FAIRMONT, W.Va. – The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) has approved the presidential contract for Fairmont State University’s new leader, Dr. Michael Davis. This is the final step in the process to hire a new president, which took about one year.
“We are very pleased with the HEPC’s decision to approve Dr. Davis’ contract,” said Board of Governors Chairman Rusty Hutson. “We look forward to welcoming Dr. Davis to campus and to the future of Fairmont State with him as our president.”
Davis began work on July 1, and the campus community will hold a Welcome Reception on July 12.
“My excitement to begin my new role is matched by my sincere gratitude for this opportunity,” Dr. Michael Davis, president of Fairmont State University, stated. “As a higher education administrator and teacher-mentor, it’s a joy to be at Fairmont State with its long-standing and genuine commitment to student success and community impact. Coalition-building is central to my strategic planning approach and leadership style, and I am eager to embed myself on campus and in the community. I am impressed by the momentum of dedicated faculty, staff, and students in recent years, and I look forward to meeting more members of the Falcon family as well as working with community stakeholders.”
Also, the Fairmont State University Board of Governors has voted to maintain the current slate of officers for the 2023–24 academic year to ensure a smooth transition for Davis. Chairman Rusty Hutson, Vice Chairman David Goldberg, and Secretary Jason Pizatella will remain in those roles through the next school year.