{"id":46253,"date":"2020-06-16T15:25:01","date_gmt":"2020-06-16T19:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/?p=46253"},"modified":"2020-06-29T11:13:08","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T15:13:08","slug":"emu-president-susan-schultz-huxman-appointed-to-second-term","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emu.edu\/now\/news\/2020\/emu-president-susan-schultz-huxman-appointed-to-second-term\/","title":{"rendered":"EMU President Susan Schultz Huxman appointed to second term"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Citing her exemplary leadership in guiding the university into its second century, the Eastern Mennonite University Board of Trustees has unanimously appointed President Susan Schultz Huxman<\/strong> to a second five-year term, effective Oct. 1, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2025. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The board\u2019s resolution of affirmation notes \u201cDr. Huxman\u2019s strategic and unwavering leadership, advocacy of EMU\u2019s mission and core values, commitment to Mennonite higher education, and steely resolve in facing the challenges of higher education.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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President Susan Schultz Huxman speaks at an event for scholarship recipients and donors in 2019.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, board chair Kay Nussbaum<\/strong> highlighted Huxman\u2019s support of greater institutional commitments around diversity, equity and inclusion and ability to build relationships with external and internal constituencies as \u201ctremendous gifts for EMU and the broader community in these challenging times.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are profoundly grateful that President Huxman has accepted the call of a second term as EMU\u2019s ninth president,\u201d said Nussbaum. \u201cWe offer to her our unequivocal support and prayers, as we work together to fulfill EMU\u2019s mission and bold vision. May God, who has called President Huxman to this task, provide her with strength and joy in it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huxman, who began her first term Jan. 1, 2017, said she is \u201chonored and humbled\u201d by the reappointment and its affirmation of her service to the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am truly blessed to work side-by-side with such a forward-thinking, fully engaged board of trustees and to be surrounded by a strong executive leadership team and cabinet that position EMU to listen, learn and \u2018Lead Together\u2019 around the vital academic, social, spiritual and moral issues of our day. It brings me great joy to serve our exceptional community of learners \u2014 students, faculty and staff who live into our noble mission every day \u2014 and to champion their successes to so many other stakeholders far and wide.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reappointment was the result of a comprehensive assessment of presidential and board leadership, completed in the spring of 2020 by an ad hoc committee, chaired by board member Charlotte Hunsberger<\/strong>, and with the services of a third-party consultant firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among an extensive list of accomplishments, Nussbaum pointed to Huxman\u2019s leadership on a new strategic plan, as well as a new vision statement and revitalized brand launch. \u201cThese three key organizational contributions have strengthened and prepared EMU for current and future challenges,\u201d she said. \u201cEven now, during a time of global uncertainty, we\u2019ve witnessed ongoing growth,  innovative response and expansion of EMU\u2019s mission.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huxman\u2019s stewardship has led to increased fiscal health, literacy and transparency, including the preservation of positive margin for two consecutive years, Nussbaum said. Huxman has also worked with passion and energy, in concert with advancement division staff, to build investment in EMU\u2019s endowment and to support other significant fundraising initiatives, including the completion of Suter Science West renovations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

EMU has benefited from Huxman\u2019s leadership in strengthening relationships and increasing visibility within Mennonite Church USA and other denominations, as well as with the City of Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, alumni, business leaders and peer professional organizations, Nussbaum said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reappointment brought affirmation from the Mennonite Education Agency (MEA). \u201cThe university is fortunate to have Susan Schultz Huxman as its president,\u201d said interim director Thomas Stuckey<\/strong>, who is the organization\u2019s representative on EMU\u2019s Board of Trustees. \u201cShe is a person of integrity, a visionary leader, and a person very interested in maintaining close relationships with students, staff and faculty, the Harrisonburg community and the Mennonite Church. MEA staff and board members will continue to hold EMU in our prayers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huxman expressed thanks for the support of MEA and the broader church as she embarks on a second term at EMU. \u201cServing an Anabaptist university is kingdom work,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m thankful for my family\u2019s support, especially that of my husband, to this call and I pray that God guides me and all of us \u2018while we run this race.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Huxman has served for more than 25 years in higher education in a variety of administrative and academic leadership roles. She has served as Eastern Mennonite University\u2019s ninth president since Jan. 1, 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A graduate of Bethel College, Huxman holds an MA and PhD in communication studies from University of Kansas. She has earned the rank of full professor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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