Summary
Lorrie Ann Clemo (born January 1961) is an American political scientist who is the 15th president of D'Youville University, serving since January 2017.[1][2] She also sits on the Board of Directors at Kaleida Health[3] the Buffalo Niagara Partnership,[4] the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU),[5] and the Western New York Higher Education Consortium.[2] Previously she served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at the State University of New York at Oswego since 2012.[6][7]
Lorrie A. Clemo | |
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| 15th President of D'Youville University | |
| Assumed office January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Sister Denise A. Roche |
| Provost and VP for Academic Affairs at State University of New York at Oswego | |
| In office June 2010 – December 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Susan Coultrap-McQuin |
| Succeeded by | Scott Furlong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | United States |
| Residence | Buffalo, New York |
| Alma mater | Binghamton University LeMoyne College |
| Profession | Political Science Policy Studies Public Administration |
| Website | www |
Education edit
Clemo completed her undergraduate studies in political science at LeMoyne College, graduating in 1983.[8] She earned master's and doctoral degrees in political science, public administration, and policy analysis from Binghamton University, completing her Ph.D. in 1998.[8]
Career edit
Succeeding Sister Denise A. Roche, and interim President William Mariani,[9] Clemo was formally inaugurated as President of D'Youville College September 29, 2017 after serving as president since January 2017.[10] Her inaugural address entitled "The Purpose of Our Being" reflected on both the influence of her parents and the institution's history.[11] Most recently, she held a press conference announcing the approval of a charter amendment for "D'Youville College" to become "D'Youville University"[12][13] and has been focusing on the implementation of a four day, 32-hour work week at D'Youville College, which is described as a multifaceted health and wellness initiative for staff and administration.[14][15]
She previously served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Chief of Staff, Assistant to the President for Special Programs and Campus Communications, and Faculty Fellow to the President at the State University of New York at Oswego.[16] Clemo was an American Council on Education Fellow in the class of 2007-2008.[17] She was also a faculty member and Director of the Public Policy and Administration department at the State University of New York at Oswego.[18][19]
Professional involvement edit
She sits on the Board of Directors at Kaleida Health,[3] the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU),[5] the Buffalo Niagara Partnership,[4] and the Western New York Higher Education Consortium.[2] Previously, Clemo has held various leadership appointments including President of the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representative Association, Vice Chair of the New York State Sea Grant Institute and Board of Governors, World Association of Cooperative Education Board, American Council on Education Executive Council of Fellows Board, and On Point for College Executive Board.[2][8]
Personal life edit
Clemo is a resident of Buffalo, New York. She and her husband, Steve Nicolais, have four grown children.[8]
Further reading edit
- Lorrie Clemo Bio - Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York (CICU)
- Achieving Moonshots: An Interview with Dr. Lorrie Clemo
External links edit
- Lorrie Clemo (Personal Website)
- Office of the President (D'Youville University)
- D'Youville names new president (D'Youville University)
- Presidential Inauguration Speech Highlights
References edit
- ^ Miner, Dan (December 6, 2016). "D'Youville's new leader will be first lay president in 108-year history". Buffalo Business First. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Lorrie Clemo". Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New York. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ a b "Administration - Kaleida Health Board of Directors 2020-2021". Kaleida Health. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "Lorrie A. Clemo, PhD named to board". The Buffalo News. September 11, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ a b "Board of Trustees". Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities in New york. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Company news: Lorrie Clemo appointed provost and vice president for academic affairs at Oswego State". Syracuse.com | The Post-Standard. August 14, 2012. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ "CLEMO NAMED ACADEMIC VICE PRESIDENT". SUNY Oswego - Alumni and Development. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Biography of Lorrie Clemo". D'Youville College. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ Miner, Dan (March 21, 2016). "William Mariani will take over as D'Youville interim president this summer". Buffalo Business First. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "New Era Officially Begins as D'Youville Inaugurates Lorrie Clemo as President". D'Youville College. September 29, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ "President Clemo Delivers Inaugural Address, The Purpose of Our Being: President Clemo describes bold visions of innovation for the college's future". D'Youville College. October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ Morton-Bentley, Daniel (February 3, 2022). "February 2022 Meeting - Charter Applications" (PDF). The New York State Education Department. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Bunny, Lian (February 16, 2022). "D'Youville gets green light to become a university". Buffalo Business First. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Kaplan, Juliana (January 11, 2022). "A college in upstate New York is shortening the work week to 32 hours, but pay and benefits are staying the same". Business Insider. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ Elizabeth, Redden (January 10, 2022). "A 4-day workweek". Inside Highered. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ "Dr. Lorrie Clemo '83 Appointed Provost Position at SUNY Oswego". LeMoyne College. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ "International Education Week Finds SUNY Oswego Thinking Globally for All Students". HigherEd Today. November 18, 2015. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- ^ "D'Youville College announces a new President". Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart. December 29, 2019. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
- ^ "Lorrie Clemo named interim provost at SUNY Oswego". Academic Jobs. July 28, 2010. Retrieved October 30, 2021.