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– UD President Jonathan J. Sanford, Ph.D.
“Genuine friendship is founded upon arete, the Greek word for excellence or virtue. It is virtue that perfects our friendships with the truth, with our peers, with our mentors, and with God.”
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TIMELINE OF
PRESIDENTIAL
TRANSITION
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JULY 1
Thomas S. Hibbs begins day one at UD.
2019
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Thomas S. Hibbs begins day one at UD.
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JULY 1
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2020
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UD embarks on a new strategic planning process.
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Nov. 1
Hibbs is inaugurated as UD’s ninth and first alumnus president.
2020
May
University adopts new Strategic Plan: A Formula for Flourishing
MAY
2020
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2021
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JAN. 11
Board of Trustees announces presidential transition
JULY
2021
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July
Jonathan J. Sanford
begins service as
UD's 10th president.
2021
FALL
Sanford is inaugurated as UD’s 10th president. Event details TBD.
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Q&A
President Hibbs felt called to serve UD in a new way that best suited his strengths. As president emeritus, he will develop plans for a new center based at UD that will help continue to elevate UD’s reputation and profile by engaging with notable leaders on our culture’s most pressing issues. Such work is a continuation of the success he has had with his Presidential Conversations series and regular Dallas Morning News columns.
When will Provost Sanford assume the office of president?
Who will assume the role of university provost?
When did the Board of Trustees declare the appointment?
Why is President Hibbs stepping down?
Who will assume the role of university provost?
When will Provost Sanford assume the office of president?
When did the Board of Trustees declare the appointment?
On Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint Sanford.
Why is President Hibbs stepping down?
Who will assume the role of university provost?
When will Provost Sanford assume the office of president?
President Hibbs is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and will serve in his current office until Provost Sanford officially begins his tenure as UD’s 10th president on July 1, 2021.
When did the Board of Trustees declare the appointment?
Why is President Hibbs stepping down?
Who will assume the role of university provost?
An updated timeline for hiring the position will be announced at a later time.
When will Provost Sanford assume the office of president?
When did the Board of Trustees declare the appointment?
Why is President Hibbs stepping down?
For further information contact Clare Venegas, Vice President, Marketing & Communications,
University of Dallas, at 972-721-5179 or cvenegas@udallas.edu.
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For further information contact Clare Venegas, Assistant Vice President, Marketing & Communications, University of Dallas, 972-721-5179 or cvenegas@udallas.edu