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University Status Timeline
December 2009
Preliminary Discussion to explore University status with PDE (unanimous support from President’s staff)
January 2010
Preliminary Discussion to explore University status with PDE with selected Board members, faculty, and administration
Jan. 21, 2010
Board of Trustees authorization to explore University status with PDE
Motion:
That the board of trustees directs President Thomas J. Gamble and the administration to consult with constituencies, do the appropriate and necessary research, and recommend to the board of trustees at its annual meeting in June 2010, whether Mercyhurst College should pursue “university status.”
Jan., 22, 2010
Announce to faculty exploration of University status and the Board motion
Jan. 25, 2010
Announce to staff/administration/students exploration of “university status,” and the Board motion
January 2010
Post President’s announcement on college, alumni and advancement Web sites
Jan. 27, 2010
Begin college-wide discussion with College Council
Feb. 4, 2010
Begin School-level faculty discussion with Dean’s Council
Feb. 8, 2010
Begin Department-level faculty discussion with department chairs
March 10, 2010
President meeting with representatives from the Sisters of Mercy
March 23, 2010
Preliminary meeting with Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
March 29, 2010
Begin graduate-level faculty discussion with graduate program directors
April 15, 2010
Board of Trustee update
June 24, 2010
Board of Trustee update
Oct. 28, 2010
Trustees vote unanimously to send application for university status to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) for review.
Jan. 23, 2012
Pennsylvania Secretary of Education signs official university status change.
Jan. 25, 2012
Mercyhurst College announces status change at an official press conference.
