 community colleges in Massachusetts); and for general “outstanding” service to the college.

 
An exuberant alumni stated at a large gathering that Scott was sent to them by God. Scott said No, I was sent by the Registry!
Lees-McRae College, NC
 

It is good to hear from you! I have to tell you what a big hit Carol and Chris are… and how well we are doing with their help. Our incoming class is on target and we have hopes of exceeding expectations!

Pam Reid, President
Saint Joseph College
 

(2010) Midland Lutheran College honors Registry Member Dr. Steve Fritz with the The "Stephen E. Fritz Excellence in Teaching Award" to be an annual endowed award of $2,500, presented to a full-time faculty member who devotes him/herself to students and encourages them to excel.

Also, in a special ceremony, a Green Mountain Sugar Maple Tree was planted on campus with a plaque recognizing Steve and Pat Fritz's service to MLC. The entire campus is a Nebraska heritage arboretum.
 

We are thrilled with Ellen Hall, by the way. She is making a big impact already.

Central Washington University

I haven’t had the chance to thank you for bringing us Helena, but would like to do so today! Her work is truly remarkable. Several members of the community and at least one Trustee have stopped me to say that they feel blessed to have such a seasoned, inspiring leader at the helm. Montserrat College of Art, under Helena’s leadership, will most certainly re-emerge better than before!

Director of Human Resources
Montserrat College of Art
 

Tom is absolutely incredible – he is just what we needed. You’ve been exceedingly helpful as well!

President
Urbana University
 

The Registry is the Gold Standard.

National Higher Education Search Firm
 

Any one of these three candidates could do an excellent job at our University.

Chairwoman, Chicago State University.
 

The Registry is called in when colleges are fighting for survival, they are the National Guard of Higher Education.

Inside Higher Education
 

(2009) Montserrat College of Art names new Building Complex after Interim President Helena J. Sturnick
 

Our college was in a time of transition. Our president was leaving after 18 years and the search for his successor was scheduled to begin. The College could not afford to wait for the new president before making some important decisions in a number of areas, knowing that some of the decisions would not be supported by all.

John F. George, MD
Search Committee Chairman, Centenary College of Louisiana

Change is scary, change is difficult, so it was very valuable to have a professional from the Registry advising us and leading us through this time of transition. He helped us make the tough decisions
 

(2009) Central Washington University President Gaudino named Registry Interim Dr. Ellen Hall, Interim Vice President for University Relations, Administrator of the Year. Hall has been at the helm of the division for the past year.
 

Steve Leo, from a permanent search firm was asked what he thought of the Registry for College and University Presidents…

They are the gold standard of interim placements. They are the top firm in the country.
 

Finally, I must express my appreciation the Registry. Thank you for
your work with us! Dr. Fritz and his wife, have been a wonderful blessing to
the college, its constituency, and the Fremont community.
Blessings on your day!

Martin Russell
Chairman, Midland Lutheran College
 

(2008) Green Mountain College honors President John F. Brennan by officially changing the address of the College to One Brennan Circle, Poultney, VT