Limbert Named As CEO Of Penn State Dubois

4-16-98
University Park, Pa. -- Claudia A. Limbert, acting chief executive officer (CEO) of Penn State DuBois, will assume the position permanently, effective May 1.

Limbert has been acting CEO of Penn State DuBois since Nov. 17, 1997. Her responsibilities have included oversight of the campus' 100 full-time faculty and staff and $4.25 million budget. In addition to assuming the role of acting CEO, Limbert had been director of academic affairs at Penn State DuBois since July 1996. Limbert was an administrative fellow to Robert E. Dunham, former senior vice president and dean of the Commonwealth Education System, during the 1995-96 academic year.

Limbert earned her B.A. degree with majors in English, history and education from Bethel College in North Newton, Kan. She received her M.A. in creative writing and a Ph.D. in English literature from Boston University.

She currently serves on the Business and Industrial Advisory Board to the DuBois Area School District. She has written numerous articles and presentations on mentoring and the role of women in higher education, in addition to creative works and non-fiction.

In announcing Limbert's appointment, Dr. Joseph Strasser, dean of Penn State's Commonwealth College, said, "Dr. Limbert has done a superb job as DAA and acting CEO at Penn State DuBois. She is totally committed to the welfare of the campus and to all its students, faculty and staff. I have great confidence the campus will flourish under Dr. Limbert's leadership."

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