![]() “Throughout his distinguished career, President-elect Manuel has shown a deep respect for the power of education and the transformational opportunities it creates for students,” said Judy Greffin, chair of the Presidential Search Committee and vice chair for the Board of Trustees. Manuel also appointed UIndy’s first diversity, equity and inclusion officer – a position that directly reports to him as president. The outcome resulted in a significant boost in enrollment - particularly among students of color - increases in engagement of alumni and fundraising, investments in faculty and academic support, as well as an increase in graduation and retention rates. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to expanding access and supporting the success of underrepresented populations and first-generation students.Īt UIndy, where first-generation students represent 43% of the first-year class, he engaged the entire university community in the development and implementation of a five-year strategic plan. This approach raises the collective impact for everyone and offers students the opportunity to see how their education serves their local communities.”Īs a higher education leader, Manuel has consistently prioritized diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. I believe institutions are most impactful when they value the talents of their faculty and tie them to the needs of the community. “I have worked diligently to build networks for students with faculty, staff, alumni and industry to maximize their potential in becoming engaged citizens who contribute to their communities. “I have always been guided by the principle that a university serves as a vital community partner, anchor and catalyst for the development of local quality of life initiatives and economic infrastructure,” Manuel said. As a result, UIndy stands in a position of sustainability and excellence. He strengthened the shared governance model at UIndy, which increased the impact of all educational programming, not only within the central Indiana region, but also more broadly throughout the Midwest. He guided the construction of three new residence halls, developed the 150,000-square-foot University Health Pavilion, and redeveloped a local industrial building into the new home of the R.B. His leadership ushered in an era of strong academic, financial and physical growth. The Vincentian charism of DePaul provides grounding for forward-looking opportunities in a time of necessary change in higher education, and I am excited to lead DePaul to a bright tomorrow.”Īt the University of Indianapolis, a faith-based institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Manuel has served as president since 2012. ![]() “I am excited by the potential partnerships that are possible because of the robust and diverse community in which DePaul lives. “I’m inspired by the life-changing opportunities a DePaul education creates for its students, as well as the community it has built for faculty and staff,” Manuel said. Beeson.īeeson added, “He brings a proven record of developing academic innovation, fostering collaboration, and prioritizing the voices of underrepresented constituencies.”įollowing an extensive national search, the university’s Board of Trustees unanimously elected Manuel at a meeting on April 21. ![]() “President-elect Manuel’s inspirational leadership combined with his dedication to academic values will solidify DePaul University’s future as a distinguished institution that offers a transformative education to a diverse group of students,” said DePaul Board Chair Gerald A. Currently the president at the University of Indianapolis (“UIndy”), Manuel joins DePaul at a critical moment of institutional change and optimism for the nation’s largest Catholic university. ![]() Manuel is an accomplished, transformative leader in higher education who has dedicated his career to creating life-changing opportunities for students and to elevating the impact of the institutions he has served. ![]() (DePaul University/Jeff Carrion)CHICAGO - Today, May 10, DePaul University announced Dr. ![]()
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