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Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Trickett Named 13th Iliff President
The Iliff School of Theology
2201 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80210
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April 11, 2006
Contact: Greta Gloven, 303-765-3109
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(DENVER) --- The Rev. Dr. David G. Trickett, chairperson of the board and senior fellow, Center for World Religions, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University, has been unanimously elected by The Iliff School of Theology's Board of Trustees to serve as the school's 13th president. He will also serve as Professor of Ethics and Leadership.
"We are excited to have someone of Dr. Trickett's caliber join the Iliff community," said Suzy Iliff Witzler, chairperson, Iliff Board of Trustees. "His depth of experience - as a pastor, faculty member, transformational leader, and administrator - will serve the school well."
Trickett will succeed the Rev. Dr. J. Philip Wogaman, interim president, July 1. In addition to his work at George Mason University, Trickett is the founder and president of The Jefferson Circle (Fairfax, VA), an organization working globally with many for-profit and non-profit institutions, as well as families and their foundations, to develop new models of responsibility and effectiveness in today's changing world. He also serves on the board of the JUSTPEACE Center for Mediation and Conflict Transformation, an agency of the United Methodist Church (UMC) working with communities of faith seeking to educate clergy and laity in peace transformation processes. He was previously the chief executive officer and a faculty member for the Washington Theological Consortium.
"I'm thrilled to join the Iliff community, an extended family with a significant historic witness and a readiness to engage the future with hope and passionate commitment," commented Trickett. "Standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before us, we will work together to provide education and nurture for a world sorely in need of healing and inspiration. I'm honored to be joining such a welcoming group of colleagues."
Trickett has served the academy and the church in a wide range of roles throughout his professional career.
"As an ordained United Methodist elder, Dr. Trickett has worked in congregations from 350 to 10,000 members, and as an interfaith leader involved in global dialogue, he has worked to bring many different faith traditions together on complex issues," added Witzler. "That work has extended into the classroom. As faculty, he has taught at several theological schools, including Perkins School of Theology, Virginia Theological Seminary, Howard University School of Divinity, and the Catholic University of America. Early in his career he also was an assistant academic dean at Southern Methodist University and a campus minister and chaplain at Tulane."
Trickett has served as a member of the American Academy of Religion, Society for Values in Higher Education, Society of Christian Ethics, North American Academy of Ecumenists, American Society of Church History, and National Association of College and University Chaplains. He has published more than 100 articles, reports, chapters in books, and other writings. His work with the United Methodist church includes serving on numerous UMC committees at district, annual conference, and jurisdictional levels; participation in the Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies; election to the World Methodist Council; and service on the denominational Genetic Science Task Force. His civic accomplishments are also far-reaching - as chairperson of the U.S. Committee for UNICEF (southeastern region), board member for the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, and as a member of the Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools Human Relations Advisory Committee.
"Dr. Trickett's commitment to theological education is evidenced through his professional dedication and volunteer efforts," said Witzler. "His background will help Iliff move forward to strategically meet the needs of the many faith traditions it serves."
Trickett holds a doctorate from Southern Methodist University, master of theology degree from Southern Methodist University, and a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA). He and his wife, Dr. Susan Bell Trickett, have two daughters and a son.
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The Iliff School of Theology is a graduate theological school of the United Methodist Church, serving more than 38 different faith traditions. Founded in 1892, the seminary provides several degree programs, including a joint Ph.D. program with the University of Denver.
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2201 S. University Blvd.
Denver, CO 80210
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 11, 2006
Contact: Greta Gloven, 303-765-3109
or 303-229-8042 (cell number)
Editor's Note: Photo Available
(DENVER) --- The Rev. Dr. David G. Trickett, chairperson of the board and senior fellow, Center for World Religions, Diplomacy, and Conflict Resolution, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University, has been unanimously elected by The Iliff School of Theology's Board of Trustees to serve as the school's 13th president. He will also serve as Professor of Ethics and Leadership.
"We are excited to have someone of Dr. Trickett's caliber join the Iliff community," said Suzy Iliff Witzler, chairperson, Iliff Board of Trustees. "His depth of experience - as a pastor, faculty member, transformational leader, and administrator - will serve the school well."
Trickett will succeed the Rev. Dr. J. Philip Wogaman, interim president, July 1. In addition to his work at George Mason University, Trickett is the founder and president of The Jefferson Circle (Fairfax, VA), an organization working globally with many for-profit and non-profit institutions, as well as families and their foundations, to develop new models of responsibility and effectiveness in today's changing world. He also serves on the board of the JUSTPEACE Center for Mediation and Conflict Transformation, an agency of the United Methodist Church (UMC) working with communities of faith seeking to educate clergy and laity in peace transformation processes. He was previously the chief executive officer and a faculty member for the Washington Theological Consortium.
"I'm thrilled to join the Iliff community, an extended family with a significant historic witness and a readiness to engage the future with hope and passionate commitment," commented Trickett. "Standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before us, we will work together to provide education and nurture for a world sorely in need of healing and inspiration. I'm honored to be joining such a welcoming group of colleagues."
Trickett has served the academy and the church in a wide range of roles throughout his professional career.
"As an ordained United Methodist elder, Dr. Trickett has worked in congregations from 350 to 10,000 members, and as an interfaith leader involved in global dialogue, he has worked to bring many different faith traditions together on complex issues," added Witzler. "That work has extended into the classroom. As faculty, he has taught at several theological schools, including Perkins School of Theology, Virginia Theological Seminary, Howard University School of Divinity, and the Catholic University of America. Early in his career he also was an assistant academic dean at Southern Methodist University and a campus minister and chaplain at Tulane."
Trickett has served as a member of the American Academy of Religion, Society for Values in Higher Education, Society of Christian Ethics, North American Academy of Ecumenists, American Society of Church History, and National Association of College and University Chaplains. He has published more than 100 articles, reports, chapters in books, and other writings. His work with the United Methodist church includes serving on numerous UMC committees at district, annual conference, and jurisdictional levels; participation in the Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies; election to the World Methodist Council; and service on the denominational Genetic Science Task Force. His civic accomplishments are also far-reaching - as chairperson of the U.S. Committee for UNICEF (southeastern region), board member for the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, and as a member of the Fairfax County (VA) Public Schools Human Relations Advisory Committee.
"Dr. Trickett's commitment to theological education is evidenced through his professional dedication and volunteer efforts," said Witzler. "His background will help Iliff move forward to strategically meet the needs of the many faith traditions it serves."
Trickett holds a doctorate from Southern Methodist University, master of theology degree from Southern Methodist University, and a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA). He and his wife, Dr. Susan Bell Trickett, have two daughters and a son.
# # #
The Iliff School of Theology is a graduate theological school of the United Methodist Church, serving more than 38 different faith traditions. Founded in 1892, the seminary provides several degree programs, including a joint Ph.D. program with the University of Denver.
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