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has been named vice president of institutional integration and community engagement at the .

In the role, Fitz’s responsibilities will include increasing engagement between the Bradford community and the University. Fitz, who has served on 51��Ʒ��Ƶ–Bradford’s President’s Cabinet for the last several years, also will work closely with colleagues to develop a new strategic plan and provide oversight in its implementation.

Fitz has been with the University since 2011, when he became the vice president of academic affairs at the 51��Ʒ��Ƶ at Titusville. In 2012, when 51��Ʒ��Ƶ-Bradford assumed administrative responsibilities for the Titusville campus, he was named interim campus dean, then campus dean a year later.

“I have been very impressed with David and the strong and sound leadership he has provided to the Titusville campus for several years,” said , president of 51��Ʒ��Ƶ–Bradford and 51��Ʒ��Ƶ–Titusville. “I look forward to David helping us develop additional partnerships to further advance our mission.”

Previously, Fitz served as campus dean for 51��Ʒ��Ƶ–Titusville, where he will continue to have a presence: He will serve as interim executive director of the campus’s new Education and Training Hub, which launches in August. He will remain in that role until a permanent replacement is named.

“I am excited about serving the University in these new positions,” Fitz said. “I am thrilled to be helping 51��Ʒ��Ƶ–Bradford move forward with its strategic plan and to more fully integrate the campus and the Bradford community, and I am looking forward to helping the hub in Titusville succeed.”