Westminster College President Dr. Richard H. Dorman will present "Perceptions of Role Conflict and Role Ambiguity by College and University Presidents across Multiple Carnegie Classifications" at Faires Faculty Forum Wednesday, Feb. 11, at 11:40 a.m. in the Sebastian Mueller Theater in the McKelvey Campus Center.

Based upon previous research focusing on lay governing boards of Research-I universities, this talk anticipates and describes planned new research examining the effects of the changing role of the academic presidency. The unique nature of shared governance, academic goal ambiguity, and external constraints combine to challenge the historic role of the college and university president. The research is intended to measure presidential role perceptions on two dimensions and suggest their impact on higher education management effectiveness.

Dorman began his Westminster presidency in 2008. He previously served as vice president for institutional advancement at Otterbein University since 1996. He was assistant vice president for development (1994-1996) and director of health sciences development (1990-1994) at the University of Louisville; an executive with the Penn State Alumni Association (1987-1990); director of marketing for Prestige Expositions (1983-1987); and director of choral activities at Red Lion Area (Pa.) High School (1975-1979).

Dorman earned an undergraduate degree in music education from Susquehanna University, a master's in counseling/college student personnel services and his doctorate in higher education administration from The Pennsylvania State University.

Faculty Forum was established in 1990 by Dr. Barbara Faires, Westminster professor of mathematics, during her term as Dean of the College and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Faculty members from all disciplines volunteer to present lectures on their current research, artistic productions, and/or scholarship of teaching and learning. Each forum presents new ideas with innovative lecture techniques.

Contact Dorman at (724) 946-7130 or e-mail dormanrh@westminster.edu for more information.

Dr. Richard H. Dorman