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I am delighted that faculty and staff at Bay Path will have the opportunity to get to know and work with Sandy! You’ll find that one of the delightful things about working with Sandy is that she embodies the perfect balance of optimism and realism. Every conversation is full of possibilities—one question you’ll probably hear frequently is “why couldn’t we…” Fill in the blank with a wonderful possibility! But conversations with Sandy never end with the possibilities hanging in the air. The next question is always “now how would we go about….” Possibilities and practicalities are always in productive dialogue with Sandy, and that dialogue extends to the whole community—all ideas are welcome.

Mark LaCelle-Peterson, President and CEO, Association for Advancing Quality in Education Preparation

Dr. Doran's artful and energetic leadership style was coupled with an analytic ability that fostered an appreciation for nuance. Thus, she led Salem (Academy and College) through a difficult time. As a direct result of her leadership, Salem has a new and improved trajectory and will foster with renewed vigor the next generation of women leaders.

Sarah L. Berga, MD, Salem Academy and College Trustee

Bay Path University is very fortunate to have appointed Sandy Doran as its sixth president; she is a great match for its unique mission and will be a tireless advocate to build upon its rich history. I have known President Doran for many years, as a valued colleague, and serving as a board member with Sandy on the Online Learning Consortium Board (OLC), the premier higher education association to advance online learning. Sandy is an extremely well-regarded and talented national leader, with a deep appreciation for the value of higher education to prepare students to thrive in our rapidly changing twenty-first-century world. She will provide exceptional leadership, that will most importantly, respect the rich legacy and traditions of Bay Path University, balanced with a seasoned understanding of the need for innovation and change. Sandy is a very well-regarded higher education leader with a wealth of professional experience. She is kind, intelligent, creative, and a selfless leader that will diligently work to enhance Bay Path University to its next level of success.

Dr. Craig Weidemann, Vice President for Outreach and Vice Provost for Online Learning Emeritus, Penn State University; Executive Advisor for the Online Learning Consortium (OLC)

Congratulations to Bay Path University on the selection of Sandra Doran to be its next president. Building on the significant progress during Carol Leary’s long tenure, Sandy is exactly the right person to lead the way into the future. Her wide experience in top positions at diverse types of colleges and universities, her irrepressible energy and enthusiasm, and her optimism about the distinctive opportunities that lie ahead for Bay Path make the coming era one of great promise for both students and faculty. Thanks to Sandy’s vision and skill, we can expect to hear great things in the coming years about Bay Path’s accomplishments in both traditional and innovative arenas.

Richard Ekman
President, Council of Independent Colleges

I have been very fortunate to serve along with Sandra Doran on the board of directors and governance committee of the Online Learning Consortium. As the leading international membership organization devoted to advancing online learning, OLC as an organization, is complex and serves extremely diverse stakeholders. In this work, I have been able to observe Sandy’s abundant energy, positivity, superior interpersonal skills, and insightfulness.

Sandy follows through on commitments and she is highly respected among her peers and the wider academic community. I have observed her navigating turbulent times with grace, humor and uber effectiveness. Sandy’s innovative thinking and expertise is stellar especially in the arenas of adult learners, prior learning assessment, accelerated degree completion, distance learning, strategic partnerships and creating diverse streams of revenue in the academic enterprise. Bay Path University is very fortunate to have attracted such a talented, dedicated and visionary leader!

Kim Cliett Long, Ed.D, President/C.E.O., Organizational Concepts; Board member, Online Learning Consortium

Sandy Doran is a wonderful choice for Bay Path. She is an extraordinary leader, who has shown ability to find creative solutions to a wide variety of complex and challenging issues. Sandy’s experience has given her a true understanding of all aspects of university life. She is a good listener, a natural problem solver with a warmth that puts people at ease. Sandy will lead with integrity always keeping students at the center of decisions. Bay Path students and faculty are fortunate to have such an enthusiastic and inspirational as their next president.

Margaret McKenna
President Emerita, Lesley University

I am so pleased that Sandra Doran will be assuming the position of president of Bay Path University. In the years that I have known and worked with Sandy as university counsel and chief of staff at Lesley University I found her to be a gifted and committed academic leader. Always dedicated to creating a culture of excellence in teaching and learning she guided us during complex time to always do what was right for students. She provided a safe environment for students, faculty and staff to engage in open and honest dialogue to ensure our growth as a community respectful of diverse perspectives.

I know that she will bring wisdom, enthusiasm and great compassion for all members of the Bay Path University community as your new president. I feel that you are most fortunate to have her as the academic leader of the university.

Martha McKenna former Graduate Dean and Provost Lesley University