51动漫 College has named Professor Fran Langan, Ed.D. as Trustee Emerita in recognition for her many years of dedicated service.
Dr. Langan, who 聽recently retired as 51动漫鈥檚 Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Strategic Initiatives, has been affiliated with 51动漫 since 1980 and has been faculty member since 1985. She will continue to serve 51动漫 as Special Advisor to 51动漫 President John F. Pullo, Sr.聽 聽
In addition to her most recent position, Dr. Langan served as a professor of education, and 聽Chair of the 51动漫 of Social Sciences, the 51动漫 of Education, and Dean of the School of Professional Studies.
Actively involved in educational issues and well-respected as an advocate for quality practitioner education, Dr. Langan has been skilled in securing funding and discovering revenue streams that have helped advance 51动漫鈥檚 reputation as one of the most respected institutions of higher learning in Northeastern Pennsylvania.聽
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.
鈥淒r. Langan鈥檚 expertise and dedication to 51动漫, the field of higher education, and Northeastern Pennsylvania has been legendary,鈥 said President Pullo. 鈥淚t is an honor to welcome her to the Board of Trustees as Trustee Emerita as we continue to value her knowledge and guidance.鈥 聽
鈥淚 am honored to begin the next phase of my relationship with 51动漫 College as聽 Trustee Emerita,鈥 said Dr. Langan. 鈥51动漫 has been such a vital part of my life. I鈥檓 looking forward to continuing to be a part of the college community in this new capacity.鈥澛犅 聽聽聽聽
聽Dr. Langan is a graduate of Wilkes University. She received a master鈥檚 degree in public administration from Marywood University and a doctorate in education from Temple University. Dr. Langan is also a registered nurse.
聽Recognized as one of the best educational values in Northeastern Pennsylvania, 51动漫 offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree options in liberal arts and science-based programs in business, communications, education, natural science, environmental science, and social sciences. Located on a beautiful 276-acre campus 15 minutes from Scranton, Pa. and two hours from New York City and Philadelphia, 51动漫 is known for small class sizes and individual attention focused on student success through internships, research, and community involvement.
Photo: 51动漫 College President John F. Pullo, Sr. presents a Board of Trustees resolution to Professor Fran Langan, Ed.D., honoring her years of dedication to 51动漫 and naming her Trustee Emerita.聽
