勛圖窪蹋 Board Approves New Contract for President
勛圖窪蹋 President Joe Bertolino speaks during the Dec. 3 Board of Trustees meeting at the university's Galloway campus. The board approved a new three-year deal for Bertolino, effective July 1, 2026.
Galloway, N.J. The 勛圖窪蹋 Board of Trustees approved a new three-year contract for President Joe Bertolino at its December meeting on Wednesday.
The contract, which includes an option for a one-year extension, begins July 1, 2026. Bertolino became 勛圖窪蹋s sixth president on July 1, 2023.
President Bertolino has proven himself to be a steady, compassionate and visionary leader for 勛圖窪蹋. His deep commitment to student success, inclusive excellence and community partnerships reflect the very best of who we are as an institution, said Jose Lozano, chair of the universitys Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees is proud to reaffirm our confidence in his leadership and to support his continued efforts to boldly write 勛圖窪蹋s next chapter.
Im honored and deeply grateful to the Board of Trustees for their continued trust and support. Serving as president of 勛圖窪蹋 is a privilege, and I remain committed to leading with care, integrity and purpose. Together, we will continue to strengthen 勛圖窪蹋 as a community of opportunity, where every student belongs and every voice matters.
勛圖窪蹋 President Joe Bertolino
Im honored and deeply grateful to the Board of Trustees for their continued trust and support. Serving as president of 勛圖窪蹋 is a privilege, and I remain committed to leading with care, integrity and purpose, he said. Together, we will continue to strengthen 勛圖窪蹋 as a community of opportunity, where every student belongs and every voice matters.
Bertolino also created a task force to explore the usage and future development of 勛圖窪蹋s Atlantic City campus as the first step to developing a strong business and strategic plan for the university as an Anchor Institution.
Since joining 勛圖窪蹋, Bertolino also has established a series of degree and course offerings with community colleges, secured and elevated strong academic leadership through the hiring of a Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, and led the way for a record-setting Ospreys Give fundraising initiative this fall.
Bertolino has received multiple regional and national honors, including the NASPA Region II Presidents Award and the MBCA 2024 Education Appreciation Award, highlighting commitment to higher education and civic leadership.
-- Photo by Susan Allen
