ADRIAN — After two decades of service as President of Adrian College, Jeffrey R. Docking has been elected to serve as the institution’s first Chancellor as the Adrian College Board of Trustees is expected to begin a search for his successor.
Patrick Farver, Chairman of the Adrian College Board of Trustees, announced the news Monday in a statement shared on the College’s website and social media pages.
In his new role, Docking will, “focus on advancing the College’s highest strategic priorities and supporting a thoughtful, seamless transition to new executive leadership.”
Docking will assume the role of Chancellor upon the election and appointment of his successor by the Board of Trustees.
Farver praised Docking’s impact during his tenure as President, saying, “Through times of uncertainty and transformation in higher education, his leadership has strengthened the institution’s academic profile, financial stability, and long-term strategic vision.”