Christopher Alan Hirschler elected as Excelsior University Alumni Leadership Council first vice president
Excelsior University Alumni Leadership Council first vice president Christopher Alan Hirschler
ALBANY, N.Y. — Excelsior University today announced the election of Christopher Alan Hirschler to the position of Alumni Leadership Council (ALC) first vice president. In his leadership role with the 12-member council, Hirschler will help guide initiatives in alumni engagement and outreach, strengthen the network of more than 200,000 Excelsior graduates, and act as an official representative of the University over the course of his term.
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 faculty member at Excelsior University. 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 numerous publications and journal articles. In addition to his 1998 Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts from Excelsior University (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.
“I am truly excited to serve on the Alumni Leadership Council and to continue giving back to Excelsior University in this new way,” said Hirschler. “Excelsior has had a profoundly positive impact on my professional journey, and serving alongside ALC members who demonstrate such pride in the University, as well as the dedicated and supportive staff, has been a highlight of my professional career. Giving back to Excelsior as both an ALC member and a faculty member teaching Public Health courses has allowed me to build meaningful connections with alumni and current students alike. Engaging with alumni and 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 Excelsior graduates representing a wide range of professions and backgrounds, the ALC reflects the diverse nature of Excelsior’s alumni population.
Find more information on the ALC, including individual member biographies, here.
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About Excelsior University
Excelsior University is an accredited, not-for-profit higher education institution focused on helping learners complete their degrees and advance their careers. Excelsior 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, Excelsior 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.
Excelsior is a not-for-profit university with a main campus in Albany, New York, and an educational site in St. Petersburg, Florida. Excelsior University’s academic programs are registered by the New York State Education Department, with additional licensing for Florida-based programs.
Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education (License No. 12928). Additional information regarding 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.
