Post by sader1970 on Jun 2, 2022 6:56:52 GMT -5
WORCESTER - Former Worcester City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. has been named the first chancellor of Dean College in Franklin, the college announced Wednesday.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve Dean College in this newly formed role,” Augustus said in the announcement. “I look forward to working closely with (new President Kenneth Elmore) and the Dean community, we are all going to form a tremendous team.”
The new position marks a return to academia for Augustus.
Augustus was director of the office of government and community relations at the College of the Holy Cross when he was selected interim city manager in December 2013 and started the next month. Augustus had previously served in the state Senate for two terms, and served as chief of staff for U.S. Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Worcester.
“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve Dean College in this newly formed role,” Augustus said in the announcement. “I look forward to working closely with (new President Kenneth Elmore) and the Dean community, we are all going to form a tremendous team.”
The new position marks a return to academia for Augustus.
Augustus was director of the office of government and community relations at the College of the Holy Cross when he was selected interim city manager in December 2013 and started the next month. Augustus had previously served in the state Senate for two terms, and served as chief of staff for U.S. Rep. James P. McGovern, D-Worcester.
