Emporia State University Provost David Cordle is planning to celebrate the end of his 40th year in education by retiring in June.
President Allison Garrett announced Cordle’s retirement Tuesday. Garrett says Cordle’s retirement “saddens her because she enjoys working with David.” However, she is glad Cordle and his wife, Pam, will have more time with family when they move to Georgia.
Likewise, Cordle says it’s time to get closer to family.
Cordle came to ESU in July 2013 after prior stops at William Woods College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Longwood University and North Carolina-Wilmington — but he says Emporia State is the best of his career stops.
Cordle says he wishes he could have been responsible for the sense of common direction and purpose he found at ESU, but he is grateful the culture was here when he arrived.
6:15 pm Tuesday: Emporia State Provost David Cordle retiring at end of academic year
Emporia State University Provost Dr. David Cordle has announced his retirement at the end of the current academic year.
Cordle came to ESU in July 2013 after prior stops at William Woods College, Virginia Commonwealth University, Longwood University and North Carolina-Wilmington. While at ESU, Cordle has overseen two reaccreditation cycles with the Higher Learning Commission. He has also presided over several new academic programs, including accelerated master’s programs for the School of Business and Teachers College; online bachelor’s degrees in Sports Leadership and Recreation; bachelor’s degree in Ethnic, Gender and Identity Studies; master’s degree in Information Technology; and online master’s degree in Elementary Education.
Cordle’s education career will span 40 years when he finishes the academic year in June.
President Allison Garrett says Cordle’s retirement “saddens her because she enjoys working with David.” However, she is glad Cordle and his wife, Pam, will have more time with family when they move to Georgia.
ESU plans to launch a national search to fill the position of provost and vice president for academic affairs by the end of the fall semester. A timetable for filling the post has not been announced.
