Paul Smith’s College Appoints Dan Kelting as Its President
2024年8月19日 - 10:30PM
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Kelting’s appointment signifies the college’s
next phase of growth, which includes greater external engagement
and improved college affordability
Paul Smith’s College today announced its appointment of interim
president Dan Kelting to president. As president, Kelting will
focus on various strategic initiatives to bolster Paul Smith’s
College’s next growth phase, including making college more
accessible, growing student enrollment, increasing student
retention rates and building support for the college through its
external community.
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Dan Kelting, president of Paul Smith's
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Kelting’s appointment arrives as the 2024 fall semester kicks
off, signifying a new beginning for Paul Smith’s College. Since
Kelting stepped into the role of interim president in 2022, he’s
been committed to creating long-term viability for the college.
“The Board of Trustees appreciates President Kelting's
thoughtful leadership this past year. Under his guidance, the
college has stabilized, and a strong sense of what is possible is
driving an entire community focused on the long-term success of
Paul Smith's College," said Mark Dzwonczyk, Board Chair at Paul
Smith’s College. “His appointment reflects the full support
President Kelting has from the Board of Trustees to continue to
lead the college for years to come.”
Kelting’s top priorities as president include attracting new
students, retaining them and starting a new scholarship program to
improve college accessibility. He will spearhead these initiatives
as Paul Smith’s College prepares for its rebrand.
With his new appointment, Kelting aims to strengthen Paul
Smith's College's connection with the Adirondacks community,
transforming its regional identity from "the College of the
Adirondacks" to "the College for the Adirondacks." This shift
highlights a deeper commitment to the region, focusing on enhancing
Paul Smith’s College's role in supporting the local economy and
environment through various initiatives.
Kelting also envisions greater external engagement for both
students and faculty. This includes students working off-campus in
their professional fields and faculty collaborating with the
community. To help this effort, the college plans to leverage the
success of Paul Smith’s College’s Adirondack Watershed Institute
with the launch of other emerging institutes in culinary arts,
forestry and climate/environmental justice.
“Paul Smith’s College is a vital part of the Adirondacks, and
these new initiatives reflect our commitment to supporting the
community that supports us,” said Kelting. “Serving Paul Smith’s
College for over 20 years has been the highlight of my career, and
as president, I’m looking forward to all we’ll achieve in the
future.”
To learn more information about Paul Smith’s College, please
visit paulsmiths.edu.
About Paul Smith’s College:
At Paul Smith’s College, it’s about the
experience. As the only four-year college located in the
Adirondack Park in upstate New York, Paul Smith’s provides
real-world, hands-on learning in fields such as business and
hospitality, culinary management, forestry, environmental sciences
and natural resources. We are able to draw on industries and
resources available in our own backyard while preparing students
for successful careers anywhere. Our community of resourceful,
enterprising, supportive and adventurous individuals collectively
provide experiential education, student support in the classroom
and beyond, and meaningful opportunities for our alumni. We pride
ourselves on research and advocacy on issues that improve our
planet and the lives of the people who inhabit it. Learn more at
paulsmiths.edu »
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