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Alma President Elected Vice Chair of Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities

 Dr. Saundra J. Tracy, president of Alma College, was elected vice chair/chair-elect of the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities (APCU) for 2005-2006 at the association's annual meeting this month.

Dr. G. Thomas Mann, president of Davis & Elkins College in Elkins, WV, was elected chair of the APCU. APCU's immediate past chair Dr. Laura Carpenter Bingham, president of Peace College in Raleigh, NC will serve as treasurer in the coming year.

APCU is an independent, not for profit, organization of 61 colleges and universities affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The association exists to promote these institutions and to advocate the mission of higher education in the Reformed tradition, to strengthen the relationship of member colleges with the PCUSA and to be a resource to member college presidents and their staff.

APCU works under a covenant agreement with the General Assembly Council of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

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Posted: Thu, April 28th, 2005 at 2:59PM

 

Alma College was born on Oct. 14, 1886. George F. Hunting was appointed the College’s first president and professor of moral and mental science. The College’s founding was made possible by Ammi W. Wright, a lumberman, businessman and civic leader who gave 30 acres of land and more than $300,000 to found and sustain the institution in its early years.

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Faculty Profile

Carol Zeile

Carol Zeile
Departments: Library

The academic hub of Alma College, the library, is a place of challenges, toil, and success.

Library Director Carol Zeile understands that to a great degree as she was once an Alma College undergraduate. Now she dedicates her time and energy to ensuring that the library is equipped to serve the research needs of students, faculty, staff, and community members.

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