[453]MTSU’s GLENN TO BECOME PRESIDENT AT ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 21, 2008
EDITORIAL CONTACT: Tom Tozer, 615-898-2919 or Dr. Robert Glenn, 615-898-2440

MTSU’s GLENN TO BECOME PRESIDENT AT ATHENS STATE UNIVERSITY

(MURFREESBORO, Tenn.)—Bradley R. Byrne, chancellor of Alabama’s two-year college system, will recommend Dr. Robert Glenn, as the next president of Athens State University to the Alabama State Board of Education at its May 22 board meeting.
Glenn has served Middle Tennessee State University for eight years, initially as vice president for student affairs. Two year later, he assumed the additional role of vice provost for enrollment management.
“On behalf of the MTSU community, I would like to congratulate Bob Glenn on his new position as president of Athens State University,” MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee said. “Dr. Glenn is returning to a state that is close to his heart and to a school that has great historical significance for his family. His contributions to MTSU run long and deep. First and foremost, he not only talked about being involved in student life, he was and is an avid supporter and participant in those activities.”
Regarding his new role as president of Athens State University, which has an enrollment of about 3,000, Glenn said, “I have been very fortunate to have the opportunity to work at MTSU. I would not be able to assume this opportunity for service if it had not been for the influence and help of Dr. McPhee, my fellow vice presidents, the great deans of the colleges and all of the other exceptional people who serve the students here. It has been an honor to work with these great professionals and I can only hope that I can pay forward all they have done for me.”
Glenn explained that his great-grandfather, Edgar Massilon Glenn, served two years, 1902 –1904, as Athens’ president when the institution was known as Athens Female College. He later served on the Board of Trustees at Athens State, as well as the Board of Trustees for Birmingham-Southern College and Huntingdon College.
“As an administrator, Dr. Glenn led MTSU through a period of tremendous growth,” McPhee noted. “Through his able leadership and management of that growth, the needs of the students remained priority number one, and the quality of our programs and integrity of the university’s mission were never compromised. Dr. Glenn helped develop a culture of involvement at MTSU that has enabled students to excel in the classroom and become engaged in the community, resulting in a well-rounded educational experience. Many fine achievements lie ahead for Dr. Glenn, and on behalf of the university community, I wish him even greater success.”
“When enrollment services became a part of student affairs, Dr. Glenn provided exemplary leadership in the transition,” added colleague Dr. Sherian Huddleston, associate vice president for enrollment services. “His experience in student development, his careful thought in decision-making and his dedication to serving all students characterize Dr. Glenn.”
Glenn received his Ph.D., with an emphasis in counselor education, and his Master of Science, with an emphasis in student personnel work, from The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree, with an emphasis in chemistry from Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Ala.
Athens State University is located in Athens and is part of the Alabama Community College System.

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