HUNTINGTON — Two West Virginia universities have maintained their research institution status designated by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
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Higher education administration experts said LeBlanc may prioritize certain shorter term goals like increasing fundraising in his last year at GW, but his attention should turn to ensuring a smooth transition for his successor.
Higher education administration experts said University President Thomas LeBlanc’s announcement that he will be stepping down next year comes as no surprise, given the ongoing tensions between him and the GW community.
Experts said university presidents tend to leave after faculty express doubts in their leadership, which LeBlanc experienced after a recent facultysurvey indicated a loss of confidence in his administration. They said in his remaining year at GW, LeBlanc may choose to focus on behind-the-scenes work like boosting fundraising, or he could aim to leave on a high note by ensuring an easy transition for his successor.