SARASOTA, Fla. (SNN) – New College of Florida’s Board of Trustees selected Richard Corcoran as the college’s next president, voting to enter into contract negotiations that will be considered at the next Board of Trustees meeting later this month. Corcoran’s selection comes after a six-month presidential search and selection process.
Once approved, the employment contract will go before the State University System of Florida Board of Governors at its Nov. 9 meeting for consideration and a vote on approval.
During four terms in the Florida Legislature, Corcoran was an advocate for improving all levels of education. His eight years in elected office culminated with the speakership in the Florida House of Representatives in his final term. Corcoran has been a member of the Florida Bar for 24 years and served six years in the U.S. Naval Reserve while in college.
Corcoran was one of three finalists submitted by the presidential search committee to the NCF Board of Trustees for consideration. The 15-member search committee received and reviewed 63 applications and conducted eight interviews. The committee was tasked with identifying candidates who could guide New College beyond its recent history of enrollment and economic challenges while restoring its reputation for providing a nationally recognized liberal arts undergraduate education.
