CSUMB President Dianne Harrison has recently accepted several positions with national organizations.

In late February, Dr. Harrison was appointed to the board of directors of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). She is one of seven educational leaders from a wide array of institutions to join the board. The AAC&U is a national association concerned with the quality, vitality and public standing of undergraduate liberal education. Its membership includes more than 1,200 public and private schools.

Dr. Harrison has also been elected to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Presidents Council.

The 15-member council, composed of presidents and chancellors from member schools, is the chief governing body for NCAA Division II athletics. Its responsibilities include ratifying, amending or rescinding actions of the Division II Management Council, developing and approving budgets and expenditures, and implementing policies and procedures pertaining to Division II athletics.

She also serves on the NCAA’s Student-Athlete Advisory Council as an ex-officio member representing the Presidents Council.