Rector at University of Dayton to step down after nine years

Published: 2004-12-21

DAYTON, Ohio (CNS) -- Marianist Father Eugene Contadino will step down as rector of the University of Dayton June 30 after completing a third three-year term. The rector -- appointed jointly by the university president and the provincial of the U.S. province of the Marianists -- is responsible for coordinating activities of the Marianist community and fostering a Marianist spirit on campus, particularly among new students, faculty and staff. During Father Contadino's nine years as rector, he was co-chair of a campus task force that made recommendations for strengthening the university's Catholic and Marianist identity. The task force also helped develop an orientation program for new employees; expanded the rector's council to include lay leaders; administered annual awards that recognize faculty and staff who make exemplary contributions to the university's mission; and organized the annual Marianist Heritage Week.

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