Panel Discussion and Portrait Unveiling to Honor Ruscio

The Jepson community will celebrate Kenneth Ruscio’s tenure as dean of the Jepson School and his new role as president of Washington and Lee University with a panel discussion of presidential leadership in higher education on Monday, November 13, from 4:00–5:30 p.m. in Jepson Hall 118. 

“Organized Anarchy: Challenges of Leading Academic Communities” will feature four panelists who at one time held key positions at the University of Richmond and subsequently assumed the presidency of another college or university.  

In addition to Ruscio, the panelists will include Charles Glassick, former University of Richmond provost, past president of Gettysburg College and former interim president at three institutions of higher learning; Thomas Morris, former University of Richmond professor of political science, former president of Emory and Henry College and the current secretary of education for Virginia; and John Roush, former University of Richmond executive assistant to the president and current president of Centre College. Chancellor Richard Morrill, who is authoring a book on strategic leadership in higher education, will moderate the discussion.  

Panelists and audience members will adjourn to the faculty lounge immediately following the panel discussion for a portrait unveiling officiated by President William Cooper and a reception. All alumni are welcome. Please RSVP to eharvard@richmond.edu if you plan to attend.