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Trustees Extend Contract of 91视频 President Dr. Bauer


June 21, 2021 | Campus News

The 91视频 Board of Trustees at a June meeting voted unanimously to award a contract extension to President Dr. Jon Bauer through the next three years.

Dr. Bauer has served as president of the college for nine years. His contract was extended through June 30, 2024.

Dr. Jon Bauer at the podium in the theatre

鈥淚鈥檓 grateful for the board鈥檚 support and excited about what lies ahead for East Central,鈥 he said.

鈥淲ith a strong leadership team, committed faculty and staff, and engaged board, we are poised for a momentous period in our history. I鈥檓 honored to lead the college and I am energized for this work.鈥

Board of Trustees President Ann Hartley commented that Dr. Bauer has provided clear leadership the past 18 months during an unprecedented time.

鈥淒r. Bauer has a passion for 91视频 and he always is focused on what is best for the students,鈥 Hartley said. 鈥淗e continued to keep the students and the community 91视频 serves as the focal point during the difficult pandemic year.

鈥91视频 is very fortunate to have him,鈥 she added. 鈥淒r. Bauer has continually moved the college in a positive direction with integrity, dignity and accountability to the position.鈥

Bauer became the college鈥檚 sixth president July 1, 2012, succeeding Donald Shook, Charles Novak, Dale Gibson, Karen Herzog and Ed Jackson. On two occasions Fred Davis served as interim president of the college.