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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 23, 2015 15:06:41 GMT -5
Hi everyone, Just got a piece of info. One of the finalists for the President of La Salle is Colleen Hanycz. Colleen is "Principal" of Brescia University College. A Canadian all-women's University of about 1000 students. You can read her bio here. From their website: Brescia is Canada’s only women’s university. We were founded in 1919 by the Ursuline Sisters, strong women of faith who are committed to social justice, community service, and the development of women. While our roots are in the Catholic faith, we are open to – and embrace – women of all faiths.They have school colors (Blue and Gold!) and a mascot (a BEE!), but not athletics programs. That is right, no athletic programs. They also have an endowment of $3M. (with an M). |
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Post by manayunk53 on Jan 23, 2015 15:13:42 GMT -5
Let's just pick the best qualified Christian Brother available and get this whole thing over with. Really getting tired of the whole search process.
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Post by SICguy84 on Jan 23, 2015 15:31:24 GMT -5
Explorer Steve is also a finalist, and he's American.
Unacceptable.
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Post by explorer88 on Jan 23, 2015 16:39:45 GMT -5
Wow, that is extremely disappointing. She hasn't been hired but if that is the pool we are getting the candidates from it probably doesn't matter who we select. We may be terribly disappointed.
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Post by a10champion15 on Jan 23, 2015 19:43:03 GMT -5
Finally I heard some details concerning this. There are three total candidates. I don't think I am allowed to share any details but I will say this.
Her resume is extensive and she has impressed in interviews. Not exactly a very good fit IMO for la salle. You guys will find out next week who the other two candidates are one of which I think you will be pretty happy with.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 23, 2015 20:00:05 GMT -5
Her resume is extensive and she has impressed in interviews. Not exactly a very good fit IMO for la salle. You guys will find out next week who the other two candidates are one of which I think you will be pretty happy with. Somebody must think she's a fit. I'm excited to learn more. Thanks. |
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Post by fvp47 on Jan 23, 2015 20:39:13 GMT -5
My info was that she is one of two, not three.
Will see more next week I guess
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Post by MisterD on Jan 23, 2015 20:43:39 GMT -5
"This woman I've never heard of with a background in education, specializing in social equality is a terrible idea ... we need a Christian brother" would be a funny reaction if not so sad.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 24, 2015 5:59:44 GMT -5
"This woman I've never heard of with a background in education, specializing in social equality is a terrible idea ... we need a Christian brother" would be a funny reaction if not so sad. Nobody thinks that. |
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Post by SICguy84 on Jan 24, 2015 10:02:35 GMT -5
Christian Brother to Canadian Lawyer. Let's just keep Gallagher.
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Post by lasalle89 on Jan 24, 2015 10:15:12 GMT -5
Why doesn't anyone want the job? What are these candidates seeing or hearing that is making them reject the offer?
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Post by stlexplorer on Jan 24, 2015 10:25:43 GMT -5
I understand this is a major decision that needs to be made with the utmost confidence in the candidate but my god this process has been exhausting. Are we trying to convince people to take the job or are people actually wanting the job? Get it done so the university can start moving forward.
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Post by explorerman on Jan 24, 2015 11:30:53 GMT -5
Christian Brother to Canadian Lawyer. Let's just keep Gallagher. They asked.. No interest |
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Post by a10champion15 on Jan 24, 2015 12:39:17 GMT -5
Christian Brother to Canadian Lawyer. Let's just keep Gallagher. They asked.. No interest He is retiring. |
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Post by a10champion15 on Jan 24, 2015 12:45:24 GMT -5
If you are interested next week they will be having a Q and A at Don Rodden threatre. Both candidates will have their own sessions. I could provide the details if you like.
There are 2 finalist candidates and one other candidate who may or may not be introduced from what I understand.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 24, 2015 12:53:49 GMT -5
If you are interested next week they will be having a Q and A at Don Rodden threatre. Both candidates will have their own sessions. I could provide the details if you like. There are 2 finalist candidates and one other candidate who may or may not be introduced from what I understand. I heard this, but also heard it wasn't public. Would love it if information was public or shared with alums at the very least. |
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Post by a10champion15 on Jan 24, 2015 13:12:16 GMT -5
Also, I will provide some details on College Hanycz. As you know she is the principal of Brescia University College which is an all girls university that specializes in arts/humanities and health sciences/nurtrition. 75% of their students are a part of either of these programs.
Some of the more notable things that stood out to me was her vision to increase the student body. Her goal was to have 1,200 students join the university by 2015. She is just shy of that goal. She expanded the student body by nearly 20% since becoming principal. How she did that was by building a new resident/cafe building which houses 300 students and is only one of 4 major buildings. She also increased the retention rate by about 10%.
Here is a quote I found when they extended her contract on behalf of Brescia’s Council of Trustees, co-ordinator Liz Hewitt said that "since her arrival, Hanycz has worked tirelessly to emphasize and promote Brescia’s unique position as Canada’s only women’s university and its core mission of engaging and developing young women as leaders."
“Under Dr. Hanycz’s leadership, we have witnessed an increased profile for Brescia, a significant growth in our student population, strong academic planning and sound financial stewardship,” Hewitt said. “She has championed a bold strategic plan that aligns with Brescia’s Ursuline values and positions Brescia for a bright, successful and sustainable future.”
She is very intrigued by our science program and believes having a hospital is a huge asset to La Salle which we know. From what is sounds like she has big ideas for improving La Salle's financial stability as well. Her character and vision seemed to be what impressed people most. Sounds like a very likable, caring, compassionate and hard working woman which her resume supports.
With the current issues with our nursing program and some financial issues she perhaps might be a good selection for fixing those current issues. I am hoping to attend both seminars this week with both candidates but work has been crazy lately so I am not sure if I will be able to attend both.
As I said before her background isn't one this board would like seeing she doesn't have any background with athletics. I was not one that was happy with this candidate before but after speaking with someone involved my opinion has somewhat changed. I still have plenty of questions.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 24, 2015 13:15:27 GMT -5
I was not one that was happy with this candidate but after speaking with someone involved my opinion has somewhat changed. What changed your mind? Was it her positive outlook on the science program or the growth stats at Brescia? How do you fall on her vs the other candidate? |
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Post by a10champion15 on Jan 24, 2015 13:43:50 GMT -5
I was not one that was happy with this candidate but after speaking with someone involved my opinion has somewhat changed. What changed your mind? Was it her positive outlook on the science program or the growth stats at Brescia? How do you fall on her vs the other candidate? Well I think what really changed my opinion was how highly this person spoke about her character which doesn't surprise me but was really good to hear. Even more surprising was her financial achievements she had at Brescia. She made alterations in financial aid packages and scholarships, increased revenue significantly and was able to build a new building for residents to have a home at the university. This was the first building they built in decades. I still want to dig up some more details about her accomplishments at Brescia because while I am sure this person wouldn't mislead about those percentages I rather have the exact numbers. As I said before I am more interested in the other candidate but I really don't want to say why until they release the information publicly. |
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Post by jellybean on Jan 24, 2015 19:54:27 GMT -5
Here are two links. The first is her selling the school. The second is her speaking at a gathering about her first 5 years as Principal. Warning it is 1 hour long and I only watched 10 minutes.
I will say after reading a few articles about her, she seems to a more interesting candidate than I thought at first glance. Also being a lawyer can't be a bad thing. Right Screamer?
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Post by louth on Jan 24, 2015 21:02:33 GMT -5
Why doesn't La Salle think outside the box.
Ed Rendell would be a perfect, short term, say 3 years, candidate. He is local, could open fund raising opportunities we would never get a sniff at, as well as giving the school a national profile to recruit, students, student-athletes, and attracting faculty and national figures to visit and speak.
Rendell Arena anyone? He would have the funds in short order.
Jewish? Ecumenism anyone? The school also was not co-ed once upon a time.
I am very uncomfortable with a Canadian lawyer from a women only, no athletic team school. Where is she going to raise money and from whom?
My concern for the viability of the university surviving in 20 years after the coming shakeout is sincere. Our athletic programs I believe are in jeopardy as the school has an endowment that pales in comparison with our fellow A10 schools. St Joe.Has an endowment about 3 times ours and has financial troubles, however their largest academic program has no difficulties as we do with the school of nursing.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 24, 2015 21:19:25 GMT -5
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Post by lasalleed on Jan 24, 2015 22:01:11 GMT -5
Let's hire a book keeper to be the CFO, or the bus boy to be the head Chef.
No fund raising or athletic experience, typical Lasalle fail, the school needs a hire with a proven track record not a principal with an endowment less then the gift a recent alum gave. The board shoul be embarrassed.
Like I said typical lasalle.
Get a fund raiser with local ties. Epic fail
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Post by bill73 on Jan 25, 2015 8:36:52 GMT -5
I graduated 42 years ago and haven't been on campus since 1979 when I moved from Philadelphia. I see on line all of the changes that have happened in that time. It seems like the school has money to build new buildings like the business center. On the other hand I see that it costs over $40,000 per year to go to the school and I wonder who can afford that amount especially with the high interest rates that are being charged for student loans. I know that that is the going rate for a private school today so we aren't out of range. What is the future of many of private schools going forward? Can all of these schools stay in business?
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Post by jellybean on Jan 25, 2015 8:49:07 GMT -5
I graduated 42 years ago and haven't been on campus since 1979 when I moved from Philadelphia. I see on line all of the changes that have happened in that time. It seems like the school has money to build new buildings like the business center. On the other hand I see that it costs over $40,000 per year to go to the school and I wonder who can afford that amount especially with the high interest rates that are being charged for student loans. I know that that is the going rate for a private school today so we aren't out of range. What is the future of many of private schools going forward? Can all of these schools stay in business? Catholic Grade Schools close. High Schools follow. Colleges will be strained and some will close. I look for a wave of mergers in the next 5-10 years. Only the strong will survive. I would say La Salle has raised close to the majority of the new building through bond offerings. |
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Post by lasalle89 on Jan 25, 2015 12:11:41 GMT -5
My son is a junior in HS. I was told by a rep at Huntington Learning Center that nobody pays list price to attend a private college or university. It all comes down to how good your grades are, SAT scores, and your out of classroom activities. My nephew got accepted at St Joes and into their honors program. They offered him 20k a year. My brother said I will only pay Penn St tuition and they matched it. It's has come down to one big negotiation.
Also St Pius X HS in Bangor PA Is closing at the end of the year. My area has seen 5 catholic grade schools close over the last few years. Really not feasible for parents to pay school taxes then pay for tuition from kindergarten through HS then have the money left for college.
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Post by fvp47 on Jan 25, 2015 12:33:34 GMT -5
It is for the reasons stated above that the school needs it alum to donate to the University. Student aid comes from the endowment fund. Our fund is only 90 Million. St. Joe's is 209 Million, Nova is 425 Million.
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Post by JoeFedorowicz on Jan 25, 2015 12:38:35 GMT -5
I graduated 42 years ago and haven't been on campus since 1979 when I moved from Philadelphia. I see on line all of the changes that have happened in that time. It seems like the school has money to build new buildings like the business center. On the other hand I see that it costs over $40,000 per year to go to the school and I wonder who can afford that amount especially with the high interest rates that are being charged for student loans. I know that that is the going rate for a private school today so we aren't out of range. What is the future of many of private schools going forward? Can all of these schools stay in business? Catholic Grade Schools close. High Schools follow. Colleges will be strained and some will close. I look for a wave of mergers in the next 5-10 years. Only the strong will survive. I would say La Salle has raised close to the majority of the new building through bond offerings. Government money. |
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Post by explorerman on Jan 25, 2015 15:20:02 GMT -5
Let's hire a book keeper to be the CFO, or the bus boy to be the head Chef. No fund raising or athletic experience, typical Lasalle fail, the school needs a hire with a proven track record not a principal with an endowment less then the gift a recent alum gave. The board shoul be embarrassed. Like I said typical lasalle. Get a fund raiser with local ties. Epic fail It is difficult certainly.. I would say lets just wait until all is released.. In my opinion, it is a bad start by the BOT for the broad reasons mentioned above |
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Post by explorerman on Jan 25, 2015 15:53:05 GMT -5
I graduated 42 years ago and haven't been on campus since 1979 when I moved from Philadelphia. I see on line all of the changes that have happened in that time. It seems like the school has money to build new buildings like the business center. On the other hand I see that it costs over $40,000 per year to go to the school and I wonder who can afford that amount especially with the high interest rates that are being charged for student loans. I know that that is the going rate for a private school today so we aren't out of range. What is the future of many of private schools going forward? Can all of these schools stay in business? As I mentioned sometime ago, this is a real concern of mine. Schools that are operating in the red and without the backing of state funds are going to be nailed. People might not like him but Mark Cuban has also been public with his concerns. I am in the finance sector and have been witnessing, first hand, the recessing performance of the student loan backed securities. A significant percentage of late or just non performing loans within the portfolios. When the interest rates rise on the debt and/or kids stop going to school because of the inflated prices, the revenue will fall because schools can't continue to charge $50k per year. Already discussions about decreasing the student aid packages which is usually the first step in recognizing the domino effect. We have already seen the acceptance rate increase steadily. How does an entity losing money adjust to the decreasing price of their biggest revenue source this is the question we must answer. |
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