Friends University is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Ken Stoltzfus to Vice President of Academic Affairs. Dr. Stoltzfus has been with the university for the last four years and has served as the Dean of the College of Business, Arts, Sciences and Education and most recently as the Academic Dean.
“Dr. Ken Stoltzfus is an accomplished academic leader, who has facilitated new program development and innovation, and has played an integral role on the Friends University leadership team,” said Dr. Amy Bragg Carey, president of Friends University. “We are pleased he accepted this new position where he can further champion the excellence in academic programming and implement the mission of Friends University. I value his commitment to his faith and his dedication to giving each student the best Christian educational experience.”
The Office of Academic Affairs provides leadership and development for the educational programs and curriculum offered at Friends University. Departments and degree programs include traditional undergraduate programs, graduate programs, adult undergraduate programs and online learning.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead a team of dedicated educators who are committed to academic excellence and the success of our students,” said Dr. Ken Stoltzfus. “I look forward to building on Friends University’s strong academic foundations as we work together to fulfill the University’s mission of equipping students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives.”
Prior to coming to Friends University, Dr. Stoltzfus served as a faculty member and department chair at Malone University, in Canton, Ohio; LCC International University in Klaipeda, Lithuania, and Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. He also served as a 2010 Fulbright Senior Scholar in Saratov, Russia. Dr. Stoltzfus holds a Bachelor of Science in Education and Social Science Education from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Social Work from Temple University and a Doctor of Philosophy in Social Welfare from Case Western Reserve University. He will assume his new role of Vice President of Academic Affairs on July 1, 2021.
Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual and professional lives.