During Pierpont Community & Technical College’s Board of Governors meeting today, Milan S. Hayward will be appointed the fourth permanent president of the institution.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hayward to Pierpont as its new president,” said David Hinkle, chair of the Pierpont Board of Governors. “He brings with him a vast amount of experience and expertise that we believe will move Pierpont toward an even brighter future.”
Michael Waide, provost and vice president of academics and student services echoed that sentiment.
“Our Pierpont team is excited to welcome President Hayward to Pierpont and our communities. His leadership and vision, grounded in his passion for community college and workforce education within the heart of Appalachia, will lead Pierpont to even greater heights.”
Since July 2022, Pierpont has been led by interim president Kathleen Nelson, who will end her temporary position after today’s meeting.
“We want to thank Dr. Nelson for everything she has accomplished for our institution,” said Hinkle. “Her outstanding leadership and dedication to Pierpont has been an inspiration to us all.”
Hayward comes to Pierpont from Virginia Western Community College, where he served as vice president of the School of Career and Corporate Training from 2016-23. Before that, Hayward held positions as a guest scholar at Old Dominion University in Virginia, as executive director of grants and special projects for Northern Virginia Community College and as the director of a seven-college national consortium leading a “Credential to Careers” grant for Northern Virginia CC.
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