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Westminster College to Inaugurate Dr. Dorman as 14th President Oct. 25
Posted on Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Dr. Richard H. Dorman will be inaugurated as the 14th president of Westminster College Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. in Orr Auditorium. The public is invited to attend.
Dr. Dorman began his Westminster presidency on July 1. He previously served as vice president for institutional advancement at Otterbein University since 1996 and oversaw the most successful fund raising in Otterbein's history.
He was assistant vice president for development (1994-1996) and director of health sciences development (1990-1994) at the University of Louisville; an executive with the Penn State Alumni Association (1987-1990); director of marketing for Prestige Expositions (1983-1987); and director of choral activities at Red Lion Area (Pa.) High School (1975-1979).
Dr. Dorman earned an undergraduate degree in music education from Susquehanna University, a master's in counseling/college student personnel services and his doctorate in higher education administration from The Pennsylvania State University.
He is a member and elder in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and is active in the community, having served a number of leadership positions in civic, service, and educational organizations.
Dr. Dorman and his wife, Beverly, are the parents of a son, Daniel, and a daughter, Kelly.
Visit http://www.westminster.edu/about/president/president_overview.cfm for additional information about Dr. Dorman.
Saturday's ceremony includes vocal and instrumental selections from Westminster's student choirs and ensembles; and an academic processional of Westminster faculty, administrative staff, Board of Trustees, and delegates from other colleges and universities.
The Rev. Dr. David G. Dawson, a 1969 Westminster graduate and executive presbyter of Shenango Presbytery, will give the invocation.
Inspirational readings will be presented by Jeannette Hubbard, Westminster director of diversity services, and Kayla M. Withers, a junior sociology major from Conneaut Lake.
Perspectives on Westminster will be given by: Dr. Alan G. Gittis, Westminster professor of psychology and chair of the faculty; Student Government Association President Ashley L. Carnahan, a senior business administration major from Greensburg; Westminster College Alumni Council President Melissa Ruefle Spencer, a 1998 Westminster graduate; administration representative Donald E. Shelenberger, a 1971 Westminster graduate and College business manager; and Connie C. Davis, president of the Westminster College Support Staff Organization.
Westminster trustee Leonard M. Carroll, who chaired the presidential search committee, will offer reflections on the Westminster presidency; Debora Swatsworth Foster, a 1974 Westminster graduate and chair of the Board of Trustees, will conduct the installation; and vice chair of the Board of Trustees John T. Weisel, a 1979 Westminster graduate, will give closing remarks.
Dr. James T. Harris III, president of Widener University, will introduce Dr. Dorman, who will speak on "Advantage: Westminster" in his inaugural address.
The invocation will be given by the Rev. James R. Mohr II, Westminster chaplain.
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