Faculty, students, staff and the general public are invited to the “Meet the Presidents” discussion Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. in Mountainlair Ballrooms. Featuring a panel with a wealth of leadership experience at WVU and around the country, the event which is part of the David C. Hardesty, Jr. Festival of Ideas will provide a fascinating look at changes in higher education and how West Virginia University fits into this landscape.
Current WVU President E. Gordon Gee (1981-85 and 2014 to present) will welcome former University Presidents for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of higher education.
Invitations were extended to:
Gene A. Budig, 1977-1980
Diane L. Reinhard, 1985-1986
Neil S. Bucklew, 1986-1995
David C. Hardesty Jr., 1995-2007
Michael S. Garrison, 2007-2008
C. Peter Magrath, 2008-2009
James P. Clements, 2009-2013
The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Robert E. DiClerico, professor emeritus of political science at WVU and expert on the American Presidency.
Diane Lewis Jackson, current Higher Education Policy Commission member and former WVU Board of Governors member, and Joyce McConnell, WVU Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, will also speak during the event.