Topic: The Board’s Role in Strategy & Fundraising
Speaker: Richard Morrill, Chancellor, University of Richmond
Richard L. Morrill, Ph.D., became Chancellor and Distinguished University Professor of Ethics and Democratic Values at the University of Richmond July 1, 1998, following his 10-year presidency of the University of Richmond from September 30, 1988, to June 30, 1998. On his retirement from the presidency, the University’s Board created the professorship he now holds that is to carry his name. Prior to his association with the University, he served as President of Centre College from 1982 to 1988 and as President of Salem College from 1979 to 1982.
Dr. Morrill received his A.B. in History from Brown University in 1961, graduating magna cum laude, his B.D. in Religious Thought in 1964 from Yale University, where he was a Woodrow Wilson Fellow and the recipient of the Tew Prize for excellence in studies; and his Ph.D. in Religion from Duke University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, where he was a James B. Duke Fellow. Dr. Morrill attended the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard in 1974, and has received honorary degrees from four institutions.
Dr. Morrill has written widely on issues of values and ethics in higher education and has published several articles and made numerous presentations on strategic planning and leadership for colleges and universities. One of his special interests is the relationship between undergraduate education and civic and professional responsibilities. He is the author of Teaching Values in College (1980) and Strategic Leadership in Academic Affairs: Clarifying the Board’s Responsibilities (April 2002-AGB). He has a book in progress on Strategic Leadership: Using Strategy as a Process and Discipline of Leadership in Colleges and Universities.
Dr. Morrill serves currently as a board member of the Teagle Foundation, the Williamsburg Investment Trust, the Library of Virginia Foundation, the World Affairs Council of Richmond, the Tredegar Corporation, the Albemarle Corporation and the Greater Richmond Chamber Foundation. He is a member of the executive committee of the Christian Children’s Fund International Board of Directors and former Chairman of CCF. He is a member of the CIC (Council of Independent Colleges) Panel of Presidential Consultants.
Schedule: Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., lunch and the program begin at noon.
Location: Jefferson Lakeside Country Club, 1700 Lakeside Avenue. Click here for directions.
Menu:
Regular: Blackened Chicken on Mesculin Mix Salad, choice of dressing
Vegetarian: Grilled Portabello on Mesculin Mix Salad, choice of dressing
Dessert: Chocolate Cake
Cost to attend:$18 for members and $25 for guests. Fees support program costs and administration. Registrations should be received by Wednesday, December 30th.
Questions? Contact VAFRE Administrator Mary Kidd at (804) 288-2950 or by e-mail to vafre@catapult-inc.com.
