New Interim President

Dr. Stanley F. Battle, former president of Coppin State University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, has begun his term as interim president of Southern Connecticut State University.

Battle's interim appointment, made by Connecticut State University System (CSUS) Chancellor David G. Carter, was announced in April and endorsed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees for CSUS. Battle succeeds Dr. Cheryl J. Norton, who recently retired.

"I am confident that Dr. Battle will make an immediate and positive impression at Southern," said Dr. Carter.  "His commitment to students, faculty and staff is unparalleled. By virtue of his many years as an educator, and as an administrator in Connecticut, Wisconsin, Maryland and North Carolina, he brings substantial experience to this interim position."

Dr. Battle has four academic degrees:  a bachelor's degree in sociology from Springfield College,  a Master's in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Connecticut, a Master's in Public Health (MPH) from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Ph.D. in Social Welfare Policy from the University of Pittsburgh.

"We are confident that Dr. Battle will be an effective interim leader at Southern, working closely with faculty, staff and the community in furthering the best interests of our students," said CSUS Board Chair Karl J. Krapek.  "His lifelong dedication to education and excellence, and solid record of accomplishment will help Southern continue to excel."

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