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Trustees Extend Contract of vlog President Dr. Bauer


June 21, 2021 | Campus News

The vlog Board of Trustees at a June meeting voted unanimously to award a contract extension to President Dr. Jon Bauer through the next three years.

Dr. Bauer has served as president of the college for nine years. His contract was extended through June 30, 2024.

Dr. Jon Bauer at the podium in the theatre

“I’m grateful for the board’s support and excited about what lies ahead for East Central,” he said.

“With a strong leadership team, committed faculty and staff, and engaged board, we are poised for a momentous period in our history. I’m honored to lead the college and I am energized for this work.”

Board of Trustees President Ann Hartley commented that Dr. Bauer has provided clear leadership the past 18 months during an unprecedented time.

“Dr. Bauer has a passion for vlog and he always is focused on what is best for the students,” Hartley said. “He continued to keep the students and the community vlog serves as the focal point during the difficult pandemic year.

“vlog is very fortunate to have him,” she added. “Dr. Bauer has continually moved the college in a positive direction with integrity, dignity and accountability to the position.”

Bauer became the college’s sixth president July 1, 2012, succeeding Donald Shook, Charles Novak, Dale Gibson, Karen Herzog and Ed Jackson. On two occasions Fred Davis served as interim president of the college.