FAIRMONT, W.Va. – Last week, officials from Colorado Mesa University announced three candidates to be the next president of that institution. The selections were made from 64 candidates and include current president of Fairmont State University, Mirta Martin.
Monday morning the Fairmont State University Board of Governors met in special session.
“No actions or decisions were taken in executive session, just discussion about the subject at hand,” said David Goldberg, Chairman of the Board of Governors,” Which is Dr. Martin being a finalist of three at Colorado Mesa University.”
A press release from Colorado Mesa University says the top three will travel to Grand Junction for interviews during the week of April 26.
Martin came to Fairmont State in early 2018 after serving as president of Fort Hays State University in Fort Hayes, Kansas for about three years.
Chairman, David Goldberg, has released the statement below following an emergency meeting of the Fairmont State University Board of Governors on Monday, April 19.
While the Board of Governors only recently learned of President Martin’s candidacy for President at another institution, the Board is not surprised to hear that she is sought after for her expertise and knowledge within higher education.
As the third-largest institution in the state, Fairmont State’s mission has been solidified under President Martin’s leadership. We are a stronger institution now than three years ago, and that is a testament to the work of President Martin, our faculty, staff, and our incredible students. This year, Fairmont State University has recorded increases in enrollment and revenues and decreases in expenses. In addition, Fairmont State recorded the highest Composite Financial Index in the state among four-year state institutions. We have successfully navigated COVID-19 on our campuses without furloughing any of our employees and have continued to provide face-to-face instruction since August. When the community needs Fairmont State, we are always here to be a partner and beacon for promise and success within the mountain state.
We want to assure the entire Falcon Family, including our students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, and community, that the Board will work alongside Dr. Martin as this process unfolds.
The future of Fairmont State is strong, and we are confident in our ability to continue to soar to new and greater heights.