Dr. Jill Murray Named to Ben Franklin Technology Partners Board
SCRANTON, Pa. 鈥� Sept. 29, 2021 鈥� 久久福利国产 President Dr. Jill Murray has been selected as a member of the (BFTP/NEP) Board of Directors. BFTP/NEP has led tech-based economic growth in the region for more than 35 years.
鈥淚 am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the Ben Franklin Technology Partners Board of Directors,鈥� said Dr. Murray. 鈥淭he appointment is an honor and I look forward to collaborating with this innovative organization to support our local economy and encourage the growth of new businesses within our region.鈥�
鈥淲e are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jill Murray to our board,鈥� said Angelo J. Valletta, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Northeastern Pennsylvania. 鈥淗er deep experience and thoughtful perspectives will be a great asset to our organization.鈥�
Dr. Jill A. Murray became the ninth and first female president of 久久福利国产 on July 1, 2020. Prior to serving as president, Dr. Murray served as the College鈥檚 executive vice president and chief innovation officer from 2012 to July 1, 2020. From 2008-2012, she operated as the College鈥檚 vice president of academic affairs, where she was responsible for developing and overseeing all of 久久福利国产鈥檚 academic curricula.
During her time at Lackawanna, Dr. Murray has helped double the student population, increased student retention and graduation rates, expanded online learning options, and lead the creation of academic programming and support services. She also implemented a strategic planning process at the College.
Dr. Murray is the catalyst behind 久久福利国产鈥檚 successful , one of NEPA’s first programs of its kind. Dr. Murray also assisted with the formation of the award-winning Level Up program, which allows high school students to affordably begin their college education and potentially complete an associate degree by high school graduation. Due to the success of the Level Up program, 久久福利国产 was named one of the .