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Concord University Welcomes Dr. Kendra Boggess as President

Concord University is marking a new era with the inauguration of the 12th president. 

Dr. Kendra Boggess is a former Business Division Chair with more than three decades of service at Concord in academics and administration. 

Boggess was born in Iowa but grew up in Florida. She’s a first generation college graduate who’s worked since the age of 15.

Concord University is welcoming her leadership with events over a three day period including a presidential portrait unveiling, State of the University address, reception and ceremony.

Listen to the audio file to hear more about Dr. Boggess’s goals for the University.

WVHEPC Approves Concord University's First Female President

It’s official. Dr. Kendra Boggess will be Concord’s next president. The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission approved Boggess during a meeting on Friday. 

The Concord University Board of Governors has selected Dr. Kendra Boggess as the University’s 12th president earlier this week. She’ll also serve as the  first female president. 

Boggess was one of three finalists for the presidency of Concord following a nationwide search. She is currently serving as Concord’s interim president.

 

“It has been such an honor to be selected to serve Concord in this role,” Dr. Boggess said in a release.   “I am surrounded at Concord by devoted, enthusiastic, bright, and committed faculty and staff members who are dedicated to serving the students and communities in southern West Virginia and beyond. I look forward to having the opportunity to continue to make a difference, through the collaborative efforts of colleagues, the community, and our many loyal alumni throughout the region and the world. I look forward to meeting the challenges ahead.”

 

Boggess has been a part of Concord, academically or administratively, for more than three decades. She’s also served on numerous national, state, institutional and divisional committees and has been recognized for her leadership.  She is an active member of the local business and civic community. 

 

“We have been very pleased that she has taken initiative during the time she has served as interim president to move the University ahead, and not simply to occupy the chair,” Board of Governors Chair Mr. Elliot Hicks said. “We recently enjoyed an outstanding accreditation review of our teacher education programs under her leadership. In her very short time at the helm she has laid a good foundation to build the University’s relationships with its alumni and with the community.  Concord is fortunate to have a business-minded leader like Dr. Boggess.”

Boggess will officially be become president on July 1, 2014

Boggess Selected for Concord's Next President

The Concord University Board of Governors has selected Dr. Kendra Boggess as the University’s 12th president.  According to a release, the board made the decision during a meeting on Tuesday.

Boggess was one of three finalists for the presidency of Concord following a nationwide search. She is currently serving as Concord’s interim president.

“We were lucky to have three very highly qualified candidates,” Mr. David Barnette, chair of the Presidential Search Committee, said.

“We believe Kendra Boggess is going to be a great leader. We believe we’ve made the best choice going forward and looking toward the future.”

“We had a very good and broad field of candidates with a variety of experience,” BOG Chair Mr. Elliot Hicks said.

“Each candidate could have brought good things to us, but we were able to see what Dr. Boggess could bring in a very short time as interim president and we were impressed with her dedication and commitment to the University and the community.”

“We thought she would be the best person to heal any concerns and to launch Concord on the path it needs to take to excel,” he said.

“I’m honored to have been selected and look forward to working with all of my colleagues in moving the institution forward and achieving the University’s mission and goals,” Dr. Boggess said.

Boggess has been a part of Concord, academically or administratively, for more than three decades. She’s also served on numerous national, state, institutional and divisional committees and has been recognized for her leadership.  She is an active and respected member of the local business and civic community. 

The decision still needs approval by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. That decision is expected this weekend. If approved, Boggess will officially become president on July 1.

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