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Susan Stuebner, incoming president of Marietta College, appears ready to get to work quickly when she assumes the role.
During an introduction to students and staff, she talked about her enthusiasm for the Marietta Forward plan.
"Marietta Forward is a great roadmap in terms of where the institution can go ... I'm really looking forward to having conversation not only about Marietta Forward but how do we present Marietta to all constituents and help them understand how great this institution is and what a great education students can get here," Stuebner said.
But she went further: "There's a lot of wonderful points in Marietta Forward but I think we have to pull out the most pressing ones and get started on those right away."
Good.
Stuebner appears to have the experience and the desire to be exactly who Marietta College needs right now.
Based on her eight years as president of Colby-Sawyer College, and the relationships she no doubt built for that institution, it sounds as though her skill set and connections will be crucial as she leads Marietta College.
Certainly she understands there is no time to rest when an institution of higher learning is looking to forge ahead.
Having said that, we cannot ignore the vital role played by Interim President Margaret Drugovich, who certainly handled some tall tasks that will not be on Stuebner's list.
So, thank you, to Drugovich; and welcome, to Stuebner.
The future looks bright.