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With representatives from business, government and 20 other colleges on hand, Dr. David T. Harrison pledged a new era of collaboration for Columbus State.
Harrison was officially sworn in as Columbus State's fifth president at a ceremony Friday at the historic Lincoln Theatre. He dedicated his inauguration to Columbus State's 30,000 students.
"To our students, my heroes," Harrison said. "You are brilliant, persistent, creative, stubborn, busy and talented. You overcome obstacles, don't take no for an answer, and provide incredible hope for the future. "
Harrison declined to offer a "bold vision for the future," saying this was instead the start of a conversation. He said colleges must work together to help students finish college, and train the workforce that will build the region's economy.
"Without question, we're in the midst of a difficult time; a period of uncertainty. Perhaps the most challenging period in a generation or more," Harrison said. "I see this as a time for educators, and our institutions, to provide visible leadership. "
During the ceremony, Harrison received greetings from a number of local officials, including Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president of Ohio State University.
Columbus State is often people's first step to education, Gee said, whether they're starting college, wondering if college is for them, or if they've been laid off and need a new career. For example, many students complete the first two years of their bachelor's degree at Columbus State, then transfer to four-year colleges such as Ohio State to complete their degree.
"Columbus State is nothing less than the open door to the American Dream," Gee said. Dr. Harrison exemplifies those values.
Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman welcomed Harrison as a partner, both in redeveloping downtown and building the region's economy.
Columbus State is an invaluable partner for business, said Richard Rosen, a college trustee and VP at Battelle Memorial Institute. Columbus State provides training (or continuing education) for many Battelle staffers, from lab techs to accountants. Central Ohio lives in buildings built by Columbus State grads, eats in restaurants staffed by Columbus State-trained chefs and is protected by firefighters trained at Columbus State.
In addition to the dignitaries, Harrison was introduced by his wife Tracy -- herself an accomplished professor at Valencia Community College in Florida. He thanked his children Julie, Mark and Sam for supporting his career. Mark played a solo with the Columbus State Jazz Ensemble.
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With representatives from business, government and 20 other colleges on hand, Dr. David T. Harrison pledged a new era of collaboration for Columbus State.
Harrison was officially sworn in as Columbus State's fifth president at a ceremony Friday at the historic Lincoln Theatre. He dedicated his inauguration to Columbus State's 30,000 students.
"To our students, my heroes," Harrison said. "You are brilliant, persistent, creative, stubborn, busy and talented. You overcome obstacles, don't take no for an answer, and provide incredible hope for the future. "
Harrison declined to offer a "bold vision for the future," saying this was instead the start of a conversation. He said colleges must work together to help students finish college, and train the workforce that will build the region's economy.
"Without question, we're in the midst of a difficult time; a period of uncertainty. Perhaps the most challenging period in a generation or more," Harrison said. "I see this as a time for educators, and our institutions, to provide visible leadership. "
During the ceremony, Harrison received greetings from a number of local officials, including Dr. E. Gordon Gee, president of Ohio State University.
Columbus State is often people's first step to education, Gee said, whether they're starting college, wondering if college is for them, or if they've been laid off and need a new career. For example, many students complete the first two years of their bachelor's degree at Columbus State, then transfer to four-year colleges such as Ohio State to complete their degree.
"Columbus State is nothing less than the open door to the American Dream," Gee said. Dr. Harrison exemplifies those values.
Columbus Mayor Michael B. Coleman welcomed Harrison as a partner, both in redeveloping downtown and building the region's economy.
Columbus State is an invaluable partner for business, said Richard Rosen, a college trustee and VP at Battelle Memorial Institute. Columbus State provides training (or continuing education) for many Battelle staffers, from lab techs to accountants. Central Ohio lives in buildings built by Columbus State grads, eats in restaurants staffed by Columbus State-trained chefs and is protected by firefighters trained at Columbus State.
In addition to the dignitaries, Harrison was introduced by his wife Tracy -- herself an accomplished professor at Valencia Community College in Florida. He thanked his children Julie, Mark and Sam for supporting his career. Mark played a solo with the Columbus State Jazz Ensemble.
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