COLUMBUS, Ohio (ELCA) -- Dr. Daniel A. Felicetti, the 13th president of Capital University, will leave the university effective May 20. Felicetti, who began his presidency in August 1999, plans to pursue other career interests. Capital University is one of 28 colleges and universities of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
"The members of the board of trustees wish Dan and his wife, Barbara, the best as he moves on to pursue other interests in higher education," said Robert J. Weiler, Bexley, Ohio, chair of Capital University's board of trustees. "We are indebted to Dr. Felicetti for his impressive record of service. I feel he has laid a strong foundation for his successor."
"Capital University has been an institution of great strength and academic quality for more than a century and a half, and I am confident that our students, faculty, administration and alumni will work together to keep Capital moving forward during the upcoming transition," Weiler added.
During Felicetti's presidency, Capital made significant progress in all areas of university life, especially in setting institutional priorities through strategic planning, marketing and enrollment management.
"Dan's contributions to these critical areas in Capital's long-range plans is helping focus the university's priorities," Weiler said. "His commitment to raising the university's profile across the state and throughout the nation struck a chord with many in the Capital community. I believe Dan accomplished more in his tenure at Capital than many university presidents achieve in 10 years."
Felicetti said he based his decision to leave on confidential discussions he had with the chair of the board about various governance matters, as well as his own desire to pursue new modes of educational service, probably on the East Coast. Thinking about his presidency, he said he is pleased by the progress that is being made in a wide range of areas that will have a positive impact on the future of the university.
"I leave Capital with a sense of pride in all that has been accomplished and with the expectation that the foundation for a strong transition has been established," Felicetti said. "I am confident that this excellent university has an outstanding future ahead."
Weiler said the university's board of trustees will begin the process of selecting an interim president soon and said he is hopeful the process will be completed before May 20. -- -- -- [*Mark Cooper is associate director of media relations for Capital University.]
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