Mount Saint Mary College begins search for new president

The board of trustees of Newburgh-based Mount Saint Mary College has announced the search for its next president.

In a posting on the Chronicle of Higher Education, the college defined its mission as seeking “to create an environment which fosters close student-faculty interaction that enables students to reach their full potential as lifelong learners.” The board defined the role of president as becing both a CEO and chief ambassador.

“The new president will both honor the college’s traditions while also reinvigorating Mount Saint Mary College and renewing it to a position of visibility and strength in the Hudson Valley region and in the broader higher education landscape,” the job posting stated. “The Mount’s next President will embrace its mission to educate students with a curriculum based in the liberal arts and sciences and shaped by strong ethical values, while providing career preparation and co-curricular programming that meet the expectations of today’s students. The president will share a commitment to justice, service, and Dominican values. Critical to the president’s success is a visible presence on the campus and in the community as a leader who exemplifies the college’s four pillars of Dominican life. The President should embody Mount Saint Mary College’s aspiration to “Be the Spark” in making a positive difference in the world.”

Applications for the position are being accepted through Jan. 29, 2024.

Fr. Gregoire Fluet has served as interim president since September. He replaced Dr. Jason N. Adsit, who opted not to renew his contract with the college.