Stacy Volnick Explained

Stacy Volnick
Office:	President of Florida Atlantic University
Status:	Interim
Term Start:	January 1, 2023
Predecessor:	John W. Kelly
Alma Mater:	Florida Atlantic University

Stacy A. Volnick is an American academic administrator serving as the interim president of Florida Atlantic University since 2023.

Life

Volnick completed a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in educational leadership at the Florida Atlantic University (FAU).^[1]

Volnick joined the FAU faculty in 1991. In 2013, she became vice president for administrative affairs and chief administrative officer.^[2] In August 2022, Volnick was promoted to chief operating officer and vice president of administrative affairs.^[3] On September 19, 2022, the FAU board of trustees selected Volnick as the interim president.^[4] Her selection as confirmed by the Florida Board of Governors on November 9, 2022. She assumed the role on January 1, 2023, succeeding John W. Kelly. She completed a Ph.D. at FAU.^[5] Her dissertation was titled, Women University Presidents Who Break Through the Glass Ceiling: At What Price?.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Burke . Peter . 2022-09-20 . Stacy Volnick named interim president of Florida Atlantic University . 2023-10-28 . WPTV News Channel 5 West Palm . en.
2. Web site: 2022-10-05 . Stacy Volnick Selected to Lead Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton . 2023-10-28 . Women In Academia Report.
3. Web site: Volnick . Stacy . October 28, 2022 . CV . 2023-10-28 . State University System of Florida.
4. Web site: Office of the President . 2023-10-28 . Florida Atlantic University . en.
5. Web site: Meet the Vice President . 2023-10-28 . www.fau.edu . en.