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COD Board Selects Dr. Ann Rondeau as New President


/EINPresswire.com/ -- GLEN ELLYN, IL --(Marketwired - May 03, 2016) - Dr. Rondeau was chosen from three finalists provided to the Board by the College of DuPage Presidential Search Committee. The search committee included a wide range of volunteers affiliated with business, legal, financial, government and education communities in District 502, as well as a voting student representative, taxpayers and members of the COD faculty, administration and managerial and classified staff.

The College of DuPage Board of Trustees voted during a special May 2 Board meeting to select Dr. Ann Rondeau to serve as the sixth president in the College's 49-year history. The College conducted a nationwide search to fill the position, which begins July 1, 2016.

"Our three candidates were outstanding," Board Chairman Deanne Mazzochi said. "But the Board concluded Dr. Rondeau represented the best fit for the institution and our community."

Dr. Rondeau is currently a consultant and Partner with IBM Watson Group. She is a past president of the National Defense University, a consortium of five colleges and nine research centers in Washington, DC. Dr. Rondeau has 26 years of experience in significant military and educational roles, including Deputy Commander of the U.S. Transportation Command in Illinois, Pentagon Director/Chief of Staff for the U.S. Navy Staff, Commander of the Navy Personnel Development Command in Virginia, Commander of the Naval Service Training Command at Great Lakes, Ill., Pacific Fleet Staff Chief of Staff in Hawaii, Commanding Officer of Naval Support Activity in Tennessee and other staff and commanding responsibilities with policy, support and student service.

"I am humbled and honored that the Board of Trustees has confidence in my ability to serve successfully as the President of College of DuPage," Dr. Rondeau said. "I am thrilled to become a part of this truly stellar, leading-edge academic community. I look forward to supporting the students, faculty, staff and the broader College of DuPage community. Thank you for this outstanding opportunity to serve you."

Dr. Rondeau's national reputation comes from her entrepreneurial approach and business savvy, her roles as National Security Advisor to the U.S. Attorney General and as White House Fellow assigned to the U.S. Department of Justice.

In addition to graduating from numerous leadership development programs sponsored by IBM, the Center for Creative Leadership and the School of Business at the University of North Carolina, Dr. Rondeau holds a B.A. from Eisenhower College (NY), an M.A. from Georgetown University (DC) and an Ed.D. from the College of Education at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb. She was awarded an honorary doctorate in public service from Carthage College (WI).

Vice Chairman David Olsen said, "As I considered the choices for our next College president, I sought an individual who deeply understands the mission of College of DuPage to provide accessible, affordable education to our community and an individual who innately recognizes the unique and important roles played by each College stakeholder -- students, faculty, staff and the community. Dr. Rondeau is an individual who not only has the skills to address our present challenges but the inspiration to lead the College toward a better tomorrow. She will be a visionary leader and also a humble listener."

Citing a reference from Retired Admiral Mike Mullen, Trustee Charles Bernstein quoted: "One of the best officers I've ever known. I purposely put her in the toughest command jobs in the Navy. She works well with diverse coalitions. She is an extraordinary leader. She is caring. She is a born educator."

Trustee Bernstein continued, "I believe that her exceptional background and experience confirm that, if selected, she will establish trust, she will listen and she will form the coalitions that this College needs in order to overcome our current challenges and to achieve excellence in all areas."

Board Secretary Frank Napolitano, who also served on the Presidential Search Committee, said, "It has been a great honor to be involved in the process of selecting the next president for College of DuPage, both as a Presidential Search Committee member and as a Board member. I truly enjoyed meeting so many great candidates during the process. One candidate truly stood out to me during the Search Committee interviews, the public forums and the COD Board interviews, and that was Dr. Ann Rondeau. Dr. Rondeau has served this country with great distinction as a Vice Admiral in the U.S. Navy. She did exceptional work turning around the Great Lakes Naval Service Training Command. She also served as the President of the National Defense University in Washington, DC, where many of America's finest officers and military leaders are trained. Dr. Rondeau is an excellent leader and will serve the community well in her new role as College of DuPage President. I am looking forward to working with Dr. Rondeau as the next president of College of DuPage."

Dr. Rondeau will be taking over from Acting Interim President Joseph E. Collins, who was appointed by the Board of Trustees to serve in the position beginning April 30, 2015.

Dr. Rondeau was chosen from three finalists provided to the Board by the College of DuPage Presidential Search Committee. The search committee included a wide range of volunteers affiliated with business, legal, financial, government and education communities in District 502, as well as a voting student representative, taxpayers and members of the COD faculty, administration and managerial and classified staff. On April 7, Committee Chairman Lee Daniels provided three finalists for the Board's consideration. The Board conducted interviews, held public candidate forums and collected extensive feedback.

"In making such a momentous decision for the institution, it was essential to hear from all of our stakeholders and learn what was important to them," Chairman Mazzochi said. "That input drove the decision-making process."

During her comments in open session, Chairman Mazzochi quoted from public feedback received on Dr. Rondeau: "Dr. Rondeau is honest. Sincere. Ethical. Caring. Honorable. Inspirational. Tough but compassionate. Humble. She has discipline and drive. Her integrity will be a welcome strength. Her lifelong experience of leading others and her problem-solving background leads me to trust her."

Click here to view Dr. Rondeau's responses during a recent public forum at College of DuPage.

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