A familiar face is returning to lead Culver-Stockton College.
Richard D. Valentine, a 1970 C-SC graduate and a former dean of admissions, has been named the college’s 25th president. He was one of three candidates for the job.
Valentine replaces Dr. William Fox, who announced his resignation late last year to become president of his alma mater, St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y.
Valentine has been vice president for alumni and development at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky., since 2004. Previously, he was vice president of external relations at Monmouth (Ill.) College and dean of admission and financial aid at Arkansas College, now known as Lyon College in Batesville, Ark.
He is the first Culver alum to be named president.
Culver-Stockton Board Chairman Don Gnuse said Valentine was elected by the board of trustees after a selection committee had narrowed the field of 62 applicants to 16 semi-finalists and three finalists, who visited campus.
“We are especially pleased that Dick has accepted the leadership of the college,” Gnuse said. “Of our many gifted presidential candidates, Dick best meets the qualifications and priorities that we are looking for in a college president, and will continue our progress toward our college’s master plan. He knows and loves Culver-Stockton and has excellent experience in areas that will help us continue the progress at C-SC and take the college in the right direction.”
Fox also praised Valentine. “Dick’s experience at the staff and board levels of Culver-Stockton, combined with his long career in higher education at other institutions, is an immense advantage to the college at this time of strong momentum,” Fox said. “I know that I am leaving the college in the hands of someone who loves it as much as I do and who will continue to strengthen it in every possible way.”
Valentine looks forward to the challenge.
“As president of Culver-Stockton College, I will work to enhance the living and learning community of our campus and to provide the leadership to focus on a shared vision for the future,” he said. “This future will build on our traditions and mission but will also engage the Culver-Stockton community in creative conversation about building a stronger college, known for its ability to prepare students for lives of meaning, service and leadership.”
Valentine has an extensive background in successful fund-raising, capital campaigns and increasing enrollment. In 11 years at Monmouth, Valentine doubled enrollment, increased annual giving to the college and completed a $53 million capital campaign. At Arkansas, he led an enrollment growth of 40 percent. During his admissions stint at C-SC, he increased enrollment by 85 percent.
Valentine, a Mexico, Mo., native, and his wife, Lorna, will be moving to Canton.
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A familiar face is returning to lead Culver-Stockton College.
Richard D. Valentine, a 1970 C-SC graduate and a former dean of admissions, has been named the college’s 25th president. He was one of three candidates for the job.
Valentine replaces Dr. William Fox, who announced his resignation late last year to become president of his alma mater, St. Lawrence University in Canton, N.Y.
Valentine has been vice president for alumni and development at Transylvania University in Lexington, Ky., since 2004. Previously, he was vice president of external relations at Monmouth (Ill.) College and dean of admission and financial aid at Arkansas College, now known as Lyon College in Batesville, Ark.
He is the first Culver alum to be named president.
Culver-Stockton Board Chairman Don Gnuse said Valentine was elected by the board of trustees after a selection committee had narrowed the field of 62 applicants to 16 semi-finalists and three finalists, who visited campus.
“We are especially pleased that Dick has accepted the leadership of the college,” Gnuse said. “Of our many gifted presidential candidates, Dick best meets the qualifications and priorities that we are looking for in a college president, and will continue our progress toward our college’s master plan. He knows and loves Culver-Stockton and has excellent experience in areas that will help us continue the progress at C-SC and take the college in the right direction.”
Fox also praised Valentine. “Dick’s experience at the staff and board levels of Culver-Stockton, combined with his long career in higher education at other institutions, is an immense advantage to the college at this time of strong momentum,” Fox said. “I know that I am leaving the college in the hands of someone who loves it as much as I do and who will continue to strengthen it in every possible way.”
Valentine looks forward to the challenge.
“As president of Culver-Stockton College, I will work to enhance the living and learning community of our campus and to provide the leadership to focus on a shared vision for the future,” he said. “This future will build on our traditions and mission but will also engage the Culver-Stockton community in creative conversation about building a stronger college, known for its ability to prepare students for lives of meaning, service and leadership.”
Valentine has an extensive background in successful fund-raising, capital campaigns and increasing enrollment. In 11 years at Monmouth, Valentine doubled enrollment, increased annual giving to the college and completed a $53 million capital campaign. At Arkansas, he led an enrollment growth of 40 percent. During his admissions stint at C-SC, he increased enrollment by 85 percent.
Valentine, a Mexico, Mo., native, and his wife, Lorna, will be moving to Canton.
