ATLANTA, GA – Most Dominant HBCU Leaders and Albany State University President Dr. Marion Ross Fedrick has been appointed Executive Vice President for Administration and Chief of Staff. She will also serve as Senior Advisor to University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue on Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Initiatives, the University announced Wednesday. Her appointment begins July 1.

“I am delighted that Marion will be joining us at Georgia State on the senior administrative team, as she brings a wealth of experience and expertise that have contributed to the success of academic institutions and organizations within the public and private sector,” said M. Brian Blake, Georgia State President. “Marion’s profound impact as a successful president will be instrumental to the enhancement of Georgia State’s administrative operation.”

As Executive Vice President, Dr. Fedrick will support the President in the management of key university-wide operations and initiatives, delegated oversight of key offices, advising on policy, procedures, operational issues and best practices, and in advance of key meetings, gathering and synthesizing key information, and managing special projects and operational evaluations to completion. Dr. Fedrick will serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and as a senior leader poised to partner and further the success of the institution.

“This announcement is sentimental and special for me, since it involves the end of my tenure with a great institution, dedicated colleagues, impressive students, committed alumni, a supportive community and good friends. I will never forget the remarkable experience my family and I have had here in Albany. Thanks to all of you for making ASU and Albany a home for us,” said Dr. Fedrick in a statement.

Dr. Fedrick was appointed as the 10th President of Albany State University on Aug. 14, 2018, by the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. She was named to the national Ten Most Dominant Leaders by the HBCU Campaign Fund in 2022. Prior to Albany State, Dr. Fedrick served as Vice Chancellor of Human Resources for the University System of Georgia.

Dr. Fedrick is an experienced and capable leader whose career spans more than 30 years in the public and private sectors. During Dr. Fedrick’s impressive tenure at Albany State she significantly increased enrollment and retention in support of student success. In addition, she initiated “The Standard,” a five-year strategic plan, and expanded the academic healthcare portfolio for the purpose of improving wellness access throughout the region and state.

Dr. Fedrick received her bachelor’s degree in adult education, a master’s degree in public administration and a doctorate in education from the University of Georgia. She is also a graduate of Leadership Georgia, Leadership Atlanta and Leadership Athens, and she has been recognized twice as one of the Most Influential Georgians in Georgia Trend magazine.

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