Hightower leaves ULV for Oregon
Campus Times
May 21, 1999
Effective at the end of June, Executive Assistant to the President Dr.
Len Hightower will resign his position at the University of La Verne.
Dr. Hightower announced his resignation earlier this week to President
Stephen Morgan, citing other opportunities as his reason for leaving.
According to Dr. Morgan, "Len had spoken often of the logical next
move." Dr. Hightower's thoughts on pursuing his upcoming position was
considered more seriously, "this year," Dr. Morgan said.
Dr. Hightower was not available for comment. However, Human Resource
officials at Pacific University in Oregon confirmed that he has accepted
a position as the vice president for enrollment management at that institution.
During his 13 years at La Verne, Dr. Hightower implemented several programs.
"Len was instrumental in a reorganization of student affairs,"
Dr. Morgan said.
"He added such programs as the L.E.A.D. [Leadership, Education
and Development] program, the Career Development Center, the Multicultural
Center, and I'm sure there are others. "
"But those are some of the major additions that he made in strengthening
the Student Affairs program at the University," Dr. Morgan said, adding
that he also had an important role in the reorganization of the Financial
Aid Office, Strategic Planning and the Diversity Task Force.
According to Dr. Morgan, "He is interested in continuing to build
a career in higher education and the move to a vice presidency was the logical
next step for him."
In Dr. Hightower's absence, the Financial Aid Office, Enrollment Services
and Admissions Office, all of which currently fall under his direction,
will report to Dr. Morgan.
After Dr. Hightower's departure, the search for a new executive assistant
will be somewhat delayed. "We will spend some time evaluating exactly
what that position will look like," said Dr. Morgan.
"It may be somewhat different than the one Len has filled. And
that's something we need to take a few weeks to sort through," he said.
