Leland interviews in California
The report, from the Stockton newspaper, The Record, identifies Leland as one of three individuals to visit the school and take question in a forum of students, faculty and staff.
GCSU Director of Media Relations Bryan Jackson confirmed the report, but Leland was unable to be reached for comment due to her traveling.
Leland spent Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday touring the school.
Dr. Bruce Harshbarger, vice president for student affairs, said that Leland was not actively pursuing another job, but that Pacific had approached her.
“My understanding is that she is not in the job market,” Harshbarger said. “She’s got family in the area, and thought she would give them the courtesy (of applying).”
The hiring decision will be made by the California Board of Regents in March.
According to The Record, Leland actually began her college career at Pacific before transferring to Purdue University in Indiana where she earned her Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degrees.
Pacific is a liberal arts school founded in 1851. It has a current enrollment of 6,251 students including graduate students.
Leland was named GCSU’s president on Jan. 1, 2004, becoming the 10th president since the school’s inception in 1889 as Georgia Normal & Industrial College. Leland is the second female president in school history.
During Leland’s tenure, the school’s reputation has grown, even receiving national attention.
She has been instrumental in the implementation of such programs as the Early College program and the Center for Graduate and Professional Learning in Macon.
Harshbarger stressed that Leland is not looking for another job.
“These things come up from time to time,” he said. “She is certainly not actively looking to leave (GCSU).”
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