Ex-Antioch McGregor president to head Ohio school

The university and college boards of trustees both voted at their meetings on Aug. 27 to approve Gellman-Danley as president.

A bill passed by the Ohio General Assembly in July provides the legislation needed for one president to serve both institutions. The legislation is the result of a year-long “One Rio” collaborative effort, according to University of Rio Grande officials.

Gellman-Danley currently serves as the vice chancellor for academic affairs and system integration for the Ohio Board of Regents.

Gellman-Danley spent nine years as president of Antioch McGregor in Yellow Springs, a private adult-learning university that offers bachelor degree completion and graduate degrees. She left in August 2008 to join the Board of Regents.

Gellman-Danley also served for 15 months starting in March 2008 as the coordinating officer for the University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College. That position was created by Eric D. Fingerhut, chancellor of the Board of Regents, in order to create collaboration between the two institutions.

Gellman-Danley takes over as president on Oct. 1.

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