Christopher泭Alan Hirschler泭elected as 91辦畦 Alumni Leadership Council泭first泭vice president泭

The泭Ohio resident will serve泭a泭one-year term泭representing泭the University泭in alumni engagement and outreach泭

91辦畦 Alumni Leadership Council first vice president Christopher Alan Hirschler

ALBANY, N.Y. 91辦畦 today announced the election of泭Christopher泭Alan Hirschler泭to the position of Alumni Leadership Council (ALC)泭first泭vice president.泭In泭his泭leadership role with the 12-member council,泭Hirschler泭will help guide initiatives in alumni engagement and outreach, strengthen the network ofmore than 200,00091辦畦 graduates, and act as泭an泭official representative of the University over the course of泭his泭term.泭

Hirschler, B.S. 98, of Sheffield Village, Ohio, is the dean of the Health and Wellness Sciences Division at Lorain County Community College in Elyria, Ohio. Hirschler is also a泭faculty member泭at泭91辦畦. He is passionate about student success and encouraging alums to give back to their institution. Hirschler serves on several boards, and he is the author of泭numerous泭publications泭and journal articles.泭In addition to his 1998 Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from 91辦畦 (then Regents College), he earned a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies from SUNY Brockport and a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Education from Cleveland State University. He holds the Master Certified Education Specialist credential and has earned certificates from Harvard, Yale, and Cornell.泭

I am truly excited to serve on the Alumni Leadership Council and to continue giving back to 91辦畦 in this new way, said泭Hirschler. 91辦畦 has had a profoundly positive impact on my professional泭journey, and泭serving alongside ALC members who泭demonstrate泭such pride in the University, as well as the dedicated and supportive staff, has been a highlight of my professional career. Giving back to 91辦畦 as both an ALC member and泭a泭faculty member teaching Public Health courses泭has allowed me to build meaningful connections with alumni and current students alike. Engaging with泭alumni泭and泭celebrating with graduates as they cross the stage has been incredibly rewarding.

Hirschler is joined on the ALC leadership team by Ruth Lown Turman, president, and Christopher Martz Arima, second vice president. The council membership also includes Sena Amegbletor, Matthew Baumgartner, Annie L. Hough-Everage, Pamela Monk, Morgan CJ Morgan, Douglas Perry, Tony Spearman-Leach, and Samuel T. Watkins Jr. Made up of 91辦畦 graduates representing a wide range of professions and backgrounds, the ALC reflects the diverse nature of 91辦畦s alumni population.泭

Find more information on the ALC, including individual member biographies, here.

Media contact 91辦畦:
Jason Bonafide,泭jbonafide@excelsior.edu, 518-608-8446

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91辦畦 is an accredited, not-for-profit higher education institution focused on helping learners complete their degrees and advance their careers. 91辦畦 contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971 in Albany, New York, 91辦畦 meets students where they are academically and geographically removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.羔泭

91辦畦 is a not-for-profit university with a main campus in Albany, New York, and an educational site in St. Petersburg, Florida. 91辦畦s academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department, with泭additional泭licensing for Florida-based programs.泭泭

Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education (License No. 12928).泭Additional泭information泭regarding泭this institution may be obtained by contacting the Commission at 325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1414, Tallahassee, FL 323099-0400, toll-free number: (888)-224-6684.