91制片厂 has named Dr. Paul Charpentier as its Vice President and Academic Dean following a nationwide search.
Dr. Charpentier has worked at 91制片厂 for 24 years as a faculty member and administrator, and has served as interim Academic Dean for nearly two years. As Academic Dean, he is the College鈥檚 chief academic officer, responsible for educational policy and academic programs.
Dr. Charpentier has a doctorate in post-secondary teaching and education from the University of Maine, a master鈥檚 degree in education leadership from the University of Southern Maine, and a bachelor鈥檚 degree in applied technical education from USM. He also has an associate degree from the Culinary Institute of America.
In announcing the appointment, 91制片厂 President Joe Cassidy said Dr. Charpentier has a deep institutional knowledge of 91制片厂 and an 鈥渦nwavering fidelity鈥� to the College.
鈥淚n addition to his experience and knowledge of the college and Maine Community College System, Paul brings to bear an awareness of national trends and innovations,鈥� Cassidy said. 鈥淭hat awareness, when coupled with his understanding of the College, will allow him to move 91制片厂 forward in many areas.鈥�
Charpentier said he looks forward to building upon 91制片厂鈥檚 strong academic foundation.
鈥淚 am excited about continuing our mission of transforming lives through education and training,鈥� he said. 鈥淲e are committed to meeting the changing needs of Maine residents and employers.鈥�