Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences President James J. Gozzo to Step Down in June 2014

ALBANY, NY--(Marketwired - Apr 29, 2013) - Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences President James J. Gozzo announced today that he will be stepping down as president of the College effective June 30, 2014.

"This was a most difficult decision, but I have confidence that it is the right one, both for me and my family. It was made knowing that the College is in a strong position -- both academically and fiscally -- and I have no doubt that the faculty, staff, and administrators in place will ensure that ACPHS continues to be the great institution that it is," said President Gozzo. "I expect to remain fully active during the next year as we collectively work towards the full implementation of our strategic plan."

"During the past 15 years, Jim has led ACPHS through a period of unprecedented growth, executing a vision for the institution that few thought was achievable. From the expansion of academic programs to the growth of the physical campus to the development of a burgeoning research program, Jim has transformed the College into a modern, forward looking institution. For those reasons and more, the Board was saddened to learn of his decision," said Herbert Chorbajian, Chair of the ACPHS Board of Trustees. "We will soon begin a national search for his replacement."

Dr. Gozzo was hired as the seventh president of the College on July 1, 1998, and currently ranks as the longest serving President among colleges and universities in the Capital Region. Below are some of the College's many achievements during his tenure as President:

About Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesFounded in 1881, Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is a private, independent institution committed to graduating the best health care minds in the world. In addition to its doctor of pharmacy program, ACPHS offers five bachelor's programs and five graduate programs in the health sciences. The College's main campus is located in Albany, New York; its satellite campus is in Colchester, Vermont. For more information, please visit http://www.acphs.edu.

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Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences President James J. Gozzo to Step Down in June 2014