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Roslyn Clark Artis confirmed as 13th President of Florida Memorial University
(Black PR Wire) – Miami Gardens, Florida – The Board of Trustees of Florida Memorial University (FMU) earlier this week announced the appointment of Dr. Roslyn Clark Artis as the University’s 13th President. This historic appointment is unprecedented and Artis has made history by becoming the first woman President of the 135-year-old higher education institution.
After serving as Interim President since July 15, 2013, Artis has performed admirably during her 6 months in the position and has been embraced throughout the student body, the faculty and staff and the entire south Florida community.
“I am impressed with her adept administrative and people skills,” says Charles George, Chairman of the Florida Memorial University Board of Trustees. “She has hit the ground running and brings superb qualifications and leadership skills to the FMU.”
Artis is a Trustee Scholar graduate in Higher Education Leadership and Policy from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she earned her Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership and Policy. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from West Virginia University College of Law in Morgantown, West Virginia, and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from West Virginia State College Institute in West Virginia.
Artis is delighted to be in her new role, and shared that “I am honored to have been chosen by the Board of Trustees to lead Florida Memorial University at such a critical point in its history. This University has been a key component of Florida’s educational system for 135 years. The University has provided access to a quality education for generations of students, many of whom would not have had the opportunity were it not for FMU. Its history is indeed rich and its future is bright. I am confident that the best is yet to come!”
Since arriving at the Florida Memorial University, Artis has provided immeasurable leadership and direction to the University family at all levels. She has become well-acclimated to the South Florida community, and has been appointed to multiple community and corporate boards and associations increasing involvement and exposure of the University.
On campus, Artis has spearheaded a series of new and innovative programs for students and is diligently striving to improve corporate and community relations and endowment initiatives for the institution. “We have assembled a knowledgeable, experienced and highly competent administrative team to work with our strong faculty and committed staff to create an environment that prepares our special young people with a well-rounded, holistic, educational experience. Florida Memorial University is well positioned for the future,” says Artis.
