WASHINGTON NAMED TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT ARCADIA


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          HARRISBURG, October 17State Senator LeAnna Washington (D-Phila.) has been named to the Board of Trustees of top-ranked Arcadia University.

          “I am honored to be named as member of Arcadia University’s Board of Trustees,” Washington said.  “I hope that my expertise and background will assist the university in maintaining is reputations as a distinguished and excellent place to study.”

          This appointment adds a focus on higher education to Washington’s already distinguished career of civic and legislative service on behalf of seniors, women, families and children in the greater Philadelphia area.

          Washington will represent the Class of 2009 on the Arcadia Board.  Consisting of 30 members, the Board of Trustees is the main governing body of Arcadia, with responsibilities such as appointing the President and faculty as well as working to evolve the educational programs, mission statement and Strategic Initiatives of the University.