After a 12-year long tenure as president of Rhodes State College, Dr. Debra McCurdy announced that she would be stepping down from the position at the end of spring of 2019. Dr. McCurdy previously served as provost and chief operating officer at Georgia Perimeter College since 1997, as well as holding other positions in Georgia, Texas, and Massachusetts.
According to the Baltimore Sun, Dr. McCurdy has accepted the position of president at Baltimore City Community College. With six months left in her position at Rhodes, McCurdy says that it's still early in the process of finding a replacement to fill the role of president.
"The Board will be working as we begin those discussions about transitioning, and so I think that’s good time to do that," Dr. McCurdy said. "I’ll still be here through the spring, and so six months is a long time certainly for a very workable transition that will continue to impact the college in a very positive way."
Reflecting back on her career at Rhodes State, Dr. McCurdy says that she's been happy to have held the position.
"I would think in the time that I’ve spent here it has been very fruitful, and the progress is certainly can be measured in many different ways, from the building project to the infrastructure changes - I’m pleased have served this institution and it’s just time for another opportunity, it’s been my pleasure to be here to serve this community, Lima, and Rhodes State College."
