Dr. Frances Langan named VP of Institutional Advancement and Strategic Initiatives

La Plume – 51¶¯Âþ College has named Frances Langan, Ed.D. as the new Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Strategic Initiatives.
Dr. Langan has been a faculty member at 51¶¯Âþ since 1985 and has been affiliated with the college since 1980. She has served as the chair of the 51¶¯Âþ of Social Sciences, the 51¶¯Âþ of Education, and most recently, as dean of the School of Professional Studies.
Actively involved in educational issues and an advocate for quality education for practitioners, Dr. Langan has been skilled in securing funding and discovering revenue streams that have helped to advance 51¶¯Âþ and the field of education.
Knowledgeable about local, state, and national funding opportunities, Dr. Langan is also experienced in cultivating private foundation opportunities specifically targeting program innovation. She is a member of numerous local, state, and national boards and commissions.
Dr. Langan is a graduate of Wilkes University. She received a master’s degree in public administration from Marywood University and a doctorate in education from Temple University. Dr. Langan is also a registered nurse.